The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-04-03
Affairs not Materially
Changed.
Russia and England Still Facing
One Another.
RumOred Movement Of the Rus
slams Toward GaIlipoIi.
Austria's Objections to the Treaty as Fa-

LONDON, April 2-Vienna advices represent
that Austria's objections are not less fatai to
The Times Vienna correspondent says that
Ignatieff's coming hither was direct invita-
ton to Austria to state her objections to the
various stipulations of the treaty, which was
done with the utmost frankness so that wheth-
er the Congress ultimately meets or not Russia
the treaty can be reconcled in the opinion of
Austria with the latter's interests and those of
Europe.
Russia to gain Attempt Reconcilia-
ton with England.
The st. Petersburg correspondent of the
Times says the Austrian views are so exorbi-
tant that Russia, to prevent an offensive ALI.
make another attempt to come to terms with
England.
Russia Irritated with France.
1t is stated from Vienna and st. Petersburg,
on unusually good authority, that Russia is ir-
ritated by rebuff from France. The latter
being approached for separate recognition of
the treaty of San Stefano replied that she
would not participate in a combination against
England.
Russia and Turkey.
Latest advices from Constantinople, dated
the first, evening, says: A strong conviction
prevails at the Russian headquarters that an
Anglo-Russian war is inevitable. 1t is report
ed that Russia offered to cancel the money in
demnity and increase the Turkish power over
New Bulgaria as reward for an alliance, bnt
these offers have not led to any result.
Meantime Lord Salsbury's reference in his
circular to the interests of the Greeks and to
the condition and prospects of Turkey are not
calculated to make the Porte hold aloof from
the Russians. He says: "The object of the
Constantinople conference was to preserve Tur-
key by reforming her. This policy was frus-
trated by the unfortunate resistance of the OF
N Oou nj itsaIf mr. uu6ar no oil toro
circumstances Of the present time the same re-
suit cannot be attained to the same extent and
by the same means. Large changes may and
no doubt will be requisite in the treaties by
which Southeastern Europe has hitherto been
ruled, but good government, assured peace and
freedom for the population to whom those
blessings have been strange, are still the OBJ
jects which England earnestly desires to Sc
cure"
The Times leading editorial says: ''The
governments conviction that the terms ex-
torted from Turkey are Inconsistent alike with
the interests of England and Europe will be
sustained by the public opinion of the caun-
try"
The Grand Duke Nicholas held reception
of the diplomatic body on Sunday. British
and French ambassadors sent cards. The Grand
Duke returns to his headquarters at San Ste
fano Wednesday.
The Austrian Ambassador at London
Takes sudden Leave.
LONDON, April 2.-The Pail Mall Gazette
says the report reaches us that Beust left for
Vienna suddenly.
The Cession Of Bessarabia.
The Times Bucharest special says opposition
to the retrocession to Russia of Bessarabia is
growing in intensity. The weather is very fine
and warm. Unless energetic disinfecting is
promptly carried out along the military roads
in Bulgaria and Roumania a frightful pestilence
is likely to break out.
The Danube Open.
The Danube has been officially declared open
and free of danger between Ibrail and Sulina.
Austria Acting i'm the Interest Of Peace
The semi-official Eastern Budget prints the
following special despatch:
Vienna, april 2-Gen. Ignateff was in
formed by this government that it requires
certain alterations made in the peace prelimina-
ries and such alterations must be made with
the concurrence of other powers. There is no
prospect therefore of England's being isolated
and the action of the Vienna cabinet is calcu-
lated to promote the interests of peace.
Russians Marchtng Toward GaIlipoIi
VIENNA, April IA special to the Political
Correspondents from Constantinople reports
that the Russians have commenced fresh
movement towards Gallipoli. The Russian
troops north of the Balkans are being moved
nearer the Dannbe. The Russians are every
where erecting Notifications.
Guilty OF treason.
BELGRADE, April Ut is stated that N,
Iechmutich, former president OF the ministe-
rial council, has been found guilty of treason
as the head of the military revolt of last De-
cember and will probably be shot, Several
persons who took part in the revolt have al
ready been executed.
Russian Views.
ST.. PETERSBURG, April 2-Gen. Ignatieff
arrived in this city today The Agence Russo
info rcf hat hoo f,sl Il l..
was simply instructed to give and receive
friendly explanations. Relative to the atti-
tude of England the Agence says: Russia
cannot do more to facilitate the meeting of
congress. Her means of persuasion cease at
the point where care for her dignity common
ces.
The English Reserves.
LONDON, April 2.-The Gazette tonight pub-
fishes proclamation ordering the reserves to
assemble on or before April 10Th.
The Duke of Edinburgh RebaIled.
The Standard announces in official form that
it has been decided to Immediately recall the
Duke of Edinburgh from the Mediterranean.
1t is probable that four ships of the channel
squadron will 60 to the PirHus.
The church bishop of Canterbury has order
ed special prayers in consequence of the public
anxiety.
Russia's Demands of Turkey.
The Standard has the following from Con-
stantipople
The Russians fearing the Turks will endeav-
or to maintain neutrality, M. Onon, first drag
onman of the Russian embassy, has made the
following demands which may be regarded as
of the Notifications on both sides of the upper
BOsphorus and Gallipoli and Boulair on the
Dardanelles. The Turks are also to evacuate
Makrikeni and Maslak and place some bar
racks and hospitals at the disposal of the Rms
SLAMS. The Grand Duke Nicholas last night
oh
they will be submitted to the council. 1t is
said the Sultan and Vifyk Pasha oppose them.
Ignatief to Return to Vienna.
Standards Vienna despatch says: 1t is
announced that Gen. Ignatieff will return here
after he has consulted Prince Gortschakoff on
Austras objections to the treaty.
Austria's Opportunity.
The Times St: Petersburg correspondent
telegraphs that it is admitted Austria is not at
all disposed to state clearly the price Of her
neutrality. recognizing fact that the war
between Russia and England would enable her
to dictate her own terms.
Miscellaneous.
LONDON, April 2.-The Times st. Petersburg
despatch and advices from Berlin and Vienna
mention some indications that Russia might
1esre to renew negotiations for a congress,
,akng the treaty of Paris as basis of discus
,iOu.
The correspondent of the Times at San Ste.
.ano recounts the interview with the Grand |
Duke Nicholas, who said he had reason to
kaow the Sultan would gladly see his territory |
reed of Russians and English If the English |
leet left the Russians would Immediately begin |
% embark. The Grand Duke still hoped war
night be averted through the peaceful DISPOSE |
ion of the Gear and the good sense of the Eng |
ish.
BELGRADE, April 2.-Aspecial to the Times |
avs it is reported the Servians by command of |
Russia will shortly occupy Wlddin and Ada |
'olch Austria is likely to protest against the |
occupation of the latter place.
The feeling in Servian government circles |
nclines to Austria rather than Russia, and |
is even expressed to make mill
airy convention with the former.
CUBA.