The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-07-31

The Sultan Is reported to have agreed that
Midhat Pacha shall sound the intentions of
the cabinets directly interested in the
Eastern question. Midhat Pachas mis-
sion will somewhat resemble that of
NJ. Theirs during the Franco-German
war; but he does not seek or
reckon to obtain allies. He is opposed to
all idea of direct peace between the PorteI
and Russia, and wishes to be able to give
the Sultan useful advice based on the di-
position of the Vienna and London Cab
nets.
HE MA, NEVER RETURN
1t is generally believed that the Sudan
will shortly leavefor Broussa unless Turk
ish success make his position more secure.
1t is feared he may never return if the Rus
slams occupy Colstantinople /; hence those
who wish the present. government to remain,
strongly urge thatan English force should
be sent with flee to Gallipoli.
McsIcs acK OF SHELLS
The HERALD's correspondent lately with
the Montenegrins telegraphed on Sunday
from Cettinje that Nicsics was showing
signs of succumbhg under the dreadful
artillery fire of theMontenegrins. Two of
the strongest batteries on the Turkish line
of defence seem to be silenced. The guns
appear to be disnpunted or useless from
some other cause, for these batteries have
ceased replying 1t is known that this re-
suit canno, have occurred from want of am
munition, Is Nicsics is well supplied.
The Times special. dated Ostrok Monday.
states that the assault on Fort Tjad;alitz,
which commands all the other Notifications
of Nicsics, has been countermanded, and
operations were to-day entirely suspended.
NOW THEY ARE GOING TO INDIA.
No instructions have been received at Portsmouth
with reference to the further embarkaton of troops
for the Mediterranean. The regiments and brieades
which have been mentioned as likely to 70 out to
Malta are all in the roster Tor service IN nda, and
Will he embarked in Portsmouth in the usual way
without rcfe renee to AFFAIRS in the East
WHY AUSTRIA IS INTERESTED.
The following are the reasons, according to q
Vienna correspondent, which Influenced Austria to
consider measures for protecting her interests
The Montenegrins would, II they succeeded In
taking Nicsics, advance further into Herzegovina
than would suit Austria. The increasing agitation
in Servia forbids the hope that Prince Milan can
be sufficiently master Of the situation to guarantee
the absence OF any surprise.
OUT IN THE COLD.
Rumors Of separate peace between Russia and
Turkey continue to circulate, and are not impos
sble. The Council to discuss the question OF mo-
bilization meets ON the express invitation OF En-
peror Francis Joseph The bearing Of this news how
ever. mnst not be exaggerated. Austria has
no Intention to annex, occupy or take any hostile
step in regard to either beligerent. Nobody thinks
for instance OF occupying Bosnia or Herzegovina.
Austria is simply going to mobilize two or three
divisions, to be in readiness for any contingency.
THE AUSTRIAN CABINET.
correspondent at vienna sends the following,
under date OF Monday -
The preliminary conference to-day at Count An
drassay's led to an understanding among the
Ministers, preparatory to the full Council
to be held tomorrow at eleven O'Clock,
the question OF the mobilization Of two army
corps as precaution in view OF the rapid
development OF events at the seat
Of war and in the ipsurgent districts.
resulting In injurious agitation on the
Austrian frontier, and also IN view Of the posi-
bity OF peace being suddenly concluded. In either
case Austria does not wish to be taken bysurprise;
but even in resolving to take these measures, she
has no intention of deviating from strict neutrality
LITTLE RESULT EXPECTED.
1t cannot be denied that the expectations from
the Council are not very great, as more than once
before similar activity has been displayed on the
same subject without result.
TIE SACRED FLAG.
despatch from Constantinople states that a
panic prevails at Pcra, probably due to the dis
miesa OF the Sheik Vi Islam, which Is generally
attributed to MS refusal to hoist the sacred nag
LEAVING IT TO ITS PATE
DISPATCHES from Constantinople state that tile
great majority of the European residents are leav-
ing the city. The steamer for.Treste on Friday
took 252 passengers. All bcrths are already taken
aboard the French and Italian steamers sailing on
Wednesday.
TIE GREAT HOBART
Hobart pasha's fleet arrived OIL Ba toum on sat
urday last. 1t may be that he Is going to carry
out the plan of counter attack from Batoum sug-
gestcd to him by the HERALD some months ago.
GLAD TO GET HIN ON ANY TERMS.
Lieutenant General Mchmet All has telcgraphcd
for tho Hungarian General Klapka. Offering his
own conditions. He had offered his services to the
Sultan
HIS INSTRUCTIONS FROM RUSSIA.
The Vienna Political Correspondence has tele-
gram from Bucharest stating that General Manu-,
the RouInanan commander at Nicopois, has re-
ceived instructions from the Rilssian headquarters
to cooperate in certain necessary cases with the