The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-07
THE END NOT YET.
RUSSIANS IN UONsrANTINOPLE.
The spoil OF Turkey and the Key OF
the East In the Hands of the
Czar-Indignation I'm
England.
The Russians in ConstantinopIe.


England.
The Russians I'm ConstantinopIe.
LONDON, February 6.-The Post says
that the Russians are in Constsntinople.
This news was last evening current in
London and we are inclined to think it
is based on official authentic in.
telligence. The message came via.
Alexandria and We do not know st this
moment whst the precise nature of the
occupation is. According to some diplo-
mstists tae Russians possessed themselves
of two forts on the Bsyouk and Che
kinedje lines, and according to others
they have gained still greater sdvsn-
tages. The details are of small moment,
but practically they are all agreed that
the spoil of Turkey and the key of the east
is in the hands of the Gar. Indignation
will be of little avail. 1t will be alleged
that no deception has been practiced, and
We shall discover that this was one of the
terms of the armiItice which was never
communicated 10 US. Yesterday the
British military and naval force could, at
any moment, have occupied Conttsntino.
pie, while the Austrian army could have
cut off Russian communications. To-
day the situation is entirely al
tered. The British fleet can no
longer advance to Constsutinople, and
may find itself barred out at the Darden-
elles. The Gar can now afford to
laugh at Austris's menances, since his
communications are open from Constan-
tinople 10 Odessa. Our pattering over a
trumpery six millions will probably cost
us ten times that sum, but at whatever
cost, 1t is still to be hoped the country
will see its honor vindIcsted.
This direct attack on our hoLor will
raise feeling Of resentment not 10 be ap-
peaEed until we have taught our foe that
we have the will and power TO punish
chicanery and maintain the empire
which he is seeking TO undermine
The Times IN its leader says: We are
not altogether confident that Prince
Gortschskof has definitely announced
the entrance of any Russian troops into
Constsntinople. Rumors were aaost
LAST night that some such entrance
had already been made or WAS on the
point OF being made. At the utmost
such occupation could only be of such
nominal character as the German
entrance into Paris. There is. IN
short, every apparent ground
for confidence in the prospect before US,
and no solid reason for alarm.
The Times bases its confidence on the
pacific snticipstions expressed in the
German Emperor's sprech, and depre-
Gates beforehand any outburst OF excite
ment. Ii Russia were 10 aim at POSI-
ton in the East which could damage the
Just interests of Austria and Germany,
word from Emperor William would at
once check her.
The Daily Telegraph says: According
to the latest information from Constsnti-
nOple, the Russian forces, despite the
completion of the preliminsries for pesce,
are hastily pushing to GAllipoli and Con-
stantinopIe. These circumstances, serI-
GUS and menscing in the extreme, will
have to be considered by the Ministers
IN Cabinet Council to-day. The
issue OF their deliberations Will, in all
probability, be this evening commune
Gated to Parliament.
The telegram is furious in its com.
ment on the course of Russia.
A special dated Paris, midnight, says
that the Russian forces are constantly
advancing on GsllIpoli and Constantine.
pie.
LONDON, February Ga SPECIAL TO the
Standard from Pesth announces that the
Turkish men-of.wsr on the Danube have
been surrendered 10 Russia.
A special TO the Vienna PreSc from
Tirnovs says the Turkish men.of.wsr
have already left SuIins and Warns. The
Turks have agreed TO eVscuste Nsrns.
A Standards Pesth special says the evac-
ustion has already begun.
LONDON, February G.-The Post, in an
article evidently written before the re-
ports OF the Russian occupation of Con-
stsntinople were received, says: We
understand that the section Of Liberals is
likely to make representations 20 the
Marquis OF Harrington with the view Of
inducing him to prevent Fosters amend
men. from being pressed TO division.
A special from Paris says the report is
current there that the Russians already
hold q post on the Dsrdsnelles.
The Conference OF the Powers.
ST. PETERSBURG. February 6.-Russis
rejects the proposal TO hold the confer
ence in Vienhs. or any other great cspi.
tai. 1t considers the tranquIiiety OF q
small town in one of the minor States,
and the authority that would be given
70 he deliberations by the presence Of
foreign ministers OF the powers, necessary
for insuring = good and practical result.
Moreover, Russia believes that this
would facilitate the speedy disposal By
the conference Of the important questions
il would have 10 dsal with in the inter-
ests Of 3 lasting peac', and OF human
Ity.
Advance OF the Greek Army stopped.
ATHENS, February 6.-The foreign
representatives, having assured the gov
ernment that the Hellenic provinces OF
Turkey would be protected, and the
Greek question submitted 20 the sp