The New York herald., 1878-01-12

MORE TALK
A Cabiner council has been summoned for 10 day.
TOO IMPORTANT TO OVERLOOK.
special despatch from Berlin to the Pau Man
Gazette says:-"Russia Is negotiating with the other
Baltic Powers for the purpose of prohibiting war
vessels OF non-Baltic Powers from entering that
sea.n
NICHOLAS REJoINDER.
The reply OF the Grand Duke Nicholas to the
Turkish COmman nder-in. Chief, that he would refer
the iatters overture Tor an armistce to ST. Peters
burg, states that negotiations could only be con-
Quoted with himself direct, and there could be no
question at present OF an armistice without bases
for peace.
RUSSIA WILL PROVIDE
The Prince OF Montenegro, having applied to the
Russian headquarters Tor Instructions relative TO
an armistice, has been informed that he need not
send an envoy. as the Grand Duke would take
charge OF his interests.
VERY SEVERE CONDITIONS.
The bucharest correspondent of the Times says
the contradictory reports In regard to
the conditions OF armistice continue. The
Russians have probably not yet made any
proposal, but all the reports current point
to severe conditions. rumor is in circulation in
Berlin that the Russians demand the evacuation OF
the Danube fortresses and the withdrawal OF the
Turks to line OF demarcaton between Adrianople
and Phippopolis.
ADRIANOPLE FIRST!
This despatch further says that it is rumored
the Grand Duke Nicholas has demanded the sur.
render OF Adnanople as q first condition. No
great confidence In the conclusion of an armsticc
is felt at Bucharest unless the matter is conducted
entirely by Russian dplomatists, to the virtual ex
cusion OF the military element
DON'T WANT PEACE.
telegram to the Times from Vienna also says
"According to very trustworthy Information the
whole Russian army feels the hardness, almost
injustice, OF armistice proposals coming just when
final triumph Is in view My informant, who
knows the feeling at headquarters says there is
strong disposition to prevent, orat any rate delay
the armistlce as long as possible"
MIR. LAYARD MYsTIFlED.
Constantinople despatch says 1T is stated in
Official circles that Mr.. Layard, the British Ambas-
sadOr, has informed the Porte that, ac-
cOrding TO his advlces from Lord Derby the
statement of the Grand Duke Nicholas that
an armistce must be based upon conditions
Of peace could only express his the Grand Duke's)
views 1t is SAID Mr. Layard pointed out that this
view was confirmed by the reply OF the Grand
Duke Michael, who, when asked to open negotia-
tons Tor armisticc, answered that he was with.
out instructions in the matter.
IN SEARCH OF INFORMATION.
1t Is also declared that Mr.. Layard informed the
Porte That the British Ambassador at St Peter S.
burg had been instructed to express to Prince
Gortschakor Lord Derby's establishment at the
non fuhment OF his promise that the Russian
commanders should he ordered to treat for un
armistice and to remind Frnce Gortschakor that
no stipulation had been made relative TO the
armistice being dependent upon conditions OF
peace or on the appointment OF new Grand
Vzier
THE PORTE Is STUBBORN.
The Porte has refused TO allow the questions OF
peace and armistice to be considered together, as
1t was understood that these questions were to
he kept separate during preliminary negotiations
believe the Porte has determined that defence
OF Adrianople Is virtually impossible. The Minis
terial changes are regarded as favorable to peace,
but opposed TO the separate arrangement desired
by Russia. Hamdi Pacha the new Grand Vizier
mot Hanmi Pacha, the name was first tele.
graphed) favors dignifed and honorable peace.
OF COURSE NOT.
An armistice has not yet been arranged. The
Porte has received the Russian answer to tho
Turkish communication proposing an armistice
intimating that negotiations must be conducted on
the basis Of eventual peace conditions. The Porte
has not yet replied to this
UTTERLY BROKEN DOWN.
Dispatches from St Petersburg say the Rus
sian journals, commenting on the capture of the
Turkish army in the shipka Pass, point out
that this Is new evidence that the Turkish
power OF resistance Is utterly broken, and
remark that the Cabinets at both ConstantinOple
and London must understand the necessity OF rec
Ognizing In the approaching negotiations the
decisive military situation created by the Russian
army.
AN IMPORTANT DENIAL.
The St Petersburg GOl0s OF yesterday prints q
special despatch from Vienna which contradcts
the ST. Petersburg despatch to the London Times
OF the 7th insI stating that It was rumored
that Austria and Germany had vetoed the
idea of opening the Dardanelles to Russian vessels
only, and that Russia had consequently determined
not to raise the question at all The Goios' tele-
gram says Austria has not discussed this question
with Germany and Russia.
CHANGES IN TIE TURKISH MINISTRY.
A telegram from Constantnople announces that
the Turkish Ministry has been Reconstructed but
Server and Safvet Pachas retain the portfolios or
Foreign Affairs and Justice respectively A dcs.
patch announces that Hanmi Pacha has been ap.
pointed Grand VlZier In place OF Edhem Pacha re-
signed.
BLAMING THE COMMANDERS.
An imperial order giving notice OF the changes
In the Ministry says the Turkish defeats are due
to the faults OF the commanders, who will he tried
when peace is established.
The order expresses the hope that the new Min
istry will make such arrangements as will guaran
tee the integrity and independence OF the country.
j. Is officially stated that the term OF arnstice pro-
posed BY Turkey Is six weeks.
SENTENCES COMMITTED.