New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-04


CRITICAL POSITION IN TURKEY-IGNATIEF TO
BE PROMOTED.
LONDON, Friday, May 3, 1873.
According to the semi-Oficial Agenee Russo
Of to-day no definite news regarding the negotiations Is
expected for five six days fresh efforts for al I'M
dersandng are now pending" In general the prospects
OF peaceful settlement are deemed better.
TIE TURKS BECOMING FORMIDABLE.
Though Russia is believed 10 have secured Austrian
neutrality her military situation in Turkey is now re-
gardcd as exceedingly critical. The attitude OF tho
Turkish sOdery reported TO be more favorable than
ever for an alliance with the English troops. month
ago Russian influence seemed to be the point Of car
rying everything before 1T but new the Porte seems
strong that the threats OF the Russians lave little effect
inferior in number to what the Muscoyites could muster;
tnat not only can there be no question OF suIprse
but even most serious attack gt NC RESISTED su
elsewhere. Ii is not, therefore, considered likely that
Bafm even TO get the Russians away from the neigh
bOrho0d OF COnstantinople.
General Todleben, therefore will have TO display con-
siderable diplomatic talent in the attempt to overcome
all the difficulties, while the cOnciliatory disposition in
ST. Petersburg be strong not to be worn out by the
temporziDg policy which the Turks feeling the strength
OF their position will doubtless with their we'll
known consummate skill Meanwhile, though direct
negotiations with the Turks for the withdrawal OF the
Russians have begun, accounts from Adrianope state
and capital while westward against the insurgents
but few bataions and squadrons Of Cossacks been
dispatched
IGNATIEFF TO BE A MINISTER.
According to private dispatches from ST. Petersburg
General Ignatief will be appointed Minister without
q portfolio II is thought probable that VI. Valonief
will succeed Prince Gortschakof should the Chancel.
lor's health render his resignation necessary.
ENGLISH ARMoRIEs STILL BUSY.
There is no aba of the pressure the Govern
ment works The activity which prevails in every de-
Ia in lpn afe1
by the general demands for muntionss stores ETC. The
first issue Of preserved meat and biscuits TO the troops
at woOwich, in place Of the ordinary raons, made
yesterday This has been done 10 accUstom the men 10
the fare which Will, In case OF war, become their daiy
food.
SOME GUARD BArTALIoNs READY TO EMBARK.
OF the seven bataliOns Of the British Guards three
namely the First of the GrenadeTs the First Of the Cold
stream aud the First OF the Scots recruited 10 then
full strength. Their baggage and arm-chests are all
ready and packed for instant removal The ranks the
other four battaons being filed up 10 LOCO strong
ANOTHER IRoNCLAD TO BE SENT OUT.
The Lords OF the Admiralty, who have been inspecting
the Chatham Dock Yard, conferred privately to-day, II
is understood in reference TO the complexion and dis
patch Of another powerful roncad squadron for parc
lar service.
BAKER PAsHA AGAIN IN COMMAND.
Baker Pasha has been appointed TO the command OF
the FIRST Army Corps defending the lines OF Constants
nopo and Maslak.
PROSPECTS OF PEACE IN THEssALY.
1t is officially stated at Athens that the negotiations
between the British Consus and the insurgents for
cessation OF the insurrecOn in Thessay have been sue
the COnsuls promising upon the authority of
Lord Salisbury that Greek interests should in no way
suffer- but would the contrary be benefited, the
Greek cause Will be fairly represented before Europe.
The Consuls have now gone TO endeaHor 10 eneeta
similar arrangement in Macedonia.
PRINCE GoRTsCHAKoFF SERIOUSLY SICK.
The A0encc Russe OF ST. Petersburg states to-day
that govt has attacked both feet of Prince
Gortcahakon His seeplessness is increased by pain,
and his physicians have advised him to abstain from
the transaction OF any business