Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-15
Foreign News
THE EASTERN QUESTION.

proposition to admit Greece to the congress
will be rejected. 1t is known that Russia will
oppose it. Germany will support Russia and
Austria. France and Italy are !alous OF the
mercantile marine. The correspondent thinks
that Roumania, Servia, and Nlontcnegto nave
even less cha1c, Of admission. la any case
the utmost that the smallest States can hope
for ia to be heard. They will not be permitted
to tako part in the debates or votes. 1t Is un'
dersood that Prince Bismarck wishes to ex.
Guide any question not properly included IN the
task OF the congress. the session CT which will
assuredly last several weeks.
The fact that Sir Stafford Nortbcoto did not
repudiate the report OF the agreement between
Great Britain and Russia as published, when he
was questioned 10 the House OF Commons last
oight, shows that the report is authentic.
A dispatch from Berlin says that Lord
BeacorsGeld, in speech in the congress on
Thursday called attention to the perlls attach
ing to the military situation at CoDstantlnoplc.
The correspondent states that Lord Beacons'
field demanded "a immediate change that
would remove from dangerous proximity INC
Russian and Turkish armies in Roumelia, and
expressed hopes that the Russian delegates
would be able at tho mkt sitting to announce
that the Russian troops had Withdrawn.
A special from Berlin states: ut is said
Lord Beaconsfield will depart from Berlin ncZt
week, while Count AndrassY has arranged to
stay month. This causes belief, which IS
encouraged by the Russian and Eogllsh penl'
potentiaries, that the critical point between
them will be much moro easily settled than
that between Russia and Austria.
1t is asserted that the Porte has Instructed
its conn mis- sloners to open negotiations relative
to the surrender of Batoum.
The Russians refuse to permit 10000 reiu'
gees ercamped around Varoa and Shunla to
return to thti homes unless the fortresses are
surrendered. The Porte still declines to give
them UP.
The Political CORE spondence, of Vienna, re.
ports that confidential pourparlerJ proceeding
10 Berlin relate to the question OF Greek lnsur.
rectiors on Turkish soil, and the withdrawal OF
the question will b, mooted 10 the congress on
Mondao, ifin the mean time an understanding
is reached.
The close Intercourse between Andrassy,
Beacoos6eId, and Schouvalotf has undoubtedly
led to a mutual rapprochement, especially as
regards Andrassy and Schouvalotf. Prince
Gortschakoff has not since his arrival held or
been present at any interview, iu Consequence
Of the STATE of his health.
France appears to be dcsirous of taking q
more active part in the congress than hitherto.
on be side of Eopland especially, in regard TO
the preservation of the remainder OF European
Turkey and the claims Of Greece. 1t is said
that Germany, supported by the other Powers,
will suggest the amelioratIon of the condition
OF the R5umaDian Jews.
A telegram from Berlin partially confirms
the foregoing 1t denies that England or any
great Powers demand the uIlon of Crete with
Greece
BERLIN, juno l5.-At the formal opening
of the congress on Thursday the plenipotcn'
tia,es we're 10 court dress but hereafter they
will meet 10 ordioary attire. The congress will
certainly tot sit daily but the time ADD intervals
of adjournment will be left for decision from
day to day. Ii seems to be the general impress
sion that the congress will certainly last several
Bismarck will leave Berlin i about ten days
and that utithcr Lord BaaconsGolj nor Prince
Gortschakotf will await the end OF the dcllbe
ratioDs. If this be true the Goa details will
be entrusted to the second aud third plcnlpo.
tenlisrIes. The Empress received all the hrst
pleniputcntarics yesterday. Lord Bpacor sfcld
Crown Princess.
Carathcodory Pasha and Mehcmit All. the
Turkish plcnipotcnliaries, made their official
calls yesterday. The German court will 90 into
mourning for the late King of Hanover which
will interfere with many Of the contemplated
festivities. 1t Is said that in their private To-
tervew Lord Beacons6eld has made favor
able impression on Prince Bismarck. The lat
ter is also noticeaby amiable to The French
ENJOYS.
LONDON. June l5.-Thc Manchester Guar
dams London correspondent mentions the
existence of 40 Anglo Turkish understanding
which is a kind Of supplement to tho Anglo.
Russian agreement. 1t secures the paramount
Influence of England, not only in Asia Minor
but at Constantinople.
LONDON, June 15-rhe Standard, 10 its
financial article to day, says: "Lord Salisbury
be fore going to Berlin consulted with leading
bankers about the position aod capabilities OF
Turkey with view to the 70 establishment OF
financial commission at Constantnople. SINH.
lar to that now existing 10 Egypt. The scheme
apparently receives the support of the Vienna
aud Berlin cabinets.
MISCELLANEOUS.
40 arrangement has been made between the
operatives and masters 10 Burnley, England,
to start dozen mills carly next week at the 10
per cent. reduction Of wages. 1t is expected
that all the mills will be thrown open.
At the first meeting Of the Berlin Congress
Oh Thursday Prince Bismarck solicited secrecy
for tho deliberations Of tho Congress, but no
promise or oath was demanded.
The construction of the Paris Exhibition
buildings has cost ten million francs beyond the
original estimate.
The odd Catholic Synod 10 session at Bonn,
Prussia by vote of IS to %. adopted reso-
luton in favor Of the marriage Of the clergy. .
Seyera cases of cholera have been reported
at Ma!seilIes. ~
improving. ="
Genera! Martinez Campos arrived in Ha-
Tana yesterday. and made triumpbal entry
into the city at the head Of the troops. There
was immense enthusiasm, and the path of the
conquerors of peace were strewn with palm