The New York herald., 1877-03-17
England Suggests Slight Verbal Alter.
atiOnS in the Protocol.
IGNATIEFF WITH SALISBURY.
The Bull -Dozed Montenegrin ENJOYS
Still Unsuccessful.
FRANCE AND THE NEWSPAPER PRESS.
[DY CABLE TO TIE HERALD.1


LONDON, March II, 1877
"It is impossible" says ST. Petersburg correspond
ent o predict what turn events will take or to orm
any idea what ends Russian policy Is try trying TO OBJ
tain. Tho war party is rcsolute, and, what is more
strange, confident that the present ncsotia
tions will come to nothing, and that the question
will be decided ny tho sword Confidence in this result
is SO positive that cannot help thinking
IL founded something substantial than
wishes. The partisans Of war have, or think they
have positive knowledge OF what they assert, else
have or think they have means OF making their pre-
dictons good, which argues Ill tor peaceabe solu-
tion l meanwhile scmi-o nlcally informed that
tho terms of complete understanding between Russia
and England havo nearly been arrived At; that
peaceful solution Is scarcely doubtful and
that, In short, tho only question under dis
cussion Is whether Russia or Turkey
shall dsarm first As the Porte will be only too glad
TO disarm provided Russia promises to do likewise
there should be no difficulty this account When
General Ignat,c submitted the proposed protocol for
Prince Bismarck's inspection tho latter said there
was nothing in II TO commit anybody. II might be
safely signed by every Power in Europe, from Russia
to Monaco"
ENGLAND AMENDS PROTOCOL.
In the House of Commons, yesterday afternoon Sir.
Stafford Northcote, Chancellor Of the Exchequcr, in
reply TO question by tho Marquis Of Harrington,
Suid:-"TnC present suuatlOu lS tnlS: tno
British government has received from Russia
a proposal to join in protocol which
will cmbody the viows OF tho Powers az
to the situation in the East draft of the PROTOCOL
proposed by Russia and gwen to Lord Derby on Sun.
day, has bee considered by tho Cabinet Modiloa-
tons OF the language were proposed, which amend
mcnts placed III the hands OF Count SchouvaoG,
who could only receive them ad referendum and 10
awaiting instructions from Russia"
sIcK
steamer has arrived at Cattao with q cargo of
and flour which being transshippcd up the Bojana
River to Montenegro. Ncsic is being revictuallcd
from Scutari and Podgoritza, the Prince OF Monte,
negro lending the Turks horses to transmit the pro.
vsions The foregoing movements are In accord.
ance with the arrangements made between the Turks
and Montencgrins at tho time the armistice
cluded.
LITTLE SATISFACTION FOR MONTENEGRO.
Safvet Pacha, Turkish Minister Of Foreign AGairss
told tho Montencgrin delegates yesterday that the
Porte was only prepared TO grant rcchcaton Of tho
frontier in the direction Of Zubes BanJan, Piva Dro
bruck and Charauzi and would demand rccthcation Of
the frontier in favor OF Turkey in the direction Of
Vassoyewt Notwithstanding this decision II IL
stated that no formal rupture has yet occurred be-
tween Montenegro and tho Porte. The Montenogrin
delegates still await instructions from Cettino, but
believe that acceptance Of Safvet Pacha's counter
proposals Is impossible.
UNHAPPY CRETE.
A letter from Gambia in tho Bysanis, Greek news
paper Constantinople, speaks OF great dscoatent
and agitation IN Crete. The correspondent says
"The agitation would long since havo found expression
In revolt but for advice ana cntreay from Athcns.
The cause OF the discomfort is the imperfect OBJ.
servance by tho Turks Of the law Of 1885, which gves
Crete administrative autonomy"
AMERICAN MISSIONARIES ITALY.
Owing to the difficulty Of collecting iunds for mis-.
sionary purposes America, the Bblo and Publica-
ton Society OF philadelphia have recalled their Roman
missionary, Rev. Mr.. Van Meter His schools in the
Lconno City and Frascat which he leaves in -four
ishing condition, will now DO superintendent by Rev.
Mr. Pgot director Of the Wesleyan Mission in Italy,
and Rev DR.. Taylor, tho American Baptist missionary.
Rev. Mr.. Van Meter reserves for himself the task Of
raising in England and America Tor the support
| of the schools.
DEPUTY cAssAGSAc TO PROSECUTED.
In the French Chamber OF Deputies yesterday there
was long debate the request OF the government
for authority prosecute Deputy Paul do Cassagnac
for violation OF the Press NJ. dc Cassagnac made
| a speech, In tho OF which he declared that
| the republicans proclaimed their devotion to
| liberty, but did not carry out It's principles.
| They merely acted as monnrchs!s would do
under the same circumstances He denied that he had
attacked the Chamber his Journa his attacks were
directed only against individuals and parties Nor had
he made any attack on tho established governments,
| which he would continue 10 respect until 1880. He
| censurcd Minister Simon, who formerly de-
Tended Rochciort In conclusion, no said
he would respectfully accept the decision
OF the Chamber but would again raise his head before
| a court OF justice IT lie should be arragned The
| speech was moderate for NJ. de Cassagnac, and was
| frequently appiaudcd by the members Of the Right
Mr. simon replying objected to NJ. Cassagnacs in
| voking republican principles. II this was submitted
TO- the republicans would cternaly be dupos. He de.
clarcd himself still advocate OF liberty but Cassag
nac's offence against common law, namely inclting
| civil war; Hc nvcighci against tho Bonapartists
who sought to create the belief that they could act
with impuniiy strovc to return TO power by
rorsm Tho assaiIants oil the Republic would ind men
resolved TO defend IL.
The Chamber dividod and tho governments request
was granted by a vote OF 296 yeas TO 1i7 nays The
minority was composed Of extreme radicals anc
| monarchists
FRANCE AyD GERMANY.
The Francais OF Paris, says positively that Gcrmant
has addressed no complaints to Franco respecting the
construction OF iortihcations
INDIAN FINANCIAL MATTERS.
Private kilograms from Inna state that the Finance
Minister'S proposals have renewed, 10 somo extent
tho unsctleu lcelnB caused Dy the depreciation OF
silver. Tho announcement that The amount OF
council bills TO be drawn In 1878 is to bs
increased about nfty per cent, the samo time that
power is asked to f3, 750,OOO in England and
81 500 600 in ndia is held by those engaged in the In
dian trado to iorcshadow disturbances of
changes and fresh hndranccs 10 business.
DENMARK WILL BE REPRESENTED.
The Finance Committee OF the Denmark Folkctng
will propose grant Of l25, 900 thacrs for participation
by Denmark In tho Paris Exhibition OF 1878.
FAIR LONDON
Tho weather yesterday was fair.
SUFFOCATED WITH STOVE GAS.
BUFFALO. N. Y, March 10, 1871