The New York herald., 1876-12-28
SIGNIFICANT ATTITUDE OF GERMANY.
The Conference Unanimous, but the
Porte Still Stubborn.
T r O U B L E IN I N DI A
Sensational News from America-Tribute
to American Credit.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD

LONDON, Dec. 2s, 1876.
The leader in the Times yesterday congratulates
America on her splendid financial achievements
since the conclusion OF the rebellion and the eleva-
on OF her credit from position similar to that OF
Turkey to one second only to England and superior
to France.
SENSATIONAL NEWS FROM AMERICA.
The special correspondent of the Times writing
rom Columbia, s G., gives details OF the formation
If a military organization in that State composed
argely OF soldiers of the late war, commanded by
.x-Confederlte generals OF high reputation and dis
tnguisled service This organization, the cor
respondent says, holds itself constantly in readiness
10 obey the orders of its officers. 1t is possible to
concentrate thousands of these men at any given
point in few hours. The abolition OF the rifle clubs
BY the Governor he states to have been only nom-
lnaI
HOW THE INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED.
This information, the correspondent says, was
given to him by gentleman OF unusual inte-
geLcc, under promise that it should not be used in
America. but sent to England in private letter.
Tie news is looked upon as merely sensational.
TIE ONLY CHANCE OF PEACE N THE EAST
A special despatch from the Paris correspondent
of the HERALD slys there is the highest authority
Tor stating that, Notwithstanding the hopeful dcs-
patches recently received from Constantnople,
there is but single chance of peace in the East.
her people for war, may be obliged to yield
at the last moment, owing to her means OF
transport being defective. She has been taxing
her resources to the utmost to get her army into
condition to strike with the greatest possible sud-
denness and vigor, but it seems now that her
means of transport are inadequate to the task OF
providing for such large army as would be neces-
sary to strike decisive blow against Turkey.
THE CONFERENCE UNANIMOUS.
So far there is a complete understanding between
the representatives OF Russia and England at the
Conference. The French Ambassador is very de-
sirous that all the Penipotentiaries to the Confer
ence should sign protocol with view to establish
the fact Of the unanimity which prevailed at its
meetings upon all the points discussed.
SIGNIFICANT ATTITUDE OF GERMANY.
Germany, however, refuses to participate in the
proposed neutral occupation OF Bulgaria, and Will
not spend thaler to secure peace. AS it is well
known that If Germany really desired peace she
would so to some trouble to prevent war, this is
taken as an indication that Bismarck for reasons OF
his own, would prefer war just now.
FRENCH STATESMEN ALARMED.
to That
war can scarcely be avcrted, and there is doubt
that the prevailing feeling Is one of extreme alarm
It is feared that present indications point to the
Observation-Disclosures leaving Constantinope without
arriving at any satisfactory settlement OF the din
sn.g.
A despatch from Vienna says news has arrived from
Dcssarnba that the Russian army SO little tit for
ion. canpaign, tho Grand Duke Nicholas has telc-
grabbed that unless H. receives considerable REIN
torcement Of picked troops ne cannot commence Sc
ous operations beyond crossing the Pruth and taking
ap quarters in Roumana.
HosrIiLTIEs EXPECTED IN sERvIA
correspondent Belgrade teIegraphs that for sew
.ral days war between Russia and Turkey has been
considered certain there and Russia is sending money
In enable Serva to recommcnce hostilites.
Ay,enua special reports that Tuesday 500 Rus
s,ans mostly armed cavalry crossed the DanIoe from
rhurnscvcrn.
AUSTRIA ABOUT TO ACT.
Rcrlin corrcspondcnt says the Austrian Ambassa.
sor a Berlin has been summoned TO Vienna by SPECIAL
,onmand OF the Emperor OF Austria. !: 10 believed
lnat Austria Is about to take important resolutions
with regard TO the Eastern question:
AZ If 10 confirm this u Vienna despatch says:-
Tho Emperor Francis Joseph, N. Tcsza the Hungarian
Andr fhss An friuu
Minister or war and Foreign Affairs, and the
,mper,al Finance Minister Will be present at Cabi-
10, meeting which is TO be held to-day the Eastern
,,cs,,on The irst three Vienna expressly TO
attend the meeting.
CHANCES or A PEACEFUL SOLUTION.
A Constantinopc despatch says:-'lt appears GER
lain that tho Porto Will not reject all the proposals of
The Powers but only make objections TO several
points Although tho Turkish war party Is strong,
peacciui solution is considered possible. Midhat
pacha and savict Pacha personally to favor the
maintenance OF peace. The Plcnpotcntarcs. IN order
10 meet tho resistance OF the Porte, appear disposed 70
discuss certain details, provided principles are main
la,ncd II is believed in diplomatic circles that there
l. ground for hope that no rupture VIII occur. The
interview between the Marquis OF salisbury and tho
s,,,an an Tuesday appears 10 have produced favor
able rcsuit.n
TURKISH COUNTER PROPORTIONS
A later despatch from the Turkish capital says II Is
,uorcd that the Turks will present counter PROPOSE
uops to the Conference to-day.
THg SITUATION UNCERTAIN.
Although Iord salisbury has visited the sultan 70
nrcss the proposals. Of the Conference upon
b,m. the prevalent opinion IN Cons'antinop'e
seems 10 be that the for'e WI" NOT
accept the proposals. The uncertainty o. '"e
uu.uon arises from fact that Constansinoplc ad
v,ces state that General lsnatien declares
~, ,ronosals submitted to the Porte IN
,.,. tho ,pax,mgm concessions 10 DO ex-
acted IRON Russia, while Information from 81
Petersburg indicates that the proposals are considered
"a admitting modification. Which OF these accounts IS
Tho more correct only be matter Of vague speca