The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-15
Third Edition
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Concluding Capers of the Con-
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The Delegates DevOur a Dinner and
DOlefully Depart.
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THE PEACE TREATY.

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THE PEACE TREATY.
LONDON, July 15.-The following is the
substance of the articles of the Treaty of
Peace concluded by the Berlin Congress-
Bulgaria is constituted an automatic trib-
utary principality under the suzerainty of
the Sultan, with Christian Government and
National militia. The Principality is linn
tied on the south by the Balkans. The
Prince shall be elected by the population
and confirmed by the Porte and Powers
No member of a reigning European dynasty
shall be Prince. In the event of a vacancy
the new Prince will be elected under the
same conditions. The rights of Turks Rou-
manians, Greeks and others will be taken
an account of i'll whatever relates to the
election or government, The following
shall form the basis of the public law of
Bulgaria: Distinction of religious belief or
confession shall not operate against any one
as reason Of exclusion or incapacity in
what concerns the enjoyment of political
rights, admission to public employment,
functions or honOrs or exercise of
the different professions and industries.
There is formed south of the Balkans the
Province Of Eastern Roumela, under the
having administrative authority and
Christian Governor General. The Russian
army in Bulgaria and Roumela shall not
exceed fifty thousand men. They shall be-
gin to evacuate that territory in nine
months, three months being allowed them
to complete evacuation. Bosnia and Herze-
govina shall be occupied and administered
by Austro-Hungary, with the exception of
the Sandjak of Novi Bazaar The independ-
ence Of Montenegro is recognized. The for
tifications on the Danube, from the iron
gates to its mouth shall be razed. No ships
of war shall navigate the Danube down
ward from the iron gates. The Porte having
expressed a willingness to maintain the
principle of religious liberty and give it the
widest sphere, the contracting parties will
take cognizance of this spontaneous declara-
ton. In every part of the Empire differ
ence of religion should not be motive of
untitness in anything relating to civil and
political rights admission to public offices,
duties and honors, and in the exercise of ali
professions and industries The independ-
ence of Servia and Roumania is recog-
nized on conditions.
THE PAPER SIGNED.
BERLIN, July 15.-The treaty of Berlin
was formally signed on Saturday by the
members of Congress, precisely one month
from the day on which the delegates first
met. The ceremony of signing the docu-
ment which is to secure the peace of Europe
was an interesting one, being carried out
with all that grave decorum so customary
among diplomats, though there was no indi-
cation of any desire to delay the consumma-
ton of the labors of Congress.
BIsMARCK's SPEECH.
Prince Bismarck made the closing speech
at ba a1f-TnCt Z n'nlpny oynraccin,r hiS hi,rb
sense of qualification and satisfaction at the
auspicious issue Of their momentous delib-
Grafton for the preservation of peace
throughout Europe. Count Andrassy, in
the name and on behalf of the Congress,
thereupon heartily thanked Prince Bis
marck for the efficient manner in which he
had presided over their sessions. AS Count
Andrassy did so all the delegations rose in
acknowledgment, even Prince Gortschakoff
struggling to his feet with the assistance of
Lord Odo Russell
woRDED IN FRENCH.
The treaty is exclusively worded in
French, and is printed on parchment
magnificently gotten up with elaborate de-
signs. 1t commences with eau Nom De
Dieu Tout Puissant," "In the Name of AL
mighty God"
STATE DINNER
In the evening a grand court dinner was
held at Whitehall Palace at which one
hundred and twenty persons were present.
The Crown Prince Frederick William con-
graduated the illustrious statesmen upon
the realization of his hopes that the bless
ings of peace crowned their efforts.
TROOPS FOR voLo
LONDON, July 15-A dispatch from Con-
stantinople says two Turkish iron-clads
with eighteen full battalions of infantry and
six batteries of artillery, are being got in
form part of the army which is to operate
on the Greek frontier.
THE AGITATION IN BOSNIA.
A dispatch from Vienna says the agita-
ton in Bosnia is rapidly subsding
CELEBRATION.
PARIS July 15-The Jean Jacques Ros-
seau centenary celebration took pla ce yes
terday. The meeting was the largest ever
held, and was addressed by NJ. Louis Blanc
and other eminent men.
A GREEK LOAN.
Negotiations for Greek loan have been
resumed in this city.
CONSPIRACY.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, July ia great con-
spiracy against the Sultan has been discov-
cred at Stamboul, and nifty persons have
been arrest ed. 1t is believed that many
high dignitaries are implicated in the plot
Intense excitement prevails.
THE MINISTER OF FINANCE.
LONDON, July ia dispatch from St.
Petersburg says NJ. Reutcrn, Russian Min
lister of Finance has resigned his portfolio,
and M. Greig has been appointed to succeed
him.
THE BAND PLAYS.
PARIS, July 15.-M. Krautz, Chief Di-
rector of the Paris Exhibition, escorted by
a detachment of French warriors, yesterday
made an official visit of inspection to the
American Department of HE Exhibition.
Commissioner General Mccormick (accom-
panied by Gilmore's Band playing the
Marseillaise) received NJ. Krautz.
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