The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-21
Beaconsfeld's Game Gradually Be-
coming Clear.
BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY PROJECTS
Hostilities Resumed in the
Island Of Crete.
EMPEROR WILLIAM IMPROVING


stating that the publication of the Anglo
Russian basis Of understanding, which was
lately attributed to Russia, was in reality
made purposely by the British Cabinet.
The object of giving publicity to the memo
:andum, in the unofficial way in which it
vas done. was to prepare the public mind
for tho failure of England's diplomacy
which the Congress would certainly demon
strate.
COVERING ENGLAND's RETREAT.
It was also intended to prepare the way
for an effort to invest Lord Beaconsfeld
with the glamour Of an artificial fame as a
diplomatist by making him appear to win
at the Berlin Congress concessions already
made in substance, but held back to cover
up the retreat from the position SO loftily
aiken up in the Salisbury circular.
TRuMpERY DIPLOMATIC FAME.
Two or three minor points, conceded in
principle by Russia, were thus purposely
left aside after Russia had got England
consent to the really important portion of
her demands, SO that they might be re-
corded at the Berlin Congress and hailed as
great diplomatic triumphs for Lord Bea-
consfeld. Among these were the estab-
lishment Of neutral zone in Asia and the
adoption Of q special compromise on the
Batoum difficulty.
THE VITAL QUESTION.
The Times correspondent at Berlin says the
compliance OF Russia With the demand OF England
ana Austria Tor the evacuation OF Bulgaria by the
Russians on or shortly alter the conclusion OF
peace, and the garrsoning OF the Balkan line by
the Turks, is deemed the sine qua non on which
the success OF the Congress depends.
LONG TALK.
The private conference OF the Russian, Austrian
and English penipotentiares on Thursday after
noon lasted two hours without arriving at any Sc.
rous result relative to the Bulgarian question,
though accord was effected on several minor
points
1t Is probable that, In order not to alarm the
public by continual abortive sittings OF the Con.
gress, the next sitting win be postponed until
Monday or Tuesday, so that the above mentioned
three Powers may come before the Congress with
nm agreement Turkey VIII accept whatever Eng
land decides relative to Bulgaria. The Times cor.
respondent says It is believed Russia will ultima
tely give way.
HANDLING THE REISs
Prince Bismarck continues his system OF prevent
ing all animated discussion at the public sit.ings;
thus, after the Congress mad accepted the princi-
pie OF admitting Greece, iur.her discussion was
adjourned on Count Schouvalons proposing some
important restrictions likely TO be unpaatable to
Lord Salisbury.
WHAT GREECE MUST TALK ABOUT.
1t win be settled at the next sitting what partc-
ular subjects Greece to be permitted 10 discuss
The organization Of Southern Bulgaria Is PROBABLY
ono. other accounts state that Prince Bismarck
has been authorized to select the questions on
which the Greeks are to be consulted.
. TOGETHER TO THE DEATH.
The Vienna correspondent of the Cologne Gazette
announces that the Austrian Minister OF Finance
Baron Won Holman, has authorized the use OF hrs
name as authority for the statement that England
would support to the end in the Congress all or
Austrias capital demands.
WORKING ~ GROUPS
The Vienna Political Correspondence says
sThe Powers continue to act in groups at Berlin
but not necessarily in a hostile sense Austria
and England IRON one point OF view and Turkey
from another oppose Russia's claims. Germany,
France and Italy adopt mediatory attitude, but
this will not hinder any OF them IRON voting IN
favor OF one or other group when the questions
become clearly defined.
ENGLAND AND AUSTRIA.
"Thcre can be little doubt or "A thorough under
standing between England and Austria or or the
likelihood OF it, continuance during'the entire de-
ibcrations. The document recently published In
Me London Globe relating to an agreement be-
tween England and Russia has not affected this
understanding
AGAIN DELAYED
The Times Berlin despatch says the considcra-
ton OF the Bulgarian question in the Congress was
again postponed on Wednesday, because the plcni-
potentIary, VINO was to open the discussion, was
sot ready with his proposals
aREEcE AND HER CLAIMS.
Another telegram from Berlin says the Congress
has decided to admit Greece with consultative
vocc In questions affecting Greek interests.
WILL PARLIAMENT DE DIssoLvEDs
The London correspondent OF the Edinburgh
Scotsman says that rumors OF dissolution OF Par.
lament are not only actively circulating, but that
they obtain credence In influential quarters. The
war party are still very angry with the govern
ment for making such favorable terms with Russia
MS are disclosed In the schouvalon-s salisbury mem
orandum, but the steady supporters OF the minis
try profess to believe that when Lord Beaconslleds
Asiatic scheme becomes known IL will pacate those
now oiYended and excite general enthusiasm.
gro NIX OR NOT TO BE
The moment will then be opportune for an appeal
70 the country. on the whole, the belief OF we'll
informed politicians Is That either general cleo
ton will occur next month or that the idea OF the
dissolution OF Parliament Will be abandoned
FIGHTING IN CRETE
A despatch from Athens say:-"A battle is pro-
cressinr ON the outskirts OF Canea between the