Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-02-15
ment here is daily increasing at the turn
Eastern affairs is taking, and the excitement

endless surmises as to the decisions pending.
Count Andrassy was closeted for several
hours with the Minister of Finance.
The following appeared in Count An
1assy's organ, the Pesther Lloyd, this morn
ing: The non-occupation of Constantinople
is the foremost and most weighty interest of
Europe, and if Russia understands by re-
gaining her freedom of action that she has
right to hoist the Cars flag of victory in
the Bosphorus, then it is time for the
powers to abandon their different categories
of neutrality and an end must be put to the
policy Of the accomplished fact. The occu-
patton of Bulgaria and the exaggerated ex-
tension it is proposed to give that province
will never be tolerated by Austria. Action
and energetic action alone can now save
Europe.
VIENNA, Feb. 14.-t appears certain that
in view of possible contingencies the great
military council of the empire will meet
shortly. Meanwhile negotiations are pro-
ceeding between Austria and Russia, and it
is hoped the latter will take into account
Austria's objections to the peace basis.
ToRPEDoEs.
MALTA, Feb. IA cargo of torpedoes
has arrived and more are coming. The tur-
ret ship Devastation leaves to-day, and will
take any available supernumeraries for
strengthening the crews of the ships under
Vice Admiral Hornby.
GOOD ADVICE.
PARIS, Feb. 14.-The RepubAque F,un-
cN1se counsels England to remain tranquil.
The Journal des Deb0ts declares it is too
late for England to act. majority of the
papers hold similar language. and hope the
wisdom and moderation of the powers will
prevent further complications.
THE BRITISH FLEET.
CoNsTANT1NoPLE, Feb. 14.-The British
fleet passed through the Dardanelles at 8
o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The Turkish
government has concluded that mere pro-
test meets the necessities of the situation
The Russians still declare they will enter the
city, and fears of considerable disturbance
should they do SO are now entertained. The
destination of the fleet is said to be the Prin-
cess Islands in the Sea of Marmora thirteen
miles south of Constantinople, which, it is
reported, England intends to occupy.
LONDON, Feb. IA St. Petersburg dis
patch says, the government has information
that the British fleet has arrived at Constan-
tinople. The admiralty has received tele-
gram that the fleet passed through theDardan.
ellis, but has no advices of its arrival at Con
stantinople. The admiralty's telegram IS from
the English Consul at Chanak Kalessi, or
the Dardanelles, and contains report of the
passage. of six ships of the British fleet up
the straits yesterday. The Turkish Pasha
made formal protest at Chanak Kalessi but
no measures were taken to prevent the pas
sage. The admirars orders were to enter
the straits with or without leave and make
| arrangements to secure the rear. The ships
We're prepared for action.
GERMANY FOR MEDIATOR.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 14.-Several news
papers call attention to the statement mad,
last year by Bismarck, that Germany would
use her efforts in the Eastern question fol
maintenance of general peace. They say
Germany is all the more entitled to ASSUME
the part of Arbitrator, as by her military pre-
ponderance and her disinterestedness il
the Eastern question she is the only powe
who could effectively discharge such mis-
sion by declaring herself against the powe
who should fire the first cannon.
| ONLY AMBASSADORS.
BRUSSELS, Feb. 1.-The Nord, orga,
here of the Russian government, this evne
ing publishes letter from St. Petersburg
announcing that Prince Bismarck does no
wish for congress of the powers. Tn
conference, it is added, will therefore b
composed of simply ordinary ambassadors
sERv1A's DISSATISFACTION.
BELGRADE, Feb. 14.-Great dissatisfaction
is felt in Servia at the uncertain terms otfere
10y Russia to the principally. M. Ristie
Will leave Nlsch to-day for Adrianople,
ask Tor more distinct explanations from tn
Grand Duke Nicholas regarding the ne,
Servian frontier.
! ENGLISH PRESS OPINIONS.
LONDON, Feb. 14.-The Manchester Gun76
cans correspondent says: sThe change
circumstances of the Eastern question al
passing beyond Lord Derby's pacific inclina
tons. Should he remain in Office we ma
regard it as favorable symptom for main
tenance of peace, though it may be earne
at the cost of concessions. If he retires "
may count upon serious complications.
The leading editorial of the DaiIY Neu
says: ''The difficulties of the hour are n
doubt great, but when we find sovereign s
deeply interested as the Emperor of Ge1
many III maintenance of peace, in the pre-
sing conviction that that object will t
gained, we may hope they will be SUI
mounted.
The Post says: ''The peace party, at an
price, will be gratifed to learn that Lo1
Derby has suddenly become quite bellicos
pretty sure sign that there is no risk Of an
collision. On the contrary, as matters stand
If the ships are only ordered to Consta1
tinople there is no reason VIII
Britons and Russians should NJ
take part in the gaetes of the treasured re-
idents. If from Constantinople we are sti
able to proceed it will be into the Euxine Sc
We occupy position of some power. "
shall anxi0usly wait to learn from ofici
declaration whether this be so-if the fleet
merely to remain at the entrance of the 30
phorus, while the victorious forces of Il
Gar actually hold STEAMBOAT. This latt
news will assuredly, throughout the who
eastern world, more than counterbalance Il
effect of our pacific appearance at Seragle
Point.
A Constantinople despatch says the Sulta
does not intend to go to Broussa if Il
Russians enter the city.
Layard has sent telegram to Lord Dert
stating that the Gar has telegraphed he VI
occupy the environs of Consta ntinople if Il
British fleet enters even if the object of Il
fleet is protection of Christians. The Por
!, has telegraphed the necessary orders for Il
evacuation of Rustchuk.
Bucharest special says the Russians W
enter Rustchuk Tuesday next.
London dispatch says: It is official
stated that James Lawther will be appoint
chief secretary for Ireland in place of
: Michael Hicks Beach.