The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-05-09
NEWS SUM MARY
FOREIGN NEWS.

A definition of the position Of Russia which
is telegraphed from st. Petersburg, and which
is regarded by the London Times as possessing
authority, does not offer much hope for a
peaceable adjustment of the European difficult
ty. 1t is to the effect that Russia may consent
to modify the Bulgarian boundary and give up
certain other points in the peace of San Stefa-
no, but that it will insist TO the last upon the
utter wiping out of the treaty of 1856. En-
land, on the other hand, will insist quite as
rigidly that Russia must recognize the princi-
ples of that treaty. and that it must take prece-
dence of the peace of San Stefano.
A Berlin correspondent says he hears On
good authority that, the Austrian invasion Of
Bosnia and Herzegovina being imminent, Italy
has decided to make descent on the Albanian
coast.
Gen. Todleben has issued an order OF the
day instructing the Russian troops in Roumania
TO behave well toward the people.
The Duke of Connaught, third son of Queen
Victoria, is to wed the Princess Louise, daughter
of Prince Frederick Charles, of Prussia.
In accordance with the programme the
formal opening of the Paris Exhibition by
President MacMahon occurred on the LIST Of
May the inaugural ceremonies being attended
by crowds of people too vast to be enumerated
even by estimate. A distinguished company OF
foreign Princes and mobiles were present.
A St. Petersburg dispatch announces that
Russia and England have agreed upon basis
for negotiations, and that the latter's protest
will be formally and amicably discussed.
The great famine in China is expected to last
at least six months longer.
The Turks stubbornly refuse to evacuaue the
fortresses Of Varna, Shumla and Batoum.
Gortschakoff is seriously i'll of govt.
Reports are current respecting the with
drawal of the Russian troops beyond the neu-
trail zone. Gen. Todleben is very DESTROYS of
taking up strong defensive position, which
the present disposition of his force does not
afford.
The English are in high spirits over the re-
mort that Bismarck has once more declared
Germany's intention to remain neutral il war
occurs between Russia and England. The re-
port that Turkey will also maintain neutral
attitude, and has collected forces sufficient to
prevent the occupation of her territory by the
British. is less encouraging to the latter.
A Constantinople dispatch says that part OF
the Russian forces at San Stefano have been
withdrawn. The move Is probably designed to
give effect to Todelben's idea that the army
should occupy a stronger defensive position
than that taken by the Grand Duke Nicholas.
The inquiry into the murder of the late Lord
Leitrim has resulted in the removal of the
prisoners. On articles Of clothing found in
some of the prisoners houses blood stains
were found. The County Inspector of Con
stabuIary said he had received information
connecting every one of the prisoners with the
murder.
It is said that formidable conspiracy exists
in Constantinople for the overthrow of the
Sultan, and that it will be carried into effect
as soon as the Russian army is withdrawn.
A fire in Manchester, England, last week,
destroyed $25OO00 worth of property.
The annual convention Of the American
Labor Reform League was in session in New
York last week. William Rowe, of New Jer-
sew. was elected President for the ensuing
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