The New York herald., 1878-03-07
7ELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From All Parts Of the
World.
The COMING EUROPEAN CONGRESS.
Germany and Austria Agree It
Shall Be Held at Berlin.
TERMS OF THE PEACE TREATY.
Policy Of the New Pope and His
Attitude Toward Italy.
REPUBLICAN GAINS IN FRANCE.
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[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON. March 7, 1873
Tho Porte, according to q Constantinople des
patch Is stated to have sanctioned the stay of the
Russian troops at San stefano long tho British
asst remain In the sea Of Marmora
TIE COMING coxGKRss
The Vienna correspondent OF the Times, who is
usually well informed on diplomatic matters, says
that unless fresh unexpected difficulties arise tho
Congress will probably meet in Berlin between tho
22d and 25th insts. telegram from St Petersburg
says 1t regarded as settled that only the treaty
powers will take part In the Congress, although the
minor States will be allowed bring their views under
GERMANY AUSTRIA ASSENT.
The Agence Russe OF ST. Petersburg states that Ger
many and Austria have assented to the proposal for
ihe Congress of the chief of the Powers to
DO held at Berlin. Tho assent Of the other govern
msnts is expected Prince GortschskoT is much
better, aud Will go to the Congress-
WHAT AUSTRIA OBJECTS TO.
despatch from Vienna states that Austria Is still
opposed to tho territorial extension OF Bulgaria and
Russian occupation. The Austrian government has
resolved TO propose tho annexation OF Thessaly and
Epirus 10 Greece.
THE WAR IN rHEssALY.
Official intelligence has been received in Athens
from Larssa that tho Turks marching against the
insurgents at Makrni,z Desperate fighting is ex.
pected The Turks threaten bombardmont from volo
harbor. battle is also imminent at Karditsa.
ENGLAND EGYPT
Tho London correspondent OF the Edinburgh
Scotsman telegraphs to that journal as follows
''Thc idea OF England absorbing or establishing q
protectorate over Egypt, now so much discussed, It
would seem could hardly fail to bear fruit' Tho cor
respondent adds that Lord Bcacorsaeld Is strongly
opposed to the annexation OF Egypt
IGSAuEEY TO START FOR HOME.
A correspondent at St. Petersburg telegraphs:-
General Ignaten will probably embark Tor Odessa
on Friday, taking with him tho treaty for ratification
THERE SECRET TREATY?
A Vienna despatch this morning Gays Gen.
eral Ignatiefr has returned 10 San stefano
with safvet Pacha. This has revived tho
Iuspicon OF intention TO conclude =
Iecret treaty, although General SchouvaioG, who
started the 4th ins has taken the treaty Of peace
to ST. Petersburg for ratification.
RouxASIAs DEMANDS
special despatch from San Stefano says II ap-
pears that ROumania asks for the Dobrdja Islands,
at the mouth Of the Danube and tho fortress OF Wild.
din, and $50 OOO. indemnity, without agreeing to
code Bessarabia.
WILL ENGLAND sErzE MrrYLESE2
II is suspected in official circles hero that England
will purchase sezo Misylene for naval station to
sounorbalance tho increase OF Russian Influence ut
constantinople. II is said such step would be
looked upon with comparative indifference by Russia,
as England is already able to blockade tho Darda-
nelles.
BISMARCK PRESIDE.
The correspondent OF the Times at Berlin says in
consequence othe reiterated request OF Russia Prince
Bismarck will probably consent to preside over the
congress at Berlin If England agrees to be present.
GRAND DUKE srAMBorI.
The Daily 7elegraphs special from Psra announces
that the Grand Duke Nicholas will visit tho Sultan on
Thursday. He will enter Constantinople at the head
Of 200 oniccrs
NJ wADDIXGToN WILL REPRESENT FRANCE.
FarIs despatch states that N. waddington,
Minister OF Foreign Affairs will certainly attend tho
Congress at Berlin.
THE PRELIMINARY PKAcR TREATY.
A despatch from Constantinople under date Of
March g. s:'The treaty bears the title 'Preiimi-
nares OF Peace and contains twenty nine articles
The opening articles relate Montenegro Servia end
Bulgaria Tho indemnity is fixed at 1.4lo 900, 900
roubes, but 1lco 900 900 covered BY territorial
sessions Nothing Is fixed concerning the terms and
period of payment of tho $40 00o0 900 (s24i 800 0OO
No guarantee is stipulated there mention OF tho
Egyptian or Bulgarian tributes or the Turkish feet
The treaty simply states that Russia and Turkey shpli
agree subsequently about the payment"
TERRITORIAL CHANGES
Pirot remains Bulgarian. Servia includes Sicuitza
Novibazar and vranja Montenegro includes Antivari
Bpuz Podgoriiza and Nicsics. All tho Bulgarian
fortresses aro TO be rnzod and the Turkish troops
withdrawn. military road will be established for
the Ottoman posts and telegraph and the passage Of
troops which, however, must not mako any consider.
able halt whilo passing through tho country. Nus
sulmans may return to Bulgaria. Any property OF
Mussulmaus who have not returned. which thcy eavc
undspossd OF, will DO sold after two years for the
benefit OF tho Widows and orphans fund.
THE FUTURE or BULGARIA
Arrears OF taxes In Bosnia and Herzegovina arc to
be remitted. Tho revenue until 1880 is to DO applied
TO indemnity for sufferers by tho insurrectIon and
provide for local needs. Austrian and Russian CON-
missoners will arbtrate all disputed claims. Navi-
CATION OF tho Straits Is declared free for merchant
vessels during peace war. Six divisions OF Rus.
sian infantry and two OF cavalry will occupy Bulgaria
until tho formation OF the Bulgarian militia, tho
strength OF which shall be fixed later by Russia and
Turkey. Tho Russian army Of occupation will pro.
serve Its communications both through Roumania
and the Black Sea. The expenses OF tho Russian oc.