The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-02
The Question of Peace or War Not
Settled by the Protocol.
ITALY AND THE PAPACY.
The British Revenue-Strike OF
English Shipbuilders.



view OF the situation is anything but hopeful II IL
that Russia has all along boon simply fight
ing for time to complete her preparations
for war ind placing the situation In such
light before Europe would justify invasion Of
Turkey. Tho grand scale on which her preparations
have been made leave no room to doubt ner intention
10 Tight eventually, and tho only contingency which
can avert war would be a concession on the part
OF tho Porto which Turkish stubbornness and
fanatcism will never submit to- After
tho signing Of the protocol by tho representatives Of
Won Beus tho Austrian Ambassador; Count Won Num-
ster the German Ambassador; General Menabrea. the
Italian Ambassador, and Count Schouvalon, the Rus
sian Ambassador, had o conference with the Marquis
d'Harcourt, the French Ambassador, at tho French
Embassy. The Marquis d'Harcourt subsequently ief
London for Paris
OPINION on CONTINENT.
Tho protocol and its possible still the sub
ject or discussion In continental capitals we'll a.
here despatch from ST. Petersburg says:-"Ae.
cording TO Intelligence from London tho protocol,
which was signed Saturday afternoon, will be i'm.
rived Friday evening and Immediately had interview
With Prince GortschakoG. The newspapers, comment.
Ing on mission express the belief that the protocol
will only guarantee peace II Turkey carries out the
forms, which they regard doubtful" Another St
Petersburg despatch says spite the signing Of the
protocol pessimst views again prevail there
and considered inevitable" Tho ST. Petersburg
vedomosn declares that .she protocol Is the begin.
ming OF the denouemont Russia cannot dsarm unless
she convinced that she will not have TO again.
War may not be Immediate but 1t IL inevitable" Ths
Goios says:-"The signing Of tho protocol doea
not decide peace or war. However desirable
peace may be, there are situations in which war
would be necessary" The Journal de 81 Petersburg
says the tone OF the debates in tho Turkish Parliament
leaves li..s hope OF peaceful issue La France, Of
Paris, says:-'Thc signing OF the protocol virtually
abrogaes the Treaty OF Paris We believe Russia will
soon proclaim this result Among the obstacles tho
CONCLUSION Of peace with Montenegro Ialy's opposi.
ton 10 the cession OF the Port of SpizzA"
THE QUESTION DISARMAMENT.
The Times correspondent as Vienna points out that
the question OF disarmament still remains the real
question at ISSUE IL has not been solved by the
protocol but only postponed. The chances Of an
eventual agreement about disarmament have not,
perhaps, been greatly improved BY transferring
the negotiations from tho Powers tho parties
and passions Despite all this the turn which affairs
have taken Is undoubtedly favorable rs 1t removes
danger OF an immediate collision and places the
Powers in position to exert some influence on the
course of affairs. Although no agreement seems
yet mado the future mode OF proceeding IL
Is probable that England will be allowed TO take the
lead in negotiations In Constantinope, she has
done in those with Russia
THE PORTE TRYING roRRsTALL RUSSIA.
II is stated that Safvot Pacha is preparing diplo.
matte note to the great Powers Its object is
to obtain agreement 10 q delay OF ono month,
In which to terminate the present situation
OF uncertainty, which compromises all interests.
According 70 kilograms Constantinoplc the Grand
vizier and safvet Pacha have resolved to forestau
foreign diplomatic pressure by making peace
with Montenegro and complying, by anticipation,
with the conditions Of the protocol. Even with
this news the hopes OF peace very aint Tho Mon.
tcncgrins will have another Interview with Safvet
Pacha in the course OF the week. Dcrvisch Pacha has
been appointed Governor OF Salonica
DOES rEAcE9
According TO advces from ST. Petersburg Russia has
ordered her squadron in the Mediterranean and
American waters to return to the Baltic.
1t is expected, according q telegram from Berlin.
that Russia will raise heavy loan the conf.
dcnce Of Europe in peace Is strengthened.
W THE PAPAcy.
The Pope received l. 200 pilgrims Saturday and
delivered q speech French The Corricrc d'Itdiia
says in view OF the agitation which the Catholics APP
pear to desire TO raise Sgnor Mclcgari Minister Of
Foreign Affairs authorized the Italian representa-.
tivcs abroad give II asked, tho most reassurng OK
plantations rs to the governments firm intention to
respect and insure respect for tho Papal Guarantees
law.
BErRorHAL or A GERMAN PRINCESS
Prince Frederick William has been formally betrothod
10 the Hereditary Prince OF Saxc-Mcinngen.
THE BRITISH REVENUE
The revenue returns for the financial year ended
Saturday show that the total ELS sos o36
which is fI53036 Of the budget estimate and
fl 343 in excess OF tho OF the previous
year.
sHrPBurLDERs' STRIKE.
The shipbullders in the ship works Stockton
on Tees to tho number OF 000 have struck work be-
cause thor demand for advance Of per cent in
their wages has been refused.
RuMoRED TUNNEL ACCIDENT
rumor comes from Paris that tho root OF tho Mont
Gems Tunnel has fallen in, overwhelming two passen.
ger trains.
THAT SPANISH MARRIAGE.
Tho Madrd correspondent OF the Daily Ne,ys says-.
Notwithstanding Official denials, still assured
that the report Of tho intended marriage OF King Al
ionso with the Duke OF Monpensiors daughter Is cor.
rect but the date originally appointed has been post.
poned."
EGYPT ARABIA.
a despatch from Alexandria announces that
Captain Burton left suez on Saturday for Nor.
lah. tho Arabian coast a special mission from
the Khedive. Ho sailed in an Egyptian man -of.war
and was accompanied by two European and two
Egyptian staff officers and a bodyguard OF troops
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