The New York herald., 1877-03-15

expected
thor permits Al present any movement of tho army
Is impossible"
despatch from Bucharest says:-"A dccice OF tho
rrince OF Roumania Is officially published, ordering
the formation oftwo new artillery regiments
kSGLASD's ANSWER A PRACTICAL ACCEPTANCE
Paris correspondent says General Ignatien con-
siders tho answer OF tho English Cabinet, SO far
ne knows 1t, practical acceptance OF the
Russian propositions The same correspondent re-
por's that England objects to the terms OF common
ac'ion and suggests that undertaking TO demobzc
snal form an integral part of tho protocol.
WAITING FOR
The Post speaks as follows in its leading editorial,
apparently on authority :-"we must wait a few days
before we pretend that peace is really
established. English doubts and verbal altera.
tions are now remittcd TO ST. Petersburg An
swers and explanations must be exchanged.
certain point, among several others, presents
obvious difficulties. The Russian government wishes
that tho Turks should lead the way in disarmins,
whereas Turkey may naturally reoin that IL behooves
Russia 10 set the example in this respect"
despatch from Vienna says:-The Official hbend
Posts ST. Petersburg letter says the Sultan will open
direct negotiations with Russia
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.
The Russian Telcgraphic Agency states that thero is
to believe that England is beginning to show
herself disposed TO render accord possible Berlin
correspondent says the treaty between Great Britain and
Kherat has occasioned very bitter comments in tho
Russian journals Paris correspondent remarks
that Is strange that at tho very moment when there
is at least chance for arrangement Of tho Eastern
question tho from Constantinope is becoming
less and less rcassurng.
DOUBTS or PEACE VIENNA.
Vienna correspondent reports that various
vyhi hava
erably damped the sanguine expectations
OF peace which werc entertained the first news Of
the protocol proposal. Tho principal OF these
doubts Is concerning disarmament Tho Powers
are so anxious TO do everything to facilitate Russa's
retreat that they seem to consider the question OF
disarmament as one that almost exclusively
Germs Turkey, trusting that Russia In her own
Interest would disarm II Turkey set the example,
1t scarcely be expected that Turkey would accept
disarmament In this form, which is binding for her
snd quite optional for Russia
GERMAN ENCOURAGEMENT TO RUSSIA
correspondent at Berlin says there is doubt
ofthe general correctness Of article in tho Nos
Gazeae, which declares that General Ignatiofr
while at Berlin was informed that in the event of
Russo-Turkish Germany would not object to
declare that Russia acting for her, and would
strive to induce the other Powers to do the same.
CHAOS IN TURKEY.
Pera correspondent sends further details showing
the shocking condition of Turkey. large district
near Adrlanope is blockaded by Crcasslans who cut
down travellers ard rob and strip them to the skiu
In Albania the country around Diura is plundered by
an armed band OF 180 Turks. These march
openly with q flag They lately quartcred
themselves IN tho village Of Jacovatch some days.
which they completely stripped of everything nova.
bc These things appear in tho papers, the Press Bu-
rcau no longer daring to contradict them Yet this
only the beginning Of the great Turkish break up and
wo must wait and what the army Will do whom its
disbandmcnt is ordered
DIFFICULTIES WITH MONTENEGRO.
The Turkish government Is unwilling to take the re-
sponsbility OF deciding upon the Montenegrin de-.
mands and will submit them to the Grand Council
which must be summoned for tho purpose, or to Par
lament, which meets Monday next. A despatch from
Constantinople announces that the foreign rep.
resentat:ves particularly the British Charge dAaes
are endeavoring to effect arrangement between
the Porte and the Montenegrin delegate, but tho
latter are only disposed TO make slight concessions
provided tho Porto comedies thor principal demands
later telegram from Consantinopo says the Council
OF Ministers yesterday again discussed the conditions of
peace with Montenegro. 1t is possible that the Mon
tencgrn delegates may be invited to a fresh con.
ference with Safvet Pncha Thursday 1t is
ead II the Porto persists refusing to
cede Nicsc. the right bank of tho river Moratcha
and seaport the delegates will leave Consantnople
IT, however, the Porto accepts certain points of these
demands. whlo rejecting others, the delegates will
inquire at Cettinje whether they may continue the
negotiations An agreement however, docs not appear
probable.
WHAT is THOUGHT RUSSIA.
telegram from st. Petersburg says:-''It Ia semi
officially stated that the slow progress Of the peace
negotiations between the Porto and Montenegro s OBJ
served with much regret in political circles here
Montenegro adhcres to the decisions of tho Confer.
encc The Porte, however, will not permit tho
unlettercd return of the Herzegovnan> refugees
from Montenegro, has not consented to the
territorial cessons demanded by Montenegro or made
any counter proposals. The Prince of Montenegro
docs not intend participate in the of tho ne
goaons but is resolved should they provo fruitless
to Withdraw into the national strOneholds OF the coun
try aud defend his present possessions. Pubic opn-
lon in Russia regards the solution OF the question
pending between Montenegro and Turkey a ncccs
sary preliminary to any arrangements between tho
Powers"
DIscoxTEyr IN sERvrA
despatch from Belgrade reports that much dis.
content exists in servia Many OF the militia refused
to give up their arms when they disbandcd 1t
would not be surprising IL the discomfort assumed
a moro definite character. General Despotovitch
will stay in Bosnia as Commander nChief of tho in
surgents II is officially announced that bands OF
insurgents are constantly appearing the Banaluka
and Bsatsch districts. Several thousand reoiG have
been sent against them.
AusrRo HUNGARY AND THE EAST.
despatch from Pesth SIN tho Lower House of
the hungarian Diet yesterday the Servan Deputy
Polit nerrogatcd tho government respecting tho re.
students demonstrations and Austro- II ungary's
attitude on the Eastern question. Count do
Tisza the President of the Council of Min.
listers, replied that students demonstrations could
not compromise the foreign policy of the monarchy
ana ought not to create discomfort In the SlavOnc
population. The government considers IL duty to
strive for the preservation OF peace and the ameura-
ton OF the condition of the Christians Turkey Tho
government will protect Austra's interests undcr all
circumstances against any one assaDg them"
THE pHyLLOxERA IN FRANCE.
The commission appointed by the French cadcmy
OF Sciences to investigate In regard to the phyloxera
nsect) report that twenty-five departments have been
ravaged and in many districts poverty, prvation and
misery have rep aced afuence in consequence OF
the destruction of the vine culture. Traffic on
railways and canals has dim nishcd, and tho
public taxes do not yield enough In pay for
collection. Besides the damage already done, the dis
trics o Burgundy, Champagne, Loire and Cher