The New York herald., 1878-01-17
RUsSIA'S POSITION DEFINED.
Austria Insists on Having Voice
in the Settlement.
THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
Henry M. Stanley in Pars-Prince Bis.
marck's Health.
rpY CABLE TO THE HERa1p.l

Constantinople despatch says:-"The TurkA
are beginning to fear that the Russians intend to
push on to the capital. The defence of Adrianople
Will probably not be attempted. The remaining
Turkish forces Will be rallied here. Some Turks
are beginning to prepare to fee to Broussa in Ana
tolia, tyseven niles south southeast Of Constan.
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ERzERoUM ABOUT TO SURRENDER.
Aspecial to the Wiener Press from Tinis reports
that Ismail Hakki Pacha has offered to surrender
Erzeroum II allowed to retire with his troops The
telegram does not say whether the offer was &C.
cepted or not.
EFFECTS OF THE VICTORY.
II the despatch OF yesterday from Constantinople,
stating that q great battle was fought on Monday
between rar-Bazardjik and PhilippopolIs, that
fighting was resumed on Tuesday, that Suleman
Pacha aiterward took up positions near Philip.
popols and ordered the inhabitants to leave
that town and that the Russians have reached
Chirpan and are marching on eui-Mahalgre is cor
rect what remains of the only Turkish field army
south of the Balkans is in danger Of capture or an
Chirpan is about thirty miles east Of Philippopolis
and less than ten mics from the road and rail-
way over which the Turks must pass to reach
Adrianople.
A PANIC STRICKEN POPULATION
The statement that the Russians have reached
Chirpan is not improbable, as there is no Turkish
army between Chirpan and Kezanlik to hinder such
a movement. The utmost terror and disorgani-
zation prevail throughout the country be-
tween Phtlippopols and Constantlnople. Panic
stricken iugitives continue to crowd toward
the capital by thousands. Only small percent-
age of them arc men. Many thousands are de-
tanned at Chorlu on account Of the recent railway
accident on the line leading to Constantinope The
Turkish government and the English Relief Com.
mittee have great difficulty to prevent wholesale
loss OF life from hunger and exposure.
RUSSIA DOES NOT MENACE ENGLAND.
The Agence Russo, in an article on the present
situation, states that Russia at the commencement
of the war received Englaud's specification Of her
interests in friendly spirit and has respected
them. According to promise the route to India via
the Suez Canal remains unthreatened az Eng.
lands exclusive domain. Russia still maintains
that Constantinope ought not to belong under
any circumstances to any great Power
coNclLIAToRY TowAkp AUSTRIA.
The Agemce points out that Russia has protected
the interests of the frontier States so well that
Austria has resisted the most direct appeals to
action botn from home and abroad. Russia will
continue to protect these interests.
RUSSIA HAS THE RIGHT TO CONCLUDE PEACE.
The Age'ace, after stating that every victorious
belligerent has a right to war indemnity, con.
cludes as follows:-"Russia, in accordance with
usage and equity, has the right to conclude peace
directly with Turkey, while at the same
time protecting the interests Of the from
tier States and those Of other Powers,
particularly Of England. Any preliminary conven-
ton which might be entered upon might be sub
mitted to congress, and would then be finally
included in the category of international treaties.
misunderstanding can only arise from dIstrust or
excessive amour propre, which is always to be
dsslpated by explanations II received as frankly as
given"
TURKEY WILL MAKE PEACE DIRECTLY.
Many rumors are current in Constantinople In
regard to the attitude OF the Great Powers. 1t Is
said that the Grand ViZier assured the German Am
bassador that the Porte was determined to make
peace with Russia, leaving any Power which
objected to the conditions to settle the
matter with Russia The Instructions OF the Turk
ish plenipotentiaries are such as to make the
conclusion OF an armistlce absolutely certain.
General Ignatieff is expected to take part in the
negotiations. 1t Is thought probable that the ne
gotations may be held at Tirnova-Semen, instead
of Kezanlik which would accelerate matters.
THE DELEGATES AT ADRrANOPLE.
telegram received In Paris states that the
Turkish peace delegates have arrived in Adria-
nople. The Turkish press has been enjuined to
show the greatest modera ton, and one paper has
been suppressed for attacking the Car.
AN ARMIsrIcE PROBABLE.
The Agence Russo says the pacific disposition
manifested by the Porte in sending Server and
Namyk Pashas to the Russian headquarters has been
received by Russia with the assurance that the
ment Turkey accepts the prelimnares to be com.
muncated hy the Russian Oommander.in Chief the
suspension OF hostiIitles viii ensue. st Peters
burg despatch says that instructions relative to the
armistce have reached the Russian commander
WHAT THE QUEENS SPEECH WILL SAY.
The Press Association says 1t has reason to be-
lieve that the Queens speech will not contain o
demand Ior any extra supplies, and Will express
the opinion that the negotiations now pending
Will result in peace. The ASSOCIATION hears from
another source that while extra supplies will be
demanded the speech hints pretty strongly that
they Will have to be asked for in very probable
contingency
NO DaNAND Fog sUPPLIRs.
The reports concerning the probable tenor Of the
Queens speech are contradictory. The Sand
ard which Is thes principal organ Of the
conservative party. gives prominence in
leader to the folowing:-"It win
probably W found that the Queens speech Vtu