The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-16

With reference I'll The European d1estfoffas
mains substantialIy the same. There is no
change In the attitude Of Powers. The
tmooted point between England and Russia
Is still unsettled. w bile this is the casethe
prospect OF the congress and o peaceful ar
Engagement OF the whole difficulty is as far
off as ever. There is strong feeling IN
both countries that war Is inevitable. At
ST. Petersburg the belief is stated 10 pre-
vail that Englands Willingness to con-
tinued negotiations IL rather for the pi1r-
pose OF isoiating Russia than arriving at ON
understanding. Some influential persons
believe England will not go to war alone,
hence earnest efforts continue to satisfy
Austria. Some moderate men in official
circles have begun censuring Russian geil-
erals, diplomats, and newspapers for
pushing the Government into q position
where the issue between Russian inde-
pendent action and European control
is unavoidable, but the majority Of
the public continue to declare that the
Government has been too conciiatory, and
the press opposes any concessions. Ger
many's efforts to bring about an under
standing continue, but the task is rendered
delicate and difficult by existing intimate
relations between Germany and Russia.
lulSS DlsLldi ca ID icpUflCu COsAoSS onau
recently in reply to suggestions that he
should mediate: eve cannot offer coun-
sci to Russia, for advice on our pau would
almost look like a menace"
LONDON, April 15.-The Russian official
headquarters in Bucharest have been leased
for another six months.
In Servia an anti.Russian feeling is said
to lie developing great strength in the Cabi-
net and among the people, and though
Prince Milan is Internationally Russian,
war preparations continue.
In consequence OF the remonstrances OF
Russia the Porte has promised the imme-
date evacuation OF Varna and Shumla. It
is stated that DerYish Pasha declares that
he cannot evacuate Batoum.
Pro-Russian advices from ConstalItinoplc
state that the struggle in the Cabinet for
ascendancy continues. The British party
are still in power.
The instruction in Thessaly is almost
overwhelmed by the large force the Turks
have sent from Thrace and Bulgaria. In
Epirus it completely hangs ire. and can
only be revived by considerable effort on the
part OF Greek symDatllizers. The Cretans
are still able to hold their own, but it is
feared that Turkish achievements will be
sent to the island. The Greeks are much
discouraged. They believe that Russia is
intriguing against them.
THE PROPOSED OCCUPATION OF BOSNIA AND
HERZEGOVINA BY AUSTRIA.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, April 15.-It is stated
that Count Zechy, the Austrian ambassador,
has renewed the proposals for the eventual
occupation Of Bosnia and Herzegovina by
the Austrians, pointing out that unless the
Porte agrees to this measure it will be i'm
possible TO bring about the return Of Bos-
nian refugees to their homes, or to reestab-
iish the security OF the frontier. Russia is
in accord with Austria in this matter, and
would consent to modify the requisite por-
ton Of the San Stefano treaty il the Porte
should consent to Count Zechy's proposal.
1t is untrue that Count Zechy has also ask.
ed to occupy the Salonica railway.
TYPHus-FEvER AT Observation-Disclosures
DIVES VISIT TO THE SULTAN POSTPONED.
CoNsTASTINoPLE, April 15.-In conse
quence OF the spread Of typhus-fever in
this city from the Russian camp all depart
| ing vessels receive foul bills of health.
The projected visit OF the Khedive to the
Sultan is postponed.