Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-07-05

should prefer the Greeks as more civilized
But the Turks, although they would readily
yield to Austria, who Is great and formidable,
would defend themselves with all their might
against the Greeks, Ii was as if Germany,
under the first French empire, had been re-
quired to yield to a small secondary State be-
cause she had been compelled to yield to
the mighty power of Napoleon. Bismarck
added that for his part he wound entileiy ac
cept all concessions which were obtainable for
Greece, but he anticipated no serious struggle.
IN RELATION To BAToUM,
Bismarck said it must not be forgotten that
the Russians had two bonds concerning it.
one from Turkey and the other from England
The car had also spoken out on the subject
He Bismarck, should certainly be de
lighted to hear of Russia's concessions,
but hoped the question would be discussed
outside of congress, and laid before it entire
ly solved. 1t had always been asserted, even
before England entered into the agreement,
that she would never 60 to war for Batoum,
he now trusted she would not do so more
readily now. He did not think Russia would
be obliged to beseige Batoum; if the congress
ceced it to her she would probably con-
tent herself with blockading it.
THE PEACE CONGRESS CONSUMES ANOTHER
THREE HOURS.
BERLIN, July 4.-The congress sat three
hours to-day, chiefly occupied. 1t is under
stood, with questions of the Danube and the
indemnity. The chief points in regard to
the former were arranged by providing for
free navigation instead of neutrality of the
Danube, thus throwing it open to the com
merce of all nations. 1t appears that neither
Batoum nor the Greek question was touched
Fears are expressed that difficulties concern
ing the former may cause a p-olongation of
congress.
RUSSIAN PRESS COMMENTS.
LONDON, July 4-The Russian papers
comment angrily on the reports that England
intend to oppose the cession of Batoum.
The st. Petersburg Galos and others
contend that in the event of such
course, Russia ought to retire from the con-
gress. 1t is said that the congress has de-
eided to elect prince of Bulgaria itself 1t
Is stated that steps will be taken to obtain
direct from Constantnople guarantees that
the Porte will not repudiate the action of its
plenipoteDtiaries. The North German Ga
zette reports that new difficulties have arisen
between Austria and Montenegro. Count
Andrassy. it seems, is resolved that Monte
negro shall not retain any possessions on the
right bank of Bsjara.
SETTLEMENTS BY THE PEACE CONGRESS.
LONDON, July A Berlin special says:
SIN Thursdays session of the congress the
settlement of the Montenegrin question in
accordance with the Austrian programme as
previously announced was confirmed. Aus
tria receives a part Of Spiza.''
A correspondent anticipates that the follow
ing settlements will be reached at Saturdays
session: Servia will not receive either Virania
or Prot; Sandjak OF Sophia, in accordance
with the promise proposed by Germany,
France and Italy, will be divided between
Roumeha and Bulgaria; Russia will receive
Batoum on condition of never fortifyiDg 1t on
any pretext. The powers will strongly adj
wise the Porte to come to direct understand
ing with Greece for an equitable adjustment
of the frontiers.
LONDON, July A Berlin special says
the boundary of Servia has been settled in
accordance with Austrian IDEAS
LONDON, July A Berlin special says:
In the congress to-day the Turks announced
their assent to the Austrian occupation of
Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Austrians hsv-
ing gwen satisfactory explanations and dis
claimed any intention to annex these provin-
ces. A Rome special says: Cardinal Franchi,
secretary of state, has instructed the papal
nuncio at Munich to make no advances to
the German government, in consequence of
Germany's breach of faith in publishing her
correspondence with the pope.
GREECE WANTS WAR.
PARIS, July A telegram from Athens
says there is intense disappointment there
The press urges the king to lead his army
across the frontier.
wOULDN T HAVE IT.
VIENNA, July 4.-The Austrian cabinet
rendered their designations, but the emperor
refused TO accent them