Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-25
NO. Is.

small hope that the congress will meet
or that an Anglo-Russian war can be
prevented, though it may still be greatly
delayed. Russia already begins to show
dissatisfaction with the situation, and is
likely to send an ultimatum TO Turkey
relative to the evacuation of Batoum
and Narna. Should Turkey refuse to
give up these ports Immediately, 1t is
probable that she would have England's
support in her REFUSAL but there could
then be no farther hope of peace, since
Russia would at once move upon the
Bosphorus at KAYAK and Buyukdere,
and possibly upon Constantinople.
NO CHANGE.
London advices of April 10th state
that the situation presents no marked
change, for, although there are many
circunstantial rumors as to the meet
ing of preliminary conference to
arrange for a congress, there is nothing
definitely decided on either point.
Urgent efforts are in progress to induce
Russia to withdraw her troops from the
vicinity of Constantinope on condition
that the English fleet shall retire to
Beslka Bay, and, should such an agree
ment be reached, there could be no
doubt that it would add greatly to the
prospect Of a peaceful solution of the
difficulties between England and Russia.
The downfall of the late Turkish prime
minister is favorably regarded by Rus
sla, and it is possible that the present
ministry will consent to an Immediate
evacuation of Batoum and Varna, for
which Russia has pressed the porte so
earnestly, recently. Only ten hours
from Constantinople, Russia would not
probably object to withdraw her troops
from the neighborhood of CONSTANT
nople, since that locality is now very
unhealthy, while she would still be
much nearear COnstantinople than the
English at Besika Bay. Queen Victo-
ria has issued proclamation forbid
ding the expectation of torpedoes from
England, and this action, taken in con-
nectlon with the embarkation of Indian
troops for Malta. is considered as con-
trad letting the general impression that
progress had been made toward peace
full settlement. 1t is generally believed
here that little of Importance will occur
until after the close of the Easter festi-
vlties, and that the situation will be
practically unaltered for week or ten
days.
THAT CONGRESS.
London advices. under date of April
10Th, say that the powers have agreed
to Bismarck's suggestion that the am
bassadors at Berlin should hold con-
ference to arrange the course of pro-
ceedings at the proposed congress, the
time of meeting, etc. The respective
governments have been formally re-
quested to instruct their ambassadors
accordingly.
WAR MEASURES
London advices, of the 18th, state that
England has dispatched force Of ma
tive troops from India to Malta. 1t is
believed that this is one of the most
ominous steps yet taken by the govern
ment. 1t is claimed to be only pre-
cautlOnary measure, but there is no
doubt that Europe will regard it as a
direct menace to Russia. The number
of troops is signifcant-about 1000,
but i t is on that account ridiculous
to call the movement precautionary.
No alarm would have been created had
Z 900 English troops been sent there,
for, in the present situation, it would be
unreasonable that strong force should
be held in readiness at Malta. The
significance of this order consists in the
fact that only native troops are to 90.
1t is equivalent to notification to Russia
that England is able and ready to draw
large army from her Indian depend
encies for active operations in Europe.
Not only does England thus boast of her
capacity to meet the Russians with
nearly an equal force in Europe, but
she makes light of Russia designs upon
India. This movement of Indian troops
is undoubtedly one of those steps which
Lord Derby said had been the principal
cause of his resignation, and it is very
significant that such decisive action
should have been kept secret until par
lament was no longer sitting.
RESIGNED.
Constantinople advices of the 18th
says Ahmed Vefyk Pash:, Turkish
prime minister, has resigned. He has
been regarded as England's warmest
friend in the Turkish government, and,
should his retirement be final, it is
probable that Russian influence will
hereafter be paramount in CONSTANT
nople. There are many rumors as to
the possibility of preliminary con-
ference convening, but, in view of the
determination of both England and
Russia to maintain their present po-
sition, there can be little hope of such
a device leading to any satisfactory
result.
LAKE MICHIGAN has its Grace Darling,
and heroic as she is herself Sanford
w. Morgan is keeper of the lifesaving
station at Grand Point au Sable, Mich.
and after the close of navigation he al
lows the crew to go away for the winter,
but remains on the ground with his
daughter and his sons. At daylight on
March %, during one of the most viO-
lent gales of the season, with the sea SO
boisterOus that it was covered with
foam, fishing boat was discovered
about three miles off shore, in distress,
by Miss Edith. Quickly giving the
alarm to her father and two brothers,
she urged them to go, volunteering to
take an oar herself to assist the crew.
1t seemed as though a boat could not
possibly live in the mighty waves, but
one was launched, and, after pull of
two hours, with seas breaking oyer the
small boat and threatening its destruc-
ton and the loss of those on board, they
succeeded in reaching the wreck, to
find that one of the crew who had been
clinging to the side of the vessel had
become exhausted, and, letting go his
hold, had been drowned. Another sail