Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-22
The Eastern Question.
A CONFLICT NARROWLY AVOIDED
At CONSTANTINOPLE
Beaconsfieid Says Important Nego,ia.
tons are Pending.
MORE FAVORABLE PROSPECTS OF
PEACE.
Peace Regarded as Certain at the Palace
in st Petersburg.
THE RESULT OF sCHOUvALOFF,S
MISSION.
The Turks Taking Precautions Against
Russia.
Beaconsffeid Says Important NegOIia.
tons are Pending.
MORE FAVORABLE PROSPECTS OF
PEACE.
Peace Regarded as Certain at the Palace
in st Petersburg.
THE RESULT OF SCHOUVALOFF'S
MISSION.
The Turks Taking Precautions Against
Russia.

BERLIN, May 81. 1t is stated the Turks are
taking precautions to cover the Black Sea en-
trance to the Bosphorus which las been mensced
by Russian movements.
CoSsTANTINoPLE. May 81. Official accounts
thus describe the emeute yesterday: 80 refugees
entered the garden of ex-Sultsn Murad and rails
ed shouts of Long live the Sultan" Sentneis
opposed their entry, and were fired upon and one
killed. Troops arriving, the ASSISTANTS were rout-
ed. Some we're killed and wou nded on both sides
ALI Suivi The organizer aud leader of the attack,
was killed. Public tranquility was not dis
tut bed
NEW YORK, May 81. A st. Petersburg des-
patcn dated last evening says nothiug has trans
pred regarding results of Schouvslof's mission.
At the palace peace is regarded as certain. The
last hesitalions of the emperor were overcome by
letter from Berlin, counselling full concessions
IN view OF the existence Of revolutionary indica-
tons.
Changes in the organization of the cabinet are
contemplated.
Schouvslof is to return and take the chief d.
rection of public Affairs. General dscopteI CT ent
is manifested among the people on the subject of
concessions to England.
Gortschakof is everywhere pronounced incapa-
Bile and blamed for all the unnecessary humllia-
ton.
General sympathy 10 now centering around Ig-
natlef and the fact that he is in dsfavor with the
court renders him popular with the masses.
LONDON, May 81. 1t is learned from q source
entitled to credit that the result of SchouvslofTs
mission has been that ON certain points Russia
and England are now agreed, and that on othors,
one of which at least is of great Importance, NO
agreement could be effected by the Count, bat
that be was authorized to submit these questions
to Bismarck. At the same time, neither party
has pledged itself to abide by the decision of Ger
many. Each reserves the right of rejecting the
decision, though the chances are that each will
accept. This explains SchouvoloffTs pause at
Berlin. While oil this does not necessarily mean
peace. it renders it more probable than ever.
The Swedish parliament voted 2,000, 900 crowns
10 preserve neutrality.
Beaconsfied in his speech last night said gov.
emmett was unable to indicate its policy and
would not lmperil important negotiations now
proceeding by any premature statements. The
ministry wrs actuated solely by the wish and hope
to secure the blessings of peace, maintain freedom
of Europe.
A material rise in securities occurred to day,
IN consequence Of favorable rumors regarding the
political outlook.
During the debate in Commons, last night, no
quorum was present.
Russian movements before Constantinople came
near precipitatng collision. The Russian line
was pushed so near the Turkish works that the
latter were armed, ammunition served and Gen.
Valentine Baker notified the Russian commander
be would fire on him if he did not withdraw. The
effect has been TO direct the attention of the Turks
to the weak state of that portion of their line
on the Black Sea.
5000 refugees assembled in Constantinople and
sent delegation 10 the porte asking relief, de-
claring that their provisions had failed and sick
ness was increasing among them. The porte
promised relief.