New-York tribune., 1878-03-04

should follow at the seats of war in Europe and ASIA
and that both Commanders-n-Chief should nave the
right to complete the preceding conditions by indicating
certain straegcal points and orresses TO be evacuated
as material guarantees that the Sublime Porte would
accept the arinistco conditions and commence negotia-
tiCns for peace.
THE CONDITIONS AMPLFIED.
Soon after this preliminary settlement, the Russians
took steps to put 1t into practical effect In accordance
with its provisions the following agreement was
adopted
Turkey raises the blockade and freedom of trade Will
Tho Turks evacuate sulina, Rutschuk, silstria and
The Russians raise the blockade Of the Danube which
will be declared open navigation Immediately AFTER
The following coasts are surrendered 10 the Russans
From the Russian frontier Baltk inclusive IN adol,
ton TO which the Russians will occupy Burgas ana
Mdia. ,r,,.
On the Sea OF Marmora. the coast from BuutT Tchek-
medic to SharkOl inclusive is surrendered TO tnc hus-
slams and In the archipelago from Urscha TO Makr.
Railway traffic ON the Turkish lines VIII De open iof
trade The landing OF merchandise, Win eAceptoh "a
ammunition. will be permitted al the ports.
The Turkish Government will make arrangements lor
restoring telegraphc communication between Constant.
DOple and Odessa, aud similar ARRANGEMENTS VIII DC
made by the Russian Government
Having secured these terms about the 9th ult, the
Russians evidently felt secure and took steps to occupy
the positions named which it uiay be seen placed Iur'
key completely in their power, and even rendered the
capital deenceess Tho Turks on their part complied
loyaly with the conditions and allowed fortress after
fortress fall into the conquerors hands Meanwhile,
the Russians preparing the Porte for the nnal
terms based upon the original s.ipuatOns. The nego
tiaons were carried secretly and with the greatest
caution About fortnight ago, however, Europe was
startled by the that the Porte had vir-
tualy accepted conditions which may be outlined as
follows:
The proposed boundaries OF the now province OF Bull
gara are to include the country between the Danube
Of lfa hp.
Black Sea and serva, comprising Sophia and Phillip
popo. greater part OF Thrace and Macedonia, and tie
whole valley OF the Martha except AdrianOpe.
An Assembly OF EOtables is 10 elect sovereign prince
for Bulgaria. whose nomination is to he submitted for
sanction to the Porte and the European Powers.
The Bulgarian tribute to the Porte is to be equal in
amour; TO the net revenue Of the province.
i Russian Commission IS to superintcnd the Bull
garian Government for two years, and $4,000 Ru'-
troops TO occupy tho principally during that
period
TIE ALLIES PROVIDED FOR.
The conditions also require tie cession Of PodScritza
and Antyar with other territory TO Montenegro, Rus
STA TO have power cede the Drobruda to ROumania IN
exchange for Roumanian Bcssar2ba cessons oil terl-
tory bosnia and toward Nssa to seryia; prohibition
Of passage through tho straits OF mcnofwar, except in
isolated cases. absolute freedom Of passage for mer-
clantmcn cy II in time Of war; payment OF an indcm
nifty of 14OO 900 roubles tabout 81 l.Oj0o100O0l TO
cover vch Turkey IS to ccde Batum, Kars, BlyazG Az
dahan. and adjacent territory
Turcy also TO pas forty millions sterling about $780,
OO00O0 in bonds, the Interest ana sinking fiud Of
lich are 10 be guaranteed by the Bulgarian and
Fsyitian tributes, the Ana'ohan revenue aud tho
Herlcca mines; million Of roublcs to be paid imncd
aiely to indemnify Russian residents Of Consan'nople
Turkey TO reimburse Russian capital invested IN Turkish
bonds; also TO pay for the maintenance o. prisoners
OF war and tho roopenlus of the Sulna mouth OF the
Danube
These conditions have been modified, bnt not ma
teriay Russia ted TO get four or six iron-csds from
Turkey but according to recent advce che abandoned
that intention Untl, however hetext OF the treaty IS
made public the exact scope OF the agreement cannot be
safely estimated. 1t Is even possible that the Russians
have made the settlement vague to admit Of bar
gains hereafter.
SECRET TREATY PROBABLE.
The sentiments of the Turks and the possibility Of a
secret treaty. are indicated in letter dated February
q from Turkey The L0rdon Times In the despera-
finn sovs tho writer their utter defeat the Turks
now reflect that they might nave made more Gdyanta-
grous peace earlier IN the contest ASKING themselves
WY KY r, , Sc =. f fr oUr h6pes Of EnglanG Thst
these hopes were sbaGO~y and even unusahe. admit
r tna they were 49, docs no: render thrir dissipation
ANY les. hard g. bear, diminish the srudsc which Is
tht outcome ~ their disappointment
Turks 10 throw Themselves into the arms OF Russia
Bat the humiliation ~ t!s Il sOttencd by TIE rencc.
ton nat te orn coRe'e or ne av pe tSe cbn
grin Of England, unon whose assistance they
without disguise In strain winch proves once
agln the old saving that TO manage InrE
tcniug hand OF Nussla 'I.nS,nni. yes Se nave nave
held fast 10 the notion OF BRITISH fIienL;Aip
Trsted upon thi. notion we have compromised
The interests Of the Empire. Hcnceolward this notion
WIN have existence. Russia IL stronger than we are
and we have aAd proof enoueh tIat she has the VIII
To xcrt her strength against rs England VIII not de-
from England. all to fear from Russia. Hence
cIwrG o Jet ncY HF TO f9.. fR9 ba H9 may Esin be- power
friend 10 her against Ensand our igture safety lcs
In our being Russian than the Car There can be
most,nns nj (ialpoli at the mercy Russia Turks
have already secured themselves by treaty OF alliance
with th3f power and second edition Of tie compact Of
the surface tho water calms In all this there is
0retod whcthcr It De- regarded "a bad tang or good
tnng II has come 10 pas. and TIE predictions which
iorctold it have been amply fulfilled.
sacrifice; and lest there should seem To be any dis
crcpancy between my assertions g. WIN Iesata TO te
dcfrnsibllty OF the lines ana me lulkisl sense OF
defeat, let it DC explained tnat tho one Is a- ac
experienced by the civil members OF the Governmen
These latter never believed III these inos 0. de
enemy succeeded in advancing 50 far as to face
these lines, tho country would be so entirely
be defended. Besides 1t urged when the
enemy has reached these lines we shall have already
lost our European f[oypefS ,o from when we de-
nople when BULGARIA and Bosnia and Thrace
lost to u5 rs ms fS Zone pBr Bn HncHnd oHsh
these bnes ought TO be made; and 1t is obviously Eng
England however, did not come forward so let the lines
go aud let ConstantinOple lie at Rissias mercy"
BRITISH FEARS AROUSED.
LONDON, March 3. 1873.
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