The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-03-04
WAR OR PEACE In EUROPE.
ACCOUNTS or TIE DEsPERA TIE coz
DIIION or THE TURKS.
Heavy Snow Storms In BcssNrabia-The o.
toman Parliament Eeetious-The Turhs
ish Soldiers Wen Armed and Carrfsonod.

Heavy Snow Storms In Bcssrrnbin-The o.
ton'an Parliament Eieetious-Ths Turh.
ish Soldiers Wen Armed and Garrfsoned.
LONDON, March 3.-Latest dispatches
from the European capitals announce that the
Porte contemplatcs addressing the Powers on
pending questions. 1t will probably promise 70
realize Midhat Pasha's reform programme
within two years. provided the present excite.
ment be allayed by the withdrawal OF Russian
troops and cessation NJ revolutionary intrgues.
Heavy snow storms in Desse-ahia render Rus
sinn advance impossible. even II dcslos
The elections for tho Ottoman Parliamem
cansed mn exritsnant in Oonstanfinn"i"
Turks. four Christians. and one jew we're elect
cd in the city. The Chamber meets on March IS.
The replies OF the powers to tho Russian cir
cular will be presented next week The powers
have agreed 10 acknowledge the meritorous
zeal OF Russia on behalf OF tho Christians in
Turkey. The replies will bc carefully wordod
TO make Russas rotroat from Ter threatening
position easy. 1t is understood the powers will
also propose that the Porto b granted term
for the execution OF reforms. 1t is believed
here that Russia will accept the suggestions OF
the powers. though probably ,end"avoring to
fasten on them some responsibility for the fu-
tuIc and will speedily demobilze her army
The Grand Vizcr has received telegram
from from Prime Milan ratIying tho condti9ns Of
and the. Porte are thus restored. The Monte-
neyrin DELEGATES have visited the Grand vizier
position appears 10 prevail on both Sides. 1t is
stated that after the conclusion Of pence with
MonteneKro. a Turkish official Of high rank
will be despatched on IN extraordinary mission
TO the forelSn Cabinets. Orders have been
issued TO the Turks to evacuate Servian terri
tory within twelve days.
The garrison OF Shuna consists OF only four.
teen batta,i2ns ms 81 & &nfatntry SIX sgqadr2ps Of
all the chief positions in the Balkans are occu-
pied by troops. which. amounting to 10000. ara
intended IN the event OF war to be concentrated
at shums. Tho Balkan passes are occupied By
iniantry a an mount, mountain n artillery The arms
oaders Tho neat Of tho troops 0t i' s
favorable. The medical arrangements are bad.
The commandor Of the army Of the Danube.
sufficiently established in tho late war. Is little
trusted. either by the Generals under him or
there WI be- war. although II is not desired.
or all tho Turkish fortrcsscs the greatest inn
portance is attached to silistria "a far at least
which consists Of twenty-four battalions oi
infantry. twenty four held guns. two squadrons
Of horse-in all 10000 men. The Turks heievs
OF war;
All accounts from Constantinoplc. whether
from sources friendly or unfriendy To the
Turks, roprescnt the condition of the Empire
iolows: >''- "''''' D'''' D"'' u '''' 80 g
Only ainrmqment can aver, Turkey, ruin At tn.
tcn,uuuon is ahead Of the wants snd ihe conprehon
sion OF the people Te reforms the country requires
elementary lNnx best In the scope Of action u we'll
al posed nutoc acy Midhat iasha used the Constitution
praeuealiy Lls ludImcni took him ali alrn fhc result
u that u. Old Undue thai perverted the life ui Abdul
AHI and brought him ~ destruction busy about
hoS' OF lis nephew Mahmoud ueddin ra-ila has per.
Mission 10 return to tuust-ntnople and Ihrniin PashA
once ,s agent Q! the Hheiive ani the croa ausc Of dcn
lsnauen Is also invited back 10 the capuiL
Another correspondent whose bins IL against
NE Turks. Writos that the baneiul influence OF
Mahmoud Damad, tho Sultan's brother law.
is paramount at court.
1t is difficult yet TO foretoll the result ~ the
negotiations between Montenegro and the Porte,
| hut the first conversations show that both par
| ties are desirous of peace.
The Greek journals are dissatisfied because
| of the five non-M -Mussulnan deputies elected nj
Constantlnopl" for tho Ottoman Parliament,
only one Is Greek whereas III rec are Armenians
and one jew. The Hgre d,l BoSpdore ada
the solitary Crock Deputy to resign.