The New York herald., 1876-10-29
GABLE NEWS S
From AL Parts Of the
Old World.
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
Progress Of the Peace
Negotiations.
ANARMISTICE PROBABLE
Russia Seeking to Exclude Turkey from
the Conference.
MONTENEGRIN PROGRESS.
Parliamentary Troubles in
Austria.
THE PRUSSIAN ELECTIONS.
Captain Mares Report OF His Arc
tic Expedition.
Russia Seeking to Exclude Turkey from
the Conference.
NORTHWESTERN PROGRESS
Parliamentary Troubles liz
Austria.
THE PRUSSIAN ELECTIONS.
Captain Mares Report OF His Arc
tic Expedition.
LONDON. Oct. %, 1870.


LONDON, Oct %, 1870
The feeling that favorable turn been reached in
the peace negotiations is gaining ground, and hopes
entertained that, II European must come, II
will at least be deferred till the spring. or
believes that the conflict be entirely avcrted
Or that Russia's designs Turkey have been aban-
doned. II Is felt here that there is only q
lull brief breathing space, before the struggle OF
giants begins. The work OF preparation for war will
still 80 on. but 1t great relief people who
mot ready for war feel that the terrible trial has
been stavcd OF even for tow months
The Times to-day its financial article says the feel
ing that war is STAYED of At least for the winter
tones much moro prevalent and inclines to stock
operations for . rise.
The question Of peace seems still to depend
almost entirely the will OF Russia II she feels that
she has more 70 gain by lighting than by waiting
Tor the spring there be little doubt shall have
winter campaign the Danube; bat II, tho other
hand, her preparations not complete the negotia-
tions will probably result In armstice.
THE QUESTION CONFERENCE
An article published in the Morning Post OF this
morning says-
III armstice is agreed upon then comes the ques-
zion Of conference Russia objects to Turkish par
soey to tho position Of power doliberating its
case Obviously II six Powers meet to discuss
recommendations TO be made to seventh, thero Is
lomehng anomalous in giving the latter the casting
sote in their decisions, but 1t is impossible for
nent TO consent to the exclusion of Turkey from the
European system, OF which, in virtue of the
Treaty Of Paris, she forms part. II ought
10 be practicable to find a method by which repre-
tentative OF the Porte may SIT In a conference
20 obviate this difficulty Before conference Is sum-
moned tho questions of its basis and Objects which
might occasion protracted and dangerous debate,
should, BY unanimous agreement be reduced TO the
simplest terms, which may be stated thus
the basis Of tho conference tho maintenance Of tho
independence and integrity OF the Ottoman Empire.
Tho object Is the amelioraton OF the condition
OF tho Christian subjects OF The Sultan this could
alarm Turkey regarding her Servian rights. This
object ID which Russia profcssed alone to have In
view. We not without foundation Tor tho hope
that the solution hero toreshadowed may be happily
effected"
PEACE PROSPECTS.
The Pail Nall Gazette is also in a sanguine mood and
has leader which takes quito hopeful view of the
prospects Of peace.
An extraordinary council Of Ministers held in
Constantnoplc Thursday consider the armistice
question The German, Russian, Austrian and Italian
Ambassadors conferred together on Friday. General
IgnatieG tho Russian Ambassador will have inter-
siew with the Sultan to-day.
AUsTRIAs TROUBLES
The uneasy feeling In Austria still continues and
,he dissatisfaction .of tho Hungarians with the
indccisivc policy of the Vienna government
10 growing deeper and omnous Of
serious trouble day by day. The reply
Of Prince Auersperg to the nterpclaions the East
srn question in the Reichsrah is not considered salts
on tho subject in that body in a few days.
fi CABINET.
The diculty in tho servian Cabinet arising from the
misunderstanding bctwccn the Minister of War and
General Tchernayef is in fair way of being settled
II rs probable that Minister Nicoch who had resigned
will consent to retain the portfolio OF war.
FIELD
The news from the scene of action IL worry mcagre
With regard to the battle DeIigrad a tee-
vram from the Minister the Interior at Degrad to
Prime Minister Rstics, in reply an inquiry says
shs Turks have not taken Djums
ssLF-woUNDISG
The statement that self wounding Is again becoming
frequent among the Servans is confirmed During the
naht Krevetz distinguished officer brought half OF
Russian battalion to tho front, saying he CON-
peed TO leave the other half behind 10 prevent tho
servians running away.
MoxrEsEGRIS MOVEMENTS
Dcrvish Pacha has withdrawn from PodGoritza TO
the Groudy district in tho OF Palotha Tho sur
render OF MEDIUM to tho Montencgrins has produced
strong impression in Albania. Tho Montenogrins have
liberated the Albanian prisoners taken during the
cent fighting.
THE PRUssIAy ELECTIONS.
Complete returns Of the election for tho Prussan
Chamber Deputies held yesterday give the follow
ing rcsuit:-National liberals, 177 centro party So;
progressionss 66 tho various conservative sections
10; Poes Is; paricularists D; and II declared
party The result does not materially alter the poti-
cal attitude of the Chambers
ARTILLERY EXPERIMENTS.
Tho trials OF the 100 Armstrong gun, made for
Shc Italian government Spszia emincnty sue
ccssfuL bolt fired with S4l pounds OF powder
attained q velocity OF 1900 feet per second,
smashed solid wrought iron plates twenty
two inchcs thick, completely pierced tho strong
backing and thirty-inch skin OF target
tho resistance OF which supposed to equal the sides
OF the great Italian ron-cad Duiio, and has enough
velocity remaining to hsv1 smashed The other side OF
the SHIP and would have carried complete ruin into
her interior An equal charge completely demolished
soft plate Of Schneider manufacture, but did not
penetrate the backing though it rs stated the shock
woald have shaken tho structure OF vessel like
tho DuiIio as to cause leak The heaviest blow of
The bolt cquallcd 81, $50 foot tons
THE ARCTIC. .ExPEDITIoS.
The British Arctic expedition brought home speci.
men OF wheat deposited by the American steamer
Polaris while her Arctic voyage
Captain Mares Commander OF the Arctic expedition,
has sent a telegram to the Admiralty announcing his
rcturn HIS despatch contains only the following addi
tiopal particulars OF the voyaee:--
CAPTAIN MARES REPORT
''rhe Polar Sea is never nav'gaoe. The ordinary
,ce averages eighty feet thickness. Animal life
tho northcry migration OF birds ends south OF Cape
Colombia memorial tablet erected 70 Captain
Hail. OF the Polars expedition. Al Poars Bay. E:Qal.