Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-03-15
The Eastern Complication.
ENGLAND WILL REQUIRE.

In the English house of COMMONS Sir Stat
lord Northcote stated Yesterday that the gov
In the congress, but the terms upon which she
would enter was still subject of discussion
He would say that in the congress each power
would maintain liberty of action 1t was not
intended that the majority should bind the
minority. England will maintain her views
in the congress, and will require, before enter
ing IT, that every article of the treaty shah be
placed before the congress.
RUSSIAN SENTIMENT ON ENGLISH SUSPICIOUS
ne 4igence RhsSe, commenting Oh the Lon
don Times Berlin dispatch intimating that Sc
cret arrangements have been made between
Russia and Turkey. says: Russia is not so
eontdlng as to conclude secret clauses with
nTSey when she knows that the slightest
Layard.' In regard to England's claim of the
right to examine the whole treaty at the con.
gress and withdraw from the meeting in Ger
tam contingencies, the 4gence points out that
every power will enter the congress with full
liberty as to the attitude it may assume rela-
tive to the claims brought forward and the de-
eislons !i arrived at. subscriptions for a new
issue OF fifty million rOubles in treasury bonds
were opened here on Wednesday. 1t is Offici-
ally stated sta that the whole amount was imme-
THE MINOR STATES AND THE PEACE CONGRESS.
1he Vienna correspondent of the London
Times; discussing the rumor that Russia will
provided Roumanfa, Servia and Montenegro
are represented, says: 1T would seem that
Russia has less interest than the other powers
III tHe dulhiSSlou Ol tneSe lH1nOr StateS. SefFl
deems herself badly used about territorial
concessions, Montenegro is doubtful whehe
more may not be gained from Austria friend
ship than Russia'S, and ROumania is irritated
to the last degree by the demand for BoSSara-
bla The disagreement on this point has be
come so violent as almost to threaten an open
rupture. The parties heretofore opposed to
climinations. and now support the the COVE govern m
ment in the effort to avert the humiliation
and disgrace Of this position: 1t is reported,
addressed circular TO the powers refusing to
recognize the treaty of San StefanO as far as
it affects Roumania. This, if true. would
msoa an Bn sncR TGRre out it ees e3 mfr
frightening the Roumanians, would have
their unqualified approval.
OBJECTIONS TO LORD LYONS.
In the House OF Commons last night Sir RObt.
Peel objected to Lord Lyons representing Eng
land III the congress, because his opinions
We're opnOSed to those of Mr.. Layard and Sir
Henry Elliott. Sir Stafford NOrthc0te replied
that the government and not Lord Lyons was
responsible for England'S course at the con-
gre>S.
SIGNS OF CIVILIZATION AMONG THE IN
DIASs.-The fact that sewing machine had
been purchased by some Indians was men
Toned IN the Bee day or two ago as proof
that civilization was advanced among the red
men. The machine was purchased from the
agent about two months ago by Henry Rice
Hill. chief of the WinnebagOes and captain of
The Indian police of Dakota county, tor his
daughter, aged eighteen years. The family
have been living in camp, near Florence Lake.
Tor about two months past. and during that
time the daughter, who is rather good looking
and who dresses in Indian style. has visited
the rooms in this city to receive instructions
IN operating the machine. At times she was
accompanied by dozen or more of her folks.
who wanted to see the machine work Hav-
ing become proficient in its mana cement the
machine was, day OF two ago, taken to her
home: we suppose that she will now sub
father is very proud of her, and will no doubt
soon buy her pianO-Ondhd Bee.
TAMPERlNG WITH JURY LIsTs-A special
dispatch to the Philadelphia Times from Pitts
nuig, Mafch u, sayS:-.Iury Commissioners
John knowland and William P. Bede!l the
latter demOcrat) were tonight sued before
Alderman Mchelvy for conspiracy and misde-
meah9I IN office in tampering with the jury
list. The suit was instituted by w. p Ross,
late chief OF police OF Allegheny city, and now
superintendent OF the Law and Order Society,"
which has OritS-Object the strict enforcement
O., O. visiting M liquor laws; The allegations are
SIDE OF the list furnished them and in the
interest of liquor dealers. Warrants We're
issued, but the accused are not yet arrested.
PAINFUL ACCIDENT WITH VITRIOL.-A Chi
caeO dis patch narrateS the following painful
a. cident to two children: Mrs. Balm had some
Ter TO WOrkmelSter'S drug store for some in
digo in solution and Oil of virriol. Returning
with it, Mrs. Balm proceeded to mix it, 1.-THE
Children gathering about her to see the opera
tlon. She poured the indigo into the vitriOl,
which was generating an explosive gas, the
were scattered Overthe faces of the children.
burning them dreadfully and eating the very
clothes off them. The mother was also badly
burned. The children, with their Scared
faces and injured eyes, presenta pitiable spec.
tacle.
ANOTHER EMEUTE has occurred at Prince
ton, New jersey, this time between the col
legianS and SeminarianS Two of the latter
were beaten, and six of the cOllegians have
been arrested on charges of assault and
attempt to set fire to the old Seminary build
ing: The latter charge grows out of the ex-
plOdlng OF fire crackers to celebrate the pass
ing through their final examination. One of
the prisoners was released but the others will
be bound over to await the action of the grand
jury in May