New-York tribune., 1878-04-13
PROSPECTS OF A PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT.
RUSSIA CONSIDERS THAT ENGLAND MUST GIVE UP
INACTIoN-GERMANY STRIVING FOR PEACE.


INACuON-GERMANY STRIVING FOR PEACE.
LONDON, Friday, April II. 1873.
The tone of the comments on the political
is much hopeful from all directions than yes
terday The whole basis for this change to be a
conviction that Russia preparing to accept Germany
help 10 get of the present deadlock by such cOnces
sions viii secure meeting of the Congress- Prince
GOrtschakOn's reply to Lord Salisburys circular,
and the circular to which it annexed,
was only published in ST. Petersburg Thursday,
which ghens the belief that the former tel
egrapheJ hthcr Tuesday night for special purpose
The circular when issued here Thursday afternoon had
depressing influence Stock Exchange, in conse-
quence of the reteratou Of the refusal 10 submit the
Treaty Of San Sefano TO the Congress- Russian stocks
declined over per cent To-day however it is pointed
out that alho Ugh the circular offers concession on
the point sue IL is couchdd in such cOnsderae and
moderate LANGUAGE TO leave the door open for Eng
land to make reply to the invitation for further
explanations and thereby furnish basis for common
understanding.
RUSsTis SINCERITY CREDITED.
The Journal de 50 TctersboRrg, reviewing the opinions
of the foreign press upon Prince Gortschakos reply
concludes as follows: The real desire OF Russia to
bring about peaceful solution Of the existing difficult
ties meets with universal recognition. The British Gov
eminent must abandon ITS purely negative attitude
either by inviting the Powers to assemble for common
Cabinet might wish TO substitute FOR the Treaty Of san
Ste 5auo. should the Powers find compromise Russia
would willingly participate ~ a discussion ana modify
the treaty suCh solution should not however nufy the
results gained by Russian blood but take into account
hcr sacrIhces'
CORRESPONDENCE ~ PROGRESS.
The S. TeiersJUrg Agcnoe Russo OF to-day says "The
Russian Government by discussing, in its an
swcr 10 Lord Salisbury, the objections raised
by hun on every point Of the treaty, has prac-
ticaIy established discussion oS the whole treaty and
thus shown how small foundation the British obicc-
hal tItf 4, Of fNgTp pVgfII H. oh
lection 20 full discussion, but the submission Of the
treaty implies an act which no independent Power
Direct and Amicahle pOtuYdyicT8 continue, which,
thanks 20 the good Offices OF Germany 1t may be hoped
viii lend 20 a satisfactory result
AUSTRIA STILL HOpEs FOR A CONGRESS.
At Vienna Prince Gortschakof's reply created im-
precision Of Russa's willingness TO ind an acceptable
method for reopenng negotiations. This moderate
spirit IS believed be In great due to the al
tered tone Of the comments OF the German. French,
aud Italian press and politicians concerning The Treaty
Of san stefau0 which point 20 the probability OF Russia
instead ~ In gland being isolated IN case OF rupture
The Vienna Cabinet, which stl adheres TO the idea Of
the ress the Only possible solution is OF course,
greatly pleased 40 the improved aspect OF affairs.
The German semloHchl ngWNpaptrs yesterday even
ing not sanguue that riiher London or 81 Peters
burg will make The concessions necessary TO secure an
agreement but all Information agrees that the German
Government continues its edraNors 10 bug about an
agreement which Il not likely 10 do after case
tin iusuhcluon TIE alleged circular Prince Corr
sclakch q summary " which printed this morning
reply 20 AusTlas objections, is probably stupid hoax
o! some Paris newspaper
BETTER TREATMENT FOR ROUMANIA.
There seems TO be disposition st. Petersburg
10 show EOumauia more consideration. IL is now an
uouucod thence that Prince GOrschakoG meant that the
stipulation for the passage OF Russian troops through
Rnumaua not the question Of the ccs0n OF Besa raba
could submitted 10 the Congress II Is also stated
that Il Russian Commissioner VIII 10 Bucharest to
treat with the Government concerning the passage Of
troops. NJ. SteytCha Mhai0yltc the Scryiau Minister
President has resigned In qurnce of the YaCatng
policy OF the Scryiau Government II rs said that Anglo
Austrian influences In the ascendant at Belgrade
and that there disposition the part Of Stryia ROu-
mama and Montenegro 10 make joint remOnstrance to
tue Pow ers against the Treaty OF san steianO.