The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-05-03
THE IMPENDING WAR.
THE OUTLOOK SOMEWHAT PA
CIFIC.
Change in Russia's AttI-
Inde-ImprOyed State of NegOIia.
tIOns-Russian Naval PrepRra.
IfOuS-MemOriaI to Queen
Victoria PIedginR Sup
port 10 The Gov
erDmenf.
Russian Naval Preparations.

Russian Naval Preparations.
CRoNsTANDT, May 2.-It is stated
that several steamers lying at Revel
have been purchased by the Russian
government tor the purpose OF being con-
Verted intocruisers. Three vessels which
left Revel a week ago, are the property OF
the Russian Admiralty, aud have gone to
Americs to receive their srmsments,
which will be provided by American
firms, and to receive on board sesmen
who departed short time sgo.
Memorial TO the Queen.
LONDON, Msy "A memorial to the
Queen is being extensively signed in
Sheffield, expressing confidence IN the
ministers, aud willingness TO make
every necessary sscrsfce Tor the conduct
of WAT until the cause Of peace and order
in Europe is secured from lawle5s and
wreckless oppression.
Improved Condition OF Negotiations
ST. PETERSBURG, May 2.-The Agence
Russo says: Intelligence continues to be
received Of the improved state OF the
pourpsrleurs through Germany as an in
termediary, for the simultaneous with
drawal from the vicinity Of Constantine
pie, az well as of the negotiations with
Austria concerning her special Interests.
The principle OF the direct exchange OF
views between London and 81. Peters
burg, on questions concerning England,
has been agreed upon.
Violated Treaties.
The Journal De 81 Petersburg discuss
Ing the speech of Hon. Gsthoine Hardy,
points out that Turkey constantly vIo-
lated the treaties OF 1856 and 1871.
England refused TO aid in compelling her
to observe them, therefore, it is unrea-
sonable now TO recall these treaties when
war had created new rights and duties.
Hardy really makes an inadmissible
claim that England, acting alone, is en-
titled TO prevent the modification of the
treaty concluded by the six powers.
Change In Russia's Attitude.
LONDON, May "A st. Petersburg
correspondent says it is not ali probable
that anything IN the shape of an ultima
tum will be sent to the Porte for the
present, at least, although there may have
oeen some such intention little time
ago, when it was believed England had
determined on war and was merely en-
desvoring to gain time. Now, however,
extreme sCeptisim IN regard to pacl
tic assurances seems to the
British ministers TO be diminished.
Russia is not likely to do anything to
precIpitale crisis as long as a reasonable
chance for pacific solution remains.
A we'll il formed st. Petersburg CORE
spondent says that the important deci5.
ions which caused this favorable ch nge
IN Russias attitude were arrived at in
great council presided over over by the
Gar, April 10Th.
a Vienna correspondent Gays that the
conviction had arisen at that date that 1t
was necessary to either give way or pre-
cipitats a rupture, as delay was only
giving Turkey and England time to col
lect their forces. The same correspond
ent states that towards Turkey,
however, great irritation prevails
at st. Petersburg on the question
Of fJrtresses. The Turks now having
no fear of the occupation OF their
capital, Justify their non surrender OF
fortresses by asserting that the Russisns
have no right to remain at TchstsldJs,
not to mention San Stefsno. The Turk
ish argument on this point seems TO be
well founded. 1t is also said
that Hssei Pasha, the commsndant of
Shumla has openly declared that he will
not surrender it. The Turks are also
raising difficulties in regard to dispatch
ing commissioners to assist in pacifying
the Mussulmans.
Marching on BatOum.
LONDON, May ga correspondent at
Constsntinople asserts that the Russians
are approaching Batoum, intending TO
attack it if 1t is not surrendered.
Suffering Refugees.
Refugees IN depIorsbIe condition con-
tinue to arrive. The international Com
mission will be obliged to stop the relief
for want OF funds.
A special from Belgrade announces
that fight took place between the Ser
vians aud the Bsshi Bszouks near Prizli.
ns, yesterday. Loss on both sides very
heavy.
Intelligence has been received from
Athens that the irsurrection in Tbessaly
will probably subside, British Consuls
having told the leaders that England is
resolved to defend the cause of Greece.
The news from Crete continues to be
wsrike.
A Plenary Cabinet Council will meet
IN Vienna, Friday, when the Austro-
Hungarian compromise is expected to be
settled
Gross, Home Secretary, is speaking
sgain at Preston. He repeatedly and en-
trgeticslly repudisted The idea that the
G. vernmert were bent on war, but said
taey were determined to be prepared for
oil DCssihre circumstances