The Portland daily press., 1878-05-06
THE EAST.
No Indications of a Solution o.
the Difficulty.
HOsaiiiiies Resumed by the Ser.
vianS.

HOsaiiiiies Resumed by the Ser
New YORK, May 4-The Herald prints
map of the routes from Russia to Cabul and
other parts of British India, and an article
from the Russian newspaper Golos, which fore
shadows important movements which will in.
volve the British status in India. Both the
map and the article were suppressed by the
Russian government who seizsd the whole edi-
ton except few fugitive papers. The article
advocates further conquests in Asia and India,
and says that the growing influence of Russia
on the one hand, and on the other the extreme
care OF England in defending her interests in
the East. will inevitably provoke an encounter
between these two powers in Central Asia.
The captain of merchant ship from Calcut-
ia, says there ara at that port nearly 200 ves-
sells lying idle at the wharves and many others
at anchor in the stream. The apprehension of
war with Russia is occasioning feeling OF I'M
certainty as to future, and this has much to do
with the prevailing agitation.
England Awaiting Events.
LONDON, May 4-Rslative to the concessions
of Russia, it is said that what the Russians
consider question of form, England considers
a question Of principle. England demands the
placing of the treaty of San Stefano before the
Congress for unreserved discussion, Russia, it is
said, refuses to give way on that point In
Berlin, as in London, the subject is treated
with skepticism as long as it IL known that
Russia refuses to yield on that point. and that
England maintains her demand. The London
Times says the British cabinet admits in prin-
ciple that an interchange of views respecting
the substance of the treaty would be desirable,
in case the difficulties which now Obstruct the
Congress shold be removed, but it shows no in
clination to waive this condition, so it has
hitherto refrained from expressing its views,
and has not yet replied to the annex of Cor
tschakoff's circular. In other words, England
is holding her case in reserve until the court,
before which it ought to be laid is properly
constituted, or at least, until there is a fair
prospect that it will be thus constituted.
Tarkey Will Remain Neutral.
CoNsTANTINopLE, May 4.-Sadyk Pasha has
the event of war between England and Russia,
and cause her own territory to be respected.
A Russian Denial
BRUSSELS, May 4.-Ls Nord, Russian or
gan, denies the New York statement that Rus
STA has enrolled 5000 Irishmen to invade Nova
Scotia and New Brunswick.
LabanoH's Appointment ConciIiatory.
ST.. PETERSBURG, May 5.-Consderable po-
litical importance is attached to the appoint
ment of Prince Labanotf to be Russian Am
bassador to the Porte. The choice is agreeable
to the Porte on account o the favorable i'm
preston he created during his former tenure of
Office as Russian ambassador after the Crimean
war. The Prince is understood to favor an am
liable arrangement of existing differences and
is regarded as of moderate views.
The Rhodope Insurrecti ON.
LONDON, May 5.-The Times Pera CORES
pondent telegraphs that Todleben is taking the
Rhodope instruction vigorously in hand,
and troops are ordered up from Adrianople and
Philippopolis Reports are current respecting
the WithdrQwa1 of Russian frOOnS hpuond tho
neutral zone. Todleben is very DESTROYS of
taking up q strong defensive position which the
present disposition of his force does not afford.
EngIand's Interests in the North Sea.
LONDON, May ga special says the British
Admiralty have ordered the island of Helgo-
interests in the North Sea, A large number Of
heavy guns and torpedoes will be sent there.
A Batch of Herald Sensations from st.
Petersburg.
NEW YORK, May 5.-The Herald correspond
edit at ST. Petersburg teegraphs that even the
most sanguine 10 the Russian capital are aban-
doning all hopes OF peace.
1t is now asserted confidently that Gen.
Todleben will force a rupture if the Turks
refuse to deliver the fortresses. The arrange
mentS for congress makes no progress. Eng
land demands that Russia withdraw her army
first and then her fleet will follow suit An
agreement on this question of mutual with
An understanding between Austria and Rus.
STA is nearly complete. With Russia's consent
the Austrian troops will occupy Bosnia at the
sound of the first cannon. This will leave
England in position of complete isolation.
The result of the Servian Gen. Leschianin's
mission to st. Petersburg is entirely satisfac-
tory to the Servians, but makes new compile
cation that will make the preservation of Euro
pean peace extremely difficult The Gear has
admitted the claim of the Belgrade govern
ment to that portion of old Servla not allotted
to Servia by the San Stefano treaty The Of
fensive has been reopened by the Servian army
against the Turks with the object Of securing
that territory Thss is certain to create diff
Guilty with Austria If not with England, and
will seriously interfere with the military prob
lem of the Turks,
Return OF Turkish Refugees.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May 5-The RussoTurk-
ish convention have concluded arranging for
the return of Turkish refugees to their homes.
Only those will be sent back who belong to the
localities occupied by Russians outside the
principality of Bulgaria. Russian troops will ac-
company the refugees to protect them and restore
their property. The expenses will be borne BY
Turkey. The position of Sadyk Pasha chief
Of the ministry is shaken.
Better Feeling at the Russian Capital.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 5.-The Asence Russo
says that is much better impressions prevail
respecting the prospect of negotiations. The
rumored approaching arrival of CountSchouval-
off here on visit is connected with friendly
exchange of views resulting from the pour par
lers between London and st. Petersburg.
The Turks have evacuated Artvin 10 the
pashalik of Trebizond. This is considered the
commencement of the execution of the treaty
of San Stefano.
servians Advancing.
BELGRADE, May 5-Servian attachments
are advancing gradually towards Prissend,
Mitrovtza and the Salonica railway at Uskup.
Their progress has been impeded by the gueril-
la warfare of the Mahometans.
Withdrawal of Russian Troops from San
Stefano.
CoNsTANTINopLE, May GA portion of the
Russians at San StefanO have withdrawn to
Hademak
Russia and Roumnnin
BUCHAREST, May SIT is understood Russia
has proposed new military convention by
which she will be empowered to construct
camps at Plefesti and Fokeschain, engaging In
return to remove their headquarters and other
establishments connected with the troops from
Bucharest. ROumania,up to the present time,
has refused assent.
Statement Of the Italian r oreiga Minister
ROME, May 5.-Count Corti, Minister of
Foreign Affairs,i in replying to an Interpolation
in the Senate Saturday, said the news received
during the past two days encouraged the hopes
of the maintenance of peace. The governments
were not chargeable with excessive timidity but
Italy had no need to be constantly agitating in
order to maintain her position as great power.
The government would not fall to protect the
interests of the country while maintaining
scrupulous impartiality. The Senate unaui-
mously passed vote of confidence.
Hobnobbing With the Queen.
LONDON, MAY 5.-Hobart Pasha dined with
the Queen at Windsor Castle yesterday.
British Preparations.
The British government has ordered a million
pounds weight of lint and other appliances for
the wounded.
Constantinople Personals.