The New York herald., 1878-07-09

decided that the Turks shall retain Bajazid and
the whole valley leading thereto. including Alasn-
Rerdn
OUTSIDE THE CONGRESS-.
The Daily Tsiegraph's Berlin correspondent
says-'1 his defensive treaty does not necessarily
come within the scope OF the deliberations OF the
Congress 1t is an independent contract between
the Powers concerned, the validity OF which could
not be called In question except at the cost OF a
war The arrangement will, however, be an
nounced to the Congress on Monday.
WORKING AS ONE POWER.
"The position of Cyprus will give England abso-
lutte control over the Euphrates Valley. A line OF
railway having this object In view Is to be con-
structed. No further Russian encroachment in
this direction viii be possible. SO far as Asia Is
concerned, England and Turkey viii ractcally
form one Power"
WHAT BxrOUM WILL BECOME
A telegram from Vienna points out that Batoum
is not to be made free port after the fashion OF
Hamburg or Altona, but is to become Russian
Tree port, which Is quite a different thing.
GREEcEs DISSATISFACTION
Respecting Crete the solution proposed by the
Congress is considered unacceptable at Athens.
where public opinion is exasperated. On Friday
manifestation, in which $4,000 people participated
took place In front OF the Kings palace. The gov.
ernment Is powcrless TO resist the current OF pop
ular feeling, and on Friday evening orders were
issued for the transfer OF the Royal Guard to the
frontier at Lamia.
COOLER WISDOM.
Some Of the Greeks in Berlin seem to have re-
covered little from their profound dejec ton and
strong .animosity which the decision OF the
Congress regarding the Hellenic question at first
produced, and the more cool headed among them
begin to perceive that the best policy is to make
the most OF what has been obtained.
INDIGNANT RUSSIA.
The Times Berlin correspondent telegraphs that
he learns from perfectly trustworthy sources that
indignation is felt at the results OF the Congress
Russian dpomatists In general and the plenipo-
tentiaries ut Berlin In particular, are spoken OF
with contempt They do nothing, the people say
but make concessions and are ready TO accept any
humiliation 10 gain the appreciation ot Europe.
PROBABLY UNTRUE
Belgrade despatch says tile commandant OF
Servian troops on the Javor fontier reports that
Osman Pacha, with 80, 900 men, has entered Bosnia
No confidence can he placed In the report
QUIET AT BUCHAREST.
The Times Bucharest despatch says the excite.
ment is calming, and many papers advise compliance
with the decisions Of the Congress. The Roc-
manian delegates returned from Berlin on Sunday
night and were TO make report at secret
sitting Of the Chambers Monday.
TIE CONGRESS IN SESSION.
The Berlin Congress was in session tour hours
yesterday The Agence Russo says compromise
appears 10 have been reached In private interviews
IN regard to the claims OF the I.azis.
THE AUSTRIAN OCCUPATION.
According to present arrangements the army
that will occupy Bosnia and Herzegovina will con-
sist OF 70. 600 men and 240 guns
WHAT is ENGLAND GOING TO DO?
telegram from La valletta. Malta, says the
English Admiral commanding has received orders
to suspend paying Off four steam transports.
VERA zAssuLrTcH EXPELLED FROM GENEVA
The Paris CaulOiS announces that Vera Zassu.
Itch has been expelled from switzerian but
there are doubts regarding her identity
FIRE AT LYONS.
despatch from Paris reports that fire oc.
CURED last Friday in a petroleum and tar ware
house in Lyons. Nobody was killed outright, and
no further notice would have been taken OF the
accident had not exaggerated reports Of loss OF
lie made an investigation necessary. 1t now
proves that thirty persons were more or less In
jured, OF whom two have since died.
TIMES CORRESPONDENT IN TROUBLE
A telegram rom Constantnoplc reports that
saivct Pacha has asked Minister Layard to consent
to the expulsion OF Mr.. Gallenga, the correspond
ent OF the London Times from Constantinople. Mr.
Layard referred the matter to tile Consular judge
THE ''sHOEs' AND MR.. LER.
The ShOe-wae-cae- mette crew arrived In London
yesterday and proceeded to Paris last night They
will return here on Saturday next George w
Lee, OF the Triton Club of Newark, n. j., has con.
cuded TO return to the United States with the Shoe.
wac caemettes, and VIII not row IN the MetropoIi.
tan Regatta on the Thames for the wingfeld
Sculls, which are held by +. l.. Payiord, OF the
London Rowing Club
SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTIONS IN FRANCE
Twenty-Five supplementary elections were held
In France on Sunday for Deputies. They resulted
In the return OF seventeen republicans and three
while In two instances there was
no choice and second ballot Will have to be taken.
INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT.
SIX rounds have thus far been played in the In.
ternational chess tournament ut Paris winawer,
OF Russia still leads. He has won 90 games and
lost 251. Mackenzie, OF New York, has won 5H
and lost 6,S. Mason, OF New ork has won and
lost 8. A drawn game Is reckoncd as half game to
each. The contest win end on the 23d OF July
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