The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-03-01
THE WAR CLOUD DARKENING
ENGLAND TO TAKE A COURSE TO PRO-
TECT HER INTERESTS.
Russia Desiring TO Bui,d a Fort the hos
porus-Three Nations Entering Their Pro-
tests- Rumors Of q Russo.Tnrklsh Alliance.

LONDON, Feb 2s.-In the House OF Com
mons tonight Sir Stafford Northcote. replying
to a question. said that the Government was still
uniformed Of the final terms Of peace. but II
they iniuriously affected British Interests tho
Government would take the proper course to
vindicatc and protect those interests. This do
claration was received with loud cheers.
A Constantnople despatch says " Thogrcater
part Of the Russian conditions has boon ac-
cepted by the Porto. II is expected that tho
treaty will be signed next Tuesday The delay
was caused by the Turks objccting to the inclu-
sion Of Salonca and Dcdeagatch in Bulgaria.
The rumor pointing TO the possibility OF rup-
ture OF the negotiations appears to be unfound-
ed. although the question relative to the Turk
ish fleet Is still unsettled"
special from Vienna says negotiations are
proceeding between Russia and Scrvla the
object Of which IL to allow Russia to occupy
Belgrade II n conflict with Austria should be-
come inevitable.
Tho Press Association says considerable un-
easiness prevails relative to tho negotiation
now proceeding between the European powers
and Russia. The Opposition leaders in Paria-
ment have determined not to embarrass the
Government while the present critical position
lasts. They have been informed that II is de-
sirable, in the interest Of peace. to avoid a dea-
nito Ministerial statement.
The Press Association also says Russia Ia
anxious to erect n fort on the Bosporus. and 1t
Is rumored that England. Austria: and Italy
have Informed Prince GortchakOn that they
would regard persistence in this determination
as q caslis beW
after pointing out the elements Of weakness in
the empire ~ the Hapsburgs in the antagonism
ines Of the Court toward The latter and t Of Count
Andrassy toward the former. which antago-
nism il hardly kept within tho loose bonds
of the dual compromise by the intcll-
gence. patience. and contempt for race
jealouses of the. German provinces OF
the empire concludes as follows " II il time
for Austria TO emerge from this vaclation.
There is much to be said IN favor Of the Magyar
policy: ,hcrc is much TO be said for the Slav
policy; but there Is neither dignity nor safety in
Inc oyerrulng Uncertainty OF Vienna. Lot
the Austrian :, Government speak a., final
will know what to expect. II says that its inter
ests are the same as those OF this country. but
must have precise statement Of ner views and
her Intentions. Tho present vacillation is more
dangerous 70. peace than the clear an resolute
The Press Association says: 1t Is conf
IDENTITY stated that $4,000 troops are ready TO
start from Bombay a short notice.
The Russian and Turkish lines at Stan stcfa-
Russian and Turkish sentrics stand al either
end Oft bridge one hundred feet long The
officers and men OF the two armies fraternize in
ihc most remarkable manner. Raouf Pasha.
Nicholas for the excellence Of his arrangements.
Crowds Of visitors and petty traders from Con-
stantinople are seen in the Russian camp daily.
Tho Elswick ordnance works at Newcastle
on-Tyne We're recently ordered 10 manufacture
one hundred torpodoes for the Government
with all possible speed; The order has now
been increased to eight hundred torpedocs."
The Vienna correspondent OF the Times says:
The extension of the principally of Bulgaria
to the igean sea would be of the utmost conse-
Qucnce to Europe. for II would practically mean
ths occurring OF "A naval station for RnHsia. ,ust
moan Russian naval station in the Adriatc."
. The Ielegrdphs Vienna correspondent says:
Tho Russian concessions touching the limits
and length OF occupation Of Bulgaria are quite
sufficient. with the present tendency Of the Gov
crnmcnt. 10 restore confidence. and | find
much more hopeful impression prevail. ing.
Austria Il content for the moment with these
concessions, and looks to the Conference orthe
rest, You may rest assured that nothing but
wild opposition To Russia's demands Is cOntcm-
plated in Vienna just now"
The Pcra CORES cspondent OF the Telegraph says:
The pretended struggle oycr the peace condi-
themselves into the arms OF the Russians Rus
sia Will make "A grent pretence Of eagerly de-
Tending the conditions before the powers but
will finally yield enough to satisfy them. and
then arrange programme Tor Russian pro-
tetorate over Turkey in Europe and Asia. a'-
cording To- the terms Of their secret agreement"
The Vienna correspondent of the Manchester
guardian telegraphs as follows: " The position
appears to he extremely critical notwithstand-
ing the Tranquil lzlng uttcranccs Of the ministe-
rial papers. The Conference Is regarded in
Government circles a. adjourned sue de-"
A Berlin correspondent says; The confer
cnce PROJECT has. according To- the opinion of
Itflff Ia tItsl