The New York herald., 1877-12-17
THE WAR.
ITALY's ADVICE 10 TURKEY-sERIoUs CONTRA.
DIcTIoHs AND AFFIRMATIoNs AS TO ENG
LAND s PoILcY-HUNaARY ANGRY.
lBY.CApLE TO THE HERALp.1

DICTIoNs AND AFFInMATIoNs AS TO ENG
LANDS PoIIcY-HUNaARY ANGRY.
[BYvCABLE TO THE nERALD.1
LONDON, Dec. II, 1877.
Several of the Powers have already acknowl-
edged the receipt OF the Portes circular according
to the latest kilograms from Constantnople The
tone OF Italy's reply Is very conciatory and
friendly. 1t says Italy will endeavOr to have steps
taken, In concert with the other Powers, for the
purpose OF offering mediation.
LAYARD DENIES HIMSELF AGAIN.
Mr. Iayard, the British Ambassador, denies that
he has sounded the Porte as to the conditions Of
peace it would be willing to accept.
coNrRADIcTs THR DIPLOMAT.
The Observer OF yesterday stated that 1t had
reason TO believe that the Turkish circular was
despatched at the instance OF England.
AFRAID OF COMPLICATIONS.
The Edinburgh .Scotsnaan's London correspondents
SAYS IL is und derstood that the English government
does not wish to act without tile concurrence Of
the other Powers. 1t is most anxious to avoid
complications which might lead to unpleasantness
with Russia.
LAYARD AGAIN DOUBTFUL.
despatch from Constantinopfe, via Syra, says
1t is reported that England has sounded Russia as
to conditions OF peace. The Porte, however, has
been informed that Russia desires Turkey to ne.
gotiate direct with her and that mediation would
only make the terms harder.
IN FAVOR OF PEACE.
The peace party seems to be gaining ground IN
the Turkish capital Great discomfort prevails
among the population OF Stambou Seditious
placards are frequently found
GERMANY's ATTITUDE.
Berlin correspondent telegraphs that
Germany has replied to the Turkish
note that German participation In media
ton depends upon Russla's consentng to
parley. The North German Gazette and National
Gazette concur In declaring that the Powers will
not listen to Turkeys appeal.
TURKEY SERIOUS.
Pera correspondent says the Turkish government
obviously feels its capability Of resistance ex-
hausted, and would gladly make peace upon rea,
sonable terms, but 1t appears to have no definite
programme.
A special despatch dated vcrbtza, Saturday,
says:-~Forty thousand Russians leave for Orchania
today'
AN UNPoUNDED REPORT
The report telegraphed hence to the London
Pail Nall Gazette that the Russian Minister here
was believed to be negotiating with Denmark with
the view of preparing Prince Wademar or Prince
John OF Gucksborg, Tor ruler OF Bulgaria, Is de-
clared at Copenhagen to be without foundation.
HOW THE HUNGARIANs FEEL.
A public meeting OF from six to eight thousand
persons, held ut Pesth yesterday, adopted q reso-
luton that the governme mt should resist even, II
necessary, with arms further extension or the
| power OF Russia. The President OF the Ministry
refused to receive deputation from the meeting
as it was accompanied by crowd The crowd be-
coming disorderly the police cleared the strceta
MILAN AND THE sERvIANs. sfsi
Prince Milan has started for AleXinatz. The Ser
VANS under General Lcschjanin have occupied
with artillery the heights OF Topontza and Secan.
ika, commanding Fort Mramor, near Nisch.
TOTAL RUSSIAN LOSSES.
| The total Russian loss up to December l3 was
| 1865 men.
RUSSIAN FINANCE.
Tho Times Paris states that the Rus.
sian Minister oi Finance has notified tue loan con-
tractors that he has determined receive tho So
| cond instamont OF tho loan. amounting to
l 600 marks, tho option OF refusing which he has
| reserved