The New York herald., 1876-12-28
latop. Everything is necessarily in suspense until
the meeting Of tic Confercncc


THE SULTAN ovERAwEp ny ms SUBJECTS.
A special despatch from Pera says that the Sui
tan. ~ answer 10 Lord Saisburys friendly rcrre-
sentations. declared that his personal safety would
be compromised II he conceded all that the Powers de-
mandcd. No threats passed at the interview between
the Sultan and Lord Salisbury.
THE FALL MALL GAZETTE on TIE rAsrERy SITUATION
Tho JaH Mall Gazette OF yesterday afternoon in
leading article, says The ieegrams on the Eastern
question emincntly misleading, and warns its
readers believe the dispatches about tho British
Ambassador, Sir Heny Elliots return. the Marquis OF
Sahsburys utimatum and tho departure OF tho Eng
lish fleet from Turkish waters, &C. The article says
S,r Henry Elliot Will leave Constantinoplc when
tho Conference Is ended for a period OF
Beska Bay is place for large and heavy ships
at this season. and the Marquis OF Sasbnrys business
with the Sultan yesterday not present the pro-
posas OF the Conference as an utmairm. Likely
enough His Lcrdshp iod the Sultan that the rciccton
OF the Conference proposals would put an end to all
discussion and should he must not expect
word or act OF support from the British government
But between declaration of that kind and the pre-
scntation OF thre ncning ultima,um there is wide
difference.
40 AGREEMENT BETWEEN ENGLAND AND RUSSIA
"rhc talk OF agreement between Russia and England
goes great deal far II il is held to signify shat
For the sake of peace may wish to their propo
sails accepted II they refused shall not quarrel
with the Porte but watch the outcome OF its refusal
with a steady TO the protection Of our own posi-
ton in the world"
THE ATTITUDE CREEKS
Tho same journal considers the memorial OF the
Greek population Of Turkey against tho proposed
recognition Of a Bulgaria south Of the Balkans
serious affair for those who side with RUSSIA Tho
Gasette adds -It is unlikely. perhaps that tho att
tudo OF tho Greeks will influence the policy OF ST.
Petersburg but 1t serves show what fools para
disc has been the abode of those Enelishmcn who
have supposed that the whole world, excepting their
own selfish and obstructive country was united In
aspirations for the welfare and protection OF the op-
pressed Bugarians."
FURTHER PRESS COMMENTS.
Tho Post in its leading article says the excitement
created by the first alarming kilograms from tho East
has been much toned down by those which followed,
but have 10 believe that even the latter cx
aggcratc the DANGER The Marquis OF Salisbury has not
departed from hts Instructions, which do not permit
OF his coercing the Sultan in the manner no is
ported TO have dono. The fact that the Conference
meets to-day while another meeting is contemplated
Saturday shows that tho negotiations are proceed
ing amcaby. There never existed any intention Of
recalling the fleet breaking off diplomatic relations
question may be.
TINES VIEW.
The Times in leader discussing the proposals, says
the agreement between Russia and England denotes
that even should theirs be changes OF DETAIL the main
lines will remain fixed.
A RUSSIAN GENERAL PRErARIyG THE sERvIAS ARMY.
A despatch from Belgrade says that the newspapers
there publish the following 1.-THE Russian General,
Nikitn. arrived hero on Monday to take command of
the Servian Army, vice Tchcrnayen. At a rcview OF
the Russian divisions, General Nkn declared he hud
come 10 by order Of the Emperor Of Russia
assume command OF the army lie said all foreigners
serving in Russian corps in Serva would be considered
part of tho Russian Army Orders have issued to
corps commanders Of the Scrvan Army proceed I'm
meaiatcly their posts All volunteers ordered
proceed 10 the Drna army"
wARIlKE ADDRESS.
Vienna despatch reports that General Nikitinc at
the review held taking command OF the Scrvian
army said :-"ln a weeks time you will haye OPP
portunty to prove your courage before the enemy"
THE RUSSIAN FLEET ORDERED orscHAkorr.
II is asserted that Russia has ordered her whole
fleet rendezvous at OtschakoG, appreheus
entertained Of active measures by The Turkish ncel
GRAND DUKE NICHOLAS OUT or
A st. Petersburg special reports hat the Grand
Duke Nicholas is much better now, and considered
CONTRARY ACCOUNT.
Berlin correspondent asserts that the Grand Duko
Nicholas is dying.
THE INTEREST on THE TURKISH DEBT.
A despatch from Constanfnople says:--"Tnc decree
OF October 1875 reducing the interest the Turks
debt one halt during five years has been officially
nulled."
THE FRENCH SENATE AND THE CHAMBER.
N. Gambcita met with defeat yesterday IN the Bud
get Committee, which rejected by vote OF IL to IL
his motion that the Chamber OF Deputies should de-
clare that the Senate had exceeded It's powers In
toring grants which we're stricken OF tho Budget
by tho Deputies Although tho Budget Committee
thus decided the question Of the powers OF the
Senate ought not to be rased they nevertheless again
adopted various grants ms originally passed by tho
Dcputica The Steele (scmi-ofciaD states that the
government intends to adopt policy OF non-intcrfcr-
cnce controversy the rights OF tie Senate.
RUSSIA FRANCE
From Paris We learn that Count ShouvaloT. the Rus
sian Ambassador 10 England, has Paris for
interview with the Duke Dccazcs.
TIE DANISH PARLIAMENTARY STRUGGLE POSTPONED
special despatch from Copenhagen says the Folkc.
thing tho lower Chamber OF Parliamcn!r has pro-
roguea to January o. when the final struggle between
the coordinate powers OF the government will begin.
INDIA
II is stated that telegram has been received from
India announcing that the Hill tribe OF Afreedccs, who
have been troublesome lately. becoming inso.
lent The frontier is generally disturbed and
petition against the border tribes considered prob
able.
IMPERIAL GERMAN BANK.
Berlin despatch says the specie in tho Imperial
Bank OF Germany has decreased . 600 marks during
the past week.
THE MOCTEZU MA.