The Portland daily press., 1878-01-28
The Turco-Russian War.
ENGLAND GETTING GAINED
DOWN.
Lord Derby Withdraws His Res
ignati0n.
Another Statement OF Egggssia's
The Turc0-Russian War

LoNpoN, Jan. 26--Earl Derby has not been
at the foreign office for two days. His health
is said not to be so good as at the beginning of
the week. He is transactiug the business of
his department at his private residence. 1t is
believed that his resignation, which was ten
dered in consequence of the orders to the fleet
to proceed to the Dardsneles, has since been
Withdrawn.
1t is also thought that the government does
not now deem it necessary to ask for supple
mentary estimate, and that statement to that
effect Monday will accompany an announce
ment of the conclusion of an arnistice. If a
vote is persisted in in the face of Turkeys &C.
ceptance Of the Russian conditions, it will be
opposed by the Liberals by all means in their
power.
Trustworthy advices from Vienna indicate
that Austria also had begun to look for some
thing more tangible than the general assurances
of Russia's good intentions, and has taken
steps to obtain at least a formal diplomatic
pledge that the interests of the monarchy
should suffer no deIriment. The communica-
tions exchanged are said to have shown more
earnest desire than ever on the part of Russia
to maintain the good understanding hitherto
prevailing, and it is believed that the present
exchange of views will lead to a satisfactory
issue.
A despatch from Constantiuople states that
in consequence of not receiving the counter
mandiog orders in time, the British fleet
sailed from Besika Bay and passed through the
English flag as the vessels passed.
A later despatch says that Admiral Horribly
took the fleet up the mouth of the Dardanelles
where, at the telegraph station, he received
countermand. He did not therefore proceed to
the forts, but returned to Basika.
1t is reported that Russia's demand for the
retrocession of Bessaraba has influenced the
action Of Germany.
The uneasiness Of the Austrian government
is further increased by complications 10 the
t,a,,, 10lio ,.nl, Id
resignation of Auersperg, the minister, are in
volved in the Austro-H Hungarian compromise.
An agreement relative to certain customs tar
ifs had been drawn up by Prince Auersperg
himself but was rejected by the chamber of
deputies. Though the crisis does not extend to
of which Audrassy is prime minister, it is
feared that indirectly it will affect the general
policy of the government, inasmch as its atten-
ton will be divided between home and for
eign affairs, and differences Of opinion between
Vienna and Pestb, which have been allowed to
lie dormant, may possibly be revived.
LONDON, Jan. ga Constantinople des-
patch says the Porte has received no news of
any armistice having been signed. The Rus
sian headquarters. accompanied by Turkish
plenipotentiaries. have left Kazanlik, continu-
ing their advance. Foreign ambassadors are
still unacquainted with the Russian conditions
of peace but they were communicated to-day
to the Turkish Parliament st the secret sitting
An Athens despatch says the news of the
conclusion of peace caused great CONSERVATION.
The deputies suspended their public sitting
Large crowds paraded the streets, making de-
monstrations in favor of war. The crowd was
dispersed by troops. verat police were in
jured by stones fired. This manifestation will
lead to serious disturbances.
PARIS. Jan. 26-Papers here state semi-offi-
cial intelligence announces that the Russian
conditions of peace include the opening of
ia tn
cession is granted byTurkey.
M. Washington has sent II 900 francs to
Constantinople to relieve the distress of the
refugees.
The French government has ordered two ad-
vice boats to proceed to Constantnople The
commander Of the French iron clad at Smyrna
ordered to hold himself in readiness to pro-
tect French subjects in Constantinople if neces-
sary.
BELGRADE, Jan. 26-Prince Tserelsleff has
arrived at Nisch from the Russian headquarters
on mission respecting Servia's claims.
VIENNA, Jan. 26.-The Political Correspond
ence's Athens despatch says secret sitting of
the Chamber is being held to-day for the pur-
pose of taking important resolutions on the
foreign policy. Despite the news of an armis-
tice and renewed engagement between the sew
eral great powers, the Hellenic government in
tends, if it obtains the assent of the Chamber,
to actively support the instruction in Thessaly
and Crete.
RUGUsA, jan. 27.-The Montenegrins on Sat.
urday captured, after violent bombardment,
three fortified islands in Lake Scutari and were
preparing to attack the important fortress of
Zablioc today.
LONDON, Jan. GA cabinet council was
held today, All tue ministers were present ex-
cept Lord Cairns and the DIXIE of Richmond,
who are in the country.
The Ageuce Russo contradicts the rumors
that the Russians are marching on Gallipoli
and that the peace conditions contain special
relative to the Suez canal.
LONDON, Jan. 27.-The Post says the Mar
1uis OF Harrington, the liberal leader in the
House of Commons, will refrain from taking
Immediately an adverse attitude towords the
supplementary vote as the governments pro-
posals deserve consideration. The Post an
nounces that statements ia reference to the
terms Of peace will be made in both Houses
this evening. Even il the Marquis of Hartpg.
ton does not oppose the supplementary bill Mr.. |