The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-09
Members of Parliament Forewarned
of Great Events.
VICTOR EMMANUEL'S ILLNESS
Grant Visits the Khedive
in Cairo.
MEETING OF THE FRENCH CHAMBERS
[pY CABLE TO THE HERALD

An official despatch Is published in ConstantlnOple
announcing that, after two days. sanguinary fight.
ing, Hafz Pacha, commanding the Novi-Bazar
division, has reoccupied KurschumlJe. The Serviau
loss was considerable Eyoub Pacha, commanding
Servlans, pursuing them to the frontier, burning
six OF their military stations aud dc troying their
intrenchments rH
CHECKS TO THE RUSSIAN ADVANCE.
Chakir Pacha telegraphs to Constantinople that
after checking the Russian advance with great loss
au Petrichevo he retired to strongly intrenched
positions at Poibrne and OtukHol.
VALUE OF SOFIA.
The occupation Of Sofia is OF great advantage to
the Russians. 1t gives them basis for operations
in Roumelia opens up the resources Of the coun
try around and makes them, to certain extent
independent of supplies from Roumania
FOR THE sERvIANs.
The Belgrade correspondent oil the Times says an
agreement exists that the Servans shall occupy
Sofia, transferring their headquarters thther.
PROGRESS OF THE RUSSIAN ARMS.
The Russians have occupied Slalitza and Petrl-
chevo
THE DANUBE FROZEN.
A Bucharest special despatch says the Danube Is
now thoroughly frozen over. The cold weather
continues
OPENING OF A RAILWAY.
The railway from Frateshtl to Simmtza will be
opened Tor tra1lc on Friday This Will enable the
Russians to transport the new iron bridge, which
they have had READY and which has only awaited
the completion Of the railway, to the Danube.
SHORT OF SUPPLIES.
Ten small steamers have also been brought from
Russia for use in connection with the bridge. ltis
stated that the Russians In Bulgaria have only
W. nlinco ore ltIasr rolls
tive to forage are probable unless communication
Is speedily restored.
''KNUCKLE DOWN."
The Post publishes the following in official
form:-''fTe believe the English government, with
the view OF ascertaining Russia's terms. has sug-
gested to the Porte the desirability OF complying
with Russa's request for direct communications
between the commanders of the iorces'
CONFIRMATION OF THE ABOVE
despatch IRON Constantinople says that com.
munication from London advising Turkey to open
negotiations with Russia through the military
commanders has been received here. strong
disposition Is evinced to accept the advice therein
profrered.
MATTERS OF GREAT MOMENT.
The usual Official circulars have been Issued re-
questing the presence of the supporters OF the
government at the opening Of Parliament. That of
the Earl OF Beaconsfled to the Lords says matters
of moment will be brought under consideration.
Sir stafford Northcote's circular to members OF the
House OF Commons says attention will Immediately
be called to matters OF great Importance.
STILL UNDER DISCUSSION.
The Standard, in its leading editorial article,
says:-"The correspondence between London and
st. Petersburg respecting the point raised by the
British government has not yet terminated, and
we shall probably have to wait until the opening OF
Parliament before full explanation is given Of the
subjects which have been under discussion between
the two governments"
HAS NOT RESIGNED
The Daily Ne,cs, in an editorial article, says
'The Earl Of Carnarvon has not resigned the
Colonial Secretaryship. We presume he has no
present intention OF resigning"
BAKER PAcrA PROMOTED.
A special despatch from Tatar- BazardjiK to the
telegraph says that Baker Pacha valentine Baker,
formerly colonel in the British army has been pro-
noted to the rank of lieutenant general.
GIVE THEM BACK MIDHAT.
A general cry is heard in Constantlnope for the
recall OF Midhat Pacha- He reached Paris IRON
Rome few days ago, and left yesterday Tor Lon
DON
on THE VERGE OF REBELLION.
Despite pressure from the palace and threats o.
dissolution the Turkish House OF Representatives
have been assailing the government with great
freedom and bitterness. They probably have the
population OF STEAMBOAT on their side, and 1t IL
doubtful whether they would obey a decree Of dis
solution even II the government ventured to take
such step.
EFFECT ON PRICES.
The Times OF yesterday morning, In its financial
article, says:-"The rise OF prices at the close on
Monday was in. consequence Of rumors that an
armistIce had been concluded. The details OF the
story were OF very improbable Kind but 1t suniced
to brighten spectators for the fall into repurchas
ing to some extent. Consequently all stocks rose
sharply. United States funds continue frmer. The
alarm about the Bland Silver bill las for the time
being, to all appearances, quite subsidized,
HEALTH OF THE KING OF ITALY.
A bulletin issued in Rome ut six O'Clock last even.
ing says the lever is more marked than 1t was yes
tcrlay morning. The peuric pain, however has
almost ceased The pulse is irregular. Prince
Amadeus is expected in Rome, and the Kings
daughters, Princess Clothiidc and the Queen OF
Portugal, viii probably come.
GRANT IN CAIRO.
General Grant has arrived In Cairo and visited
the Khedive.
FRENCH MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
The triennia municipal elections wcro held through.
out France on Sunday last Tho delegates of the
municipal councils viii have tho prcpondcratine
voice 10 clectng Senators In Paris seventy
three Councillors out OF eighty are republicans tour
conservatives and three second ballots are neces
sary. Previously there were ten CONSERVATIVE Conn.
cllors there In the provincial towns the republicans
were generally successful, including Narcotics
Rennes Duop, Bordeaux. Montpelier, Rouen, Nancy.
Acen, Amions. AngouIemc, Arras. Boulougnc, Bel.
FORT Tours, Lille, Donkrk, Douay, Bourges, Mouths,
Limoges Macon, Cannes and Nice. In the large cities
the radicals we're mostly successful ~ iar hAA-A