The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-03-07

the Russians shall not come nearer Con-
than San Stefano; but, at the
time, informed the Porte that he had
great difficulty to prevent the Grand Duke
Nicholas from marching into Constantine
pie as conquerer.
The Russians are coming to San Stefano
as friends, not exactly on the invitation of
the Sultan, but with his consent, and the
Grand Duke Nicholas will probably be in
vited by the Sultan to enter Stamboul with
a military escort.
In the House of Lords, Lord Derby, in
reply to question, SAID the Russian demand
for the Turkish men.of-war had been re-
fused by the Porte. He hoped it would not
be persisted in. If an Egyptian tribute
was demanded by the Russians, the matter
would require serious consideration. Re-
speeding the alleged demand for the expul-
sion of Mussulmans from Bulgaria, Lord
Derby said whatever the demand was orig
inaliy, he believed it Lad either been with
drawn or materially modified.
All diplomatic negotiations which were
left in suspense by the death of Pope
Plus TX, between the Vatican and the
Governments holding diplomatic relations
with ii, will be resumed on an entirely new
basis, the steps already taken therein being
disregarded.
The entire personnel of the Pontifcial
Court will be changed SO as to eliminate
hostilities which may formerly have ex-
listed.
The Pope has received Cardinal McClosky.
Pope Leo, on receiving the Prussian
Catholics, commended their patience under
persecution.
1t is said that the times of peace have
been settled between Russia and Turkey,
but the views are conflicting. The Sultan
is to retain his feet. The question Of the
Conference, when, if England, as is proba.
Bile, proposes the preservation of the statu,
quo, Russia, it is stated, will not seriously
oppose her. 1t would seem, therefore, as il
all the avowed British interests are re.
spected, and the danger of a conflict be
tween Russia and England is ended. Such
however, is not the opinion here. Nego
t~iations have left much 1t il
thought England's real aim is the humilia
ton Of Russia. The feelings may possibly
lead to most serious consequences. Prince
Gortschak~f has quite recovered from hi
illness. A Paris correspondent says: Pre-
liminary declarations are expected from
Austria, which will either prevent a meet
ing of the Conference or render its pro
gramme acceptable to the Powers,
England's war preparations go on witt
great earnestness. Lord Napier has beer
appointed Commander-in-chief, with Sil
Garnet Wolseley Chief of staff. The FRS
Army Corps is reported about ready for al
expedition, and the Second is rapidly pre-
pairing. Troops will probably land at Besiki
Bay. England and Austria, backed b.
France and Italy, oppose the retrocession o
B~essarabia. Germany has connseled Rnssi
to enounce her claims, which she does no
seem disposed to do. Russia insists on he
claim to the Turkish ironclads and al
entrance to Constantinople, in the event O
which the British fleet viii enter the Blacl
Sea. Germany is preparing eight ironclad
for the Mediterranean in case of war.
The Agence Russo says: "The condi
tons of peace published in London are in
accurate. Russia has never demande
J the expulsion of the Musslman inhabitant
of Bulgaria. She has only demanded a ri
, call of Turkish officials and troops. Russi
does not hand over a portion of Bosnia t
! Servia. The question of the Straits is RI
, served forths consideration of Europe. TIL
| published version contains other gross il
accuracies.O