Democratic Sentinel, Volume 9, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 May 1885 — FOREIGN. [ARTICLE]

FOREIGN.

London dispatches state that “there is a slight relaxation in the tension of the relations of Russia and England. Russia appears to be disposed to entertain England's latest proposal to submit to the arbitration of one of the crowned heads of Europe tho question whether the convention of March 17 was broken by Russia. It is believed that the King of Denmark will bo selected as arbitrator in the event of mediation being accepted. Gen. Komaroffhas signified his willingness to have his conduct in tho Penjdeh affair reviewed by that royal personage.” Sir Edward Thornton telegraphed from St. Petersburg on the 3d inst. that Russia would accept the principle of arbitration in the pending difficulties. The Czarina was actively aiding in peace negotiations. Oh neither side is there any cessation of preparation for active warfare. The First Army Corps of India, under the Duke of Con naught, made ready to begin its march toward Pistiin. The London newspapers confirm the report that a secret treaty has been made between England and Turkey, according to the terms of which England will bo allowed to send men-of-war through the Dardanelles in case of war. Stephen Meany, the counsel for the individuals indicted for blowing up the Tower of London, is to start on a lecturing tour to raise money for the defense. Ono of the accused—Burton, it is rumored—will be used as a witness by the Government on the trial. A movement to purchase by popular subscription a royal residence in Ireland has been started, the effect of which will be, it is supposed by tho promoters, to counteract tho Nationalist sentiment.