New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-27
RUSSIA STILL DEFIANT.

|
| THE GRAND DUKE NICHOLAS AND THE SULTAN Ex-
| CHANGE vIsITs-RUssA TRIES TO WIN ovKR
| AUSTRIA.
The Grand Duke Nicholas yesterday visited
the Sultan, who soon afterward returned the
compliment. The Grand Duke is to take
luncheon with His Imperial Majesty
to-day. The disagreement between Eng
1 land and Russia continues. II is understood
that Russia is trying to conciliate Austria, and
prevent her from entering into alliance with
England. France is disposed to hold aloof
from the Congress, as England seems inclined
| to do so.
| CONTENTIOUS OVER THE CONGRESS.
ENGLAND WAITING FOR RUssIAs REPLY-EFrORTs
MADE by RUSSIA TO PREVENT AN ANGLo-ACs-
TRAN ALLIANCE.
IoSDos. Tuesday. March 90, 1873
The final answer from st. Petersburg ts England's
question whether the entire Treaty of San Steiano
will be submitted TO the Congress- is anxously
awaited. The Times of this morning, in its leading
editorial article, expresses the opinion that the more
prudent Russian statesmen, even the Car himself,
ought to be ready to smooth the way for the
blage of the Congress The contention of our Gov
ernment," it says, ais justified in substance by Eu-
rope, and, though the remaining objection is not ono
which ought to be fatal il is by Russia rather than
that the objection ought in strict Justice, TO DO
removed" The preponderatng opinion at the capt.
tails of tho Great Powers seems 10 be that Russia
will refuse, and that this will render the situation
very critical in consequence OF the presence OF the
British fleet in the Sea of Marmora and the position
# the Russians about Constantinope. But il ~
believed. if 10 Unforeseen incident or complication
from these circumstances. may DE avoided
and. after period Of suspense damaging TO all the
Powers. fresh proposal for conference a con-
gress wall be brought forward under different forms
with hope of success
The position of Austria is source Of much anxious
curiosity. Sem-offical organs have declared tho
Treaty of San Stefano utterly unacceptable. but tho
fact equally certain that Austria does not support
England's demand concerning the form of its sub
mission TO the Congress. Various explanations Of
To latter feature of Austrias policy furnished
10y correspondents. The Daily IoiegraPhs Vienna
dispatch says aatly that the Triple Alliance is being
reconstructed for the purpose of oppos-
ing the British policy. To this end, says
the correspondent. Russia is offering Aus
tria every concession, and he believes that
tie negotiation will undoubtedly succeed. From
other advIces this seems an exaggerated pro-lius-
sian view. Austras objections are 10 the whole
! Treaty Of San Stefano, SO Russian concession on
that head could hardly far enough to satisfy her.
I he presence of General Ignatioif at Vienna midi
| Gates that Russia deems the situation extremely
| critical.
| The well-informed and usually impartial Vienna
correspondent of The Times explains the situation
with more probability. rs follows
The greatest stress IL here laid on the meeting OF tho
Congress the first step toward restoring the European
character OF the Eastern question. The raising by Eng.
land OF tie OF competence Of tue coneras could
not, trlc lore, looked upon opportune, however
uucn Ae Vienna Cabinet agreed In pfinclpc that all
the clauses Ot the treaty suOuld he open 10 dcurslO
The settlement OF this point should IL be contested,
1 was, ia the opinion of IAis Government fur more
likely succeed ia the Congress than out OF H. once
the question raised. however, Austria naturally be-
came much bound and interested any other Gov
eminent see II settled without prejudice TO the
powers of the Congress; and. according To the view
MISSION by Russia every article OF II be made
the subject OF discussion 40 the Conference, have sctted
the question IL required TO be- The whole proceed
ing part OF Russia might have perhaps been more
| cousldcrate toward England. and the form la when
the answers given less studied but tails Govern
Len seems the opinion that the differences re-
m.iunl between Englnu and Russia are those OF form
rather than OF principle and ought not 10 be bar 10
the meeting Of tho Congress. Sir Henry Elliot tue Ehg-
len Ambassador here, had long interview Win Count
Andi,ssy sunday by appointment and IN all pfoDa-
billy Tor exchange OF ideas Oh ts SUBJECT Oh para
mount Importance.
The foregoing is probably frank explanation OF
| the present situation, but there is no doubt that
Russia is making strong effort 10 avert the possi-
billty of an Anglo-Ausirian alliance before giving
| England final answer.