The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06

Tho Times special from Pera says:-s.At Tuesdays
Ministerial council disposition was manifested unia-
vorable TO the PROTOCOL especially tho provisions
osrning disarmament"
VAIN IDLE HOPES.
reaction from the sanguine hopes INDUCED In at
the Conference has already commenced in Vienna.
Both the diplomatic action which was TO
navo followed the signature OF the proto-
col. and tho powparlers about disarma-
ment have, u seems, encountered difficulties On
tho part Of Russia latent antagonsm again comes
into the foreground, and the Porto seems
rather disposed to the steps taken
by tho Powers in passing q resolution without
its consent and thas placing It IN outside the
pale OF the Treaty OF Paris. Stll, despite hrst
favorable Impressions, there seems to be no intention
70 prccpitatc matters.
TIKI pAxBoozLED xoSrESEcRiNs.
Tho Montenegrin delegates now in Constantinopc
had an interview yesterday with safvet Pacha, Minis
ter OF Foreign Affairs. They maintained all their pre-
vious demands, including the cession OF Nicsics,
Koutchi and Koaichn, and requested OF savet Pacha
categorical roply either or acceptance or refusal.
The Minister responded that tho Montenegrns ought
TO yield these points. Ho stalled he could not give
definite reply to-day as II was necessary to examine
the question again. The Montencgrns then informed
Saivet P4cha they were instructed to maintain tho
demand absolutely. and would leave Con-
stantnople during week the event OF receiving
doGnitivo refusal TINES Cctringc despatch says
that everything is tranquil in Montenegro but there
Is indication OF yielding. Great destituton pre-
walls In some parts but quantities OF grain from Russia
being landed and forwarded to relieve the populs-
tion.
BisMARcK's RETIREMENT.
It Is now proposed that, for time OF Prince Bis
marcks rctiromcnt the Vice Chancellor be appointed
rst Minister OF tho Crown, with ull personal respon-
sibity. This requires the sanction OF Pariiament,
and motion will be submitted TO the Rcichstag upon
It's reassembng. Tho Prince does not, however, IN.
tend to await the decision OF the House. but
proposes to leave before It reassernbles II
the weather will permit Tho better In
formed Journals Of this country deny that
the Chancellor's resignation was prompted by any
question OF foreign politics. During his absence
Prince Bismarck will DO accompanied by his son.
Hubert, mcmber Of the diplomatic service, who has
obtained leave OF absence for that purpose
RESULT IN rHH REIcHsrAG.
The prevailing impression relative TO Prince Big
marcks resignation in Berlin seems loss respondent
than might have been expected. The
opinion OF the Optimist majority is that
there is nothing particular going on Just
now to retain Prince Bismarck II no requires
rest Politicians, however, attach graver Importance
TO tho unforeseen Not much discrimination is
same change is lkoIy to como the Reichstag
The moderate liberal party, which has supported
Prince Bismarck for the last twelve years, has been
kept together less by unanimity of sentiment or
approval Of all the Chancellor's acts than by con.
fdcnce in his craftsmanship. Even the radicals In
many instances supported Prince Bismarck and,
as a rule acted rather monitors and unpleasant
critics than avowed and implacable adversares II
is hardly to be expected that Same ipdu genoe will
be extended to his successor and there every PROS
pect OF the tone Of Parliament becoming more that OF
opposition IN consequence OF Prince Bismarck's
retirement Not that very violent campaign Is likely
commence against tho Cabinet while II holds TO the
general course nauguratcd by the outgoing Premier,
for there is nothing call forth very anxious desire
for Improvement long there is NO at.
tempt ut reaction. Tho Cabinet will probably
experience some difficulty in despatchng ordi.
nary administrative business when deprived OF their
chief Thoro is doubt the conservatives ana ultra
montanes hope to profit by Prince Bismarcks retire.
mcnt to procure change OF system, yet there IL
little chance OF the realization OF these expectations
Prince Bismarck's general programme 10 too necessary
to be abandoned by the Emperor nation Not oven
an absolute rupture between the Cabinet and liberals
could produce such a result such a rupture, were IL
occur. would likely from Paramen. sur
passing the Cabinet In conservatism relative COM
mercia affairs than Ia political liberalism. Tho pros
poet Of the conservatives attaining occ IL thus very
small indeed. Neither will tho partcuarsts profit by
the retirement OF the Prince German unity 10 too
firmly based on law, power and necessity permit OF
being cursaod by the retirement Of an Individual
ARRANGING SUCCESSOR
To complete the foregoing sketch OF tho situation IL
Is necessary to remember that Prince Bismarck
though rcceding into the ackground still remains tho
dominant figure the stage. Whether he be per.
suaded TO content himself with years. furough all
convinced that any emergency would call MIN to
the front again. There great difficulty, Is appears
arranging the plan for the administration OF affairs
during Prince Bismarck's absence. Tho plan seems to
party, aud will be sharply criticised In the
Rcchstag. Nobody is satisfied 10 the Premiership
suspended IN air for year. Tho Rcchstag
may also resent tho proposal TO have the
Government represented long by under
officials. Tho many rumors circulated about Prince
BIsmarck's motives rather the obscurity.
His health, OF course, broken, his friends have
long been pressing him rotire. His vito and his
own family particularly pleased that he is have
respite and both they and his enemies hopo this is
the first step toward final retirement 1t ia indeed
doubtful whether he will return to the personal
and active management of affairs But while this view
Is generally accepted his for retiring by means
OF the crcuitous route Of furlough unknown It
Is only supposed that tho Emperor, in the disturbed
OF Europe wishes to retain the power OF calling
Prince Bismarck back again at any tmc in case OF
emergency. Evon II Prince Bismarck's retirement is
complete, tho change will DO chiefly personal and no
new policy will bs introduced.
The Kreaz Zeitung OF Berlin, says tho question Of
Bismarck's retirement will DO decided until the
Crown Prince returns from Hanover.
40 USEAsNEss PELr.
Any provisional arrangement, such as tho appoint.
mcnt OF Camphausen, Hoffman, and Blow as rep
rcsentatvcs OF tho Chancellor in his several functions
would be greatly disikcd Therefore II is very
probable that tho liberals will assent TO such
proposal They will demand the appointment OF q
responsible representative OF the Chancellor. Tho ma
tional liberals profess that they porso nally dosre