The New York herald., 1876-10-21

surprise IL Turkey throws overheard the So
opens direct negotiations with Russia In tho
programme Of Russias wishes (which was printed in
tho HERALD dispatches yesterday thero are points
to which Turkey will easily resign herself,
but which tho medating Powers would
oppose Turkey cannot abandon her magnificent
Bulgarian Provinces without committing suicide
Turkish statesmen believe she may In dealing only
with Russia. Bulgaria by granting the liberty OF
the Bosphorus II Is true Turkey is bound by
the treaties OF 1856, to which tho freedom
poweressncss OF Europe driving Turkey into ncgo-
tations with her bittsrest enemy and the may
break the treaty despair The Post has Information
that Russia has ordered tho mobilization OF Tho corps
d'armee which has headquarters at Warsaw.
RUSSIA
The report OF Gcrmany's objection OF tho proposed
s,x months armistico is confirmed There seems TO
be 10 doubt that Germany throws her
influence with Russia In order to force
the other Powers to agree upon compromise which
peace; but nevertheless the situation is most criti
cal The repors that 900 Russian troops
ready to pass through Roumania Is undoubtedly
gross cxaggeration, but Tim<s correspondent has
Trustworthy information that tho three army corps OF
Kew, Kharkow and Odessa under orders Of mobi-
in Southwestern Russia But there are indications,
on the other hand tho evcntuality, against which
this preparation must be made Is not looked upon
Immediately impending. Tho force which these three
southwestern corps might put IN the neld is estimated
at 100, 600 men,
DOUBTFUL EXPLANATION.
Tho Council to be held by the Queen ON Monday is
summoned meet at Bamora. The further proro-
CATION of Parliament will then be ordered
Al tho close Of last session Parliament prorogued
until October 90. 1875 On Monday the prorosaton
will be extended probably until February next
WASTING HOURS TO GAIN xNUrxs
Berlin despatch says that tho representatives Of
the mcdating Powers actively negotiating for an
armstice until December 81. Its acceptance is consd-
cred probable The reported alliance understanding
worthy quarter 1t is declared at Belgrade that Rus
sia is about to present to the Porte a six weeks
armisticc and the English proposition utmatum.
WAR
Serious lighting occurred near saitschar on Tuesday
and Wednesday Tho Turks repulsed the servians
and drove them to the plateau OF Kopta. Tho Turks
arc trying to force their way 10 Paratchin, whence
their march to Belgrade would only DO interrupted by
tho weak fortihcations at Chapria- Considerable
anxiety prevails at Belgrade the ISSUE especially
as this movement secms TO be made in concert with
operations ON the Drina Tho weather has suddenly
changed from tropical heat heavy rain gales and
cold.
A lator despatch from Belgrade states that tho
Turks have captured schliccovaz and taken the
heights Of Grcdctin.
PROGRESSING PEACE
General Ignatisn, the Russian Ambassador, pre-
sensed his credentials to the Sultan yesterday. 1t is
believed that negotiations about TO reopen between
the Porto and tho Ambassadors Of the Powers the
basis Of the English proposals.
PRsPARING.
The Greek Ministry have submitted TO the Chamber
OF Deputes sitting at Athens, bills authorizing gen.
era levy and q reorganization Of tho forces. Add.
tonal taxation and tho settlement OF tho old debt or
Greece also proposed
FINANCIAL
The Stock Exchange opened nrmer yesterday with
an upward tendency all round. consols being 9ax
The market closed quiet and free from OF
panio-ike nature. Silver quoted SO 11led per
ounce.
GEaxAyYs TRIEypLryEss TO FRANCE.
majority OF the Chamber OF Commerce of Berlin
have reported In favor OF Germany's attending the
French Exposition, and recommend that the govern
meht grant subvcntion for that purpose.
pisARMrSG THE DAsouEs
decree has been ISSUED by the Madrid government
arms to deliver them the authorities within ten
days Troops have occupied tho various forts on tho
frontiers.
DR. sLApEs TROUBLES.
Three new summonses have been issued against
"Drn sladc the spiritual medium, and Simmons, his
assistont for fraudulent pretences These summonscs
are made rcturnable tomorrow, whom the original
case will also be up again.
WEATHER
Tho weather in London yesterday was dull
The price OF the HERALD today and hencero,1h
,riu be three cents.
LORD RUSSELL HEDGING.