Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-02


instrument as a whole. i discussion limited to
articles selected by one poIcr ia the Congress
vould be an ilIusory remedy fer the dangers to
English interests and to tn: permanent peace
of Europe which would result from the state OF
things which The treaty proposes to ESTABLISH.
The foregoing seems to show the after IN
nossibity of a compromise between England
and Russia on the basis of the San Stetapo
treaty. -,
LONDON, April 2.-The Times 10 its ioapolal
article -"BusiuesJ 10 the silver market
is at complete standstitt.' It is Impossible to
give any quotation although the tendency Is not
as good as it was.
Vienna advces represent that the Austrian
obieo,iops are not less fatal to the existence OF
the treaty than highlands. Rsverting to Gen.
Ipnatieff's mission from this standpoint the
london Times Vienna correspondent ssys:-
"His coming hither was a direct invitation to
Austria to state her objections to the various
s{inuIations Of the treaty, which was done with
the utmost frankness SO that whether the Con
sress ultimately meets or cot Russia is, now
able 70 Judge how far and 10 what way the
treaty can be reconciled in the opinion OF Aus
tria with the Iatter's interests and those OF Flu
rope. say European az we'll as Austrian be-
cause although Austria as a border State
donbtess has specific interests IN the settlement
of ono or the other poiot, still the question 10
ito main bearing has always been locked upo'
as eminently European. In spite OF her SPECIFIC
interests or perhaps on that very account Austria
more than any other couotry is 10 position to see
not only the immediate effect. but the uItcror
hearings of each stipulation of the treaty and
| to point out whether they effect Europe ID
general" ,'....ii.i r..., -. = .,
The apparent agreement between Austria and
| England caused an improved tone IN tie Lon
don aud other bouIses yesterday on the theory
that Russia must give Way before SUCH o com
binaiioD. But it may be doubted whether this
impression will be sustained 10 the face or Lord
Salisbury s sweeping objections, tor the Austrian
views which could hardly be more antsgonlstlc
| to the whole treaty, arc said by the London
| Times ST. Petersburg correspondent to be re-
oarded there as 80 exorbitaDt that the Russiao
attempt TO preyent offensive alliance between
Austria and England is almost to make anoth.
er attempt TO como to terms with England. At
/ Vienna hopes are. still entertained that the
Congress may meet. Nothing trauspres about
| the feeling at Bulgaria, A special dispatch to
the London Times from that capital says that
Prince Bismarck il going to his Iauenburg cs,
| tstes shortly, unless detained by the Eastern
question. 49,
# is stated from Vienna and St. Petersburg,
on unusually good authority, that Russia is IT.
| ritated by q rebuff from France The latter
being approached for separate recognition OF
the treaty of San Stefanc, replied that she
would not participate in combination against
England. .- s-.........
The latest advices from Constantioope,
dated April l. evening, say "A strong con-
| viction prevails at the Russian headquarters
that az Anglo, Russian war is inevitable. 1t is
reported that Russia has offered to cancel
the money indemnity and Increase Turkish
powers over New Bulgaria as reward FIR an
alliance, but these offers have not led to any
result. g., -a-a.. -
The Grand. Duke. Nicholas held q reception
| of the diplomatic body on Sunday The British
and French ambassadors sent their cards. The
Grand Duke returns to his headqlartcrs'at San
! Stefano on W Wednesday,. .... ..-.