Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-07-18

Q. DIUIFITIWI
is accorded to agents of the powers in Turke,
and holy places, with their religious and eharit
able establishments. The rights conceded t.
France are expressly reserved it being under
stood that stat1 quo with respect to holy places
shall not be seriously affected in any way. Tht
monks OF Mount Athos, of whatever nationality
shall maintain their possessions and enjoy with
ont exception full quality of rights and preroga
tiYeS.
THE TREATY SIGNED.
The treaty was signed by al
the plenipotentiaries, alphabetic.
ally. The secretaries attended pre-
viously to P. NJ, to fix the plenipoten-
tiaries' seals to each copy. After the
signature Count Andrassy warmly
eulogized Bismarck's presidency. Bis
marck thanked the plenipotentiaries fo1
their indulgence. The proceedings ter
minated with grand court
dinner this evening at the
Whitehall palace Crown Prince
Frederick William congratulated the
illustrious statesmen on realization
ofhis hopes-that the blessings of peace
crowned their efforts. He declared
that Germany's cooperation can be
counted on for all that tends to secure
and preserve this great benefit. He
proposed, the health of the plenipo-
tentiaries and of the sovereigns of the
governments who this memorable day
signed the treaty of Berlin. The only
absentees from the banquet were Lord
Beaconsfeld and Prince Gortschakoff.
The German semi-oficial press pub
ished a long paan rejoicing and tri-
umphing on the signature of the treaty
of peace.
OCCUPATION OF CYPRUS. e-
A London press dispatch of the 18th
says the government appears to be busy
with the details Of military and civil es-
tablishments in Cyprus. Papers an
nounce the appointment of a post
master and other officials. Gen. Sir
Garnet Wolsey has already under con-
sideration a scheme of financi2l
company for introducing railway.
Arrangements are also heing made for a
cable to Alexandria, which
will give direct communication with
England. Among other schemes brought
to the surface by the English occupation
of Cyprus is the Euphrates Valley
railway. The Duke Of Sutherland and
others are in active communication
with the government on the subject, and
it is stated that if within a reasonable
time it appears that the Anglo-Turkish
is successful, it is possible
the country will be asked to give a
guarantee for the proposed railway.
THE TREATY OF PEACE.
Berlin advices under date of July 18th
say it is expected official publication of
peace will follow its ratification, which
will be effected within few hours from
the date of its signing. A sitting of
was held this afternoon to
complete the reading of the treaty.
The document will be printed tonight
and signed to morrow. Schouvaloff'
will leave for St. Petersburg Sunday.
MAKING PEACE.
London advices under date of July
18th say that the congress has resolved
that an urgent recommendation virtu-
ally amounting to command, should
be made to the sultan 10 institute an
financial commission to
guard the rights of holders of Turkish
bonds and to regulate finances. 1t was
also decided that the commission should
Immediately proceed to investigate the
disorders in the Rhodope district.
GREECE.
it is thought the congress, if it has
not already done so, will insert in the
treaty of peace, and not only in the
protocol, clause concerning Greece.
Turkey will thus be obliged to take the
Greek claims into serious and immedi-
ate consideration. A Berlin CORES
Dondent denies on authority the report
that cabinet council at Constantinople
has decided to ignore these claims. 1t
is reported that the congress has exempt
ed Servia and Roumania from the pay
nent of the arrears of their tributes to
he Porte. The tributes henceforth
cease.
WANTING ADVICE.
Berlin advices of July 18th, say the
French and Italian delegates have tele-
graphed home asking if they should
interpellate the British repre-
sentatives concerning the Anglo-Turkish
The Interpolation is i'm
probable, as Earl Beaconstield and his
es have already refused to bring
,he convention under discussion.
THE ASIATIC FRONTIER,
is now fixed, gives Russia about half of
,he land lying between her old frontier
md Erzeroum. This is considerably
less than was allotted to her by the San
Stefano treaty. Turkey loses the from
5ier of the Soghauldagh, but retains the
nils overlooking Otti.
THE TREATY OF PEACE.
Berlin advices to the London Times of
he 11th. say that it is not true that
France has asked Russia whether she
would not prefer to give up the idea of
Asiatic annexation rather than see the
treaty carried out. 1t is
in France that England oc-
;upied Cyprus instead of Egypt, al
.hough strongly urged to take the latter
course, because she did not wish to
disturb her good relations with France.
Lord Beaconsfield, at Tuesdays sitting.
said he was convinced that the results
Of the congress would be highly graft
tying to Europe, and that this happy re-
suit was due to the persistent and de-
voted efforts of its illustrious president.
The congress has already read fifty
articles of the treaty of peace At
Wednesdays sitting the question of
the treaty was discussed.
Prince Bismarck pointed out that there
could be no question Of collective ac-
ton, as the powers were interested in
such different degrees. The congress
resolved that respective powers should
charge their ambassadors and consuls
to watch over the execution of the
clauses in which they are interested.
THE ANGLO TURKISH TREATY.