The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-02

we have no interests there at all which are worth
the cost OF war
EXISTING TREATIES ALL MISTAKE
they further asked II not TO decide how far II Is
prepared TO MAINTAIN existing treaties, or by what
means existing engagements can best be recon-
ciled with existing facts, but to pronounce that
the existing treaties arc an utter mistake.
ITALY EXPLAINS HER POSITION
The session OF the Italian Chambers was yester-
day reopened. In Vie Chamber OF Deputies Prime
Minister Carroll gave an absolute deniai TO the
rumors that Italy was mediating in the Eastern
question. Count Corti, Minister OF Foreign Affairs,
confirmed the denial and also contratlicted the
statement that Italy had asked England to state
her views.
NO ENTANGLING ALLIANCES.
He declared that the government In conformity
with the wishes Of the people, would always keep,
far possible, aloof from any complications that
might arise.
sERvIA's ENTHUSIASTIC SOLDIERS.
A Belgrade despatch says that furloughed soldiers
are returning to their colOrs with apparent enthu-
slasm The whole army will be ready to make u
forward movement ut the end OF the week
AUSTRIA WANTS HER ToaPED0Es.
The Austrian Gazette publishes an order prohibit
ing the export Of torpedos
Rrsso-TURKIsH DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
The early REIMBURSEMENT Of diplomatic rela-
tons between Turkey and Russia by the appoint
ment OF Ambassadors Is believed to be probable
THE PROBABLE MINISTER'S
1t is stated that Prince Labernoff, formerly Am
bassador to Constantinople, will be again ap.
pointed to that position, instead Of General Igna-
tiefr and that lsmd Pacha will go to st. Petersburg.
COLONEL WELLESLEY SENT TO VIENNA
1t Is announced that Colonel Wellesley, who was
recently recalled as military attache OF the British
Legation at ST. Petersburg. has been appointed
First Secretary to the embassy at Vienna.
DISEASE IN cOSsrANTINOPLE.
The Porte, In consequence OF the United repre-.
sensations OF the foreign ambassadors has promised
to take measures to cheek the sanitary evils re-
sultiDg from the crOwding OF refugees.
CORTsCHAKOFF STILL VERY ILL
The HERALD correspondent ut St Petersburg
telegraprs that although it is considered Prince
Gortschakor has passed the crisis, there lsst the
danger that he may not recover
BISMARCK TO RETURN TO BERLIN
The Posts Berlin special says Prince Bismarck
has intimated his intention to return to Berlin
next week. and 1t Is expected that negotiations
will then be resumed
THE GRAND DUKE NICHOLAS.
The Grand Duke Nicholas arrived ut Odessa yes.
tertiay and lett Immediately for st. Petersburg.
INTERNATIONAL ROWING MATCH IN PARIS.
The HERALD correspondent at Paris says that an
international rowing match is assured for August
H. r. Is and II Of this year The contests will In.
clIde single, pair and tour cared shells
FINANCIAL HOLIDAY LONDON.
Ths 1rst secular days Of May and November being
the days which tho Bank OF England makes up It's
ra'ances yesterday was holiday at tho bank on
tho Stock Exchange. ,t.sa, .~
COTTON sPISxERs STRIKE
At meeting OF the Committee Of the Spinners
and Manufacturers Association Tuesday
communication from the operatives was
received Offering to submit the sub
jcct OF tho reduction OF wages arbitration hut the
committee decided to refuse arbitration 1t was or
pressed certain tn at unless the strike terminates
before Wednesday the Preston employers Will
again close their mills, aa s-a a4 tr afr
THREATS AGAISsr THE UNIONS.
Tho Unioni.t card room hands at Blackburn com
plain that they not being supported, and threaten
the UNION with violence II they IRE not ASSISTED. H
THREATS OF A LOCKOUT AT PRESTON.
Notices have been posted 10 various mills at Pros
ton that unless tho strike Is Al an ond by May all the
mills VIII close 81 saF4~s@ sllt
THE BLACKBURN DrsrRIcr.
A Telegram IRON Blackburn says the lockout con.
templated by the masters will embrace Tho man
artery, ssvcnt y.nv~ milos long, from diversion 30
Cofnc. with branches far and wide.
MANUFACTURERS DRAGGING.
Tho strike IL mostly ended ut Church and Accring-
ton, but elsewhere tho spirit Is becoming more
compromising. Tho masters declare that they have
gained to the extent OF ten per cent by clearing of
surplus stocks 1t better prices than could havo
been obtained II the mills had boon working. ..t
MEETING AT DARwEx
From two 70 three thousand weavers mot at Darwsn
on Wednesday aud rcaflrmcd that they would only
accept reduced wages II coupled with rcdcccd time.
and would not even communicate with tho masters
At present
BURNLEY.
A disturbance occurred at Burnley last night Tho
operatives OF ono mill who accepted tho reduction
were hooted and pclted.
THE MASTERS ASSOCIATION.
The Secretary OF the Nor.h and Northeast Lanca.
shire Mustcrs Associations has notices - all
the masters requesting them TO lock wedn, =
day II the strike Ii unsettled.