The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-13
FOREIGN.
The Eastern Question.

VIENNA, Sune l3,-It is said the Porte
does not intend to make a stand against
the declaration of independence By Rou.
mania. Servia, or Montenegro. In regard
to Asia. the Turks will plead that the
Russian possession of Kars would leave
the greater part of the country defenceless,
and that the nationalities about Batoum
are opposed to annexation to Russia.
BERLIN. june 13.-On his arrival here
Prince Gorschakoff was exceedingly pale;
be was wrapped in thick furs and had to
be carried from the train to his carriage
by his attendants; his condition causes
some apprehension.
BERLIN, June l3.-Yssterday was
chiefly spent by the envoys to the congress
IN paying visits of ceremony, and In intro
ductlons and receptions. State carriages
with richly caparisoned horses, out riders.
and footmen in state costumes, rolled about
the streets all the afternoon. conveying
special ENJOYS to and from the old castle,
where they were received in audience by
the Crown Prince 10 the order of their
arrival in Berlin. A severe thunder storm
marred outdoor proceedings
/ The British delegates and suites divided
with Lord Odo Russell, British ambassa.
dor,
! Prince and Princess Bismarck held a
reception in the evening.
BERLIN. June l3.-Austria will main.
tain in the congress that Servia and Mon
tenegro must either become members OF
, the confederation under Austrian auspices
or conclude military convention with
| Austria
LONDON, June IA correspondent Of
|, tho Manchester H,Jrr5sua tbose
t persons that anticipated that Lord Bea
consheld is preparing a great surprise will
! not be disappointed; the coup may bring
the country with great responsibility.
The control of reforms in Asia Minol
and the maintenance of the freedom of Con
: stantinople will be undertaken by England
: while European Turkey will be left to thu
ests are there. To satisfy Austria anC
the chief difficulties of the congress. The
principle. Lord Beaconsield demand,
even more than the foregoing outline, bu
they have already received the support OF
Germany and France, and to some exten
: of Austria and Italy.
ITALY.
ROME, June l3.-In consequence of thu
result of the Belgian elections the Vatican
has determined to recall the papal nuncit
from Brussels.
The Pope's health is declining and hi
physicians declare his removal from th
Vatican necessary to his recovery, but /
majority of the cardinals resist his removal
ENGLAND
LONDON. June l2.-Indications point Il
an early termination of the cotton strike
LONDON, June l3.-The operatives of
number of the mills at Burnly and Tor
4 mordxn resumed work to-day at ten pc
II cent reduction.
b SPAIN
e MADRID, June l3.-On and after Jul
e lst extra duties will only be maintained o
petroleum. benzine, vegetable oils an
sugar
GERMANY
BERLIN, June l3.-The emperor slep
we'll last night and his condition is s
satisfactory that no other bulletins will b
issued to day.
BELGIUM
BRUSSELS, June I3.-In consequence c
the success of the Liberals in the lat
r. elections the ministers have resigned
: Hubert FreereorbaD, a distinguishe
statesman, has been entrusted with tn
Formation of a new cabinet.