The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-01-24
FOREIGN.
The TurcO-Russian War.
RUSSIANS ADVANCING ON
GAkLIPOLI.
RumOred Breaking off of Armis-
tice Negotiations.
THE PORTE ANXIOUS FOR
PEACE ON ANY TERMS.
Increasing Uneasiness in
England.
FOREIGN.

England.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Jan. 23.-It Is reported
that the government of Gallipoli has left that
town.
Suleimau Pasha brought off $4,000 men in
his escape from Gourkha, after incredible suf-
ferings among the snow clad mountains of
Thrace.
The Russians have arrived at Keshon and
are expected to reach the neighborhood of Gal
lipoli by Saturday,
Mr.. Iayard, tho British ambassador, has re-
ceived a telegram from Osborne announcing
that Queen Victoria has subscribed G100 to the
Turkish compassionate fund.
The fleet commanded by Manthrope Bey has
started for Kavala to embark Suleiman Pasha's
troops. Half the army will be conveyed to
Gallipoli and half to Constantinople. The
Porte today received telegram sent by Server
Pasha from Kezanlik, Monday, stating that the
he expected to learn them on Tuesday. The
pourparlers showed that the conditions would
have wider bearing than was at first suppos-
ed. The conversation between the negotiators
had been somewhat animated.
The Porte today sent the delegates fuller pow
er. The Porte's desire for peace has increased
all the more because Count Zichy has received
no fresh instructions from Austria, although it
is known Count Andrassy has been informed OF
Russia's peace negotiations The garrison OF
OhlilpUll LAS ptcH COunlucIault ICluAOAOOus
LONDON, Jan. 2S.-The foreign Office has re-
ceived no authentic information that strong
Russian force was marching on Gallipoli, but
has received reports concerning the truth of
which it had no means Of judging, that Russian
troops were advancing in that direction. The
reports were undoubtedly forwarded by the
British ambassador at Constantinople as cur
rent minors. The panic in Constantinople con-
seuuent on the evacuation of Adrianople and
the arrival Of thousands of refugees, would be
sufficient to account for the circulation OF such
rumors. Their transmission here may be new
effort to induce the British cabinet to take some
step which would involve breach of neutrali-
ty.
In q similar sense will be construed by those
who believe that Bismarck wishes to see Eng.
land involved in war with Russia, the special
despatch from Berlin this morning stating it is
expected that Turkish peace delegates will refer
the less acceptable points OF Russias conditions
to ConstantinOpie; that in this case the Ros-
SLAMS will advance; that Austria seems to be
confidentialy informed of Russia's determine
ton to advance in the direction of Constanti-
nople if the terms of peace are not Immediate
! ly accepted.
Dispatches from st. Petersburg speak of ir-
ritat0n there at the English attitude, and quote
the utterances of the semi-oficial press to the
effect that if the present negotiations fail it Will
be in consequences of England's refusal to re-
cognize peace concluded without the particle
patton OF Europe.
asking the Sultan to hasten the conclusion OF
peace; or, if that be rendered impossible by the
exorbitant character of the Russian conditions,
| to organize resistance to the bitter end.
Further Russian bulletins show Gen. Gourk-
| has three days fight with Suleiman Pasha con-
| sisted of rear and flank attacks by Gourkha.
These were hardly resisted. The Turks efforts
were chiefly directed to escaping. Gourko states
his loss 500, including five officers killed, and
| 1900 wounded.
The Vienna correspondent of the Times says
| it is announced from the Quadrilateral that the
| Turkish troops have begun to retreat from
| Rasgrad, and Osman Bazaar on Shumla. The
| Russians have interrupted communication be-
| tween Rustchuk and Shumla.
| NEW YORK, Jan. pa London special says
l Sir Stafford Northcote was today waited upon
| by private deputaton of conservatives Dur
| ing the conversation which followed regarding
| the Eastern question, the Chancellor informed
| the deputation, which consisted of members of
| Parliament, that the government intended to
| protect both Constantnople and Gallipoli, and
/ unless things changed, the government might
/ ask money vote on Thursday. The British
| fleet has been ordered from Molo bay to Besika
bay.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 23.-From informa-
ton derived from well informed quarters, it ap-
pears the latest advices from London and Vien-
ma are of rather satisfactory character, and
relations between Russia and England are now
on better footing.
L
intends to leave Kezanik on the Oath, and
hopes to arrive at Adrian0ple on the 9th.
BERLIN, Jan. 23.-Semi-official correspon-
dence this evening says it perceives in the ear
nest and successful negotiations for an armis-
tice the probability of a speedy conclusion Of
not be settled by the two belligerents alone, and
| the solution OF the questions which have to be
| taken into consideration cannot to a certain ex-
tent be effected without previous understand
ing of European powers and their cooperation,
but relations hitherto subsisting between the
/ Powers appear to afford good grounds for trust
ing that at this decisive moment of Eastern
| complications success will attend efforts made
| to bring about solution, while fully protecting
| the interests of general peace. A pledge of
this seems to be afforded by the wisdom and
moderation of the Emperor of Russia, his in
innate union with the neighboring powers and
peaceful disposition recently manifested by
England"
ATHENS, Jan. pa new cabinet has been
constituted with M. Cumoundouras as President
of the Council and Minister of the Interior.
LONDON, Jan. M-The Post states, in ofici al
l form, that deputation of conservative men,
bers had an interview with Sir Stafford North
| cote, Chancellor of Exchequer, on Tuesday,
to urge upon the government the necessity of
taking up an attitude of earnest observation in
/ view Of the dangerous delays to the armistice
interposed by Russia. The Chancellor admit
ted the gravity of the situation, and assured the
deputation that the government would continue
to adhere to its policy of conditional neutrality
The Times correspondent at Rome announces
that Italian squadron has been ordered to the
| Levant
The St. Petersburg correspondent of the
Times telegraps:
There is much excitement here and bat little
hope of the success of the negotiations is enter
tanned. 1t is already rumored that they have
been broken off. Many desire no armistice at
present and that peace should be dictated in
Constantinople The threatening language of
section Of the English press causes much irri-
tation The people say, "We do not wish a
war with England, but if it is forced upon us
| will be immensely popular" Much depends
ON the attitude of Austria, regarding which
there are many contradictory rumors.
Daily Teegraph's special from Vienna as
| serts that Russia has invited Austria to take
| immediate possession Of Bosnia and Herze-
| govina. Count Andrassay hesitates. He ac-
| knowledges that the Russian conditions suffi-
| GENTLY respect Austria's interests, but he
| has discovered among them what be fears to
| be cdSus beli for England. He has opened ne
| gotiations with the view of modifying Russian
| demands.
Telegraph's despatch from Vienna states the
| new Greek Premier belongs to the war party.