The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-05

/ from Rome says: Cardinal Mnnnfng Las
submitted TO the College OF Cardinals a pre-
posal that on tie death Of Pope Plus TX. a
conclare assemble at MALTA. The sacred
College is divided in opinion on the matter.
The italian cardinals are indisposed to nm.
prove the proposal, The Pope's health is
visibly declining.
From the East.
RUSSIAN VIEW OF ENGLISH aEDIAT1oS.
ST. PETERSBURG, January 4.-The semi.
official Russian agency says: "Tne reply
to the British inquiry in behalf OF the Porte
stated that the decisions and acts of the i'm
perial policy were still guided by the two
paramount considerations OF putting an
end to notwithstanding disturbances,
and avoiding complications by respecting
the interests OF third parties. Assurances
satisfactory to the British Government and
people were given concerning English in
terests Immediately they were made known.
These interests are no more menaced now
than then, for although Russia then re-
served the contingency Of being compelled
byanilitary necessities to obtain peace nm.
der the walls OF Constantinope, it depends
upon England to avert this contingency by
divesting the Porte OF any illusion respect
ing English support. 1t is evident il the
Porte has ground to hope that the entry of
the Russians into Constantinope would
cause England to intervene, it would do
everything to bring about that contingency
by refusing any conditions Of peace"
ST. PETERSBURG, January "A private
disDa announces that 10000 Turks have
retired into Roumeia. The remainder of
the Ottoman forces, numbering 10000 men,.
remaining north OF the Balkans, are distri-
buted among the fortresses OF the Quadri-
lateral.
Osman Pasha will be conveyed. to the
town Of Reazan, one hundred miles south
east. of Moscow, where he will pass his cap
tivity.
ARMY MOVEMENTS IMPEDED By sXOw-EARL
CARNARv0N's SPEECH CRITICISED, &C.
LONDON, January 4.-DiSpatches from
Bucharest say the army which was to cross
the Shipka Pass and cooperate with General
Gourko in movement against Adrianople,
gives no sign Of activity, and while the
present weather continues such an opera
ton is impossible. The deep snow offers an
almost insurmountable obstacle to wagons,
and the Russians have no sledges. Orders
have now been issued for a supply OF
sledges, but by the time they are ready the
snow will probably have disappeared and
the roads be impossible from mud and
water.
The Daily Ne,oss correspondent at Bu-
charest telegraphs he considerers 1t impro-
bable chat the Russians can reach Adriano-
pie before May next.
4 dispatch to Reuters from CONSTANT
nople says: "Tbe Turkish Chamber OF
Deputies have adopted an amendment to
the address in reply to the speech from the
throne at the opening of Parliament re-
lating to the Governments military policy.
The Ministers OF War, Marine, and Foreign
Affairs are invited to explain. The Gov
eminent has demanded vote Of 100000
Turkish pounds for the requirements OF
the army"
The Daily Telegraph, PGA-.NaU Gazette,
and other anti-Russian newspapers, take the
same view of Earl Carnarvon's speech on
Wednesday last as did the Standard in its
issue this morning. The Standard stated
that England cannot, with due regard to
English interests, accept the position that
Russia and Turkey can settle terms Of peace
subject only to Europc's ratification. IL
this claim was allowed, England would be
debarred, except under serious disadyan-
tages. of interfering In defence OF her le-
ultimate interests"
The Earl OF Carnal von's speech, it now
seems, was delivered on Wednesday before
mot as at first supposedly the Cabinet Coun-
Gil, which had TO consider the Russian an
swer to England's note relative to peace
negotiations.
The Manchester Guardians London dis
patch says: ''The supporters Of Lord Bea-
consfeld's policy contend that Earl of Car
naryon's speech was intended not to ex-
pound, but to influence the Cabinets views.
There is some justification for this judy
ment. 1t is no secret that the Earl OF Derby's
November speech was surprise to the Pre-
mier. and also asource Of intense annoyance
hut It Is likewise we'll known that the Pre-
mier has been giving instructions to Mr..
Layuru, ambassador at Constantinople, over
the head Of the Foreign Secretary. II the
Earl Of Derby attempted to force the hand
OF one section OF the Cabinet in November
it is equally probable that the Earl of
Carnarvon may be resorting to similar
expedient, now that the dangers Of the
situation have become more definite. Such
are the views OF those who believe that the
| Earl Of Carnarvon's speech expressed no
more than his personal opinion. / am
Some Of the Earl Of Carnaryon's colleagues
may differ from him on such questions rs
| the Justice or wisdom OF the Cfimean war,
but they are perfectly unanimous as to the
necessity Of this country having voice in
the final settlement. To-day Thursday
and Yesterday the Cabinet are understood TO
| have addressed themselves to some of the
difficulties involved in the means for bring
| ing their unanmity to 4 successful issue.
| The terms OF peace are not now unknown
to them, as represented here. They are much
more moderate than was expected. Accord
ing to one account, which is accepted in
well-informed quarters, the naturalization
of the Dardaneles is not even mentioned,
but there is an accession Of territory in
Bessarabia to the old frontier. suppose
the independence Of Servia and Roumania,
the accession Of territory to Montenegro,
and the cession OF Batoum and Kars are
part OF the scheme. The fate OF the Turk
ish fleet is not within the proposal. That
will be decided when the Russian Govern
ment requires compensation. With the
new light thus thrown upon the situation,
it would not be surprising il our Govern
ment advised the Sultan TO make direct
appeal to Russia"
GNote.-The Earl OF Derby, in speech
| in November last to deputation, stated
that the Government saw no reason to de-
part from it's neutrality, and he did not think
Constantnople or the Suez canal in danger.
| When the Government saw reasonable
opportunity it would do what it could to
bring about peace.
The Times, in a leading editorial article
referring to these conflicting interpreted
| tons, says: "There ought to be an end TO
the mystery and ambiguity which have OF
| late shaken every interest in the country.
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