The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-21

one OF most rreprcssible fretlu,pess. Anything Is
better than to sit still rotting Ia Nth, dreaming
vainly OF home and watching Death sowing and
reaping; and, according to reports, which l be-
lieve to be true the peaceful spirit has ned from
the camp and theldea OF war is again welcome
A TERRIBLE TEMPTATION
"With this spirit abroad, and, as far as can
learn, 1t is not confined to the less reflective or
irresponsible ranks OF the army. 1t must not be
overlooked that the temptations to coup de main
are very great"
DARK PROsp ECTs.
The week closed with the prospects OF the East
ern difficulty no brighter The belief that Prince
Bismarck had contrived form OF invitation re-
moving all objections and soothing ali suscep-
Utilities seemed to be corroborated by news from
Vienna that the parliamentary business OF the
Austro-H ungar1an government was being pushed
forward in order to set Count Andrassy at liberty
to attend the Congress land In the suggestion that
the Powers should meet TO consider how In con-
sequence OF the facts which occasiOned the treaty
OF san Stcfno the treaties 1856 and 1871 should
be modified, had, 1t was hoped, beenifound rccog-
milton at once OF the subssting authority OF the
treaties for which England contended and the
claim OF Russia that her achievements In the late
war should be respected.
EVERYTHING DEPENDS. you KNOW.
But, as the Times states, however hopeful such
suggestions may appear, everything depends on
the specific form in which they are presented, and
1t seems that this has not borne the test Of
strict consideration. 1t is possible that as
the Times Berlin correspondent states, Russia
still attaches some reserve 10 her consent to dis
cuss all tie clauses Of the Treaty OF San Stetano,
and that she cannot be brought to recognize DIS
tincty the claim OF the great Powers to a voice In
all new arrangements which afYect the Eastern
question.
THE BISMARCK SCHEME.
The papers in Paris publish telegram from
Berlin, dated yesterday, stating that England and
Russia have agreed to the principle Of the stimuli
taneous withdrawal OF the British fleet and the
Russian troops from the neighborhood Of Constan-
tinople, but the points to which they will withdraw
are not decided upon.
ENGLAND TO BLAME.
The Daily Neacs' st. Petersburg correspondent
throws the responsibility Of the alleged failure Of
the German mediation on England in having re-
jected the proposal OF Germany, which Russia
accepted, that Congress should be summoned to
revise the treaties OF 1855 ami 1871, and again
insisted on her original conditions. However this
may be, it is certain that new difficulties have
arisen Negotiations, It Is said, continue and may
still lead to satisfactory result, but the present
delay shows that the former divergence OF view Is
again apparent
AN IMPORTANT POINT REACHED
The A0e,lce Russo, OF St Petersburg, mentions
the news that Germany has proposed the with
drawal Of the Russian troops and British fleet from
Colistantinople. without confirming or contra
dieting this 1t says, II correct 1t shows that
an important phase OF the negotiations has now
been reached under Germany's powerful influence.
BETTER PROSPECTS
The Vienna AbendpOst, the evening edition or the
and adds:-"Public opinion consequently considers
the prospects Tor the Congress decidedly more ia
vorable despite to-days less favorable reports
about other formal preliminary questions
PRELIMINARY TALK.
Several newspapers In st. Petersburg yesterday
stated that preliminary conference should be &c
copied as means OF ascertainng the real intcn-
tons OF England.
PROBABLY A cAXARD.
Nothing Is known ut San Steiano OF the recall Of
the Grand Duke Nicholas from tho command OF the
army.
THE RUSSIAN NAVAL REsRRvk
An order was oflcially published at St Peters
burg yesterday that the necessary number OF men
be called out from the naval reserve to form three
corps OF sailors for service in the fleet two OF
which arc to be stationed at Cronstadt and the
third at Ncolaiefr
INDIAN ARMY TRANSPORTS
The Indian government Is reported TO have
chartered five steamers tor the conveyance
or troops from India, three OF which
are taken for three months their primary
destination being Port Said. The other two are
engaged Tor two months. These are the st
Osaph, celebrated Australian steamer OF $500
tons burden. capable OF transporting 500 men, and
the Nankin, OF $500 tons, capable OF carrying full
regiment
TIE BALTIC TO BE WATCHED.
The United Service Gazette weekly. issued yes
tcrday, says that 1t has good Tor stating
that there win be strong combined Channel and
Baltic fleet formed during the next two months
THE HERO or KARs.
despatch from This, dated April 10, says
"General Loris Meiikor VIII start for st. Peters
burg tomorrow. The Caucasian army corps will
be disbanded."
TIE PAPAcY.
At the Easter reception OF the Cardinals ut Rome
yesterday Pope Leo dweit upon the strength and
vitality q the Pontincate. lie said title war
which has been declared against the Papacy from
the earliest times continues with undminished
nerccncsa Trusting IN God, we are ready to carry
on the warfare aud to uphold the rights OF the
Church, The Roman Pontln concluded by ex.
pressing the hope that the erring children would
finally submit.
GENERAL GRANT IN FLORENCE.
General Grant now In Florence, yesterday WIS.,
tied the art galleries OF the Ufiz and Pitti palaces
lie also attended the religious ceremonies OF Holy
Saturday.
RECEPTION.
banquet was given in Florence last night to
General Grant by the widow OF Mr.. J. l. Graham,
late United States Consul in that city, which the
leading ladies OF Florence we're invited.
STOCKS AND MONEY.
The Economist says:-.'flttc business was trans
acted last week IN the stock Exchange The weeks
fluctuations are found to be unusually triiing In
either direction. The Continental bourscs,
however, were well supported, believing
az they did IN better prospects OF the
German mediation. In face OF the
increasing weakness OF the Bank Of England and In
disregard OF the many possibilities which may at
any moment necessitate a rise In the banks rate
or discount, the discount houses have continued
"a n tur lhp rat ara