The New York herald., 1877-12-19
TURKEY WILLING TO SETTLE.
Russian Troops A gain
Advancing.
MORE MEN Modified.
[pY CABLE TO THE HERALD

menced forward movement in every direc-
tion. There are several Indications that
they are about to attack the Schipka Pass.
There is great dissatisfaction in Constanti-
nople with Suleiman Pacha and his recall
is probable.
EARLY MEETING OF PARLIAMENr.
The morning papers officially announce
that Parliament will meet January IT, The
Standard states that the Cabinet has decided
to ask Parliament to vote grant of money
for such an increase Of the British army as
the present state of Europe demands.
WHY PARLIAMENT IS SUMMONED
The Standard in Its leading article explains that
the victory Of the Russians IS not the cause OF the
given 10 Russia by Gern:~py and Austria to use
the victory In her own way This Is
what constitutes the danger to British
Interests. England can never consent
to the quarrel being arranged on these terms. She
may even have cause to demur to peace made
directly between the bcgerents She claims
voice In the settlement, and 1t is that she may be
prepared TO insist upon that voice that the govern.
ment Is adopting those measures which Parliament
will be invited to sanction.
FOR WAR EXPENSES.
The kpst, In its leading editorial this morning,
also foreshadows grant for military pre- parations,
and after reviewing the rumors which have been
current Of late concerning separate arrangement
between Russia and Turkey, says:-"To make Eng
lands words heard, to make mediation respected
or Intervention erectivc 1t Is necessary to appeal
to The representatives the nation for the requisite
support ~ s..a s
SUPPORT WILL BE GIVEN.
1--WE cannot entertain the slightest doubt that
Permanent will not only readily accord whatever
moneys are necessary to put the national
strength In condition for active efficiency,
but will heartily indorse policy in ac-
cordance with the true interests, permanent
peace and the noblest traditions OF the country.
1t Is certain the Cabinet Is united in its resolve,
ness the inception Of q clear and national policy.n
REASONING FROM HISTORY
The Times deprecates too much Importance
being attached to the early summonng OF Par
lament and points to numerous Instances
in which the Cabinet actions nave been
misinterpreted even by their own supporters.
as, for instance the sending Of the fleet to Besika
Bay. lfany previous Cabinet had summoned Par
hament thus early the natural inference would
have been that they were about to demand grant
OF money to support some step taken by the Queen
on the advice OF her Ministers.
NO HARM DONE YET.
The TIMES thinks such conclusion in this case
would be far IN advance OF the truth. Pariia-
ment will not meet to enforce resolution
that has been formed by the Ministers, but
more probably to spare the Ministers sthe
trouble OF forming resolution. BY the time
Parliament meets the government will perhaps
be able to show that our interests In some way are
attacked but for the present the country, however
rrtated at Russian ambition and Servian treason.
cannot believe itself in any danger
THREE SIGNIFICANT EVENTS.
The Times Bucharest correspondent reports that
orders have been given in Russia for the immediate
mobilization of Go,ooo fresh troops New battalions
are continually crossing the Danube
A Belgrade correspondent says General Horva-
tovch is advancing eastward from Adlie and it is
rumored he has already effected a junction with
the Russians and Roumanians.
The Daily Nesrs says 1t cannot help fearing that
Lord Beaconsled has summoned Parliament rather
to obtain indemnity for something actually done
than to consult 1t as to a future policy
DIVIDED CABINET
The London correspondent OF the Manchester
Guardian yesterday telegraphed that journal as
folows:"It was the gossip OF all the political clubs
yesterday Monday, that the Cabinet is divided
about the measures to be taken to prevent a
onc-sided alteration OF the Treaty OF Paris
and that Lord Derby Foreign Minister and
the Marquis OF Salisbury, Secretary or State for
lndia are opposed to the scheme OF Lord Beacons.
Held, the Premier, to summon Parliament much
sarer than usual. II Is exceedingly probable that
Parliament will meet on the 18th or January TO
which time 1t was prorogued last week, ,ebut the
means by which Lord Beaconsneid hopes 10 main
tain British interests under the Treaty or Paris VIII
require iurtner dcIDeraton." Parliament usually
meets In February.
WHO WILL WEAR THEN?
A Northamptonshire member OF Parliament tele.
graphs to the Westerr>Norntag ye,os, daily tour.
nal printed at Plymouth. that the government is
inviting contracts In Northampton for the prompt
supply OF 100000 boots and shoes This Is the
largest order known since the crimean war;
THE CoNsrAyrIyoPLE CONFERENCE.
despatch from Constantinople says:--"Errone.
ous interpretations having been given to the ciicu-
lar OF the Porte inviting mediation, IL Is officially
explained that Turkey does not approach the
Powers AZ q vanquished state since she still has
two lines OF defence which the government
believes she would be able to hold. The Porte, by
It's circular, desires to intimate its Willingness to