The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

OF his position, Prince Bismarck, recognizing that
the chief danger lies in the menacing attitude
occupied by the two Powers before COnstan tinople
and in the struggle for influence at the Porte
has undertaken the dinicut task OF finding q for
mula by which England and Russia may establish
nlOdus pirendi In this quarter by means OF
pledges such as were previously exchanged between
England and Russia direct, touching the
Dardanelles and Ganipoli. 1t is thought that an
arrangement on this point is even more dinicult
than the meeting OF congress, but that unless ar
ranged its influence might neutraiize the efforts OF
congress when assembled.
CAN PARLIAMENT BE DIssoLvEDa
Ruhors Of the dissolution OF Parliament are still
circulated but the liberals declare the Parliament
cannot be dissolved without cause, and that the
recent abstenton OF Official liberals from opposi-
ton to the governments measures removes the
semDlance OF cause The Ministers nave begun to
leave London Tor the Easter holidays
THE sTATEsMAN's COMPLETE LETTER WRITER.
Additional correspondence onthe Eastern ques-
ton is published. 1t shows that Count Schouvaor
informed Lord Salisbury on April II that Prince
GortschakoG never told the Roumanian agent that
Russia would oppose broaching the Bessarabian
question at the Congress. ,
ROUMANIA'S ATTITUDE.
The Roumanian press renews the accusation
against the government Of secretly abetting Rus
STA. This opinion Is shared by many OF the people,
and unless the country receives powerful extrane-
GUS support Russia will succeed III her designs In
consequence Of internal dissentions. Prime Minister
Bratiano's return without assurances from Vienna
aud with advice from Berlin 10 yield will not
strengthen the disposition to oppose Russia,
although the feeling against her In the army, as
well as among the citizens, Is very bitter. The
Roumanan agent at Berlin officially denies the re-
port that Gortschakon requested the recall OF the
Roumanian agent at Vienna. eMft
GOING no THE FRONT.
Hundreds OF empty carts are passing through
Bucharest from Russia going to the Danube to
transport supplies from depots along the river to
the troops in the feld and the Russian offices In
Bucharest have been leased for another six
months.
In Servia an anti-Russian feeling Is said to be
developing great strength In the Cabinet and
among the people, Prince Milan is, however, I'M
condltionaIly Russian War preparations con.
tnue
PRINCE MILAN's MOVEMENTS.
Prince Milan is expected to start from Belgrade
for Nisch on Thursday. lie will probably issue o
proclamation.
WHAT CAN AND CANNOT BE DONE.
Inconscqucnce OF Russian rcmonstrances the Porte
has promised the immediate evacuation OF varna
and Shumla 1t Is stated that. Derirsh Pacha de-
clares that he cannot evacuate Batoum. de-
spatch to the Standard this morning says that the
Russians occupied Shumla Yesterday.
STRUGGLE BY INTRIGUE.
Pro-Russlan advices from Constantiuople state
that the struggle In the Cabinet for the ascen-
dency continues The British party is still in
power
THE INsrRRECToN
the instruction In Thessaiy Is almost over.
whemed by the large forces OF Turks sent from
Thrace and Bulgaria In Epirus IL completely
hangs lire and can only be revived by
considerable efforts OF Greek sympathizers.
The Cretans are still able to hold their
own, hut it Is feared that Turkish relnforcements
viii be sent 10 the island. The Greeks are much
discouraged. They believe that Russia Is In.
triquing against them.
DELICATE POINT
1t is stated at Constantinople that Count Zlchy,
the Austrian Ambassador, has renewed proposals
for the eventual occupation OF Bosnia and Herzego-
vina by Austria, pointing out that unless the Porte
agrees to this 1t will be impossible to bring
about the return OF Bosnian refugees to their
homes or re-estabsh the security OF the frontier.
Russia Is In accord with Austria In this matter and
would consent to modify the requisite portion OF
the san Stefano Treaty n the Porte should consent
TO Count Zichy's proposal. 1t is untrue that Count
Zichy has also asked 10 occupy the Saonica railway
WHEN GERMANY WILL ACT.
The Vienna correspondent Of the Times says.
according to Berlin adviccs, Germany will only
really attempt pacific Intervention when all II pre-.
pared on both sides, 50 as TO insure al
most certain success. The first step In
the direction OF mediation seems to have
been obtaicing some authority to undertake the
task. and all these preliminary difncuities seem
to be overcome. Those In position to know seem
to have much more confidence IN the meeting Of
the Congress- The report that Count Itchy IL
negotiating relative the occupation OF Bosnia and
Herzegovina has probably arisen from the fact that
he Is negotiating Tor the repatriation Of refugees.
RE-EsTABLIsHED RELATIONS
A sensational correspondent OF the Standard at
Pesth believes that the understanding between
Russia and Austria has been re-esta bshed, Russia
having consented TO limit the occupation OF Bull
garia to one year. modify the western frontier Of
bulgaria. curtail the extension OF Servia and Mon
tencgro and permit the establishment OF an Aus
trian protectorate over Western Turkey.
A RACE THAT EURDERsl
The Standards despatch from valo says the Cir
cassians and other irregulars under Assaf Pacha
have msssacred between eight and nine hundred
persons OF all ages and sexes ut Balatiza
SHORT srRIrL
Tho trial OF Sulciman Pasha at Constantinople
has commenced. His condemnation is regarded
extremely probable.
lie WILL WAIT.
The projected visit OF the Khedive OF Egypt to
the Sultan has been postponed.
TIE QUEENS REPLY.
Tho queen has replied to the address OF Partia-
rhcnt thanking Her Majesty for calling out the re-
serves. She thanks both Houses for their loyalty
and says that she feels sure that she can always
rely upon their adopting measures for the honor
OF the crown and the STABILITY OF the empire.
GENERAL GRANT AT FLoREscx.
General Grant and family arrived Florence ycser.
day. Thoy were received a. tho station y the mu.
nicipal authorities, the American Consul Mr.. J.
schuy Ter Crosby; dcputations tho Italian army and
the American residcna
pfsEAss AT srAMBouL.
In consequence OF tho spread OF typus TO Constan-
tnoplo from the Russian camp all departing vessels
receive foul bills OF health.