The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-04
urging the Italian government to assume an atti-
| tude favorable TO England

Lord Salisbury's note Is to decline a congress its
end Is attained; but 1t Is intended to open dis
cussion, discussion by written communications
may last year, particularly AZ the note contains
criticisms but no proposals.
SUGGEST ANOTHER SOLUTION
correspondent at ST. Petersburg t.:eqraphs as
follows:-"As the text OF Lord Sansbury's circu-
lar Is not yet received Russia has not decided
upon an answer, but there Is reason to believe
she Will not regard the circular as having
anything OF the nature OF an ultimatum. As the
British government confines itself to purely mega
tive criticism It may possibly be asked to suggest
some solution OF Its own. 1t = Is argued
that II the English Cabinet really desires 10
avoid war some pacific solution may still be found
The public regard the circular, however, as new
proof that England has decided upon war; while in
the official world 1t IL sad although the circular is
not pleasant reading for those who desire peace,
1t has the advantage OF intelligiblity."
POINT BY POINT
special to the 7dgbian from Berlin says Rus
sias answer will contest Lord Salsbury's despatch
point BY point and win declare that the aim Of
England's policy Is plain.
WATCHING EVENTS.
The North German Gozele OF Berlin states that
Count Stolberg- wernigerode viii not at present
assume his duties as Vice President of the Prus-
sian Ministry, as the Eastern negotiations require
his presence In Vienna and will probably oblige
Prince Bismarck to remain in Berlin Tor some time
to come.
GERMAN ENDORSEMENT or ENGLAND.
The Berlin Post publishes an article which Is he
lieved to be inspired. adopting Lord Salsbnry's
criticisms or the san Stefano Treaty 1t says Eng
land will hardly remain alone in the opinion that
the Treaty Of Paris, until amended, Is the law Of
Europe. Russia, therefore, has no choice between
war or parting with the Treaty OF san Steiano as
she would have to do II she entered congress.
SIR HENRY ELLICT's AUTHORITY.
In the House OF Commons yesterday afternoon
Mr.. Robert Bourke, Under Foreign Secretary,
stated that Sir Henry Elliot British Ambassador at
Vienna, in reply to an inquiry by telegraph as 10
his authority for the statement In his despatch to
Lord Derby on the 23d nit. that he mad been
trustworthy informed that Prince Gorts-
chakon told the Roumanian agent at
St. Petersburg that Russia would not allow the
question OF the cesslon OF Bessarabia to be dis
cussed by the Congress, said that the Roumanian
agent at Vienna was his informant.
THREATENING ROuMANIA.
special despatch from Bucharest to the
Political Correspondence OF Vienna reports that
two Russian army corps stationed In Bulgaria
have been ordered to return to Roumania and
take up posiuDns between Giurgevo and Bucharest
OF siege throughout Roumania
ENCOURAGED by ENGLAND AND AUSTRIA
At secret sitting OF the Roumanian Chambers
yesterday NM. Ghika and S,ourdza reported the
result Of their recent missions to London and
Vienna respectively. The former SAID the English
Cabinet had encouraged Roumania to hold out In
regard to Bessaraba. The latter said Austria laid
stress upon the necessity Of the Bessarabian ques.
ton being settled by the decision OF Europe
DOUBTS OF ROUMANIAN EARNRsTSEss
A special to the Times from bucharest Says
'sDespite strong popular feeling against the ces-
sion OF Bessarab.a to Russia many doubt whether
the Koumanian Cabinet is opposed to IT,
OCCUPYING MACEDONIA
A despatch from Constantinope says the Rus
slams have occupied parts Of Macedonia included
In New Bulgaria. The Russian military authorities
and transport officials yesterday held council
upon measures Tor the ultimate evacuation OF Tur.
key.
RUSSIAN SICKNESS
The Daily 7elegrdph's Vienna special says
"O1iclai returns show that last week the Russians
had 5s, 900 sick IN Europe alone"
THE BRITISH FLEET.
The Standard announces as proof that there il
no intention OF complying with the reported de.
mand for the withdrawal OF the British fleet from
the Sea OF Marmora, but the iron-clad ram Rupert
and ron-clad turret ship Devastation have been
ordered to join the squadron there to replace the
Sultan which will return to England to rent.
PROTESTING AGAINST WAR.
deputation Of the National Liberal Federation.
to protest against the attitude OF the government
express disapproval or the calling out OF the re-
serves and to proclaim the desire OF the liberal
party to save Great Britain from the shame and mis-.
cry an unjust war, were met At the Westminster
Palace Hotel yesterday afternoon by Lords Gran
vile and harrington. The deputation numbered
about i've hundred reprcse natives from all parts
OF the Kingdom. Mr. Joseph Chamberlain mem.
Der OF the House OF Commons from Birmingham,
presided. Mr.. John Bright introduced the dcputa-
tion to Lords Granville and Harrington
THE OPPOSITION POW IRLEss.
Lord Granville, addressing the deputation, said
he required stimulus to adopt course likely to
prevent the country from being dragged into war
which neither It's honorable engagements nor No
tional interests demanded, but 1t would be deceiy.
ing themselves and Russia conclude that the op.
position could prevent the government from going
to war II the government was bent on q warlike
policy.
OPPOSING RASH ACTION.
Lord Harrington said the present duty OF the Cd.
position was to Interpose BY every means In It's
power obstacles to any rash ana iil-constdered 90.
ton OF the government, the result or which might
be war.
COUNT Won BErsT STILL IN LONDON
The report printed In Tuesday afternoons Tuu
MAI Gazette that Count Won Beust, the Austro-
Hungarian ambassador here, had suddenly lett Tor
Vienna, Is untrue
ENGAGING ISTRRPRETERs
The Manchester Guardian has q despatch from
Salonlcs, saying:-"The English Consul IL engaging
interpreters knowing the Greek, Turkish anu
English languages ut o salary OF $50 per month";
commencing Immediately
sERvIAS MILITARY MOVEMENTS
despatch from Belgrade says portion OF the
servlan army Is advancing from Negotin to garri-
son widdin. which the Russians are evacuating
1t Is stated that the Servlans will also occupy Bel.
gradschik ana probably the line from there to
Pevna
sERvM WILL COOPERATE TO THE END.
The Servian Cabinet Council have resolved that
Servian troops shall occupy Belgradschik aud BuL