The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-27
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
The Eastern Question.

LONDON, Marcn 26.-Ine maj answer
from St. Petersburg to England's question,
Whether the entire treaty OF San Stetano will
be submitted to the congress? is anXiously
awaited.
The 1fmes's leading editorial expresses
the opinion that more prudent Russian
statesmen even than the Car himself
ought to be ready to smooth the way for the
assemblage OF the congress. "The conten-
ton of our Government" says the Times,
"is justified in substance by Europe, and
though the remaining objection is not one
which ought to be fatal it is by Russia,
rather than us, that objection ought, in strict
Justice, to be removed. The preponderating
opiniou at the capitals of the great Powers
seems to be that Russia will refuse, and that
this will render the situation very critical
in consequence OF the presence Of the Bril-
fish fleet in the Sea Of Marmora and the po-
sition OF the Russians about Constantine
pie, but that il no unforeseen incident or
complication arises from these circunl-
stances, war may be avoided, and. after Pc
Rod of suspense damaging to all Powers,
fresh proposals for conference or congress
will be brought forward under different
forms with the hope OF success. The posi-
ton OF Austria is source OF much anxious
curiosity. The semi-official organs have
declared the treaty Of San Stefano as utterly
unacceptable, but the fact is equally certain
that austria does not support England's
demand concerning the form OF its submis-
sion to the congress. Various explanations
of the latter feature OF AuStria'S policy are
given"
The Daily TetegrapNs Vienna CORE
spondent says fatty that reconStl uction OF
The triple alliance is preparing for the pur-
pose Of opposing the British policy. To
this end, says a correspondent, Russia IL
offering Austria every concession, and be
believes that the negotiations will undoubt-
edly succeed. From other adyices this
seems an exaggerated pro-Russia view.
Austria's objections are to the whole treaty
| OF San Steiano. SO Russian concessions on
that head could hardly go to war soon
enough for her.
The fact that General Ignatietf is going to
| Vienna would indicate that negotiation IS
not progressing, as the Daily Ielegraph'S
correspondent believes, but would confirm
his estimate Of its importance.
The wel-informed and usually impartial
Vienna correspondent Of the Times eX-
plains the situation with more probability
as follows: The greatest stress IS here laid
on the meeting of the congress as the fore
step towards restoring the European char
|
by England OF the question OF the compe-
tcnce OF the congress could not, therefore.
be looked upon as opportune, however
much the Vienna Cabinet agreed on the
principle that all the claims OF the treaty
should be open to discussion. The settle
ment OF this point, should it be contested,
was IN the opinion OF this Govern ment far
more likely to succeed in the congress than
out of it. Once the question was raised,
however, Austria naturally became rs mulch
bound and interested as any other Govern
mept to see it settled without prejudice TO
the Powers Of the congress, and according
to the view taken in her communication OF
the treaty and admission by Russia that
every article OF it may be made subject OF
discussion ut the conference, have settled
the question as it required to be.
The whole proceedings on the part OF
Russia might have, perhaps, been more
considerate towards England, and the form
in which advices were given less studied
but this Government seems tc be OF opn-
ion that the differences remaining between
England and Russia are those OF form
rather than of principles, and ought not to
be bar to the meeting OF the congress.
Sir Henry Elliott, the British ambassador
here. had a long interview with Count An
Grassy on Sunday by appointment, and in
all probability for exchange OF ideas on THIS
subject OF paramount importance.
The foregoing is probably frank eNpIa-
nation OF the present situation, but there is
no doubt that Russia is making strong
effort to avert the possibility OF an Anglo
Austrian alliance before giving England
final answer. ;.
LONDON, March 26.-Tbe Illness Berlin
correspondent says: "lf the congress
doesn't meet Germany will revert TO nei
former position OF friendly looker-on."
The correspondent OF the Daily Telegraph
at Vienna SAYS: 1T is confirmed that Rus
sin has not vet sent final answer to Eng
land The answer IS DELAYED on account
nj nendinp efforts which Russia is making
with the approval OF Germany, to Wean
. austria from ner last idea Of an English
alliance"
The Montag Refe,o declares if England
does not attend the congress the three
Empires must come to an understanding or
RussIa,s demands. II England then con
siders il necessary to secure her interests
an the Mediterranean she will discover tina
the freedom OF the seas is, as Prince bis
marck recently declared, essentially Ter
man interest. :,
The correspondent has good reason to us
sert that the foregoing expresses the Vie"'
OF Prince Bismarck.
Eastern items.
VIENNA, March 26.-General Ignatien n'
arrived here.
LONDON, March ga Reuter- from con on
stantinople says in consequence OF fTienai,
ramonstrances from the Russian authorize
). the Turkish forces have; evacuated Bulah
!. dere, and will occupy Maslak.