Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-04-19
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to tho congress shall be issued to consider the
modification necessary in the treaties of 1856
and 1871. 1t is confidently anticipated that
some such formula will be accepted in both
London and st. Petersburg. The meeting of
the congress would dissipate many difficulties.
Thus, there is no reason to believe, as to
Asia. that Russia regards tho possession of
Batoum and Kars % of vital importance,
and would probably consent to modify the pro-
posed frontier aoaa not toept 4 road from Reg7
STA to Trebizond. She might also permit the
division of Bulgaria into two principalitics, and
allow an international cOmmiseion to define
the southern frontiers.
1t is said that while russia will not allow the
treaty to be ignored she will not permit any of
its clauses to hinder satisfactory resolution.
PERA, April 18.-The Turks declare their
readiness to evacuate Shumla Varna and Batoum
if the Russians will withdraw from tho neigh
borhood of Constantinople. The Russians
only offer to evacuate Erzeroum, and the
question causes q tension of relations.
Layard is at Ismid. According to advices
received in Paris he has gone there to confer
with Admiral Horribly relative to the defense
Of the Bosphorus.
Fifteen Russian battalions have arrived at
Derkos from Adrinople.
England has bought large quantity Of grain
BRITISH PROBATION.
LONDON, April l8.-The Gazette promulgates
proclamation by the Queen, which prohibits
the export or carrying coastwise of apparatus
for torpedoes and all apparatus for projecting
infammable materials or firing torpedoea.
The press association reports tAat the British
government has chartered fifteen steamers to
convey troops from India. The charters are
H. =. ~ e De- Co., A
andria OF Malta. In city circles it is rumored
that the government entertains the idea of
landing troops at the two former places and re-
occupying Egypt until the conference meets or
some satisfactory solution is arrived at.
SPANISH RIOTS.
MADRID, April 18.-Disturbances occurred at
some small towns in Catalonia. The govern
ment has taken measures to prevent their re-
newal.
NEW TURKISH GARNET.
CoNsTANT1NoPLE, April 18.-Ahmed Vehk Eff
fendi again rendered his resignation as presi-
dent of the council, and minister of the interi-
or, Wednesday. and the Sultan refused to
accept it. but, Wednesday night, the Sultan
dismissed Vefk Effendi, and appointed Saydk
Pasha as his successor, and Mollah Bey as Sheik
ul Islam. The following appointments have
also been made: Minister of foreign affairs,
minister of marine, Ibrahim Pasha; minister
Of finance, Kinna Pssha. The Saltan has
issued halt, advising Saydk Pasha to observe
the constitution and carry out reforms.
ENGLISH COMMENT.
LONDON, April 1.-THE political character of
the new Turkish ministry ia uncertain, but it
is noteworthy that the ministry does not in
clude Raouf and Osman Pashas the reputed
leaders of the pro-Russian party, and that the
Turkish newspapers again assert that the. gov
eminent will again resist the occupation OF
Constantinople by any foreign power.
sERvIA SATISFIED.
BELGRADE. April l8.-Half the army have
been granted forty days furlough. 1t is stated
negotiations with Russian headquarters rela-
tive to Old Servia have resulted satisfactorily.
A sKIRMIsH.
VIENNA, April ls.-1ntelligence has been re-
ceivea here that an ARRAY between the Turks
and Montenegrins has taken place near Pod.
| goritza. The Turks violated the line of de-
| marcation, and The Montenegrins attacked some
| Turkish villagers. Losses trif1ing.
PRo-RUss1AN STATEMENT.
BRUSSELS, April 1s.-Le Nords special state,
that Prince Bismarck, at the pressing reques
| of Count Andrassy, has consented to resum,
| negotiations for a congress-, on condition tina
| he be Simultaneously solicited to do go b,
| Austria England and Russia. The good viii
of Russia is indubitable, but it is feared Eng
land may prolong the present state of uncer
tainty by sustaining from asking Germany
| mediation, or by formulating reservations.
REGIMENTS MAKING READY.
LONDON, April l9.-Orde-s have been re
ceived at Chatham to raise ell infantry regi
ments there to the full war strength by Mon
| day. Three regiments are now waiting for or
ders to embark fully equipped for the field.
An order was received at Sunderland to-da
for 100, 900 tons of coal for the Russian govern
ment, to be shipped Immediately in fas
steamers for Baltic ports.
Two of those in custody for suspected com
plicity in the murder of the Earl of Leitrir
have been discharged.
1 BELGRADE, April 18.-It is denied here tina
Russia has offered Bosnia to Servia.
THE GREAT STRIKE.
The Manchester Telegram says from stat.
ments which have been received there to-day
is confidently anticipated great represent,
tive meeting Of operatives will shortly be helt
and that compromise emanating from thel
may be agreed upon. At Preston, the oper
tives of several mills running altogether SOC
600 spindles, accepted ten per cent. reduction
{ Six firms have not yet given notice of redu
, ton. 1t is not thought there will be gener
) strike in Preston. All the operatives at Lor
, | Ridge have struck. At Blackburn it is thoug
the strike will be long one. Twenty-tv
Thousand operatives are now affected there.
Padeham only one mill is working.
RIOTS IN MOSCOW.
4 LONDON, April 1S.-There have been Nihili
= riots in the streets of Moscow, the nature 81
extent Of which it is impossible to determi
= from official reports. The alleged occasi
was the arrival of fifteen students from t
: university of Kieff, going into exile, whom I
T. crowd surrounded crying, These men suf
le for the TRUTH An official account saws a
q of violence ensued. The students were Ct
y veyed to prison pending their. dispatch
p Siberia, and tranquility restored. Private
~ formation, however. traces the disturbances
7 excitement growing opt of the trial of
~ woman, Vera Sassulitch, for her attempt
81 assassination of Treoaw, chief of police at
d. Petersburg. She admitted shooting NJ. Trep
ID and said she fred without caring whether
" killed, wounded or missed, but with deter
81 nation to bring his conduct before the pub
m She herself had spent the last years of her
as in dungeon, because she was . friend Q
lis relative of conspirator. There she learned
~ pity those who suffered in similar mann
dy When she read in the newspapers that
IN Trepaw has caused political prisoners to
p' logged she determined to do vengeance on
he This was her whole defence. The speech of
ms defendants counsel, and verdict of acquit
- despite the judges charge, evoked 9
IN expressions Of applause from press
people. that it y believed thai the govsEnn