The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-24

Burgas on the Black Sea, or by the Bendea Rail-
way TO Roumanla and Bulgaria The Turks are
not idle. They have brought troops across the
Bosphorus from Scutari until 1870 battalions now
man the northern lines"
THE CITADEL or LAST RESORT
.'Heavy siege guns have been moved from the
Bosphorus batteries into these lines while the
batteries on the Asiatic side have been strength
cned so as to form In conjunction with the neet
line OF defence to which they might retire in case
OF need, though they are now more than ever con.
fdent OF their ability to hold their positions
M VERY HOPEFUL.
A correspondent OF the Times at San Steiano,
telegraphing on the 22d, is very hopeful regard
to the meeting OF the Congress. The headquar.
tiers viii not leave there ut present
has OsMAE DENIED HIMSELF?
The Vakit and Bdssi,et newspapers OF Constan-
tnople) publish letter from Osman Pacha deny
ing that lie said Constantinop!e was not susceptible
OF defence against q considerable Russian iorce
and declaring that he would never be party to
the disgrace OF retiring before an enemy much
weakened by Illness and fatigue. The Times
Vienna corresponding. although he thinks that this
letter is apocryphal saysit certainly expresses the
feeling now pervading the army at Constantinoplc.
RUSSIA CANNOT WAIT.
The Times, in leading editorial article, says:-
ut becomes every day matter OF more and more
imperative necessity Tor Russia 10 obtain recOgni-
ton by the other Powers OF some modified arrange
ment under which she will be relieved from what
is practically q state OF war.
THE TREATY MUST BE RECoNsIDgRED.
'.Tnls only be done by full discussion Of the
San steiano treaty in a European Congress. Rus
STA already knows the simple condition on which
alone England can enter such Congress. 1t may
be modified possibly in form, but IN substance iG
must be conceded"
HOPEFUL OF PEACE
Pera correspondents say that the embassies there
are hopeful OF peace. II is believed that the party
OF Cancellation is gaming the supremacy in the
councils OF the Sultan also.
RUSSIAN RECRUITS FROM THRACE.
The Russians continue TO levy recruits through
out Thrace. The Greeks, who are enrolled as Bu!-
garians. desperate ut the ignoring Of their ma.
tonaiity. .-..4s
QUIET At THE CAPITAL.
Constantinope Is tranquil. The momentary ex-
element caused by Ali Suavi's insane proceedings
on Monday has disappeared and the apprehcnsions
OF a Russian coup de main have been soothed by
arrangements now under negotiation for establish
ing line OF demarcation between the two camps.
THE NEUTRAL ZONE.
the Russians have again advanced their entire
line slightly, without, however, violating the neu-
trail zone. Immense quantities OF war material
continue to reach the Russian camp
SERIOUS REVOLT
The Vienna Fre,nf says All Suavi's at
tempt was more serious than admitted Forty
refugees forced their way into Murad's apartment
and proclaimed him Sultan. lie. however, showed
complete diOcy.
THE ARMENIAN RESURRECTION.
the instruction In Lazistan against the Rus
~
ten thousand and fifteen thousand I.azis are under
arms These are prosecuting a guerilla warfare
against the Russians about Artvln and Batoum.
ARTvIN EVACUATED
report reached Trebizond on Thursday that
the Russians had evacuated Artvin.
AT ERzERouM
A despatch from Trcbizondc states that the Rus
slams at Erzeroum have received a reinforcement
OF 10 900 men Putrid fever Is ravaging the garri.
son at the latter place.
CROSSING THE BLACK SEA.
The following dispatches are taken from the
Standard :-.'relegrams received at Vienna from
Bucharest assert that the Russians are charter ring
ships to transport troops from Odessa to Burgas
Nine regiments have Loft Moscow for Roumsnia."
AUSTRIA READY TO ACT.
..An Austrian regiment has been ordered to &C.
cupy Adakaeh on Saturday, pending settlement OF
the ownership OF the Danube fortfcsses."
UNPouNDED RUMoRs.
The Vienna despatch OF the Times says the ru-
mors OF a difference between Austria and Rus
STA concerning Montenegro are unioundcd
although 1t Is possible that such may eventually
arise.
COMING TO ACCORD
The Vienna correspondent Of the Daily Telegraph
says-"Ceunt Andrassy and his colleagues have
gradually come round to Engand's views about
fho ahoui or ~
well as on many other points.
COLD SHOULDER TO BISMARCK.
"Germany is distrusted Prince Bismarck whose
influence here was once omnipotent, now fire.
quently tenders advice which Is 1nheeded."
PRINCE GoRTscHAKoPF's CONDITION.
Prince Gortschakor Is somewhat better. but the
swelling IN his legs and his weakness continue.
BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY ACTION.
In the House OF Commons last night the debate
on the raising oil troops was resumed ana con-
tnued until late hour Mr. Cross and Sir Stat
ford Nortncote spoke on behalf OF the government.
The former spoke In hopeful tone, but dwclt
upon the necessity Of secrecy ut the present I'M
portant juncture
Mr.. Roebuck violently attacked the opposition's
factious conduct.
Foley or THE OPPOSITION.
Mr.. Holms, Mr. Forster and Lord Harrington
replied, dwelling upon the utiona nc ton
OF the government.
Lord Hartington's resolution, that eco force be
raised or kept by the Crown in time OF peace,
within India, without the sanction Of Parliament
was rejected by a vote Of 345 TO 226.
THE GOVERNMENT SUSTAINED.
The amendment OF Sir Michael liicks-Beach was
adopted without a division as follows:-"This
House, being OF the opinion that the constitutional
control OF Parliament over the raising and employ.
ment OF the military forces OF the Crown Is fully
secured by provisions Of law and by the undoubted
power OF this House to grant or refuse supplies,
considers II unnecessary and inexpcdient 60 rm
a resolution tcndlng to weaken the hands OF Her
Majesty's government III the present state OF for.
cign AFFAIRS"
BRITISH INDIAN ARMY.
The supplementary army estimate for the ex.
pcnses or tho Indian expeditorary force has been
a ~.