The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-04


mcnt Of the question. The disinciination shown by
the British government to encourage separate nego-
tations Is an indication thai It aware OF the i'm
portance OF tho principle at stake.
ENGLAND M.sf AccEDE.
Still, as the principle which a European ono, and
could only acquire validity by the Joint will
OF all, or al least most Of the Powers,
has been abandoned by all except England, tbero
remains only the alternative for England eithcro
dispute single handed the claim OF Russia or 10 fol.
low the example of the other Powers ana make
vations on paper secure guarantees We hear from
ST. Petersburg that the intercourse between Prince
Gorscnakon the Russian Foreign Secretary, and Lord
LOTUS, tho British Ambassador this matter, has
been OF tho most friendly character and that the tec
graphic reply sent from ST. Petersburg, drawn up
jointly by them AS Tor ali reports that the Porte
already resolution OF accepting tho arms.
tico IN principle they seem to DO premature.
HOUR CONE.
II is not likely that anything decisive will be done
until Russa's reply has been officially communicated
by England Tho decision OF Turkey will. no doubt,
depend In q great measure on the decision OF Eng.
land.
TURKISH OvERTuREs UNSUCCESSFUL.
special despatch to the Vienna Political Core
spOrsdeace from Bucharest states that short time
ago the Turks attempted TO open confidential nego-
hatons with the Russian headquarters for an arms-
tlce The attempt was unsuccessful as the Rus
slams considered that they ought to receive an
equivalent Tor the advantages which the Porte
would derive from being able organize its forces
during the armistlce.
DRAWING AN INFERENCE.
General Cernat, commander OF the Roulnanian
army in Bulgaria, and several other Roumanian
generals, have arrived In Bucharest. Their pres
ence argues cessation, for a time at least, OF
active operations by the Roumanian troops on the
other side OF the Danube.
IMPORTANCE OF THE sERvIAN ARMY.
The opening OF communications between the
Scrvians and the Russian Army Of the vid is very
Important, as the latter draw supplies from
the former when they are required in consequence
OF the interruption of communications across The
Danube. The riverls not frozen over and the How
Of ice is intermittent 1t descends for ten or twelve
hours and then ceases tor about the same time.
During the intervals between the Ice foes commu-
nicaton is carried on in desultory way by means
eral horses, or bullQcks
Is GHAzT MoUKHTAR TIRED OF WAR?
Moukhtar Pacha has arrived at Constantinople.
CRETE AND THE CHRISTIANS.
Intelligence from Crete states that two Turkish
ENJOYS had conference with the Christian chiefs,
but being unable to accept their proposals the
negotiations fell through.
MIDHAr EN- ROUTE.
Midhat Pacha whose departure from Rome for
London, in supposed connection with Engand's
acceptance OF the Porte's request for mediation,
has been announced, has arrived at Paris on his
way to the English capital
THEY MUST FIGHT OR GO HOME
Austrian subjects in Roumania liable to military
service have been ordered to return home within
ten days.
THE KArFER WAR.
The Times has an article on the South African
situation, which concludes as follows:-"It is not
pleasant TO remember that Cetywayo, Chief OF the
Zuus, according to those who know Zululand we'll
can put 40,O0O well armed men into the field and
that he may choose moment for doing so when
We have our hands more than full on the Caffraran
frontier"
cEryMAyo's DETERMINED HOSTILITY.
The Earl of Carnarvon said to the deputation OF
South African merchants that waited on him on
Wednesday :-"The Zulu King commands very large,
we'll armed and comparatively we'll disciplined force,
and during the last few weeks has undoubtedly shown
signs OF temper which might bring about disanec-
lion. He Is constructing, or Is proceeding to con-
nruct. In opposition to warning OF Sir Thcophilus
Shepstone, Secretary for Native Affairs OF Natal q
fortified kraal In u disputed territory which abuts
upon English soil, ana believe mission which Sir
rheophilus Shepstone sent to induce him to dcsist
rom us purpose mas yet IaticQ In DONG
NECESSITY FOR PRUDENCE
"Sir TheophiIus Shcpstone has asked for reinforce
nents ana those reinlorcements have been forwarded
10 him, and sincerely trust aud believe he will DO
mott cautious In the of the CO which has been
placed at his disposal for tho purpose, may suy OF
MS own safety. am glad 10 see that fresh colonial
levies are being raised They will render, have no
doubt, very valuable assistance. At she Same time
confirm chc report that tho Nineteenth regiment
and battery OF artillery will, hope, Leave this
country within tho next week ton days. Prepare
being urged with all possible speed az tho
War Office"
MINISTRY
Tho Moniteur states that General Borel contem.
plates resigns az tho Ministry OF War and intends pro-
posing General Bcrthaut his successor. General
Borc would then become Governor OF Paris vice en-
oral Ladmirault.
OTHER MINISTERIAL CHANGES.
A Paris correspondent says 1t Is rumorcd that BE-
fore the meeting OF the Chambers VI. Waddington
may become Minister OF Public instruction and NJ.
Bardoux Minister OF Justice, - Duiauro taking tho
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
NJ. uoxoRED.
II Is stated that NJ. Faye has been definitely ap.
pointed Director OF the Paris Observatory.
THE FRENCH ARMY AND THE LArR CRISIS
General wimpncn, who sgned the equalization OF
Sedan during tho Franco G crman war, has wrtten a
letter approving the conduct of Major Laborderc, who
was dismissed from the FrcDch army by Minister OF
War BorcI Tor INSTRUMENTATION IN connection with the
Limoges affair during the late crisis. General Wimp-
nen further expresses his hope that Major Labordere
will be reinslated, with The rank OF Lieutenant colonel
PIC SoSo's HEALTH.
despatch from Rome says the Pope is suffering
from a cold.
GAnBKrrA AND VICTOR EunAsuEL
10 NJ. Leon Gambetta