Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-02-15
European Cable News.
The Eastern questiOn-Grent Ex-
element over RussIa's Attitude.

phorus as q preliminary condition
to the granting of the Firman for
the passage of the Dardanelles.
A special, dated st. Petersburg,
Wednesday,, contains the follow
ing: Late last night the Govern
ment received information that the
Sultan has refused most positively
to grant Firman for the entrance
of the British fleet. Russia MAIN
tains an expectant attitude and has
taken measures for the advance of
part of her troops now before Con-
stantinople as soon as any foreign
men of war enter the straits. The
entrance of troops is not intended
as an act of hostility, but anxiety
is felt lest an accidental collision
might occur. If the troops enter it
is thought the Sultan will retire to
Broussa. In that event it would be
extremely difficult TO re-establish
even q shadow of the Turkish EN-
pire in Europe. The Russian Gov
sire such radical solution of the
question. In view of this the as.
sembling of the conference has for
the moment fallen into the back
ground. An anti-Russian alliance
is now spoken of as possibility.
| VIENNA, Feb. 14th.-Torpedoes
have actually been shipped from
Odessa for the Russians, presuma-
bly, for use in the Bosphorus.
PARIS, Feb. 14th.-It is believed
in competent quarters that matters
will be arranged peacefully. 1t is
known that Germany, within the
last few days, has urged modera-
ton on Austria.
LONDON, Feb. 14th.-The Stand
ard positively denies the rumors of
an impending dissolution.
The Transport Department has
commenced negotiations with
large contractors for the immediate
delivery, if required, of a consider
able quantity Of provisions for the
troops.
The Independent Liberal mem
bers have formed committee to
watch the progress of the Eastern
question and prevent the govern
ment from drifting into war. The
movement has already received
thirty adhesions.
The Conservative Com mittee,
which met at the Carlton Club yes
terday to organize to support the
government, have summoned a
meeting at Carleton House to-day.
There is considerable excitement
at Malta, in consequence of tele-
grams from the Admiralty that all
ships under repair shall be hurried
forward and sent to join Admiral
Horribly. The Devastation will
leave Malta to-day.
LONDON, Feb. 14th.-A telegram
says the British fleet entered the
Dardanelles at day break Wednes-
day. The passage thence to Con.
stantinople would occupy from IL
to 16 hours.
A Vienna correspondent says:
The excitement here is daily in
creasing at the turn Eastern af-
fairs are taking and the excitement
in Hungary is even worse. A
Pesth correspondent telegraphs
that the situation is regarded as very
critical. The Emperor has sent for
the Arch Duke Albrecht, Field
Marshal, for the purpose of con.
certing military measures. The
Government organs maintain tn at
Russia has broken her word; that
Austro-Hungary will be compelled
to march to war with England in
order to force Russia to be faithful
to her promises and return to her
former programme, The Hungar-
10, xlrO n II a.
trials Independent press demand
peace. Count Andrassy's prolonged
interview with the Emperor yes
erday and the sudden return to vi
emma OF the Arch Duke Albrecht
have given rise to endless surmises
as to the decision pending. Count
Andrassy was closeted for several
hours with the Minister of Finance.
The following appeared in Count
Andrassay's organ this morning:
The non-occupation of Constants.
nople is the foremost and most
weighty interest of Europe, and if
Russia understands, by regaining
her freedom of action, that!she has
u right to hoist the Cars flag of
victory in the Bosphorus, then it is
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their different categories of neu-
trality and an end must be put to
the policy of an accomplished fact.
The occupation of Bulgaria and
the exaggerated extension it is pro-
posed to give the province will
never be tolerated by Austria.
Action, and energetic action alone,
can now save Europe.
MALTA, Feb. 14th.-A cargo of
torpedoes has arrived and more
coming, Turret ship Devastation
leaves to-day and will take any
available supernumeraries for
strengthening the crews of the
ships under Vice-Admiral Horribly.
| PARIS, Feb. 14th-La Repu6Hque
Franchise counsels England to re-
main tranquil. lie Journal DeS
Debats says it is too late for Eng
land 10 act. A majority of the pa
pers hold similar language and
hope the wisdom and moderation of
the powers will prevent further
complications.
CoNsrANTINoPLE, Feb. 14.-The
British fleet passed through the
Dardanelles at O'Clock Wednes-
day afternoon. The Turkish Gov
eminent has conceded that mere
protest meets the necessities of the
situation.
The Russians still declare they
will enter the city and fears of con-
siderable disturbances, should they
do so, are now entertained.
The destination of the fleet is said
to be Princess Islands in the Sea of
Marmora, thirteen miles south of
Constantinople, which, it is report
ed, England intends to occupy. A
st. Petersburg dispatch says the
Government has information that
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