Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-02-22
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troops are not 10 cross the lines Of de-
narration fixed by the armistic.
FRANCES INTERESTS.
A Paris dispatch dated Feb. 18th
states that two iron-cads from the
French Squadron at Smyrna have gone
TO the entrance Of the Dardanelles.
PEACE TALK.
London advices of the 18th, state
that Times leader says il Will
be due to some gratuitous mlsmamge-
ment of the relative positions if En-
gland and Russia near Constantinople
leads TO any serious misunderstanding.
Our own government may be trusted
to net with combined moderation and
tirmness. If the Russians are reason
ably prudent there Is no reason why
the powers should not enter peacefully
into conference.
THE suLTAN's GCEsT.
A Pera dispatch under date of Feb.
18th, says that il is generally expect
ed that the Grand Duke Nicholas
will enter Constantinople with por-
ton of his army, but will come rs the
guest and friend of the nation. with the
consent Of the sultan. The Russians
consider that this will give England no
cause for war, especially as her ships
are near the capital against the express
wish of the sultan and the porte.
The Turkish squadron arrived Fri
day. bringing stores and torpedoes
from Suhna, which had been evacuated.
WILL SEE NICK.
4 Constantinople dispatch under
date of Feb. 10th says Namyk
Pasha has gone to Russian head
quarters, charged to endcayor to
dissuade Grand Duke Nicholas from
occupying ConstaEtinople. The Rus
slams, Friday morning, occupied Saun-
die redcubt, which is part Of me Con-
stantinople line of defence. Although
Austria has demonstrated against the
occupation Of Constantinople, she will
not abondon the present attitude, if the
occupation is accomplished peacefully
and with the consent of Turkey.
WHY THE TURKS DID NOT FIRE on THE
FLEET.
A Paris correspondent guarantees the
correctness Of the following from Con-
stantinople: TO prevent the Turks from
firing on the fleet, England was obliged
to give assurances that il came for the
protection Of the Turkish rs we'll as
British interests. There was at first
ONE talk Of small English party
among the Turks resisting the Russian
occupation, but perseverance III this in
tention is most improbable.
THE SLY OLD CAR.
A Vienna dispatch Of the 10th inst,
avs it is quite possible that the ear
will succeed III concluding negotiations
with Turkey before the conference
meets, thus creating the desired fat &c
,omph But after the declarations ofthe
British and Austrian governments she
can scarcely expect that such fat accom-
III will be Internationally recognized.
THE +" AGENCE RUssR SAYS
all newspapers point out that the Brit
ish fleet has entered the Dardanelles i'll
spite of the sultans protest, and IS CON
sequently violating the treaty of Paris
Of 1856.
STILL. TALKING.
Adyices from London under
date of Feb. 10Th say the changed
circumstances of the eastern ques-
ton are passing beyond Lord Der
bys pacific inclinations Should he re-
main III office we may regard it rs Il
favorable symptom for tie maintain
ance Of peace, though it may be earned
ut the cost Of concessions. If he re-
tires, we may count on serious compil-
cations.
THE ACTIVITY IN WoOLWlCH ARSENAL
Is daily increasing. New gums Of near
~ every description and military trans
port wagons are being rapidly manu-
featured.
READY FOR WAR.
The Standard III its leader s.lys: Eng
land is ready to net with any or every
power in bridling Russian aggressions
upon their rights and interests, but il
all hold back We must act by ourselves
and leave our neighbors to save their
own interests and honor If they can
TIE FLEET.
4 telegram from Constantinoplc
Dc the 10Th inst, says the fleet
il expected 1T Princess Islands
this evening, unless compelled to cast
anchor at Marmora in consequence d
empestuous weather. Two iron
lads have been left at Gallipoli
10 protect the outlet. -Four
will be stationed at Princess
Island. The Fun,ingo will stay in the
Bosphorus to maintain communication
rctween Iayard and Admiral Hornby
The Fzdmalgo went 70 meet the fleet
with sealed orders. No salute is g
lie fired or formal notice taken Of the
arrival Of the fleet. The English consul
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