New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
BISMARCK ON THE CRISIS.
GERMANY AND AUSTRIA PACIFIC.

THE TBEssAIIANs FIGHTING BRAvgLY-THB
TURKS ROUTED NEAR vOLO.
Speeches were made, yesterday, by Prince
Bismarck and Prince Auerspcrg. The former
defended Russia, and declared that there
was nothing in the Eastern Question which
could lead Germany into war. Prince
Auersperg, the Austrian Premier, expressed
dissatisfaction with some of the peace stipu-
lations, but expects that the Congress or Con-
ference will make matters all right. In Lon
don the public mind Is more tranquil, and the
intention to hold great public meeting has
been abandoned. The Thessalian revolt IL
spreading. The insurgents have defeated the
Turks near VOlo.
GERMANY. AUSTRIA AND THE PEACE.
PRINCE BISMARCK REVIEWS THE srTuAroN-THB
AUSTRIAN PREMIER SPEAKS.
BERLIN. TUESDAY, Feb ~. 1873.
In the Reichstag to-day. in response to an inter-
pellation of Herr Bennigsen, Prince Bismarck stated
that he had little, practically new to tell. He then
discussed the separate provisions of the prelimna-
ries Of peace, and showed that Germsny's interests
are not affected in such manner as to oblge her
to deviate from her former attitude. He described
the apprehensions respecting the Dardanees as not
justified by the actual situation. Regarding the
position to be taken by Germany he said he conld
not give any Official information, as the doen,
mcnts only into his possession TODAY. He did
not believe in a European war, as the Towers VINO
opposed Russia would have 10 assume the response
bIty of the legacy left by Turkey. Germany was
in favor of fastening the assembling of the Con-
gress, which, perhaps will meet within the hrst
fortnight of March. lie rejected empnaticaly all
suggestions that Germany should intervene, and DC
clared that she was willing honorabiy to mediatcs
but did not wish TO exercise the office OF arbiter OK
Europe.
GERMAN INTERESTS TO DE RESPECTED.
Al ID II
communication made it certain that the chief inter-
est of Germany, namely the freedom Of waterways,
such as the Straits and the Danube for commerce
would be maintained. He believes 1t was Russa's
interest 70 come to an understanding and not have
the fear of complications with Austria or England
constantly impending. The supposition that Rus
sia might forcibly compel the other Powers to
accept settlement to which they objected
seemed entirely out of tie question. He
denied that the Russians had pushed forward
their troops under the cloak oi the negota-
tons He believed that all the Powerl honorably
desired to send representatives, speedily 10 the Con-
ference. lie energeilcally rePndlated ihe iasa OK
question. Nothing should induce hIm TO hazard
rupture with any power relative to questions IN
which Germany had no direct interest. No Govern
ment. at least neither of those principally inter-
csted had proposed that Germany should enter upon
fhe Chancellors speech was loudly cheered.
PRINCE AUERsPERG HAS NIsGIyINGs.
YIENSA, Tuesday, Feb. 10. 1878.
Prince Auerspcrg. President of the Austrian Coun-
ell of Ministers, in reply 10 question In the Lower
House of the Reichsrath, to-day, said:
The Government, being informed OF the prelintns-
rics of peace frankly stated Its position regarding then
declaring Il could consider binding any arrange
meu bet ween the begcrcnts Affecting the Interest of tbs
monarchy or the rights Of the sigartes OF tire treaty
o Paris long snch arrangements were NOT ageed
10 by the Powers. At the same time the GOyeFnmcnt
took the initiative in the conyOcaton or European
conference The standpoint Of the Government regard
Ing the peace bases its proposal tor the assembly OK
the Conference were accepted by all the Cabinets Rus
sa declared In favor OF Congress, not cOuference
ana that IL should not meet IN the capital 81 any sgn
NCgVtlaiivHs on thls sniVfft ayr
ing conclusion. -, c.. -,
Ne expect an early meeting OF the Congress con-
seouenty the Government - not In position o make
detailed statement OF is views. IL l. bound however,
10 declare generally nat II cannot regard some o tho
ueace stipuaiions cODsOnant with the Interests OF
The monarchy This rvniion docs not apply 20 tne
ameorntiuu OF the condition of the Chi-lanr but 20
such provisions might involve alteration of the bal-
once of power the Last to the detment ~ Austria
The Government confidently hopes that The European
Council will reach understanding aud soIuton .st-
isiactory 10 all. In case, the Government IN ine
urcsent grave circums will consider II ITS duty
and ussion 10 due recognition oi the lotch ana
mate rial interests and dignty OF the monarchy