Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-26

rejected it, and again insists on her
original conditions. 1t now remains 70
be seen whether the dispute might not
be settled by a preliminary conference.
no CHANGE.
London adyices Of April 18th state
that the situation presents no marked
change, for, although there are many
circumstantial rumorS as TO the meet
ing Of il preliminary conference to
arrange for congress, there is nothing
definitely decided on either point.
Urgent efforts are in progress to
induce Russia to withdraw her
troops from the vicinity of CONSTANT
nople on condition that the Engli Ii
fleet shall retire to Besika Bay, and,
should such an agreement be reached,
there could he no doubt that it would
add greatly to the prospect of a peace
full solution Of the difficulties between
England and Russia. The downfall of
the late Turkish prime minister is fa-
yorably regarded by Russia, and it is
possible that the present min
istry will consent to an imme-
date evacuation of Batoum and Narna,
for which Russia has pressed the porte
SO earnestly, recently. Once in DOS
session of Varna, only ten hours sail
from Constantinople, Russia would not
probably object to withdraw her troops
from the neighborhood Of Constantine
pie, since that locality is now very I'M
healthy. while She would still be much
nearer Con3tantinope than the En-
lush ut Besika Bay. Queen Victoria
has issued u proclamation forbidding
the expectation Of torpedoes from Eng
land, and this action, taken III connec-
ton with the embarkation of Indian
troops for Malta, is considred as con-
tradicting the general impression that
progress had been made toward a peace
full settlement. 1t is generally believed
here that little of importance will occur
until after the close of the Easter festi-
vitieS, and that the situation will be
practically unaltercd for week or
ten days.
THAI CONGRESS,
London advices under date Of
April 18th, say that the powers
have agreed to Bismarck's sug-
gestion that the ambassadors Mt Berlin
should hold conference to arrange the
coWse Of proceedings at the proposed
congress, the time Of meeting, etc. The
respective governments have been for
mally requested TO instruct their am
hassadors accordingly.
WAR MEASURES.
London advices of the 18th state that
England has dispatched force Of ma
tive troops from India to Malta. 1t is
believed that this is one of the most
ominous steps yet taken by the govern
ment. 1t is claimed to be only Il pre-
cautionary measure, but there is no
doubt that Europe will regard it as a
direct menace to Russia The number
Of troops IS MISREPRESENTATION 1000,
but it IS on that account ridc-
ulous to call the movement precautions
airy. Noalarm would have been created
had 1000 English troops been sent there,
for, III the present situation, it would be
that a strong force should
be held III readiness at Malta. The
of this order consists III the
fact that only native troops are to go.
1t is equivalent to notification to Russia
that England is able and ready to draw
4 large army from her Indian depend
encies for active operations in Europe
Not only does England thus boast Of her
capacity to meet the Russians with
nearly an equal force in Europe, but
she makes light Of Russia designs upon
India. This movement Of Indian troops
is undoubtedly one Of those steps which
Lord Derby said had been the principal
cause of his resignation, and it is very
significant that such decisive action
should have been kept secretuntil par
Lament was no longer sitting.