, 1876-12-24
a 4lost Liberal Concession to the De.
mands Of Civilization.
1t Leaves the international Conference
Almost Without Grievance.
The London Times" speculates Con-
corning the Geneva Award;
And Wonders Whether Any Of II Will
BE Returned,
TIE EAST.
WILL TURKEY YIELD?

thursday, communicated to the Sultan the in.
lofnaai conclusions Of the European Plenipoten.
Iaar1es. At this interview it wus resolved that
turkey could yield in nothing which would i'm.
peach her independence.
other special correspondents think that Tur.
Key will accept the proposals Of the Powers. The
Standard's and the Iines' representatives cx-
press themselves strongly Of this opinion. The
Times dispatch declares tl.ut the majority Of the
Turks seem disposed to be reasonable,
A dispatch from Constantinople to the Pail
Nau Gazette states that Milhat Pasha, the new
ly-appointcd Grand Vizier, in conversation with
the Marquis oi Salisbury, said, "The Turks
have decided to accept no terms giving excl.l-
sive ad administration to Bulgaria, Bosnia, or Her
zegovina. We intend," lie said, ssgiying large
reforms to our subjects, even to tile Turks, Who
with you, don't count Europe asks US to tut
our throats. We must trouble Europc to do It
for us, If they are to be cut We CAME l1crc
small number; If we go. away, we 20 as NC
came, leaving England to cover the graves Of
those lett bclind.''
OCCUPATION.
BRUSSELS, Dec. 23.-1t is positively stated
that serious negotiations are still proceeding
for the occupation Of Bulgaria by Belgian
troops.
THE TURKISH CONSTITUTION.
CoNsTAsTlSorLE Dec 23.-The new Turkish
Constitution was solc1nnly proclaimed to-day It
consists in substance OF the following proris-
ions: The Empire Is indiyisiblc. The Sultan is
Callph OF the Mussulmans, and Sovereign of all
the Ottomans. His prcrogatiycs are those of
the constitutional Sovcrcigns OF the West.
Subjects OF the Empire are called Ottonans.
their liberty Is inviolabic. Is1amism is the re-
1igion Of the State, but it shall not
have any other distinction of q
theocratic character. The RELIGIOUS privileges
Of communities, and the free exercise Of public
worship BY all crceds IRE guaranteed. Liberty
OF the press and freedom OF education are
granted. Primary education is compulsory. The
right OF assocntion and right Of petition to the
Chambers are accorded. All individuals are
equal in tie eyes Of the law. All Gre eligible to
public offices, irrespective OF religion
Taxes are to be equally distributed.
Special laws are Indispensable to authorize their
collection. Rights Of property are guaranteed.
The aoricile is inviolable. The functions of
tribunals are defined; no one may be deprived
OF his natural Judges Legal proceedings are
to be public. Rights Of defense are recognized
All judgments arc to be published. The
Ministry has no right to interfere in
judicial matters. Confscation, aervile Ia
Dor, torture, md inquisition are pro-
hlbtted. Ministerial responsibility is estab~
Eshcd. Ministers impeached BY the Chamber
will be judged by the High Court, consisting of
the chief judicial and administrative function
aries. No public official can be dismissed with
out legitimate grounds. Their responsibility is
maintained, and they cannot be released from it
hU ha nf hau{pCr
d superior, If those orders are
be instituted. q Chamber OF Deputies md q
Senate They will receive messages from the
Sultan, and have the freedom of voting nrd ex-
pressing opinions. The system Of imperative
mandate is prohibited. The initiative OF franz
ing laws belongs to the Ministers and the Cham
ber OF Deputies. Laws submitted BIZ tile Cham
Der OF Deputies and revised by the Senate re-
auire the Imperial sanction. The Senate can
reject laws contrary to the Constitution. Judges
and functionaries are irremovablc, 4 court of |
aecounte, which is irremoYable except by vote !
Of the Chamber Of Deputies, will annually pre- |
sent to the Chamber u complete financial ac- |
count. Provincial administration will be on the |
oroadest basis Of decentralization. General and |
Municipal Councils are to be formed by election.
finally. the Constitution is only to be modified
y vote Of both Chambers, and the sanction Of
he Sultan.
SATISFACTION.
VIENNA, Dec. 23.-Scrria has most readily
endered complete satisfaction for firing On the
austrian monitor Maros at Belgrade. The Aus
rian flag was solemuIy salutcd to-day.
GREAT BRITAIN.