Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-16
Foreign News.
THE EASTERN QUESTION

Lord Derby's protest against Russian oceu-
patton of Constautinople demonstrates that the
entry Of the Russian troops would be viola
ton of armistioe and might provoke disorders,
causing the very danger to the Christians
which the Russian Government deprecates. 1t
concludes as follows: -"Her Msjesty's Gov.
ernment cannot acknowledge that tho dispatch
of British ships to Constantinople has aoy bear
ing on the entry Of Russian troops into the city,
which latter meaeure they consider uncalled tor
by any circumstances of military or other neoessl-
ty, and the consequences Of which may be most
disastrous to the whole population Of tho city.
Lord Derby also teegraphed to Lord LOTUS,
on February -. that he had expressed to Count
SohouvaIoff tho Governments earnest hope
that the Russian troops would not make any
movement towards GalIipol, or any movement
of nature to threaten the communications OF
the feet, as any such movement would be re-
garded 10 England as compromising the safety
of the feet, aod in the actual state of public
feeling be Lord Derby could not answer tor
consequences, which might be most serious.
A dispatch from Vienna says 1t is quite
possible that the Gar will succeed 10 conclud.
log negotiations with Turkey before tho Con.
ference meets, thus creating the desired TAFT
accompii. But after the declarations of the
British and Austrian Governments, she can
scarcely expect that euch fait sccOmp|i will be
Internationally recognized. AS regards this
Government. it has not omitted in its oonfden-
tial communications to St. Petersburg to point
out the clauses in tho preliminary stipuatiOns
signed at Adrianoplc which affect European
and Austrian interests, 10 the matter of which
accomplished facts could scarcely be recognized.
No writtea notes have been exchanged on the
subject, but for all that the Russian Govern
ment is fully aware how far such fats accom-
pills, effected by q treaty with Turkey, arc
likely to be recognized by this country"
Namyk Pasha has gone to the Russian head
quarters. charged to eudeavor to dissuade tho
Grand Duke Nicholas from occupying Con.
stantinope.
The Russians yesterday morning occupied
the Samidie rcdoubt, which is part Of the Con.
stantiuopc line of defence.
Although Austria has demonstrated against
the occupation of Constantinople she will not
abandon her present attitude if the occupation
is accomplished peacefully and with tho COB
sent Of Turkey.
Russia has notified the Porto that she has
prevailed upon Greece 10 adopt pacific at
tltude.
The St. Petersburg Ageuce Russo says all
the newspapers point out that the British fleet
has entered the Dardanees in spite OF the Sui
tan protest, and is consequently violating the
Treaty OF Paris of 1856.
The North Germany Gazette says "A 70.
quest was received fromSt Petersburg yesterday
chat German Influence would make itself telt.
49, 90, h,,f In roonofnI IN mil o
of all assertions to the contrary. The relations
existing between the three Imperial Courts not
only place oil idea Of any cooluess arising be-
tween tLcm entirely out Of question. but also
offer sure guarantee for the maintenance of
general peace.
The headquarters of the Turkish army of de.
fence has been removed to Stefaoo. The Turks
are hurriedly erecting earthworks on the kuJuk
Chekmedje line of defence.
A St. Petersburg correspondent has been 10.
formed that peace negotiations arc now practi
cally interrupted, for since tho appearance OF
British men of war 10 the Sea of Marmora the
Turkish Plenipotentiares declare that complete
autonomy for Bulgaria is inadmisslble.
The correspondent adds:-"This statement
may be regarded as official. 1t probably means
that the Porte objects to the extent of territory
which Russia wishes included 10 Bulgaria..
i uC SaIue lulOIucu tuot AGuS'
sia in Difference to Austria was willing to limit
the time of the occupation of Bulgaria to
maximum of two years, and consent to the re.
organization of Bulgaria by an international
Commission, but insists that the Sultan's direct
jurisdiction in Europe should be limited to
strip of territory on the shore Of the Straits.
To prevent the Turks from firing on the fleet
England was obliged to give assurances that it
came for the protection of Turkish as we'll as
British interests. There was at first some talk
of small phlo Engish party among the
Turks resisting Russian occupation, but per-
severance in this intention is most improbable.
LONDON, Feb. l6.-The Times leading edi
torial article to-day is worry pacific 10 tone. 1t
says:-"It will be due to some gratuitous mis-.
management if the relative position of England
and Russia near Constantinople leads to any
serious misunderstanding. Our OVID Govern.
ment may be trusted to act with combined mod
GRAFTON and 6rmness. If the Russians are rea.
sonably prudent there is no reason Why The
powers should not enter peacefully into the
conference.
MIR. Gladstone yesterday received deputa.
ton from tho WorkmeD's Neutrality Commit
lee and consented to address public meeting
of the worImeu of London 90 the Eastern ques.
ton. The object of the meeting is stated TO be
to hold the Government to policy of neutrality
and to secure the thorough independence of
tho provinces which have been freed from
Turkish oppression. The meeting will proba-
bly, be held on the 25th of February 10 Agri-
cultural Hall, Islineton. Sir Welfred Lawson
and Messrs. John Bright, James Stansfeld and
Anthony j. Mundella and other mombers of
Parliament are expected to participate 10 the
meeting.
A workmen's mass meeting with the same
objects is also called for tho 24th instant, in |
Hyde Park. /
LONDON, Feb. 16.-The Times 10 its second |
edition prints the following dispatch:- i
PERA, Feb. l5.-It is generally expected
that Grand Duke Nicholas will enter Constan- |
tinople with q portion of his army. but will
come as q guest and friend Of the nation. with !
the consent Of tho Sultan, he.Russians consid-
ering that this will give England 10 casus belli,
especially as her ships are near the capital
against the express wish of the Sultan and the