The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

are already preparing therefor The secretaries OF
the different conservative associations have been
In town during the past week consulting with va
rious members OF the government. They report
strongly in1avor OF dissolution,
GETTING RID OF ISAAC BUTT.
despatch from Dublin says that the medical ad
visers OF Isaac Butt, the Irish Home Ruler member
Of Parliament, have declared his attendance att Par
lament at Its next session most dangerous to his
health 1t Is said he will not attend Parliament
until after the Easter recess There have been
great dissenslons among the home rulers concern
Ing the obstruction question lately. The section
OF the party in favor OF obstruction, despite the
opposition OF Mr. Butt, have decided TO hold Home
Rule conference before the meeting OF Parliament.
EIGHT THOUSAND WOUNDED.
The Wiener Presse has special stating that the
Russians found 5000 Turkish wounded IN Sofia.
RADErsKY AT sHIPKA.
A special despatch from Bucharest Says
"General Radetsky, who has crossed the
Balkans through the Shipka Pass, will probably
not move beyond Kezanlik, where he can secure
comfortable quarters interruption OF commun
cation across the Danube would arrest his onward
march. Nothing is. known at the headquarters Of
the Czarewitch about General Radetsky's move
ments, which would confirm the impression snat
he will not 60 beyond Kezank for the present."
THE TURKS DENY IT.
An official telegram dated Shipka, January O,
received at Constantnople states that the weather
has been mid and that two hours cannonade
had been exchanged with the Russians. This con-
tradicts the Russian report that General RadetzSy
had crossed the Balkans through the Shipka Pass.
GREECE AND HER STRENGTH.
An Athens correspondent states that the calling
TOT the second class Of the reserve which has
In hoau ri ara1 vvili m IN
$4,000 men. The uncertainty as to the intention OF
Great Britain paralyzes the Greeks, but as long
the present Ministry remain In office 1t may be re-
garded as certain that warike policy will not be
definitely adopted.
THE TURKISH CABINET.
special despatch from C0nstantnople SAYS
cite Ministerial crisis which was expected to
ensue in consequence Of the interpretations in the
Chambers has been averted. All the MIN
listers retain their portfolios. Mahmoud Damad
Pacha will shortly proceed TO inspect the
fortifcations OF the Dardanelles. Reouf Pacha,
although remaining in charge OF the Ministry Of
War at Constantinople has been also intrusted
with the supreme command OF the army IN Rou-
meia. Suleman Pacha retains command of an
army corps and Baker Pacha OF q division under
Reouf Pacha's orders"
MAHMoUD DAMAD'S RESIGNATION REFUSED
telegram received In Paris from CONSTANT
nople reports that Mahmoud Damad Pacha's
resignation has been refused. He attended a
council Of Ministers held on Sunday last
THE EMBARGoED AMMUNITION.
The ammunition embargoed ut Cardiff consisted
OF empty cartridge cases. they were stopped
mercy tor customs lrregularity and the embargo
has now been raised.
ANOTHER HEAVY LONDON FAILURE REPORTED.
Joseph Anderson Son, provision merchants, Of
Hibernia Chambers, London Bridge. have Jailed.
Their liabilities supposed to be ST. 100000 Their
losses have been largely on Canadian produce