Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-04-17

II she sides with England.
Constantinople, Gallipoli, -Buyurkder,
and the European shores Of the Darda-
nelles will be occupied by Russian
troops at any risk. The Russian forth
fications around Constantinople render
the conquest of the city certain and
Russian torpedoes will soon teach Eng
lands vessels to keep at distance lest
return to Besika bay should he cut
off,
GORTSCHAKOFFs REPLY.
London advices of the 10th inst, says
although Prince Gortschakoffhas issued
areply to Lord Salisbury's circular, it is
also in the form of an open dispatch,
and, beyond defending the special
points of the San Stefano Treaty at
tackled by the English Foreign Minister,
it will create little if any change in
the situation. English newspapers en-
deavor to draw from it the conclusion
that Russia is ready to negotiate furth-
er for modification of her terms, but
there is absolutely nothing in the dis
patch itself to warrant the conclusion
1t is simply an answer to Lord Sails
bury's criticism. and Prince
Gortschakoff has carefully followed
Lord Salisbury's example in refraining
from making any suggestion by which
an understanding may be reached.
Consequently, there is no change in
the general attitude Of suspense, and it
is not impossible that this state of ex-
pectancy may be prolonged two or three
weeks, though, on the other hand, it
might end tomorrow.
RUSSIA AND THE CHRISTIANS.
A St. Petersburg dispatch ofthe 10th
inst, states that the Journal de st.
Petersburg says Russia demands
that benefits obtained for Christians
shall not be secured by inefficacious
stipulations like those of Sc, but by ma
terial quantities. Russia cannot accept
the decision of congress because it
would not assure peace. If Europe be
disposed to undertake the settlement
of the eastern question in the sense of
emancipating Christians, Russia will
not raise any difficulties; but the dis
cussion of the questions ut issue must
be inspired by confidence not by jeal-
ousy.
THAT CONGRESS-.
A Vienna dispatch of the 10th inst,
says the official Memir Abend
Post states that on account of
the ministerial declaration made last
night in the British parliament. the
prospects of the ASSEMBLING of con-
gress are again thrown into the back
ground.
IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS.
London intelligence under date of
the 9th inst, say the most important
features of last nights debate IN the
house Of lords were Lord Beacons-
fields tone relative to the strength Eng
land could put forth against Russia, and
Lord Derbys statement as to his rea-
sons for retiring from the cabinet. |
Lord Beaconsfeld spoke with the
same jaunty air which has always
characterized him when he has felt
himself master of the situation. 1t
was evident that the Premier was in
unusually high spirits, and the tone of
his speech left the desire in the minds
of most of his hearers TO learn what
was kept back, for he clearly implied
that he knew something he wouldn't
tell. Lord Derby so far abandoned his
previous reserve as to state distinctly
that the calling out of the reserves was
not his only reason for resign
ing his portfolio, but measures of
far greater moment had been resolved
upon. What these were he declined to
say, but enough can be gathered to
make it certain that England is only
waiting Russia's reply to Lord Sails
burys note before dispatching an expe-
dictionary force to some point in Asia
Minor. 1t is now only question of
time when Lord Beaconsfield shall de-
eide that such an expedition shall be
dispatched. and the orders to the fleet
previously telegraphed you arc simply
held in allegiance until the diplomatic
game has been ended satisfactorily.
AUSTRIA AND GERMANY.
Vienna and Berlin advices of the 9th
are of very peaceful character, and
judging from them, it would seem as
though there were strong hopes that
Congress would assemble after all, but
there is a most ominous silence in St.
Petersburg, and it is altogether
probable that the present lull will
be succeeded by most lively prepar-
ations for war on the part ofboth Rus
STA and England. The English govern
ment are said to expect Austria's CO.
operation, but this is doubtful. If Eng
land can be induced to go to war with
Russia, Austria will profit by the OPP
portunity to obtain large concessions
from Russia, and let England fight it
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