The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-04-06
NEWS.

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dates to the day of her sailing. The ne"'
although not sensational, is still very interesting
Some doubts are now expressed in various ~
T fuential quarters whether the Congress, OF who
so much has been said, will take place. Eng
land demands that the whole treaty shall be sub
ject to revision while Russia consents that th'
Congress may discuss it's separate conditions
but, apparently is not willing TO submit to any
modification. This is quite probable, for she
will appear as a victor, and il is but natural that
she should be unwilling to iorego the advantages
she has gained at a tremendous sacrifice OF blood
and treasure. IL is unreasonable TO suppose che
will submit to be sborn Of any part Of the pres
tige she has gained in her conflict with Turkey
by those Powers which took no part IN the war.
1t is reported March 2l) that she has consented
to make concessions relative to the boundaries Of
Bulgaria, aud all misunderstanding between the
three Emperors on this point 10 removed. Al
though Russia has admitted the right Of the
Congress to discuss such points Of the treaty as
arc OF European interest, it does not appear that
she has made this admission directly to England,
The difference still remains unsettled.
One of the conditions Of the treaty Of San
Stelano provides that European Turkey, Except
Bulgaria) must be completely evacuated by the
Russian forces within three months after definite
peace, and that a portion Of the troops may en-
bark on the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmora.
Russia is thus in possession Of the privilege Of
having n portion of her army always around Con
stantinople. But this privilege, by which Rus
sa could at any moment exercise Il formidable
pressure, if her interests should seem TO demand
it, has been checkmated by Minister Layard in
forming the Porte that if Turkey granted the
Russians permission 10 embark at Bujukdcre,
the British feet would come up the Bosphorus.
If the statement here made in true, il shows how
critical the state of affairs still continues 10 be,
in spite Of the treaty which il supposed TO end
the war, and that a spark may yet light up n
confagratIon that will set all Europe in a blaze.
That Russia still anticipates trouble in this quar-
ter is evident from the fact that she has in the
Bosphorus two regularly fitted torpedo ships,
carrying six torpedo boats. CIhis is denied by
reports from other sourccs.)
Saivet Pasha has gone TO San Stelano (lrom
Constantinople y to inform Mukhtar and Ali
Pashas that the embarkation Of the Russians at
San Stefano is impossible, at present, and must
be postponed.
Disquieting rumors still prevail in London.
The Government is evidently in possession OF
information not generally known, the effect of
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1t is possible, if not probable, that the British
forces may be ordered to seize Gallipoli at any
moment, as an offset against the Russian opera
tions about Constantinople and force Russia
to come to terms relative 10 the submission of
the whole treaty TO the European powers. lnas-
much as none Of the Powers will be bound by
the action Of the Congress, there il n general
conviction inducing doubt as TO Its being held.
No progress is made by diplomatic negotiation TO
bring about an adjustment of the differences
between England and Russia. The latter country
still insists that certain points in the treaty
shall not come before the Powers for ratification.
The prospect is not good for a successful con-
clusion Of the Anglo-Austrian alliance, owing TO
divers fears on the part Of the Austrian Govern
ment. The 60, 900, 900 forms grant for n war
credit has been passed by a vote Of 80 10 20.
1t is said vienna, March 20), in official cir
cles, that England has no cause 10 40 10 war
without first going to the Congress. II she
dOes, she will compromise the Congress, thwart
Andrassy's policy, and defeat all hope Of an
Anglo Austrian understanding. The Berlin
Cabinet holds the same view.
Public feeling in st. Petersburg is unanimous
in favor Of a war with England. A telegram
from that city, says the Government appears 10
be yielding 10 the popular clanOr, and that there
il reason to fear the worst. The demand Of
England lin regard to the submission Of the
treaty., has produced 20 bad an impression in
Russia that a meeting Of the Congress is doubt
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Berlin that it will meet on tho % Of April. The
British Government seems 20 expect that the
result Of the present deadlock may be an armed
collision. The feet has been reinforced. aud
everything is being prepared for instant action in
case Of necessity.
The North German Gazette says il is believed
that Russia regards war with England M ineyi-
table, and knows that she (Russlan y was never
better able to wage it than now.
The Russian naval attacbe Mt Berlin, who 10 n
leading authority on torpedoos, has suddenly been
ordered home.
A special from ST. Peterburg says II is rumored
that Russia has demanded that the British feet
quit the Sea of Marmora Immediately.
An inspired article in the 50. Petersburg JOun-
al attracts much attention. 1t points to the con-
tinued presence Of the British feet in the Sea OF
Marmora, in defiance OF international law, and
asks if it is not time 10 demand Of England
what she really wants. Europe should; all that
country before her judgment-seat and summon
her to re-enter the sphere Of international law
by quitting the Straits and formally engaging
not to return.
Minister Layard's opposition to the embarka-
ton Of Russian troops at Bujukdere has caused
great irritation.
Semi-oficial hints arc given that If England
does not wish to attend the Congress IL will meet
without her.
In connection with all these rumors it IL said,
in the lobbies of Parliament, that the tone in
English official circles is decidedly war-like.
Germany has ordered a formidable expedition
against Nicaragua 10 enforce her claims against
that country in favor Of Consul Eiscnstuck.
The German Minister to Central America accom-
panics the expedition 10 arrange matters after
the feet has brought Nicaragua to terms.
Matters in Congress (Washington) are gcner-
ally Of local interest. There il n strong feeling
opposed to any repeal Of the Resumption Act,
and il is claimed that the Government will be
perfectly able to carry the law into complete
effect when the time arrives. Ii IL stated that
there is in the vaults Of the Sub-Treasury Of
New York alone over 500. 000, 900 in coin,
mostly new, it never having been In circulation.
The Secretary Of the Treasury stated, in answer
10 questions, that there are. in a business sense,
$92, 600 900 available for the purposes of re-
sumption.
The appropriation for naval purposes agreed
upon by the Committee, amounts 70 over $l4,-
000, 900. When the House went into debate on
this item Of the Appropriation Bill, Banks
stated that the time was not far distant when IL
would be necessary for the Government to tako
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