Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15
from the United States, principally from


Chicago.
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 a European
congress, and will treat directly with
the Russians about the special British
interests. 1t is conjectured that Count
Schomoloff may have had a. personal
object in wishing to visit st. Peters
burg.
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 Agence Russo says Rus
STA has no thought of setting
aside England's legitimate inau-
ence or exercising exclusive preponder-
ence of power in Turkey. This is shown
by the fact that despite Russian sacri-
%fices, English influences is still predom-
inant at Constantinople.
NO WORK EoR THE CONGRESS.
Advices from st. Petersburg, under
date of May 9Th, say that Count Schouv-
aloff is expected in the Russian capital
on Wednesday. 1t is said that he
brings project for the direct arrange
ment Of the existing deadlock, thereby
rendering congress unnecessary. The
arrival of the Russian ambassador to
the English court will therefore be an
important event.
THE CAR ON THE RAMPAGE.
A st. Petersburg telegram of May 9Th
dor has returned from Paris and had a
long interview with the Gar. In answer
to an inquiry from the Car as 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 arrangemen 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 a 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.
rl. PEACEFUL.
A St. Petersburg correspondent writ
ing under date OF May 9TH has reason
to believe that questions Of the very
highest Importance will be practically
decided in the course of the next
week. Meanwhile the public desire for
a peaceable solution is increasing.
DO NOT INSIST
A dispatch from Constantinople dated
May 9TH says negotiations in re-
gard to Shumla and Varna continue,
but the Russians do not insist at present
ON the evacuation of Batoum.
THE WAR PROSPECTS.
A London correspondent writing I'M
der date of May 9th says the question of
war or peace remains unchanged ex-
cept in the great preparations being
made for war. Meantime the practical
consequences ola possible struggle being
to impress themselves upon the public
mind. Mercantile interests are suf-
fering a severe chill under the anthem
tic news of Russias preparations
to simply stand on the defensive
ashore, while striking her antagonist in
her commerce on every sea. Russia
IS comparatively inaccessible by sea,
while no amount of brave effort can
save. British commerce from destruc-
ton. Itstill remains to be seen whether
the Gar can offer England any accept
able guarantee that she will not threaten
the British roads TO India. Meantime,
no European congress will be allowed
to put her in bonds. Bismarck
really seems to have retired from his
mediating efforts, but his heavy hand