The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-25

9el tue fr0n.ctaHs to England. In c0nStd.
eration Of which Russfa Withdrew her de.
mand Tor their Immediate csssfon. Is is
understood that the treaty OF peace is on
the point OF being signed.
10 is probable the Russian Grand Duke
Nicholas viii visit the Sultan here. I
The Times's Vienna correspondent con-
firms the report that the Car has threatened
to occupy Constantine
The Porte hesitates 20 subscribe to Rus
sia's conditions OF peace, which virtually
abolish Turkish domination In Europe.
except In the immediate neighborhood Of
Constantinople. The Porte holds constant
Cabinet councils without result. S
TIE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS FROM A RUSSIAN
STANDPOINT.
ST. PETERSBURG, February 23.-The
GGloS, In its issue to-day, says, regarding
the protracted peace negotiations {. Either
the British squadron should withdraw to
Besika Bay or the Porte should receive
proof that it reckons in vain upon the pres
ence Of the British iron-ciads in the sea Of
Marmora. Turkey should be informed that
II peace is not signed at the earliest practi-
cable date hostilities will be resumed"
TIE SITUATION UNsATIsFACTQRy.
LONDON, February 23.-The Times and
the Daily Telegraph both regard. the situa-
ton as very unsatisfactory. The Daily
Telegraph says that nothing could we'll be
darker than the prospect. The Times, in
its leading editorial article, says that it con-
siders the situation very unsatisfactory.
!" Europe" says the article, Is armed to
the teeth, and is increasing its arma-
ment day by day. In such circumstances
the country can but give its confidence to
the Government, and trust they will be
able to control the dangerous susceptible
ties which have on ali sides been aroused"
The Manchester Guardian publishes
Pera dispatch, which says: "Great anx-
iety prevails here. Three thousand seamen
have passed Adrianople for torpedo service
in the Gulf OF Saros and the Sea OF Mar
NORA"
THE FEELING AGAINST RUSSIA.
"A Belgrade dispatch to the Times says
that feeling of animosity against Russia
is prevalent here.
The Daily Telegraph, in its leading ar
ticle, says: "Nothing could well be darker
or more difficult than the prospect now be-
fore this country"
A Berlin dispatch to the Daily Nesos says:
elf the national Liberals do not secure
Herr Bennigsen's appointment to the new
Office OF Vice-ChapeeIIor they will reject
the pending tax-biG and thus compel Herr
Camphausen's resignation. II the courage
Of the Liberals holds out the consequences
are likely to be grave"
PEACE AND ANTI-PEEcE DEMONSTRATIONS.
LONDON, February 2&-Hon. Auberon
Herbert (Liberal), formerly member of Par
lament for Nottingham, viii preside at the
peace demonstration tomorrow. Charles
Bradlaugh will move the resolutions.
The anti-Russian papers announce that
loyal and patriotic demonstration will form
at Marble Arch at 2 O'Clock to vote down
the peace resolutions and protest against
any attempt to embarrass the Government
during the present crisis. and against Rus
sian occupation OF Constantinople.
RUSSIA OPPOSED TO RENEWING HosTILITIEs.
The 1Imes's st. Petersburg dispatch
says "The conference is not likely to meet
until the Adrianople negotiations are con-
Guided. Russia does not wish renewal OF
hostilities. which would inevitably result in
the destruction OF the Ottoman Empire;
but her hesitation ought not to be construed
as weakness or retreat. | have reason to
believe that the cordially between the
courts Of St. Petersburg and Berlin has not
increased much lately"
THE CZARS THREAT.
LONDON, February :23.-The special cor
respondent Of the IimeSat Vienna, who is
believed to derive his information from the
Austrian Foreign Office, .reiterates the state
ment that the Car threatened to occupy
Constantinople, and reiected the Sultan's
personal appeal to withdraw the threat.
BIsMARCK's sPEECH-RUssIANs IN RoUNANIA.
The official Journals are very reserved in
commenting on Bismarck's late speech in
the Relchstag.
The 1rmeS's Paris correspondent says:
According to telegram from Bucharest,
fresh Russian attachments are arriving in
Roumania."
THE SITUATION IMPROVED.
ST. PETERSBURG, February 25.-The
Aqence Russo says the situation has i'm
proved through an understand ding between
England and Russia, whereby Russia will
not occupy Gallpoli, and England win not
land troops on the shores of the Darda-
nelles.
THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
LONDON, February ga Reuters Con-
stantinople dispatch says the Grand Duke
Nicholas and Safult Pasha will meet to-mor-
row at st. Stefano, and the signing Of the
peace negotiations will follow.
The Greek InsnrrectiOn.
PLATANOS RETAKEN AND DESTROYED.
ATHENS, February 23.-The Turks have
retaken Platanos and entirely destroyed it
BY fire. The Greek insurgents, after brave
defence, retired to KokotOs.
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