The crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1877-1878, 1878-03-14
THE EASTERN VAR.
The Situation Reviewed.

int s'tu'ttion htNicNtu'
The latest information from Europe
up to the time Of going to press with this
side of our paper is about as follows: The
war being over, all interest relative to the
affairs in the East is concentrated upon the
proceeds of the coming conference, which,
after much delay, 1t is now generally be-
lieved all the Powers have promised to at
tend. 1t is not yet decided where it Is to
be held, and Of course no one can therefore
even guess who the presiding officer will
be. Prince Gortschakoff is said to be anx-
ious to have the honor Of the post, in order
that he may win the glory of sitting at the
head of Congress which gives Bessarabia
back to Russia after a cession OF more than
twenty years. The Greek question is be-
coming more troublesome every day, and
the Greeks are bud in their denunciation
of the policy Of Russia in carrying the
frontiers of the new prlncipality of Bulgaria
to any point whatever upon the coast of
the Egean. Military operations still con-
tinue between the Turks and the Greeks in
Thessaly and Eplrus. but upon Il very small
scale, and the whole object of Greece is.
probably, to make her claim stronger for
representation at the Conference. In Crete
bloodshed has for time ceased, the insur-
gents having, on the .vicc Of the foreign
consuls, accepted the terms Of armi tice
proposed by tho Turks. Austria is still
hesitating more than ever upon the
proper course to be pursued, and the poll
ticians OF Europe very generally think that
Austria missed her opportunity by neglect
ing to assume an aggressive attitude some
what similar TO that taken by Great Britain
In sending her fleet to the near neighbor-
hood Of Constantinople.
Brewing.
The statement was made from Vienna
on the 9th that affairs were more warlke.
| The statement accompanying the bill for
the credit to be submitted to the delega-
tions, says that in the present position OF
affairs it is not impossible that the govern
ment will be obliged to take extraordinary
measures for the protection OF the interests
of the monarchy. In this case the govern
ment must be in n condition TO cover the
expenses, and therefore asks for fifty mil
lion llorins.
The Grand Dukes Discretion,
At Russian headquarters it is positive
ly stated that when the British passed the
Dardaneles, orders came from st. Peters
burg to march into Constantinople, but
Grand Duke Nicholas took upon himself TO
disubey the command, and only moved for
ward in the direction of Constantinople
sending at the same time to st. Petersburg
a statement OF his reasons for his course.
Bulgara's Tribute.
The amount of tribute to be paid by
Bulgaria is not to bo fixed for two years,
during which measures will be taken to
, ascertain the resources and revenues of
the country, which will be occupied by
fifty thousand Russian troops two years or
until Il national army can be formed and
rendered capable of maintaining order.
Annexation to Austria.
a Vienna correspondent says at the
opening OF tho congress Il motion will be
brought forward by the German delegate in
favor of the immediate annexation to Aus
tria of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Prince
Bismarck has recently renewed his advice
in favor of such annexation.
Russians Intrenching.
, A special from Gallipolis reports the
Russians as actively constructing intrcnch-
ments from Kadikoi to Sharkol, on the Sea
l of MarmOra. They have now about S0Ot
men, with cannon, in their lines, which con-
4 front the Turkish lines across the neck ol
Gallipolis
! Two Weeks to Ratify.
! A special from st. Petersburg says il
4 is confirmed that the treaty includes d
! clause providing that the ratification mus
be exchanged at st. Petersburg within {
: fortnight
!, Rounania In the Cold.
s Roumania isnot includedin the peace
: conditions. Russia has tsld Tarkey sh,
must treat directly with Roumania, who's,
:, pretenses are too great.