The Portland daily press., 1878-05-22
THE EAST.
The Situation Un-
changed.
CONFERENCE TALK REVIVED,
England Preparing Cruisers.

NEW YORK. May 21.-A st. Petersburg des
patch dated evening of the Goth says nothing
has yet transpired here regarding the results Of
Schouvaloff's mission. AT the palace peace is
regarded certain. The last hesitations of the
Emperor were overcome by letter from Ber-
lin, counselling full concessions in view of the
existence of revolutionary indications,
1t it announced that changes in the organ
ization of the cabinet are contemplated.
Schouvaloff is to return and take the chief
direction of public affairs. General aiscon-
tentment is manifesting itself among the peo
pie on the subject of concessions is said to have
been made to England.
Gortschakoff is almost everywhere pro-
nounced incapable. He is blamed for all the
unnecessary humiliation, and it is said Russia
submitted to it.
General sympathy Is now coming around
Ignatetf, and the fact that he is in disfavor
with the court renders him popular with the
masses.
Points of Disa.reem emit Still Existing.
LONDON, May 21.-A despatch says it is
learned from source entitled 10 credit that the
result of Schouvaloff's mission has been that
on certain points Russia and England are now
agreed and that on others, one of which at
least is of great importance, no agreement
could be effected by the Count but that he
was authorized to submit these questions to the
judgment of Emperor William and Prince
Bismarck, but at the same time neither party
has pledged itself to abide by the decision of
| Germany. Each reserves to itself the right of
rejecting the decision, although the chances are
| that each will accept This is the explanation
of SchOuvalOff'S pause at Berlin to-day, his
consultation with Won Bulow aud the En-
peror, and his journey to consult Bismarck.
| IL renders peace more probable than ever.
A Better Feeling in London.
| Material rise in prices of securities taken
| place at the stock exchange today in con-
| sequence more favorable rumors.
The Debate IN Parliament.
Daring the latter part of the debate in the
| Commons last night here was less than a
quorum. Beacoufield concluded his speech in
| the Lords with the reiterati0n that the ministry
| was actuated soly of the wish and hope to
| secure the blessing of peace, maintain the
| freedom OF Europe and the just position of this
| country.
stantinople.
The Russian movements before Constantine
pie last week came near precipitating CO llision.
| The Russian dive at one time was pushed SO
| near Turkish works that the latter were
manned and ammunition served out and
General Valentine Baker sent an aided camp
to notify the Russian commander be would
fire on him if he did not withdraw. The effect
has been to direct attention of the Turks to
the comparatively weak state of that portion
of their line which covers the Black Sea.
An Emeute at ConstantinopIe.
CoNsrANTNopLE, May 21.-An official des.
patch to the Turkish representatives abroad
thus describes the emeute yesterday:
About 30 refugees entered the garden of the
the palace inhabited by ex-Sultao Murad and
raised shouts of "long live the Sultan" The
sentineels opposed the entry of these men
and were fired upon one being killed. Troops
among the assailants were driven back. Some
were killed and wounded on both sides. Ali
Suair who appeared to have acted as organizer
and leader of the attack was killed. Toe
affair had no other consequence. Pablo
tranquility is undisturbed.
Russian Privateers.
LONDON, May 21.-In the Commons this
afternoon Gourey propounded inquiry as to
Whit information the government had re ceived
relstive to the reported QUILTING of Ru ssian
cruisers in American waters. Attorney
General Baggally sail that persons stated to be
acting for the Russian government had recently
purchased steamers in America, but the
British government had no reason to believe
| these vessels were intended in the event of wal
| between England and Russia to be commits
stoned or employed as privateers in contraven-
ton of the treaty of Paris.
An Appeal to fhe Porte.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May 21.-Five thousand
refugees assembled today and sent a delegation
to the Porte asking relief, declaring that their
provisions had failed and that sickness was
increasing among them. rhe Porte promised
| that their rations hencef0rth would bs regular
| ly distributed.
Peace and War Talk.
LONDON, May 2l.-Pacific news comes from
St. Petersburg. Berlin and Paris. A Berlin
Lord Odo Russell, the British ambassador, the
hope that the negotiations between England
and Russia would lead to peaceful arrange.
| ment
Vienna correspondent, however says In
order to appreciate the exact value of the an
nouncement of speedy meeting of the con.
gress, it must be mentioned that it emanates
from financial sources As for political and
and diplomatic circles, they are more silent and
reserved than ever.
The English Making Preparations.
NEW YORK, May 21.-A cable special to the
Telegram says the British Admiralty are max
ing extensive arrangements for the purpose OF
opposing Russia's scheme of establishing q
fleet of cruisers to prey upon British commerce
counter centres are to be established in the
Bahamas aud at Newfoundland in the Allan.
tic. and at Victoria and FIJI! in the Pacific. Al
each of these stations the feet will consist oil
three turret ships and three gunboats
| of the heaviest armament, two of the
latter unarmored Cruisers have been
put in commission for special service
The Boadicea, an unarmored Crevette, with a
commissioned, will probably proceed to the
Bahamas. The admiralty have also under
consideration the adoption of patent propel-
lor, OF which marvels are related. 1t is cl aim
ed that this invention can in few hours be
applied to any steamer, and by it the swiftness
of vessels will be increased oae-sixth.
HALIFAX, N. S., May 21-In addition to tn
preparations made by the militia department
for the defence of the coast some 32-poundsr
rifle guns have been sent to Liverpool, N. s.,
for the protection of the harbor. Instructors
from the Royal artillery are to be sent te
brigade.