Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-06-14
THE CONGRESS OPENED.


BERLIN, June l3-This afternoon the flag
OF Germany was hoisted over the palace, be-
tokening that the congress had opened.
BISMARCK PRESIDENT
BERLIN. June 13.-It is understood to-day's
sitting OF the congress was mainly devoted to
the formalities of electing the president and
bureau. The presidency was conferred on
Prince Bismarck at the suggestion of Count
Andrassy, who advocated his selection, not
simply on the ground of traditional custom,
but Tor the eminent services which Bismarck,
on all sides, was acknowledged to have rem
dered. Count Andrassy also expressed the
warmest hopes for the recovery of the revered
German Emperor. The first real working sit
ting OF the congress will be held next Monday.
inns long interval appears to be due to desire
to facilitate the task of the congress by pre-
iminary negotiations between the plenipoten-
tiaries. One such conference, Yesterday even
ing, between Counts Schouvaloff and Andrassy
lasted till late at night.
BANQUETING.
BERLIN, June 13.-There were 100 persons
present tonight at the banquet in honor of the
plenipotentiaries, including large number of
German princes and princesses and all mem
bers OF congress except Prince Gortschakoff.
The crown prince thanked the powers for their
marks Of sympathy with the emperor, drank
the health of the various sovereigns and ex-
pressed a sincere desire for the establishment
OF an understanding which would be pledge
OF universal peace. The Turkish plenipoten-
tiaries have arrived.
THE MEMORANDA MONDAY.
LONDON, June IA Berlin correspondent
says Bismarck replying to Andrassy at the
congress, expressed his belief in the success of
the congress, and particular desire to see
n fa Tha
adds, Bismarck says he hopes to 70 to Kissen-
gen in two weeks. The Austrian ministers
also anticipate early solution of the Dues
tions at issue. 1t seems probable an attempt
will be made to improve upon
the declaration of Paris with re-
gard to the seizure Of private property afoat.
Mondays sitting of the congress will be most
important. Prince Bismarck will then present
the mem orandum. The first subject Of discuss
sion will be the limits of Bulgaria.
AN EMPERoRs THANKS.
BERLIN, June 13.-The Reichsanmiger pub
fishes communication from the Grown Prince
stating he has been charged to thank sympa-
thizers with the Emperor, and he declares that
the daily proof of affection his majesty re-
ceives restores his confidence in the fidelity of
his people.
TROUBLE IN sERvIA.
LONDON, June IA Vienna dispatch says
trouble is expected in Servia in consequence of
the late executions. At the funeral of one of
the victims large band of armed men threat
ened revenge. The Skerptschina will be asked
to propose that state Of seige be declared in
various places.
BISMARCK VIEWS.
LONDON, June 13.-A Vienna correspondent
says that intelligence has been received that
Prince Bismarck openly expresses the opinion
that peace is necessary, not only for
Russia, but for the whole of Europe.
THE GREEKS DISSATISFIED.
PERA, June 13.-News from Thessaly indi-
cate probability of renewal of the Greek
instruction. This is said to be a consequence
| of encouragement of the Greeks at a re-
ported understanding between England and
Russia, which they believe to be fatal to Hell
lenic interests.
RUSSIANS IN RoUMANIA.
| BUCHAREST, June 13.-Several thousand Rus
SLAMS have arrived in Roumania from Russia
during the past few days, and taken position,
or the line of posts facing the Southern out
let's of the Carpathian passes between the
rivers Argish and Serpeth. Troops from The
Dabradoha are also crossing the Danube for tn,
! purpose OF camping upon high ground on thu
Roumanian side, as much sickness prevail.
south Of the river.
PRINCE MILAN TAKES HIS SHARE.
BELGRADE, June 13.-Prince Milan has post
poned going to Nish on account of the mobili
cation of the Austrian army, which creates un
! defined apprehensions and abundant politica
speculation. The territory granted to Servi,
| on the western frontier by the treaty of Sal
| Stefano will, according to princely ukase jus
issued, be Immediately incorporated.
BEACoNsFIELD's COUP.
LONDON, June 13.-The London correspon
dent of the Manchester Guardian says: Thos
persons who anticipate that Lord Beaconstiele
is preparing great surprise will not be disap
pointed. The coup may bring him much pop
ularity, but it will burden the country with
great responsibility. The control Of reform
IN Asia Minor and the maintenance Of the free
dom of Constantinople will be undertaken b,
Great Britain, while European Turke,
will be left to the control of states who's
special interests are there: To satisfy Austri
and adjust the question of indem
nifty will be the chief difficulties of the con
| gress. The other questions are already settled
In principle Lord Beaconsfeld's demand
will involve even more than the foregoing, blu
they have already received the support Of Ger
many and France, and to some extent of Aus
tria and Italy. Should Austrias special de
mands be satisfactorily met, Lord Beaconsfelc
will play leading part in dazzling place
However, his diplomatic policy will be clea
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