Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-05-10
Foreign News.
THE WAR PROSPECTS.

war or peace remains unchanged ex-
cept in the great preparations being
made for war. Meantime the practical
consequences ola possible struggle being
to impress themselves upon the public
mind Mercantile interests are suf-
fcring severe chill under the anthem
tic news of Russia's preparations
to simply stand on the defensive
ashore, while striking her antagonist in
her commerce on every sea. Russia
is comparatively inaccessible by sea,
while no amount Of brave effort can
save British commerce from dcstruc-
ton. Itstill remains to be seen whether
the Car can offer England any accept
able guarantee that she will not threaten
the British roads to India. Meantime,
no European congress will be allowed
to put her III bonds. Bismarck
really seems to have retired from his
mediating efforts, but his heavy hand
continues to restrain Austria, 50 that
England shall have no ally if she per-
sists in war simply to cripple Russias
power to seize upon India. While
war. logically, ought not to como out
Of this situation, it will be wise to
reckon its chances when considering
the future Of your crops and the profits
of their export.
RUsSO-TURKISH CANON.
A Constantinople dispatch Of the 9th
inst, says u l,usso-Turkish canon has
been concluded arranging for the re-
turn of Turkish refugees to their homes;
only those will be sent back 1T present
who belong to localities occupied by
Russians outside Of the principally of
Bulgaria. Russian troops will accom-
pany refugees to protect them and re-
store their property, and the expenses
will be borne by the Turkish govern
ment.
HOME AGAIN.
A st. Petersburg dispatch, dated Sun
day, May 9TH, says the Grand Duke
Nicholas had arrived there and that his
reception was great ovation.
DINING WITH THE QUEEN.
A London dispatch, dated Nav 9th,
says Hobart Pasha dncd with Queen
Victoria yesterday, Sunday ut Windsor
Castle. The same dispatch states that
the government has ordered one million
pounds of lint for wounded soldiers in
anticipation of the war.
KEEPING AN EYE ON THE CIMRRIA.
A Southwest Harbor, Maine. dispatch
of the TN states that the CImbria still
lies quietly III the harbor and that the
British agent there remains constantly
on the wharf and walking up and down
the shore watching every movement of
the officers OF the Russian steamer.
THE GAR As MANAGER.
Adyiccs from London of the 4th inst,
say the Car has himself undertaken
to conduct affairs during the illness of
Prince Gortschakotl, hence the more
pacific aspect Of the situation.
THAT CIRCULAR.
The Times in leading editorial says
that the British Cabinet admits in
principle that M interchange Of
Vows respecting the subsistence of
the treaty would be desirable, in
case the difficulties which now
obstruct the congress be removed,
but it shows no inclination to waive this
preliminary condition; accordingly il
has hitherto RETAINED from expressing
its views, and has not yet replied to the
annex to Prince Gortschakoh's circular.
In other words we are holding our case
in reserve until the court before which
it ought to be tried il properly consti-
tuted, or Mt least until there is n fair
prospect of its being thus constituted.
THE DIFFICULTIES.
1t is said that Il concliatory DISPOSE
ton has prevailed in the councils of the
st. Petersburg government, but it is
asked what does Russia consider mt this
moment to be u peaceful concession or
concilatory proposal? Fresh attempts
to reach an understanding is desired, to
get over the difficulties of form by max
ing far reaching concessions on
the merits Of the question but
the misfortune seems 10 be that that
is what Russians consider Il question Of
principle, England demands the plac-
inc ofthc treaty ofSan Stefano before the
congress for unrescrvcd discussion
Russia. it is said, will refuse to give way
on that point In Berlin, as i'll London,
the subject is treated with sllcpicism as
long rs it is known that Russia refuses to
yield on the chief point, and that Eng
land maintains her demand
MORE FAVORABLE.
st. Petersburg advices under date Of
May 3ra says the Aqenee RuSSe annour-
ccs that intelligence continues to be re-
ccivcd If IN improved state Of pour
parlers through Germany us informed
iary for the simultaneous withdrawal
from the vicinity Of Constantinoplc, as
we'll ms of negotiations with Austria
concerning her special interests. The
principle of Il direct exchange of views
between London and st. Petersburg on
questions interesting England have been
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