The New York herald., 1878-02-09

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refary, made q sra,en~rs similar to that Of Sir
Stafford Northcote In the House or Commons.
He said he was justified In his resignation
when the feet was first sent to Constantinope,
but he approved the present action In consequence
OF the altered aspect OF afairs
WHO Is THIsa
LORD Derby also announced that one foreign
Power bad already applied to the Porte for q
nrman to- permit its Meet to enter Turkish waters.
THE TINES Is NOT ALARMED.
The Times In Its leading editorial articles says
that does not share In the excitement and alarm
which Thursdays hews created in many quarters,
but thinks the time has come when the whole re-
sponslbi!ty OF action ought 20 be thrown the gov
ernment and a.generous support accorded 1t II the
legitimate interests OF the country to be pro-
tected. IL says:-"The government may have to
act, and to act promptly. IL Is impossible for the
opposition TO act Tor them or take their places and
1t ought now to be left to them to take the course
they deem necessary on their responsibility. 1t is
evident this was the feeling yesterday Of the more
independent liberal members, and there can be
no question 1t will be the general feeling OF the
country.
C0NFIDENCE IN RUSSIA GONE.
at is for Russia to restore confidence by aban-
doning the jealous reserve she has hitherto main.
tanned. When we know what she means and what
she claims we may he able to say what should be
done But, meanwhile, the government can alone
be In position to judge what the necessities OF the
moment and the interests OF the country demand,
and ills to be hoped that the division OF last night
will close the controversy. which, however ppop-
erly raised at the outset, is now wholly out OF
place"
OFFICIAL TEXT OF THE PROTOCOL.
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detailed peace bases' They are in substance iden-
tical with those teegraphed in these dispatches on
the morning OF the 4th inst, as follows:-
Ffsst-The erection OF Bulgaria INTO Prlncpality.
Second-A war indemnity or territory compenss-
tion
Tnird-The independence OF Roumania, servia
and Montenegro, with increase OF territory for
each.
Fouwth-Reforms In Bosnia and Herzegovina.
FUlh-An ulterior understanding between the
Sultan and the Czar regarding the Dardanelles and
the negotiation OF nnal treaty at either Odessa
Sirh-Tie evacuation Of che Danubian fortresses
and Erzer0um.
But, according to the above official information,
there arc only five conditions, the evacuation Of
the foftresses being part Of the armstice condi.
tions, not those Of peace.
IN CONFIRMATION.
An Official telegram from St Petersburg confirms
the correctness Of all the armstice conditions for
only additional condition mentioned Is the evacua-
tion Of the fortresses and Sulina
SOLEMN OUTLOOK.
The Vienna correspondent OF the Times. COM
menting on the Russian occupation OF the defensive
lines Of Constantinople says -"The mystery which
still envelops the conditions OF the armistce leaves
plenty OF room for further surprises. Thus 1t looks
very much II evacuation Of the Danube fortresses
by the Turks will turn out to mean occupation by
the Russians. These surprises seem to be bad
preparations for the conference"
ACCORDING TO CONTRACT.
telegram. received by way OF Bombay, dated
ConstantnOple February 4 says that, In accordance
with the armistice conditions, the Russians viii
occupy Widdin, Rustchuk. Siistria, Belgradjik and
Erzeroum The Ambassadors OF the Powers are
still ignorant OF the conditions Of peace
Redjib Pacha. with twenty-seven battalions, has
left ConstantinOple for Volo
LOOTING BUT NO MASSACRE.
Accounts have been received at the Turkish
capital OF depredations committed by Russian
troops in the houses Of Mussulmans In Adrianople
and neighborng villages.
RUSSIAN PROGRESS
telegram. received through Syra, dated Con.
stantnople February s, says that the Russians
have occupied Chatalja, Silivria ION the Sea OF
Marmora) and OrmanlL
sULRIMAN AGAINST THE GRREKs. M eo,
Suleiman Pacha has gone to Larissa, capital Of
the province Of T1essaly.
CABINET CRISIS.
There is o Turkish Cabinet crisis In consequence
OF Parliamentary criticisms OF the governments
abolition of the Grand vizierate without consulting
Parliament and OF the contemplated policy OF
Ahmed venk EnendL the new President Of the
Council OF Ministers.
OSMAN PACHA'S CRIMES
The Globe OF yesterday says:-"Osman Pacha will
certainly be court-martialed this or next month
lie is charged with buryinQ Russian prisoners
him that he rarely leaves his lodgings. The police
are instructed to prevent public demonstration
against him."
The A0ence Russe, OF St. Petersburg contradIcts
the reports that the Servians refused accept the
and that Austria opposed Russian occu-
patton OF the Danubian fortresses.
BISMARCK AND THE EAST.
The German conservative and liberia parttesin
the Reichstag yesterday came to an agreementdn
regard to joint Interpolation to be addressed to
the Imperial Chancellor, inquiring whether he h-
tends to make any statement respecting the East
ern question and the position which the German
Empire has taken regarding It, and II such decla-
ration is intended what day 1t will be made. The
has been signed by the leaders of the
two parties. IL Is rumored in parliamentary cir
cles that Prince Bismarck is. s.expected in Berlin on
Tuesday or Wednesday next.
GERMANY HAS NOT CONSENTED
The Times Berlin despatch says 1.-THE speech
from the throne on the opening Of Parliament on
making no mention OF the three Ern-
perors' alliance, but emphasizing the existence OF
friendly relations with all the Powers, and more
especially Austria, 1t is concluded that the Ger.
man government has not entered into any engage
mcnt to support the new demands OF Russia This
inference Is not little strengthened by the royal
speech expressly mentioning the programme
agreed upon at the Constantlnople Conference as
the basis OF the coming peace.n