The New York herald., 1878-03-27

rounded by his Ministers and Osman Pacha ana
other generals The Grand Duke conversed with
the Sultan twenty minutes. lie then went TO the
Beylerbey Palace, where he was visited by the
Sultan forty-Hve minutes later.
AT THE OLD EMBASSY.
The Grand Duke and his suite next proceeded to
the former Russian Embassy, in front Of which the
Russian eagles were displayed. The Grand Duke
slept on board the Livada last night and takes
luncheon with the Sultan to-day.
CALMING THE PORTE
1t Is said that the Grand Duke, referring to the
Porte's apprehensions Of a possible AngloRussan
conflict, expressed the hope that the Congress
would effect an arrangement.
RE-EsrABIIsHMESr OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS.
The Sultan received the Grand Duke Nicholas
with the utmost courtesy and cordiaity. Diplo.
matte relations between Turkey and Russia have
been renewed, aud General Nelidor has been ap-
pointed Russian Charge d'Anaires at Constanti-
nople.
no HOPE OF CONGRESS.
Those having the direction OF affairs at st.
Petersburg appear to have very little hope of
solution of the present deadlock. Although
the holding OF O Congress without Eng
land would have the advantage OF isolat-
ing her and consolidating the triple alliance,
1t is regarded more probable that the Congress will
not meet at all ''The whole question seems to be
sinking from the sphere OF reason to That of
passion,' says the London Times correspondent
RUSSIA WILL NOT ENDURE 1T.
The Journal de ST. PetersbOu,y declares that
Russia will not endure position obligng her to
maintain her ornaments indefinitely The Berlin
Post remarks that the collapse OF the Congress
would enforce such an attitude on both Russia and
England
GERMANY AND ENGLAND
The Times Berlin correspondent says the
Austrian idea OF congress without England
being d:scountenanced by France and Germany 1t
is possible that only the three Chancellors will
meet in Berlin, but even this is as yet improbable.
Germany Is sure to take no proceedings against
England.
A FUTILE EFFORT.
The Post in its leading editorial article says
"Another vain attempt has been made 70 induce
Russia to acknowledge some responsibility toward
Europe. Her reply is invariably, VIZ, You have
full liberty of appreciation and action.'"
SHOULD II FAIL?
The leading article concudes:-"Should the Con.
gress iall, some means may yet be sought Tor
establishing q real or pretended agreement. 1t Is
not probable that 1t Will be found and, unless
Russia yields, the storm which Is brewing will
surely burst"
"LOOK BEFORE you LEAP"
correspondent at Berlin states that an appa-
rently inspired article in the Berlin Post justifes
England's demand and declares that Russia should
be wise enough to be moderate
TURKS EvAcUATE BUJUKDERE.
A telegram from Constantinope says in conse.
quence of friendly remonstrances from the Russian
authorities the Turkish forces have evacuated Bu-
jukdere and will occupy Maslak.
PREPARING FOR AUSTRIA.
The report that the Servian troops had evacu-
ated Wranja is confirmed anu the place has since
been occupied by the Russians. The Turkish In
habitants OF Wranja have sent an address to
Prince Milan asking for annexation to Servia. II
that is impossible they beg for permission to mi
CRATE into Serva, because they are resolved not
to remain in Bulgaria.
WHAT THE FRENCH PRESS THINKS
The Paris Temps believes that the Congress has
failed in consequence OF Englands refusal to par.
tcipate. France stipulated from the outset that
she would only take part In the Congress II all the
signat0ry Powers were represented.
1TALY's NEW MINISTRY.
Premier Carroll In the Italian Chambers yester.
day set forth. the programme OF the new Ministry.
lie said among other things that 1t was their in
tentlon to maintain Italy's neutrality in present
foreign complications and to reduce some taxes
pressing, heaviest. on the poor His speech was
much cheered.
IN THE FRENCH ASSEMBLY
The Budget Committee OF the French Chamber
OF Deputies has unanimously rejected the Senate's
amendments to the Budget
FRANCE AND THE HOLY SEE.
The Marquis de Gabrlac has been appointed
French Ambassador at the Vatican
TO UNITE WITH ITALY
The Tines special despatch from Rome says
the forthcoming encyclical letter OF Pope Leo KILL
will dwell upon the desire of the Papacy to unite
with Italy so as to secure position better suited
to Its ecclesiastical character.
BISMARCK MUST NOT BE TOO BOLD.
special despatch to the Post from Berlin says
test votes at meetings OF the political parties snow
that Prince Bismarck's Railway bill Will be re.
jected.
BRITISH COILIERIEs
The cOlliers Of Dean Forest have received notice
of five per cent. reduction In their wages. The
owners OF the South Yorkshire and North Derby
shire collieries have accepted the compromise pro-
posed by the men, and wages have therefore been
reduced i've per cent instead OF seven and e-half
per cent as at first contemplated.
POLITICAL GOSSIP FROM BERLIN.
Dr. Achenbach, Prussan Minister OF Commerce
and Public Works, resigned yesterday evening
The National Gazette confirms the report that Herr
Hobrecht, chief burgomaster OF Berlin, has ac-
cepted the Ministry OF Finance.
THE SUPPLY AT HAvRE.
The United States ship Supply, Captain Kirkland,
IRON New York February 25 with exhibits ior the
approaching international Exposition at Paris ar
rived at Havre on Saturday last.
AFTER THE STORM
The weather In London yesterday was fair.
THE LOST EIJRYDICE