New-York tribune., 1874-10-28
FOREIGN NEWS.
RELATIONS OF TURKEY TO FOREIGN
POWERS.

AUSTRIA INTENDS TO CONCLUDE TREATIES WITH THE
PRNcIPAIITIEs WITHOUT THE PARTICIPATION OF
TuRKEY-AUsTRIIs POSITION SUPPORTED BY
GERMANY AND RUsSIA-THE TROUBLES IN MON
TENEGRo.
The Austrian Government has informed the Porte
of its intention to conclude commercial arrange
ments with his Principalities, and has intimated
that il considers discussion of the subject closed.
Turkey is endeavoring to secure a stipulation that
the Principaties shall obtain the Porte's sanction
before concluding any arrangements but to this
Austria declined to agree. Germany and Russia
have informed the Porte that they approve of the
views Of Austria, but do not say whether they in-
tend to follow her example.
A dispatch from Cattaro says the Porte has re-
fused the request of the MontenegrDs that the
Consus OF the foreign Powers be permitted to par
ticipate in the investigation of the outrages
BRUSSELS, Tuesday. Oct. a. 1874.
lie Nord the organ of the Russian Government,
says the Montenegrin massacres cannot be over
looked Turkey must mete out speedy justice to
the perpetrators and make reparation for their
crimes. The great Powers have advised the Porte
TO take this course.
CAPT TYLER'S REPORT ON THE ERIE RAIL
NECESSITY FOR NfPRovEMENTs-EXCTILENT PROS
PECTs OF THE ROAD UNDER PROPER MANAGE
MENT.
LONDON Wednesday, Oct %. 1874
Capt. Tyler has made his report on the condition
of the Erie Railway. He says the road undoubtedly
possesses great natural advantages, but in order
that its may be properly developed several
things necessary which he specifies as follows:
Double track with steel rails and durable sleepers on
the whole main line. and some other sections.
Some improvements in the gradients Of the road.
Fresh extensions and connections.
Change Of gauge indispensable.
Improved terminal arrangements provide sufficient
storage for increased traffic.
Iron bridges to be substituted for wooden when the
latter require renewal
Speculation in coal fields and all other objects should
be avoided No outside rings should be permitted to
carry out any OF the aforementioned improvements.
Liberal expenditure required but the precise amount
70 be expended from time 70 time can 1IIy be settled
after most careful deberatlon. Tnere IS probably no
railway in the world which would better repay such
large expenditure than this If o really good manage
ment supported by stable constituency OF proprietors
can be permanently secured.
Capt Tyler recommends the organization OF
strong committee in England to control arrange
ments with regard to fresh capital and expenditure
generally The report strongly urges the avoidance
of competiton wherever possible, and refers to the
four great railway systems penetrating the
Alleghanies, which carrying produce at
manifestly Improbable rates. Investors are told
TO make allowance for the depressing effects
of last Autumns panic. and not consider as
normal the present years traffic. The connect
ing line from Buffalo TO Chicago is in an excellent
condition. The report enlarges upon the advan-
tages of Canadian connection via the lnterna-
tional Bridge and concludes as follows:
We have freely pointed out defects but 1T Is only fair
70 state that the scrutiny Of the best Of
English railways would show long list OF improve
ments and expenditures advisable There is no cause
for despair hope for the future OF
Ere only undue competiop is avoided and good man
Rgemept secured.