The Portland daily press., 1878-01-31
ANTI-RUSSIAN MEETINGS in
ENGLAND.
Rumored Occupation Of Rodosto by
the Russians.

LONDON, JAM 30.-It is stated that Austria
declined to commit herself to joint action with
England unless she is previously assured that
the British ministry is safe against assaults of
the opposition which might leave Austria
isolated at a later stage. If the ministry OBJ
tain large majority very important Euro
pean combination will appear.
The majority for war credit in Parliament
Is estimated at over one hundred. Meetings
are holding throughout the country to influence
Parliament against the credit, but mostly by
liberal or reform peace organizations. No
non-partisan meeting has yet been attempted.
An open air meeting at Sheffield yesterday,
for opposing the government, turned into an an
ti-Russian demonstration. An amendment to
the original resolution against credit was car
ried by an immense majority, declaring that
the cause of peace and the interests of the En-
pire would be best promoted by supporting the
foreign policy of the government. The meet
ing numbered over 10000. They sung patriotic
songs, cheered Lord Beaconsheld's name and
greeted Carnarvon's with Kisses and cries of
"traitor.' Some of the leading provincial
newspapers are taking an anti-Russian tone
The Committee of the Red Crescent Society
telegraphs from Constantinople an appeal for
help for the wounded in that city from all parts
of the country. Nearly 10000 refugees of war,
flying from military operations, deprived Of all
means and almost naked, constitute situation
which, considering the limited resources of the
Red Crescent Society, might end in a general
calamity.
Special correspondents continue to give de-
tails of the great distress prevailing. They
state that small pox and typhus have commenc-
ed among the refugees, and efforts are making
to send them to Asia. They apprehend that
the increased population of Constantnople will
occasion a scarcity Of provisions, udless some
sDecial effort is made from without to replenish
the stores.
Eight thousand refugees arrived in the capi-
tai Monday. It is impossible for all to find
shelter. Many are huddled in open sheds,
knee-deep in mud and water. The wholesale
exodus from Roumelia continues.
In the Commons this afternoon, Trevelya an
PSm, conservative, gave notice that he would
move tomorrow that the House, while giving
the government due credit for maintaining a
policy determined upon after the solemn aSsur-
ances of the Czar that he desired only immuni-
ty for the Christian subjects of the Porte, and
aimed at no aggrandIsement whatever, is of
opinion that these assurances are being deliber-
ately evaded by the proposed terms Of peace
and the advance Of the Russian arms, and be-
lieves that the time has come when immediate
action on the part of England is an absolute
necessity, and requests forthwith estimates for
placing the army and navy on war footing.
Pgm represents the strong Turkophile section
Of the House.
The same correspondent says an official des-
patch received iu Vienna announced that the
Russians occuaied Bonizas and Rodosto. He
hints there is secret understanding between
Russia and Turkey. No confirmation of these
movements from any other source.
The Times st. Petersburg correspondent tel
egraphing Wednesday afternoon, says positive
ly the Russian government has received no in
telligence of the signing of an armistice.
A special from Athens says the Chamber is
holding secret sitting to decide whether the
government shall accede to the petition for sup
port and protection received from Thessaly.
The Vienna correspondent of the Daily Tele-
graph states that the Austrian note energeti-
cally protesting against anything affecting Aus
tran or European interests being altered with
out the concurrence of all signatory powers
will reach ST Petersburg Monday night
The correspondent has good reason to believe
that it the answer does not meet every point
clearly and definitely, the mobilization of the
Austrian army will be forthwith decreed. Ger
many will not interfere.
The Paris Gaulois declares it has authentic
Information from Berlin that the triple alliance
is re-established, Russia at the request of Ger
many having modified the peace conditions OBJ
noxious to Austria.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 30-The commander
of the Russian steamer Constantine reports he
left Sebastopol for cruise the 22d. He ap-
preached Batoum, where were seven Tarkish
vessels. The Constantine sent white head
torpedo against a screw steamer which was on
guard outside and sunk her immediately The
crew was drowned and the Constantine return
ed to Sebastopol.
BERLIN, Jan, 80 The North German Ga
Zette states there is scheme under discussion
for the Russians to hold Constantuople by laud
while European sQuadrons are stationed before
the sea 'front.'
BRUSSELS, Jan. 3O-A telegram from Vienna
confirms the report that Austria has addressed
a note to Russia resolutely upholding the in
terests' of Austria and Europe. The note al
ready forms the subject of the general diplo-
matte pourporlers.
LONDON, Jan. 3T.-The Berlin correspondent
of the Standard hears that France has conf
dentially declared that she stands on the same
side as Germany 10 regard to the Eastern ques-
tiop, although resolved to avoid foreign compli-
cations.
A despatch from Woolwich. reports that q
number of Whitehead torped0es and apparatus
for dseharging stationary torpe1oes have been
shipped tor the Mediterranean fleet, and 1000
barrels OF cannon powder were brought from
the reserve magazines at Southampton to the
Thames, ready for shipment
The Vienna Press says: Servia demands as
conditions of peace all of old Servia, except
that part comprised in Bosnia 900 Turki sh
pounds as war indemnity, and the immediate te
appointment of special commission to exam
inc the respective claims of R0umania and Ser
via to the Pashalic of Widdin.
Gladstone, in accepting an address from the
Liberal association at Oxford, to-day, said he
considered the sending of the fleet into the Dar-
danelles as an act of war, breach of neutrali.
ty. The vote of e6,000,000 would be taken By
Turkey as encouragement to prolong the war
He feared the vote would be carried BY the
failure Of the Irlsh members to oppose it,
though he hoped for Ireland's honor those who
had themselves been struggling for freedom
would respect and sympathize with the freedom
of others. He said the Liberals were in the
minority in the Commons, bat hey had the
country with them on this question 1t rested
with the country TO any whether 1t would incur
the burden OF the vote and encourage Turkey
to persevere in prolonging cruel aud bloody
struggle which had already brought her well
nigh to destruction.
The foreign Office publishes despatch from
Minister Layard, dated Constantinople 29th,
stating that the Grand Vizier has distinctly in
formed him that the Porte telegraphed the
Turkish plenipoten tiares, Jan. 23d, ordering
them to accept the basis of peace. 1t has since
telegraphed three times asking them to report
the result, but received no answer, although
telegrsphic communications with Kezanlik is
still open as proved by the fact that one of the
members of the mission has telegraphed to his
family, and messages from Kezanlik have been
received in twelve hours from their fling,
The Daily Telegraph's correspondent at Gal
lipoli says that on Wednesday the Russians
were at Dedeagatch and Feridies. Telegraph
lines are Interrupted and it is reported they are
advancing hitherto.
The Teegraph's correspondent at Pera saws
a council of war was held today. Hobart
Pasha was present The counci! determined to
take measures for the defencel of the capitol.
CUBA