Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-03-31
ARMS IN HAND.

in Thessaly.
ARMS IN HAND.
ST.. PEtERsBURG, March 3O-The Jour1ln1
de st. Petersburg publishes an article be-
lieved by many to be semi-offcial on Eng
lands attitude. Referring to Lord Beacons-
fields speech in the House of Lords, Thurs
day. the article says: ''The balance of power
in the Mediterranean is only threatened by
the presence of the British feet in the sea
of Marmora and England's possession of
Gibralter and Malta The article continues
as follows: ssThe calling out of the reserves,
Notwithstanding the statement it does not
imply war, is another step in the path of
provocation. Russia has fulfilled all
of her promises. She did not
insert in the treaty of San Stefano q
single stipulation clashing with the inter
ests or injuriously affecting them by its res
ervations. Russia is conscious of having
neglected nothing which could secure to the
East an era of prosperity and to Europe long
years of peace She will deeply deplore the
alterations which may counteract her pa
cifc work, but at the same time she will
await, arms in hand, any attempt to dispute
will induce her to relinquish'
THE CORRESPONDENCE.
LONDON, March 3O.-The correspondence
concerning the conference is published to
day The facts are substantially as commu-
nicated in dispatches to the Associated
Press. Austria is the only government
which expressed an opinion about England's
demand for submission of the articles of
the treaty of San Stefano to the Congress.
Austria thought the reservation of full liber-
ty of action by the powers sufficient guaran-
tee, and that it was not to the interest of
England or Austria to raise difficulties on
this point.
The preliminary conference of ambassa
doris at Berlin was suggested by Bismarck
and Immediately declined by England, be-
cause it was useless.
In conversation with Lord Lotus, the
British ambassador at St. Petersburg
Gortschakof, the Russian Premier, said il
the congress made any notifications in the
treaty they would be subject to further ar
rangements between Russia and Turkey
Russia could only accept discussion on those
points Of the treaty affecting European in
terests.
Sir Henry Elliot, British ambassador al
Vienna, telegraph ed Lord Derby the 23C
inst, that he was trustworthy informed
that Prince Gortschakoff told the Rouma
MAN agent at St. Petersburg that Russia
would not allow the question of the cessior
of Bessarabia to be discussed by the con
gress.
VIEWS OF THE ''THUNDERER.
LONDON, March 30.-The Times in al
editorial says neither the objects Russia pro
claimed at the outset nor the events of thu
war, justified her advance upon Constantine
pie or her approach to the Bosphorus ant
Dardanelles. AS long as she remains in tina
menacing position we shall feel it necessar,
to retain our ships in the sea of Marmora
and so long consequently will peace be un
certain. It is Russia who has trespassel
upon the forebearance of England, not Eng
land who has shown lack of consideration
for her. That forbearance has now beer
strained to it's utmost limits, but nothing bu
necessity would induce US to assert our rights
by force, and timely and temperate conces
sion ON the part of the Russian cabine
would, without in the least degree compro
missing the interests of Russia, insure the
peace of Europe,
RUSS AND TURK.
LONDON, March 3O.-A correspondent a
Pera telegraphs that he believes a thorough
understanding between the Russians ant
Turks has been brought about by the efforts
of Raouf Pasha, minister of war, and Osma1
Pasha, commander-in-chief, who removed
the obstacles to the Grand Duke Nicholas
visit to Constantinople and inspired the Sui
tan with cordial feelings toward the Crane
Duke.
GIVING WAY TO RUSSIA.
The same correspondent says he learns OF
fair authority that the Turkish Tro ops hav,
been so far withdrawn from the position!
recently occupied near the Bosphorus tina
the Russians would no longer find anything
to prevent them from marching to the coas
and selling fort which commands the en-
trance to the Black Sea.
FIGHTING IN THEssALY.
ATHENS, March 30.-Fierce fighting has
occurred at Macrinitza between the insur
gents and Turks. Several Turkish ships are
bombarding villages on the coast.
The British iron turret ship Devastation
and the corvette Ruby are cruising along the
coast of Macedonia for the purpose of rescu
uS1 IeluSeo women ana ClllQron.
ORDERS TO THE RESERVE.
LONDON, March 3O.-The following notice
has been prepared for issue to officers of dis
tricts throughout the kingdom: ssHer Ma
jesty having been graciously pleased tc
direct by proclamation that the first class Of
the army reserve force be ordered out fol
permanent service, all men belonging tc
said reserves are required to report at head
quarters on or before - for the purpose
of rejoining the army
DERBY's SUCCESSOR
LONDON, March 3O.-The report of the
appointment of the Marquis of Salisbury as
secretary of state for foreign affairs is form
ally contradicted.
MISCELLANEOUS.
BUCHAREST, March 3O.-It is said on good
authority that the Russian quartermaster's
department in Roumania has been ordered
to engage ten thousand carts. The Russians