The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-02-11
FOREIGN.
The Turc0-Russian War.
ENGLAND CALMING DOWN.
She is Not Anxious to Fight Rus
STA.
FOREIGN.
ENGLAND CALMING DOW
She is Not Anxious to Fight Rus
Recalling the Greek Troops.

LONDON, Feb. 9-The Times approves the
governments action in sending portion OF the
fleet to ConstaDtinople, and says;
All danger of renewal of the war between
Turkey and Russia is now over, and the Rus-
slams are practically masters of the situation
at Constantinople. Nothing remains for US to
be concerned about but the due settlement of
the terms of peace and the protection of our
immediate interests. Russia is under an hon
CRADLE pledge not to advance farther. Should
she do SO under any pretext she would arouse
the suspicious and excitement of this country,
of which the last ten days have afforded some
dangerous premonitory symptoms. But If she
will loyalty restrain her forces, even within the
limits fixed By the armlstice, there is no reason
why conditions of a permanent peace should
not be temporarily discussed and deliberately
determined at a Congress.
The Times Vienna correspondent telegraph
ed last evening that Russia besides her excep-
tons to Vienna as the place for the peace con-
ference, had announced that she had some 9TH
er observations to make, which were sent by
special messenger and were expected there last
evening. 1t can scarcely be expected that now,
when to certain extent Russia has already
exercised the right of treating alone with Tur.
key, she will fully recognize the equal rights OF
the other signatories to approve, reject or mod.
ify all points of her separate agreement, and /.
is more than probable that she will insist on
certain points as not debsteable by the confer.
ence. 10
ST. PETERSBURG Feb. 9.-The Russian tole-
graphic agency states that the despatch of the
British fleet to the Bosphorus restores to Rus
STA liberty of action. If the object is to coop.
crate in the maintenance of order and the at
tainment of durable and equitable solution of
the Eastern question the fleet will be welcomed
as an auxiliary. AT any rate Russia will regu-
late her attitude by that of England.
Latest official intelligence from Adrianople
CT hot lntn ctard linz hac
arrived at between the Russian headquarters
and the Turkish delegates. The understanding
possibly refers TO peace prelminaries as dis
tngushed by Russia from the basis she has al
ready signed.
The official text of the armstlce was drawn
up in November, hence the mention of Odessa
and Sebastopol, but now the preliminaries
having been signed at Adrianople the remain
der OF the negotiations will be conducted there.
LONDON, Feb. ga telegram is reported to
have been received by the admiralty that neith-
er Russia or Turkey will object to the British
fleet going to Constantinople.
a despatch from Pera confirms previous
statements as to the liberal and reform tenden-
cy shown by recent ministerial changes and the
withdrawal of Mahmoud Dahmad from the
ministry. The new Premier has addressed
Parliament, recognizing its authority to inter-
rogate ministers, and asking it to appoint a
committee as medium of communication be-
tween the House and ministers. He pointed
Out LnaC CH6 aDOuGlOu OF OranQ NlZlratG auQ
establishment Of Ministerial responsibility
shows that the government is in earnest in
carrying out the principles of the constitu-
ton. 20
ATHENS, Feb. 9.-The insurgents in Epirus
have proclaimed union with Greece The
main body of the Greek army has returned to
Llama.
VIENNA, Feb. 9.-The Political Correspon-
denz states that arrangements have been made
for meeting between the Sultan and the Grand
Duke Nicholas at Tchatal6ja.
ATHENS, Feb. 10.-The recall of troo ps from
Thessaly and Eplrus has caused much public
indignation. The government considers the
situation still critical and has ordered arms and
ammunition sufficient for $4,000 men. The
mobile guard is to be raised to 10000 men.
PARIS, Feb. 10.-Ragusa advices state that
the Porte objects to Montenegro establishing
the line of demarcation for the armistice on
the basis of Ut Possidetic. Renewal of hos
tilities between Turkey and Montenegro is i'm
imnent
VIENNA, Feb 1o.-Tbe further reply from
Russia to AIstra's invitation to the confer
ence, which was expected by messenger on Sat
urday, has been received. It shows the inten-
ton of Russia not to permit the discussion of
certain points in the preliminary conditions
| In spite of these reservations it is considered
certain in Austrian official circles that the con-
| ference will meet, although the same confidence
| does not exist as to satisfactory result.
.C0NsTANTINoPLE, Feb. 9.-The Turkish
| forces today evacuated Widen, Rustchuk, ST.
| listria, Belgradechik and Erzeroum, and have
| Withdrawn from the Bjuk Chekmejich lines to
| line from Kujukwejch to Akfunar. The neu-
| trail zone is II miles broad.
CoNsTANrINopLE, Feb. 10.-Mr. Layard hss
| no news of the British feet. 1t has not yet
passed the Dardanelles
Rumors that the peace preliminaaies contain
certain secret clauses relative to the strails the
limits OF Bulgaria and an alliance between
Russia and Turkey are denied, although it is
understood the majority of the Turkish minis
try favor an alliance.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 10.-The authorities
of the Black Sea ports have removed all re-
strictiOns on the export of grain and provis.
ions.
LONDON, Feb 1.-THE Post positively denies
the rumors that the Marquis of Harrington has
resigned the Liberal leadership.
A despatch from Vienna says Austria is dig
posed to leave the fixing of the duration of the
Russian occupation of Bulgaria to the confer
ence.
The Standards Vienna special states that
three Austrian men-of-war have been ordered
to the Bosphorus Italian vessels are also 60
ing there. A number of Russian sailors have
gone overland to thes sea of Mormira to man GER
tain Turkish men-of-war which are about to be
surrendered
The Times has the following from Pera: In
Turks could not reoccupy the Constantinople
lines, aud neutral zone would remain neutral
until the end of three DAYS notice of the re-
sumption of hostilties. The preparations are
making to defend the inner lines.
The Times Vienna correspondent confirms
the report that British action has produced a
serious impression in st. Petersburg. 1t is cues
toned with the Porte by admitting foreign
men-of-war does not give Russia the march on
Constantlnople. All may depend on which
power can the soonest telegraph to the seat Of
war LII it be the Russians, they may bring in
t1uence to bear on the Porte to refuse passage
to the British fleet.
Dispatches from Constantinople received
Saturday night deny that the Porte has granted
permission which looks as though England had
applied for fresh hruaan. 1t is rumored Aus
tria has instructed her ambassador, Count
Zichy, to apply for firman to admit Austrian
vessels if the English feet is admitted.
The News special from Berlin says that
Gnrtschakoff has notified the powers that since
the English Cabinet has resolved to send the
fleet to Constantinople to ostensibly protect
Christians, Russia also contemplates occupying
Constantinople from the land with the same
object.
LONDON, Feb. 11.-Various specials state
that Garlbaldi is out of danger. The first re-
ports OF his illness were exaggerated.
The correspondent of the Daily Telegraph at
Pera says it is rumored the Porte, in pursu-
auce OF an agreement with Russia, will decline
to send delegate to the conference.
The Telegraph's Vienna correspondent states
that Gortschakoff insists on presiding at the
conference and Austria is inclined to acquiesce
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