The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-30


The Cabinet Council ON Mond. y-Bismarrk
Writes Recommending n Coasress- Prussian
Advice TO Russia-Gsrtchakon,s First Note
in the Way.
LONDON, Nov. 20, 1870.
At the Cabinet council yesterday despatch was
read from Odo Russell containing Bismarck's pro-
posal for Q conference to be held a: London TO
settle the question OF Russa's claims. Also note
from Count Bcrnstorfr to Earl Granville stating
that Prussia recommended Russia 70 withdraw
Gortcnakons note on condition that conference
be held.
Prince GortchakOn's second note was read q third
time The CABINET agreed to Earl Granvne's reply,
expressing tie willingness Of England to agree to
conierence provided tina, Russia witndraws Gortcha-
kors arst note.
Cabinet messengers were Immediately sent to st.
| Petersburg and Versailles to convey this reply.
The latest English dispatches are still withheld
from publication.
Prussia Holds the 'sKey OF the situation',-
Bismarck's Good Omces Render a Congress
Almost Certain.-"Al Questions, Likely 10
BE Opened.
LONDON, Nov. 20, 1870.
Prussias action, SO much suspected at first. pro-
misses to be the key to the situation. Scarcely any
doubt Is now felt at the Foreign once but
that the conference Will assemble. There Ia au-
thority for saying that the English government
considers Prussa's intervention exceedingly useful.
Prussia heard with regret and surprise Of the Rus
sian circular, the issue Of which now at least was
surprise; and she concurs In the English view that
II the Powers enter into conference its action must
be ,ohouyunJettered.
1t Is settled that the conference, II held win meet
at London. and 1t will surely be held, II no unfore-
seen obstacle prevents. No doubt is felt Of Russas
assent to the principle OF conference. As for the
question OF Withdrawing Gortchakonrs nrst note 1t
will probably be avoided or evaded rather than
forced to the direct issue.
England is disposed to be content with practical
results, and II Russia agrees frankly to enter con-
ference, opening al questions there Will neither
be difficulty about phrases nor unwillngness to
meet her views as now understood, on the essen.
tal points Of the treaty.
Count Btsmarck's energetic cooperation elicits
warm expressions from the English statesmen VINO
q fortnight since dlstrusted him the most.
GRAND GAME AND sKrLPuL PLAYERS.
What has happened during the last week confirms
former statement that although o certain under.
standing may have existed between Gortchakon and
Bismarck, the former sought to "force'' Bismarck's
ND NV hrtnU fnrx HE
sent time. 1t is evident the result win be that Bis
marck's lie not the "hand" which win be forced.
Change Peaceful and Reassured-National
Resolutiou-Must Maintain the Treaty
Of ,J8.
-.--t.gs LONDON, Nov. 20, 1870.
The feeling to-day In money circles is pacific.
The London Times this morning, In It's article on
the situation, says:-"Desiring peace we stand on
the maintenance Of peace guarantees and the
population altogether Of the claim TO supersede the
obligations Of the treaty Of 1885, o violation OF
which we cannot acQuiesce In.n
The Times give conspicuous place to number Of
contributions insisting on the neutrality OF the
Black Sea or declaration OF war.
Parliamentary Conservation.
LONDON, Nov. 20, 1870.
MI. Rylands member Of Parliament for Warning
ton, Of public meeting last night, maze speech
deprecatng declaration Of war against Russia
without the concurrence Of the other parties to the
treaty OF 1850
PRtISSlAM OpINiOM
TELEGRAM 70 THE NEW YORK HERALD.
What Ii Said mt versailles-Ensland Will
sBnck Dowu.o
LONDON, Nov. 20, 1870.
A correspondent OF Versailles writing on the 25th