The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-06
RrSSIA'S MILITARY POSITION
OCCUPYING ROrMELId PREJTOrS TO
NEGOTIATING IN iRMfSTTCE
An Advantage In the Negotiations for n lie.
nnitive P~ace-A Minist-rini Revolution
In Twrkey-Thc Ausfrian Conference
F,rmntior Of ~ New Turkish Ministry.


LONDON. Feb. 5.-The Vienna correspond
mt of the Times tclcgraphs as follows No
,ttempt is made in st. Petersburg to remove the
suspicion that the Russian commanders in
Roumclia deliberately procrastnated ncgotia-
tions in order to take the greatest possible al
vantage Of the military situation. On the con-
trary, in order TO clear the Russian Govern
ment of the charge which otherwise might at
tnch to IT, that the delays occurred II not by its
orders nj least with It's connivance. the merit
n claimed for II Of having finally overcome by
ts peremptory commands the resistance and
unwillingness of the army to see the armistice
aligned causing II to stop before the very gates
of Constantinople. Nothing Is yet known about
the line OF demarkation and the other condi-
tions Of the armistice. but. according to hints
from Berlin. whore the intentions and aims OF
Russia have all along been pretty accurately
foreshadowed. far greater strcss Is laid in 81.
Petersburg on the military than on the political
side OF the negotiations Just concluded, which
seems natural enough. as tho military position
occupied by Russia during the negotiations Tor
definite peace cannot but be OF considerable
influence on her political weight The fact
TINT considerable reanforccments of Russian
troops continue to stream through Bucha-
rest to Bulgaria. TINT besides the operating
forces in Bulgaria and Roumnna the
Army Of Reserve in Roumania is being
steadily increased and that the creation Of
forty-four fresh battalions to be formed into
four new divisions has Just been ordered 10y the
Gar all show the Importance attached 10 the
military attitude to be assumed in the con-
auered territory during the peace negotiations.
The Cars speech at the review OF troops at st.
Petersburg Yesterday seems to point In the
same direction. From all this IL may be taken
for granted that regard for the military posi-
tion Of Russia during the coming discussions
has not been lost sight Of in the terms OF the
armistice. According TO Berlin telegram to
the Pesfher Llovd the passage OF the Russians
through Constantinople forms part Of the stipu-
lations. though this would only be done after
the conclusion Of peace. and for the purpose Of
emharking part OF the army there on the way
home
says that lie has received on high authority
sone confirmation Of the rumor that Russia is
negotiating for the surrender of the whole
rS,S9 The Tines 1re St. Petersburg despatch says:
The cessation OF hostitics has produced
more anxiety than rejoicing
THE DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT.
IN the House Of Commons tonight debate on
the supplementary vote was continued. n
imp9rtant speeches We're made d Ky ,S tns H0n. pom
and Mr. Birley memher for Manchester. Mr..
Charles Norwood. Liberal member for Hull.
faid he could not undertake the responsibility OF
Sir Charles Dixie Radican declared that the
strongest objection 70 the. vote was that II would
be misrepresented abroad.
Mr. Alexander Hall, member for the city Of
Oxford. protested against eastern Europe being
leii TO Russian ambition under the pretext Of
Sir William Vernon harcourt said IL the
cheers. intended to enter the Conference with
the policy indicated by the last speaker. il
meant war. II the Government desired a dura-
hle peace. the basis OF their policy at the Con-
ference must be n recognition Of the fact that
the Independence and integrity of the Ottoman
empire had ceased. He continued: II is not too
late for the Government to ryal and surpass
Russia in the Conference rs the champion ot
oppressed natonalities' Ihe WhoIe W.. country
any support OF Austrian interests II. before
the close OF the debate. the Government would
declare a policy OF peace which IN" Liberals
could approve they would have unanimous
vote. -
he was astonished at the moderation OF the Op-
position after their violent agitation In the
country. He protested against being driven 70
only power which would act on behalf of op-
pressed nationalties and enfranchise other
States while maintaining despotism at home.
The Opposition asked the House 10 weaken the
hands OF the Government at time when every
element Of mischief existed in Europe. and
England's influence was trembling in the bal
The debate was adjourned until Thursday.
ANEW TURKISH MINISTRY.
LONDON. Feb 5.-Intelligence has been re-
ceved from CoEstantinoplc that the Office Of
Grand Vzier has been abolished and a new
Ministry has been formed, cons isting Of Ahmed
i-,ers and Minister OF the Interior; Server
rasha. Minister Of Foreign Affairs keouf
Pasha, Minister Of War; Said pasha. Minister
Namyk Pasha, Grand Master OF the Artillery /:
safyel Pasha, President Of the Council q State.
and 0hannes Tchamitchan Effendi. Minister
Works
No explanation accompanies the foregoing.
but the constitution Of new ministry under
dicaie further step in the reforms promised
hy the Sultan. Moreover. the substitution Of
Newyk Pasha for Mahmoud Damad A. Grand
Master OF the Artillery suggests tho probability
of the lattrr's displacement from the position Of
power behind the thronr he heretofore ofcu-
pied. Ahmed Ncilk Ifendi was the first Presi-
dent Of the Turkish Parliament He Is known
for his education nnd the liborality OF his
views. He was sent to Adrianople at the
instance II Mr. Layard. the British ambassador
ai Consinntinoplc, 70 stop and counterar the
Bulrarans. Said and Namyk Pnshas are
likewise cultivated and liberal men. The form
ef T. the sultan principal sdeGdrrcahmp l,h None
Turkish party; So that the Ministry as "A whole
Is probably put forward not only IN pursuance
OF ne Sultan's promises Of reform on the
improving Turkeys position with the Western
bowers in the approaching diplomatic cam
THE POSITION or THE GREEKS.
ATHENS Feb 5.-Thc Turkish Minister here
designatcs the acton OF the Greek Government
ns a declaration of war. He teegraphcd To Con-
tianilnople Tor men-uf- war to convey MIN hence.
IN consequence ~ which the Turkish fleet un-
der Hobart Pasha has arrived. The Greek
doN"rnment Is in CONSERVATION, and intends
appealing TO the intervention Of the guarantee
Ing powers. A great panic prevails,
ATHENS. Feb. 5.-The foreign Ministers held Il
me'iing to-day and undertook 10 guarantee the
IiWus against hombardment if left unarmcd.
Thereby remaining an open port The Minis
iers adjourned the meeting 10 wait for further
Instructions.
LoSDos Feb. 5.-The Times Athens despatch
tays, " The conclusion Of the armistice has
caused CONSERVATION. though the Russian NJ in
lster here gave a verbal promise that Greece
should be included in the armlstice. The only
rational thing for the Greeks 10 do is 10 stop
military operations Immediately and rely on
ms promise and the good Offices Of Europe
but no order has yet been sent TO the army. and
the general feeling seems To be in favor Of con-
unuing the war at any sncrilce. The position
ot the Greeks is bad. They can claim the re
ward neither Of ,warlike achievements nor OF II
peaceful policy"
In the course OF discussion in the House II
Lords tonight, LORD Derby said that he had
l1lrrable confidence that England would not
.hd herself in anusolated pos ltion At tho Con,
ference. He also said the transfer Of the island
t. la tItt-G