New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-08
THE GENERAL SITUATION.


against England. Vefyk Pasha is very sick.
THE GENERAL SITUATION.
RUSSIA SEEKING To KNOW ESGLANDs TERMS
ANDRAssY UNDECIDED.
LONDON, April z, 1873.
The suggestions which semi-Oilcial organ says
the Government has received from Viennese states
men, are said to refer TO the desire OF Russia 10 have
England state what changes she is willing TO SEQ
made in the treaties of 1856 and 1871. In that
event, Russia might judge whether any common
ground is attanable. The rumOr of General Igna-
tei's speedy return to Vienna is revived, indicating
that at st. Petersburg hope exists that Austria is
not beyond reach of separate arrangement. The
Emperor of Austria regards a Russian alliance as
the safest he could make, while Count Audrassy is
averse 10 decided action, that he will not consent
to join England in advance of hostiliies and after
England and Russia are actually engaged he may
safely exact from the latter his own price for
Austrian neutrality.
There seems to be some hope Of a renewal of tho
Congress negotiations unless collision is precipi-
tated by the necessity for counteracting the Mill
tary measures which Russia is pushing forward on
both sides OF the Danube. The position at Constan-
tnople, both military and political, is regarded so
dOubtful-even threateniDg--fOr England that very
slight notifications of the situation might be con-
SucIcN 10 warrant acllOn WHICH WOuiu dulOuub 10
a breach of neutrality As long, however, as Vefyk
Pasha remains Turkish Premier, Russo-Turkish
alliance is believed to be ont of the question Intel
ligence from ST. Petersburg seems to indicate that
the peace party is acquiring greater influence in the
cOunSels OF the Gar Ii Is expected here that the
Gar will solicit the good offices OF the Emperor
William of Germany as a mediator between himself
and England. The Russian reply 10 Lord sails.
buTy's circular will il is said, lay particular stress
upon the absence Of definite counteTpropOsal, and
England 10 cOuutef-DrODOsal.
This VIII be the main point urged. Inc 1geRce hase
says Moscow and st. Petersburg newspapers unani-
mously assail its moderate language, and also that
OF The journal dc ST. PetrsbOug, declaring that the
British Government by involving Russlas dignity
IN the matter, has made it impossible for her to
yield to Engand's demands.
RUSSIA LOOKS on sERENELY.
Noticing lie London Posts declaration Of Sltur.
day that the British Government would back up its
circular but was willing to consider the views Of
Vienna statesmen, the Journal de 81. PctersJomG
says: Russia can TRANQUILITY regard the waverngs
Of nervous policy while herself maintaining her
position unmoyed." The 81 PeiusbOuq Gazette
journal published in the Russian language has re-
ccivcd a warning on account Of an article melting
war.
Reuter- dispatch from Paris says n rumor is cur
rent IN ST. Petersburg that Prince Gortschakof may
resign in favor Of Count Sch1uvalofi, with view
to.restore confidence between Russia and Europe.
THE HUNGARIAN PREMIER WARLIKE.
A correspondent Of the Paris Temps at Pesth has
bad an interview with NJ. Tisza, Premier Of the
Hungarian Ministry, who said Austria-Hungary
would 60 to war, If necessary, to prevent the estab
lshmrnt of "A Say state on her southern frontier
The ObscrrT states that VI. Waddngton, the
French Minister of Foreign Affairs, when answering
Prince Oroa's representations in regard to the tone
of the French press assured hm Of his friendly feel
ing toward Russia.