The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-22
7ELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From All Parts Of the
World.
THE EASTERN ALARM.
The Sultan Well, Happy and
Confident.
RUSSIA AND THE SHAH.
The Bank Question at Last
Settled in Austria.
TpY CABLE TO THE HERALD

LONDON Feb. go 1877
The rumors current to the effect that Mdhat Pacna
was 10 DO recalled that the present Sultan in
a failing state OF health are dspollcd by despatch
from Constantinopo Tho Porte has notified
its representatives abroad that the hoaltb
Of the Sultan Is perfectly satisfactory, and
that the rumors OF impending change 10
the Grand vizcrate unfounded. The Montenegro
cnvovs, on their way TO Constantlnople. have
capital lie Nord of Brussels, draws attention to the
fact that the Porte has not yet answered Roumaniai
motto of January 20, demanding written declaration
that Roumana not to be included among the Otto.
man provinces mentioned in tho Turkish constitution.
RUssA's AsIArIc ARMY.
despatch from Vienna this morning says that ad-
vices from Tfs to February Sth have been received
Twelve Russian officers about to leave for
Teheran Russian general has been appointed 10
represcn, Russia at the Persian headquarters Tur-
key concentrating troops the Asiac frontier in
consequence of the belief that Persia concentrating
men in accordance with understanding with Russia
Two hundred movable axletrccs for railway car
riages have arrived at Kishenen, to be used on thu
Russian wagons to adapt them to the gauge OF tho
Roumanian railways II will 30 remembered that il
was pointed out long since these letters that Tur
key's most vulnerable point OF attack in and
through Asia Minor These later developments and
the evident purpose OF the Gear enlist the Shah OF
Persia in bis cause makes the establishment Of that
Russian army of 2O0O 600 men at Tinls readily under
stood
THAT AUsTRO-HuNGARrAN BANK.
The differences between Austria and Hungary on
the bank question have boon finally settled. The Min
listers will mako this announcement In the Chamber
before the end OF the week. Tho general bank coun.
Gil is to consist of three Hungarians and three
Austrans the eight remaining directors to be freely
elected by the shareholders. The Emperor dominates
the Governor. the Austrian and Hungarian govern.
ments nominate each Deputy Governor. The
standards Vienna despatch states that tho
Vienna Ministry yesterday informed a confer
ence OF the constitutional party that the dcnitvo
conclusion OF tho compromise negotiations depended
on the party's agreement to tho foregoing arrange
menL Tho Powers continue their efforts At ST Peters,
burg to induce Russia to discontinue her ornaments
These efforts do progress RAPIDLY In consequence Of
the delay in answering the Russian circular.
so WELL, PERHAPS.
A later despatch from Berlin represents that In con-
sequence reports OF the Sutan's illness anarchy is
prevailing in government circles at Constant;nop'e
Tho war party Is in tho ascendant Mt St.
Petersburg Tho date Of Russa's attack will
mainly depend the progress OF events in Turkey
1t is believed England and Austria, vic delaying
formal reply the Russian circular, will again urge
the Porte to carry out tho recommendations OF tho
Conference.
ANSWERING RUSSIAN NOTE
The British government seems 10 have pointed
to Russia through Lord Lotus, that the precarious-
ness and uncertainty now prevailing mako the
present moment unfavorable for answering the
Russian circular. 1t has at the same
time promised a formal answer when tho
situation is clearer especially when the Of
the negotiations with and Montenegro is
tanned. The other Powers, recognizing that that
answer, in whatever form 1t may be given,
will be OF decisive influence Eastern, and not
likely on general European AFFAIRS seem disposed
to leave the initiative to England. Russia also APP
pears recognize the difficulty in which she would DO
placed II, by receiving the answers OF the Powers i'm.
mcdately she were compelled to decide for peace
war the present stage of uncertainty and transition
RUSSIA WILL RAISE MONEY
letter in the Cologne Gazette, from South Russia,
says forced loan will probably soon BIO decrecd
further extension of mobilization has been determined
weather The commanders OF the Southern army
have been ordered TO vctua their corps up until the
middle of March at least.
HOPE
The elections for tho Great Skuptschina OF Serva
been held throughout the country The majority
ofthe delegates elected favor peace
THE o'MAuoNEy FUNERAL THE HOME RULERS
The Standard says several leading home rulers have
refused assist at the funeral OF John OMahoney
the ground that their cooperation would be incon-
sstent with the home rule programme. If the demon
straon is to be regarded in favor Of the prin.
cplcs represented by tho deceased OF the
home rule leaders will take part in 1t,
although prominent OF the party from the prin.
cpa English towns will attend, but simply os dele.
gates from Irish population OF their districts Two
Irish members Parliament least havo promised to
be present.
AMNESTY TO THE CARLlsTs.
royal decree published In Madrid permitting the
return Of Curlist refugees None will be prosecuted
unless they offend against the common law.
WASTED swEErNEss
Finzcl's sugar refinery Bristol will close on Saur.
day, in consequence OF tho scarcity oil raw material
and the influence OF tho French bounty system
About 900 persons will be thrown out OF employment
THE RISDEKPEsT
Earl Fortcscue gave notice, in the House OF Lords
Yesterday that to-day he will call attention to tho out
break of rndcrpest In Essex and Yorkshire, and
ask the Lord President of the Council what
steps have been taken prevent the spread
OF tho disease. Tho Privy Council Issued notice
yesterday stating that the cattle plague has been de-
tected Bow and Stepney, botn within the metropo.
lis and also at Hull fresh outbreak Is reported at
Hull during the night before last. II Is among stock
in the vicinity of the first outbreak though tho entire
herd when the latter occurred were Immediately
slaughtered.
REORGANIZATION IN FRANCE
President MacMahon has sanctioned the dismissal Of
forty-two sub-prelccts
THE CONFERENCE FIASCO.
SOMETHING WHICH MAY EXPLAIN THE FEELING