The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-10-05
TIE CRISIS IN TIE EAST.
TURKEY REFUSING TO EXTEND THE
ARMISTIOE.
The Powers IN Make Joint Call upon the
Porte to Accept their irOpo-ais-Tho Sui-
tau'a H,forms-A Battle in Bosnia.

The Powers tn Make n Joint Call upon the
Porte TO Accept their iropo-ais-Tbo sui
tan's R,forms-A Battle in Bosnia.
LONDON, Oct. 4.-Tho Tberapa corre-
spondent of the Times, under date OF Sept. 20,
says: The Porte grounds its resistance to the
demands OF the powers on Its alleged INABILITY
to curb tho passions Of the mob. Its ultima
ratio Is threat Of tho massacre OF the Chris
tlans. The Turkish Ministers allege that they
are constantly receiving anonymous letters, and
that placards are posted at every corner OF
Stamboul, threatening popular vengeance on
the Government II they accept conditions In
compatible with the dignity OF the empire
Snrewd persons are inclined to believe that these
menaces are prearranged by the Government It.
self. but many European residents. and even
some OF the diplomatlsts, especially Mr.. Elliot,
the British Ambassador, are disdueted Nv
/ em. The panic In Perl Is almost as general
as in May last at tho time OF the Sofia move
ment.
The Paris correspondents OF the Times and
Tc'cyrdph agree In stating that Turkey In an
swer to the propositions II the powers, has re-
fused to grant an armisticc.
The Paris corr, spoudent ~ the Telegraph says:
IL am assured that Austria has not definitely
refused the Russian proposal, but has asked
time For rsply. Meanwhile Austria has COM
muuicated the proposal To the "tner Ooweis. .
A srecial desp,tch from Berlin 10 the Pdu
MdU Gdzsfte saws; " lhc guaranteeing powers
are preparing COLLECTIVE remonstfance calling
upon the Polte to accept Il eir proposals. IL Is
hoped this measure will ne enectual. "a, though
the Porte rejected the propositions because OF
the excitement ot the 20 uiation. II would not
he dIsplcascd IL the powers applied further
pressure 50 as TO- provide 1t an excuse Tor ulu-
matey Welding"
BELGRADE, saws 1t Is reported htre that Eng
land has suggested to Turkey TO grant ni.otner
srmistlce Tor three weeks, nd that turkey M Is
the 1eoUdph's Paris correspondent says he hus
reason to telieve that England has afro idy taken
the initiative bv requesting Russia to wait TIL a
last effort Is made to induce Turkey to come 10
terms nv fair means.
The 1imes has despatch from Berlin saying
"1he Turkish Cabinet are understood 10 nave
declared, in regard to the programme submitted
to tnen by the powers, that thew cannot ue ex.
pected to endorse IL programme concerning
which such differences exist among the powers
themselves"
Tnel, is every reason to believe that Austria
will Oeciine 10 make common cause WIN mus-
sia NJ long IA Count Anurassy remains In Office.
1he Parts Ltbert has special despatcn whIcn
saws: "Austiid h : declatod thtt she VIII nnt
undertake occupation OF urkish territory tx
| cert ut the request Of the powers.
Prince Milan MS written Gen. Sumnrnkon, the
| Cars aioe-oe-camp, letter Of apology excul-
p.ing himself Ia tne matter VI the toy.l proc
! iamaii0n.
The Enstern Bulge; states hat Russia has de-
| ri rcd tnat she " iIl DO her utmost To Irevcnt
| Sc via continuing the war If Austria and Eng
| land WIN induce Turkey TO grant formal r.
mtstice.
| A telegram from Constanrinople SAYS the sui
| tan has : nc. toned q last decision OF the Ik-
| traorilnary Council To- king to plan q feiorh 4
! applicable tp tho whole empire, including the
! removal pf all Disabilities from Christians.
Ihe LcpIn HcrIM says tlat instead OF a ma
! tiOnal council. conn risin, l20 member. le Is
| laive bndy consisting OF l5D elected deputies,
! with 81 senate at 81 Government nominees, viii
| be- created. Control over the provincial admin
istraiiOn will he exercised ov mixed coLnclls,
| comprising delog. ties from the various commu-
Titles. 1hs system wall apDy To the whole
empire.
A belgrade despatch saws that large numbers
| OF volunteers are iOiaing the Servians from
Germany. fI;tv BIvarian and Prussian soldiers
had teiy arriyed.
X gGsa telegram says that four Bosn snian bat
| talions attacked the Turks AT klintOcn. The
ba.tsc lasted al Gay, during whlCn time 10
houses were burned. Tho TURKS suffered se-
| yerely.