The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-03

points out that Turkey constantly violated the
treaties OF 1856 and ISL England refused TO aid
In compelling her to observe them. Therefore it is
unreasonable now to recall those treaties when
the war had created new rights and duties Mr..
Hardy really makes the inaamssible claim that
England, acting alone, Is entitled to prevent the
modification Of treaty concluded by the six Pow
ers.
NOT DETERMINED ON WAR.
Mr.. Cross, Homo Secretary, speaking again at
Prestonlast night, repeatedly ana energetically
pndiated the idea that the government were bent
on war, but, he said, they were determined TO be
prepared for all possible circumstances
POPULAR APPROVAL.
memorial to the Queen Is being extensively
signed in Sheflield, expressing confidence in the
Ministers and willingness to make every necessary
sacrifice tor the conduct OF until the cause OF
peace and order in Europe is secured from lawless
and reckless aggression
PREPARING FOR THE sEPoYs.
Brgader General Keys and Quartermaster Gen.
eral Adams have arrived ut La valetta Malta, to
arrange Tor the reception OF the Sepoys from India
The ron-clads Minatour and Resistance have
sailed, 1t Is supposed, for Port Sard.
A BRITISH AGENT MURDERED.
despatch from Calcutta last night says that
Mr. Cooper, British political agent at Bhamo, In
the Kingdom OF Burmah, and two Sepoys have
been murdered by the Sepoy Guard. The assas-
sins have been arrested. There Is no reason to
suppose that the assassination was the result OF
native political plot.
A BATTLE IN SERvIA.
special despatch from Belgrade reports that
fight has taken place between the Servians aud
bashibazouks near Prlstina The loss on both sides
was heavy.
TURKISH AND RUSSIAN AMBASSADORS.
connm the news Of the appointment OF Prince
Labanoff to be Russian Ambassador to Turkey.
Chakir Pacha, not Ismld Pacha, is to be Turkish
Ambassador 10 st. Petersburg.
coNCILIATORY ACT.
The st. Petersburg correspondent says that
Prince Lobanofrs appointment to the Turkish
Mission Is regarded as decidedly conciiatory
GORTsCHAKoFFs HEALTH.
1t was announced at St Petersburg last night
that no more bulletins will be published concern
ing Prince Gortschakof's condition
ENGLAND AND THE CAUSE OF GREECE. q
Intelligence has been received from Athens that
the Instruction In Thessaly will probably subslde
the British consuIs having told the leaders that
England is resolved to defend the cause OF Greece.
DYING FOR THE SAKE or GREECE.
The Berlin correspondent OF the Times tele-
graphs as follows:-.'Oncial intelligence has been
the Times, who was reported to have been MUIR
dered near Volo. Tell fighting In the insurgent
ranks and was not murdered"
CRETE STILL wAsLIKE.
The news from Crete continues to be warllke
..aaass THE COTTON STRIKE.
The committee OF the Manufacturers Association
met privately at Ashton under-Lyne last night 1t
is stated that they decided to give notice OF re-
duction Of wages. The operatives are highly in
censed .a
NO CHARITY FOR STRIKERS
Tue parish authorities Of Burnley have refused to
relieve any persons who are suffering in conse-
quence Of the strike Large crowds gathered In
the streets, but order was fairly maintained.
WAITING FOR WEEK
The operative cotton spinners at Blackburn
have adjourned the question OF again seeing the
masters for q week. All the operatives, although
complaining OF hunger, seem to be perfectly firm.
They regard the intended lockout as godsend,
because it will bring on q crisis quickly.
no FIGURE FIXED.
The meeting OF the Committee OF the Manufac.
turers' Association at Ashton.undcr-L Lyme did not
fix the amount OF the reduction, which will be de-
clded next week.
MORE MEN OUT AT PRESTON.
About five hundred more operatives have struck
at Preston
Low PRICES.
In the stock markets yesterday prices fell away
under the influence OF the Continental bourses and
dscouraging political news. Among foreign secur-
tiles Russians have suffered the most.