The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-29

GERMANY by the fact OF issuing the invitations,
becomes guarantor that the whole treaty will be
submitted for discussion.
"A TIpn TO ITALY.
SO far only preliminary notification has been
received ut Rome nom Berlin that the invitations
10 the Congress will probably he issued shortly.
This communication mentions June II rs the date
OF meeting. but the date cannot be considered
definite until the formal invitations sent The
semi-onicial Agence Russe, OF St Petersburg, con-
firms the foregoing.
CALMER COUNCILS AT STEAMBOAT.
Afairs at Constantinople begin to look less dan
gerous. The advance OF the Russian cavalry to
Pirinll, which The Turks understood to be an at
tempt to seize Pirgos with view OF commanding
the road to KAYAK, is now disavowed by General
Todleben. General SkObelen, who ordered the
occupation OF Pr.n,i is declared to have exceeded
his authority and committed an indscretion The
Russians have Withdrawn from Pirinji, and General
Todleben said to be exceedingly careful to pre-
vent anything at this moment which would cause
suspicion or create irritation.
REAssuRING IN THE EXTREME
The withdrawal from PRINT and the news from
the European capitals have. so relieved the pre-
vous tension that little fear is now entertained OF
an accidental collision. Both the Russian and
Turkish officers are INDUCING in pleasure excur-
greatly relaxed.
FALLING BACK.
A Telegram from Constantlnople says:-ssrhe
Russians have fallen back on several other points
besides the ncignborhood OF Byrges. The Turks
have Withdrawn their outposts to this side Of the
Belgrad icrest."
sADYK PAcHA DISMISSED.
despatch from Constantnople announces that
Sadyk Pacha has been dismissed from the Premier
oh, ID, ci,o ,vnIo
his successor
A despatch from Constantnople states that
Ruchi Pacha will take the title OF Grand yzier.
ASDRAssy's EXPLANATION
Count Andrassy, at Vienna, informed the Aus
TRAN ard Hungarian Delegations yesterday that
the monarchy could not allow itself to occupy
position OF moral dependence upon other Powers.
Military preparations were necessary, because II
the Congress, OF the assembling OF which there was
now a near prospect. should lead to European
understanding the moment would have come for
changes in ali frontier relations, which might cause
complications.
WANTS TO BE READY.
The government desired TO strengthen the forces
IN Dalmatla and Pennsylvania, to strengthen few
defensive positions. and secure lines OF commune
cation in the event OF military concentration. II
would strive for the maintenance OF peace and
resolutely defend both European and special in
terests
IGNORED BY RUSSIA.
A Times Berlin despatch says Austrla's objec-
tons to the treaty or San Stefano are doubtless
practically ignored by Russia.
DELAYING HIS DEPARTURE
The departure from Berlin OF the Emperor Will
IAN for Ems has been deferred in view or the prob
able assembling OF the Congress.
OFF FOR THE SEAT OF TROUBLE.
The Times Berlin despatch announces that the
German iron.cad squadron will leave wilhelms-
haven for the German Ocean to-day, and probably
proceed to the Mediterranean.
MAHMoUD DAMAD's RETURN TO THE MINISTRY.
Adespatch from Constantinople gives the follow.
ing explanation OF the return OF Mahmoud DamaJ
Pacla to the Turkish minlstry:-'.The attempt OF
Ali Suavi to proclaim the restoration OF Murad to
the throne SO revived the nervousness Of Sultan
Hamid about conspiracies. that Mahmoud Damad
was call ed to the palace and appointed Seraskicr
NATURALLY ENOUGH.
"Thc Sultan felr, no matter how incapable NAH
mould may he and how much harm his intrlgues
may have done, he is sure Of Damad's personal
devotion. The Sultan naturally wished to be sur
rounded by men whom hc is certain are not con
spring against him"
EXECUTION or CoHsPrRAroRs.
II is announced at Belgrade that Colonel Marko-
vitz a Greek priest, and six others were publicly
shot on Sunday at Aneiovatz. There was a ter
rible scene, OF the prisoners desperately re-
sistlng the eXccutioners
GOING TO REST.
General Ignaticfr has left st. Petersburg on fur
ough
FREDERICK WILLIAM USAssAnxD.
The upfoundcd rumor which was current on the
Continent on Monday that Prince Frederick William
had boon fred originated In the altemp. Of small
body OF German Socialists TO prevent German work.
resident In London from presenting a loyal adj
dress TO the Grown Prince ut the German Embassy on
Sunday. There was some hooting and hus,ling.
N MEMORY OF voLrArRE
Tho French government refuses 10 sanction any
outdoor ceremonies on tho occasion or the 1OOtn
anniversary OF the death OF voaire The celebration
will take place in the Gazette Theatre Thursday at
halrpast one u. meeting will be held. over
which Victor Hugo Will preside The opening address
will be delivered by N. spuer. member Of Cham
Der OF Deputies. A discourse by NJ Dcschanol will
follow. u. Theodore dc Banville will read a poem,
and Victor Hugo close tho proceedings with speech.
CONFLICTING COTTON INTERESTS.
There has been change in the state Of affairs In
the strike districts Of lancashire The masters aud
operatives continue obstinate. and there is pros
pect OF an immediate accommodation OF their DIFF
fercnccs.
INCREASING ATTENDANCE.
The number OF persons admitted to tho Paris Exb-
bition ON the payment OF one franc zach, en- Sunday
last. lo3,l 3s During tho FIRST week Of tho exh
bilion from May l TO May Z, there POI, 600
second wcek, 252, 400, and third week, 302. 400
Dull TRADE Is MANILA
Private kilograms from Manila represent that trade
is greatly depressed there In consequence OF the
threatened failure OF the rico crop In the Philippine
Islanda
WEATHER ENGLAND.
The weather In England yesterday was fair, but I'M
favorable to tho crops
MEXICAN REVOLUTIONARY PROS
Poets.