Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-19
European Notes,

RENEWED EFFORTS FOR PEACE CONGRESS-
G. me CORRESPONDENT OF the London Times at
paclhc. In official circles it is believed that
Germany's meditation will very likely be sue
ceSsiui, and that the congress will soon assem-
BILE. 1t will probably be preceded by pre-
liminary conference of ambassadors at Berlin.
which is expected to decide that invitations to
the congress shall be issued Ito consider the
mOdlhcatlonS necessary in the treaties of 1856
and 1871 1t is confidently anticipated that
some such formula will be accepted in both
London and st; Petersburg. A meeting of the
congress would diSsipate many difficulties.
Thus there is reason to believe as to Asia that
Russia only regards the possession of Batoum
and kars as of vital Importance, and would
probably consent to modify the proposed from
tier so as not to cut the road from Persia to
TrebizOnd. They might also permit division
of Bulgaria into two principalities and allow
an International commission to define the
southern frontiers. 1t is said that while
Russia will not allow the treaty to be
ignored, she VIII not permit any of its
clauses to hinder satisfactory solution
BISMARCK is WILLING.
The lie Nords', Brussels Berlin special
states that Prince Bismarck, at the pressing
request of Count Andrassy, has consented to
resume the negotiations for congress. on the
condition that he be simultaneously solicited
to do SO by Austria, England and Russia. The
feared that England may proong the present
state of uncertainty by abstaining from ask
ing Germany's meditation or by formulating
reservations.
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SHIELD.
Orders have been received at Chatham to
raise all the infantry regiments there to their
full war strength by Monday. Three regi-
ments are now waiting. for orders to embark,
fully equipped for the field. An order was re-
ceived at Sunderland today for 100000 tons of
coal for the Russian government, to be ship
ped Immediately in fast steamers for Baltic
ports The London Times has the following
special from Pera: The Turks declare their
readiness to eyacuate Shumla, Varna and
BatOum If the Russians will withdraw from
the neighbOrhOOd of ConStantinople The
Russians only offer to evacuate Erzeroum
and the question causes the tension of rela-
tiOnS."
CHANGES IN THE TURKISH CABINET
Ahmed Vefyk Effendi again rendered his
resignation as president of the council and
minister of the interior on "Wednesday, and
the Sultan refused to accept it: but on Wed
neSday night the Sultan dismissed Vefyk Eff
fendi and appointed Sadyk PaSha as his sue
cessOr, and Mollah Bey as SheikulIsIam. The
following appointments have also been made:
Minister of foreign affairs, Safvert PaSha :;
minister of war, 1ZZet PaSha minister of ma
rlne. Ibrahim Pasha; minister of finance,
klanl PaSha. The Sultan has issued halt
advising Sadyk Pasha to observe the constitu-
ton and carry out reforms. The political
character of the new Turkish ministry is I'M
certain, but 1t is noteworthy that the ministry
does not include Reouf and OSman Pasha, the
reputed Leaders OF the pro- Russian party and
that Turkish newspapers again assert that the
government will resist the occupation of Con-
stantinople by any foreign power The poll
ties OF Sadyk Pasha, the new president Of the
Turkish council, have not been declared. The
Russians claim the overthrow of Vefyk Eff
fendi as triumph. The palace, however has
telegraphed to MIR. Layard that the change is
without political significance. Mr.. Layard is
at lsmld. According to adviceS received in
Paris he has gone there to confer with Admit
raj Horribly relative to the defence of the BoS
phOruS.