The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-11
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
The --latest Phases of the Tangle.
National Associated Press to the Star.
HOW RUSSIA INTERPRETER TT.

National Associated Press to the Star.
HOW RUSSIA INTERPRETERS IT.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Feb. 1.-THE Russian
Agency states that the dispatch of the
English fleet to the Bosphorus restores to
Russia liberty of action. If the object is
to cooperate in the maintenance of order
and the attainment of "a durable and eouita-
BILE solution of the Eastern question, the
feet will be welcomed as auxiliary. At
any rate, Russia will regulate her attitude
by that of England.
MEETING ARRANGED.
VIENNA, Feb. 11.-Political CORE spond-
ence states that arrangements are being
made for a meeting between the Sultan
and Grand Duke Nicholas at Tchataldia.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT OF TURKEY.
LONDON, Feb. H. A special dispatch
from Pera confirms previous statements as
to the liberal and reform tendency shown
by the recent Ministerial changes and with
drawal of Mahmoud Damad from the Min
istry. With reference to the Cabinet crisis
reported in the Constantinople dispatch of
the 5th, the same dispatch saws the new
Premier has addressed Parliament, recog-
nizing its authority to interrogate Ministers,
medium of communication between the
House and the Ministers. He also pointed
out that the abolition of the Grand Vizier-
ate and the establishment of Ministerial
responsibility shows that the Government
is in earnest in carrying out the principles
of the Constitution.
THE wARLIKE CREEKS.
ATHENS, Feb. 1.-THE insurgents in
Eperus have proclaimed a union with
Greece. The main body of the Greek army
has returned to Lamia.
WILL OCCUPY coNsTANTINopLE.
LONDON Feb. 11-A dispatch from st.
Petersburg says Prince GortSchakoff has of.
ficially informed the Powers that Russia
contemplates the occupation of Constants
nople for the protection of the Christian
population.
ITALY AND AUSTRIA.
1t is announced that the Austrian and
italian men-of-war will proceed to Constan
tinople in accordance with the invitation
extended to them by England. .
RUSSIA AND THE TURKISH IRoNCLADs.
A dispatch from Constantinople SAYS q
further cessation of Turkish ironclads tc
Russia is contemplated.
TURKS AGAINST ENGLAND
1t is rumored that the Turks attempted tC
prevent, the English fleet from entering the
Dardanelles.
TURKEY WILL SEND NO DELEGATE.
LONDON, Feb. lit is rumored at Con
stantinople that the Porte, in pursuance OF
an agreement with Russia, will decline tc
send delegate to the Conference,
VERY CRITICAL.
The situation is considered critical in St.
Petersburg. Says correspondent in the
Russian Capital even simple want OF
tact on the part of the British Cabinet
might have momentous consequences"
TURKEY CALLS A HALT ON ENGLAND,
LONDON, Feb. 11-3 p. MA dispatch
from Constantinople states that, in conse-
quence of the objections of the Turkish
Government, the British feet has not yet
passed through the Dardanelles
RUSSIA THREATENS
to occupy Constantinople with an armed
force if the British fleet proceeds further.
THE CABINET CONSIDERS
The English Cabinet is in session to-day
to consider the situation.
DELAY OF THE FLEET OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED.
LONDON, Feb. III p MIN the House
of Commons this afternoon Sir Stafford
NOrthcote, in answer to an interrogatory,
announced that the passage of the British