Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-05-15

cOMmltteo rose WltnOuC actlOD on the
bill, and the house adjourned.
Foreign News.
ENGLAND's PREPARATIONS.
London advices Of the 9th say that
as result of the mobilization of the
army and military services $1,000 SOL
diers have taken their places in the
ranks. The laboratory department at
Woolwich arsenal, has received an order
for 1900 casks to contain each 48
pounds of biscuit crackers to be carried
on pack aaddles. Fifteen hundred tons
of preserved meat has been received
from the United States, principally from
Chicago. ,i.....
The dissolution OF parliament is not
now anticipated, the conviction now be-
gins to find expression that too san.
guine view is taken of Count Schama-
lofts journey to St. Petersburg. 1t
is argued he cannot have a mis-
sion from the British government
unless the latter has consented to
abandon the idea of European
congress, and will treat directly with
the Russians about the special British
interests. 1t is conjectured that Count
Schomolof may have had q personal
object in wishing to visit St. Peters
burg. .fi;
DESIRES PEACE.
St. Petersburg advices under date
of May 9th say that Russia
earnestly desires an understanding with
England. They believe it to be better
for Russian interest than the agree
ment with Austria, and wish to unite
with England for the benefit of Christ
ians, and to secure peace only. The
fear is that England may make propos-
ais humiliating to Russia. 1t is gener-
ally believed in Vienna and Berlin that
very little desire is felt to see negotia-
tons between Russia and England sue
coed. The Agtnce Russo says Rus
sia has no thought of setting
aside Engand's legitimate influ-
ence or exercising exclusive preponder-
ence of power in Turkey. This is shown
by the fact that despite Russian sacri-
fees, English influences is still FREEDOM
inant Mt Constantinople.
NO WORK EOR THE CONGRESS.
Adyices from st. Petersburg, under
date of May 9Th. say that Count Schouv-
aloff is expected in the Russian capital
OIL Wednesday. 1t is said that he
brings n project for the direct arrange
ment of the existing deadlock, thereby
rendering n congress unnecessary. The
arrival of the Russian ambassador to
the English court will therefore be an
important event.
THE GEAR ON THE RAMPAGE.
A st. Petersburg telegram of May Sth
says Gen. lie Flo the French embassa-
dor has returned from Paris and had a
long interview with the Car. In answer
to an inquiry from the Gar rs to what
France would do in the event of
war, General lie Flo replied that
France would certainly not interfere
in favor of either belligerent. The
Emperor was greatly offended at this
remark, and some sharp words followed.
The result was that the French ambas-
sador concluded the interview by say
ing: France has paid sufficiently dear
for the right which she now claims to
steer clear of other nations quarrels."
This rejoiner was received by the Gar
in such high dudgeon that General LeFlo
has declared his intention to ask to be
recalled
THE BASIS OF PEACE.
London advices of May 9TH gives the
basis Of arrangements which the powers
have decided to submit to the car.
The arrangements are in five divisions.
The first division proposes that two re-
gions of Bulgaria. north of the Balkans,
shall be conceded to Russia, and that
the southern portion shall remain, to a
great extent, under the authority Of the
sultan.
Tie second division relates solely to
the Asiatic compensation which it is
proposed shall be reduced to mini
mum.
The third division relates to the
straits question and will be arranged
hereafter.
The fourth division demands the def
mite settlement of the war indemnity.
Under the fifth division it is proposed
that Thessaly and Epirus be accorded
the right Of self-government, thus Sc
curing for them the protection of Eu-
rope and national independence.
PEACEFUL.
4 st. Petersburg correspondent writ
ing under date of May 9TH has reason
that ,,,as,,a,s of tho v-npv