Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-07

but Is REGARDED almost impossible that thev
can yet be in possession Of Constantinop!e.
We arc enabled to state that No official in
formation Of the report has yet reached the
foreign Office.
London, Feb. NO confirmation has
been received at the Russian or Turkish
embassies of the reported Russia occupation
Of Constantinople. Count Schouvalofl,
Russian ambassador declares that he does
not bclieye 1t.
THE DAILY CHRONICLE
states, that the British government and
Russian embassy have both received infor-
nation that the Russians have entered Con-
stau!inoplc.
The same paper also states tina. tele-
gram from Bucharest says that in addition
to the transfer of the men-of-war on the
Danube. Russia is negotiating for acques-
ton of the entire Turkish iron clad fleet.
Count schouvalof heard of the rumor of
the occupation of Constantinople a; the ball
at the German embassy las. night, and i'm
mediately telegraphed to St. Petersburg,
inquiring whether it was true. His dis.
patch has not been answered yet. The
count thinks that the report ha, arisen from
some arrangement between the Russians and
the Turks, by which the Russian troops
might approach nearer to Constantinople
than they were at the signatur. Of the ar
mistice.
TELEGRAMs FROM CoNsrANrISopLE
Musurus Pasha, Turkish ambassador at
London, received kilograms from CONSTANT
nople this morning Their date is not
mentioned, but he knows nothing about the
reported occupation of Constan,inople
LONDON TIN O'CLOCK A. NJ
The source OF the reports Of the Russian
occupation of Constantinople does not ap-
pear in several paragraphs published, but
from the manner in which the statement is
made, i, seems probable that ii came through
official channels.
THE CABINET STILL IN SESSION.
London, Feb. THE cabinet council
convened at eleven o'clock this morning,
and is still in session
THE CENTRAL NEWS SAYS:
In consequence of the grave intelligence
from the British ambassador at CONSTANT.
noplc, We believe that Lord Washington will
agree to the withdrawal of Mr. Fosters
amendment, and the supplementary vote
will be unanimously agreed to.
The Ceptra! News alec says that i, is
able to state that a telegram has been re-
ceiyed from Layard, expressing the graves,
uncasiness at his isolation, by cutting off all
the telegraph wires, and by the information
reaching him that by an sgre,me with
the Porte, the Russians are close TO the city
and about |, enter II; and also to take ur
a position near Gallipoli. Layard'. com.
munication reached the government by the
way of Alexandria. Later information
st ties that Layard's telegram was two days
in transmission
TREMENDOUS EXCITEMENT.
London, 6 n. m.-There Is tremendous
excitement outside Of parliament Crowds
are thronsing the street singing God Save
the Queen" and making demonstrations in
favor Of the government
THE CONFERENCE.
In the house of commons Sir Stafford
Nor,hcotc said that England asscnts tc
Aus,ria's proposal of conference
LONDON $50 p. NJ.
London, Feb. Sir Stafford Northcote
Just announced in the house that Count
Schouveloff, Russian ambassanor has receiv
ed a telegram from Prince Gorteschokoff
stating that the Russian commanders had
been ordered to stop the advance at al
points, and that there is no truth in til.
rumor Of the advance on Constantinople
Tue excitement in the house is intense.
London, $50 p. MN the house o
commons this afternoon Mr.. Foster stated
that he was ready to withdraw his amend
ment to the governments motion for sup
plemcntAry vote.
Sir Stafford Nos,hcote, in reply to an In
quiry Of Lord Harrington, leader of the lib
erals, confirmed the report Of the advance
Of the Russians towards Constantinople
The advance, the chancellor said, MAJ
be in accordance with the term
of the armistice, but the Turks affect sur
prise England has asked Russia for expla
nation, particularly calling the cars atten
ton to his statement Of July, that Con.tan
tinople should not BE- occupied unless tn
military situation rendered it necessary.
The house after short discussion agree,
to the Withdrawal Of Mr.. Fosters amend
| rncnt.
\ CONDITION OF THE ARMlsrIcE.
Loanon, Feb, "A Reuter- dispatcl
from Con.,antinople, date 7th, 3o'clock ?
M, via Etarich, says: "ln accordance will
the conditions Of the armisticc, the Turkisl
forces have esacuatcd the lines oflhc fo:ti
6ca,ions Of Con.tantinopls, The Russian
troops are now 10 the lines"