The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-10

fereates B strong slave State under the con.
troll III Russin, and declares that the ar.
arrangements relative to Bulgaria are or,Iy a
i development OF The principle established by
1.-The Constantinople conference. BE cor.
ttnues A. Lord Salisbury admits that d
1return to the programme Of that con-
ference. pure. and simple, is rendered Inn
possible by the war;. The fact that
the San stefano treaty Is preliminary fudi-
Gates that Russia has not preiudged def;ni.
Tive results, and has left room for an ute
rior understanding. Bulgaria will be nm
der Russian control no more. than Rourna-
MIA, which also owes its existence to Rus
sia. Russia is quite ready to abridge the
/ term OF occupation of Bulgaria as much
rs possible. The limits OF Bulgaria have
only been indicated In general terms
in accordance with the nationality OF the
population. The details will be left to a
mixed commission. The only object in as
/ signing ports to Bulgaria is to assist her
commercial development, by which Eng
land and the Mediterranean Powers, whose
commerce has always been powerful lever
for their political influence, are likely to
profit far more than Russia"
Prince Gortschakof expresses surprise ut
the objection to the publications OF the
treaty relative to Thessaly and Epirus. BY
the modest reforms stipulated for them it is
intended to avoid the appearance of either
the establishment of Russian supremacy on
the one hand, or neglecting the Greeks on
the other. Russia did not forbid the Porte
to consult the European Powers on the re-
forms for the Greek provinces. There Is
no longer any preteXt for debarring Russia
| 7rop fbo If In 4ha
freedom Of the Danube is secured by the in
ternational campaign. Prince Gortschakofrs
tone in regard to Armenia is much more en-
ergetic. He says !: I" Batoum IL far from be-
ing irrelevant to the pecuniary indemnity
which it represents. The Russian acquisi-
| tons in Armenia have only defensive
value. Russia wishes to hold them so as
not to have to besiege at the beginning OF
each war. These territorial cessions are the
natural consequences of the war. IfEnglaDd
wished to avert them she had only to join
Russia in exercising pressure on the Porte,
which would probably have compelled
it to grant the reforms without war. Eng
land having refused to do so, she has now
no ground to question the right for which
Russia has shed her blood-namely, the
right to establish state Of things which
will henceforth render such sacrifices
unnecessary, or at least less onerous.
The assertion that Russia's anneXations
in Armenia will interfere with the
European trade with Persia conflicts
with statements previously made by
British ministers. Such assertions push
mistrust to the extreme. The complaints
concerning the indemnity are equally i'll
founded. The sum is out OF all proportion
to Russia's sacrifices. In the deferment OF
the payment Of the indemnity it is easier to
see design to keep the Porte up to its en-
gagements in the interests Of all than de-
sign to punish Turkey, but there is no
remedy against suspicion"
Prince Gortschal1off says, in conclusion:
I" The situation may he summed up thus:
Existing treaties have been successfully in
fringed by the Porte in violating its obliga-
tons towards the Christians, and by the
Powers in interfering in behalf OF Chris
tians. Lord Salisbury himself recognizes
that great changes are necessary in the trea-
ties hitherto regulating the East. 1t remains
for Lord Salisbury to say how he would
reconcile these treaties and the recognized
rights of Great Britain and the other
Powers with the benevolent ends to which
The limited action Of Europe has always been
directed, and the attainment of which one
learns with pleasure the English Govern
ment dcsires-namely, good government,
peace and liberty for the oppressed popula-
ton. 1t is for the Marquis of Salisbury to
say how he could attain the desired
end outside the rreiminaries Of San
Stefano and at the. same time take due
account OF the rights Russia has acquired
by the sacrifices she has borne alone. Lord
Salisbury's dispatch contains no reply to
these questions. 1t seems that entire liberty
OF appreciation and action would have been
more naturally found by formulating side
by side with the objections contained in
that dispatch some practical propositions
of nature to assure an understanding for
the solution OF the present difficulties"
FACTIoUs HOME OPPOSITION TO ENGLAND's
WAR POLICY.
LONDON, April 9.-The PAIL Matt Gazette,
in it's leading editorial to-day, says that in
view OF the "factious opposition which,
not daring to more hostile resolutions, seeks
to hamper the Government by such speeches
rs those of Lord Granville, Lord Derby,
the Duke Of Argyle, and Mr.. Gladstone"
it is the duty Of the Government to dis
solve Parliament, and thus terminate an
anarchy which has partially paralyzed it
during the last two years.
4 Berlin dispatch to the PatL-lHaU &C.
Zcttc say 1NOLH Viz
reports in Berlin the press has reason to be-
lieve that Mr.. Bratiano, the Roumanian Pre-
mier. is dissatisfied with the result Of his
visit here. Germany has declined to use di-
rect pressure upon Russia for the with
drawal OF her claims to Bcssarabia. The
Government has advised Bratiano to lay his
case before the Car and endeavor to come to
terms by an amicable arrangement"
ADJOURNMENT OF PARLIAMENT, &C.
LONDON, April 9.-In the House Of Com
mons to-day Sir Stafford Northcote, Chan
cellor of the EXchequer, stated that the
House would adjourn for the Easter recess
on the 10th instant, provided the pending
debate on the address to the Queen was con-
cluded to might.
REVIEW OF TIE GRAIN TRADE.
LONDON, April 9.-The Marlt-Lane En-
press, in its review OF the British corn trade.
says that with the exception OF few. isola-
ted complaints OF damage from vermin the
wheat Is looking well and has apparently
suffered only temporary check from the
recent severe weather. Participating and
the sowing Of corn have engaged the atten-
| ton Of farmers in Ireland. Reports state
that both operations are carried on under
favorable auspices. Deliveries Of English
wheat at Mark Lane and in the provinces
have been very moderate, as growers who
| could afford to hold stocks have done so