The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-04
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From All Parts Of the
World.
THE SITUATION UNCHANGED.
increased Discomfort Among the Two
Armies at ConstantinOple.
ENGLAND STILL PREPARING.
Germany Willing to Stand Sponsor
tor the Treaty Of San Stefano.
ANTI-WAR SENTIMENTS.
Italian Republicans Holding a
Convention.


By CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON, May 4, 1875
The Bucharest correspondent OF the Times says
the latest Information is that the eighty
trains mentioned yesterday intended to convey
Russian troops and material to Galatz, where, re-
ports from Russian sources state, the Grand Duke
Nicholas will ultimately take command
RIPPLE OF PEACE.
The triumph of o conciliatory disposition at st.
Petersburg, mentioned yesterday is further con-
hrmed and generally attributed to the reports OF
the Ministers on the financial. military and inter.
nal state OF the Empire, which are said to
produce an impression that the country should be
spared further ordeals II it is possible to avoid
them without downright humiliation. The lead
Ing idea OF Russia in resuming negotiations seems
to have been to show her readiness to
make far-reachin9 concessions In the substance
Of the San Stefano Treaty, both as regards Europe
and ASIA II not pressed too hard on the question
Of principle as to recognizing the necessity vali.
dalton OF the treaty by the Congress. 1t is proba
Die that Russia has gone so far as to specify the
concessions she is willing to grant.
no CHANGE YET.
In contrast to this Is the opinion OF the st.
Petersburg correspondent of the Times. who teie-
graphs on Friday as Notwithstanding has
transpircd to-day justiiying the supposltion
which was entertained last night that pros.
poets were brighter 1t is SAID that the
poWpdylers drag on slowly, although 1t Is believed
that some little progress has been made relative to
the withdrawal negotiations II is rumored that the
itch Nal
ability OF an interchange OF views regarding
the essence Of the question at Issue provided
the present formal difficulties preventing the
meeting OF the Congress are removed There Is good
reason to believe that Russia is ready to enter
upon such an interchange OF views, but Great
Britain SO far has not answered Prince Gortscha.
kofrs reply to Lord Salisbury
GERMANY AND THE TREATY.
special despatch to the Standard from Vienna
asserts that Germany proposes TO place the Treaty
Of San Stcfano before the Congress instead OF Rus
sia doing So Their offer has not yet been accepted
by Russia.
is NO NEWS GOOD NEwss
There Is q remarkable absence OF news respect
Ing the progress OF the negotiations between Eng
land and Russia. but the iates. Impressions are
more hopeful The Agence Rstsse OF ST. Petersburg
also says that no news OF the negotiations is OK.
pected for five or six days. as fresh efforts Tor an
understanding are now pending
CRITICAL SITUATION.
Though Russia Is believed to have secured Aus.
TRAN neutrality. her military situation in Turkey is
now regarded az exceedingly critical The attitude
Of the Turkish soldiery Is reported be more favor.
able than ever TOR alliance with the English
troops.
CHANGE HEART
A month ago Russian influence seemed to be on
the point OF carrying everything before It. put now
the Porte seems more intrac table than ever, and
the Turkish army Is strong that the threats
OF the Russians have little effect
NO SURPRISE POSSIBLE
The Turks have intrenched positions and gre
scarcely inferior In number to what the Muscovtes
mass, that not only can there he no question
OF SURPRISE but even most serious attack might
be resisted Sufficiently long at any rate until help
could come from clsew here.
THEY WILL NOT YIELD
1t IL not, therefore, considered likely that they
will accede to the evacuation OF yarna Shumla
and Batoum. even to get the Russians away from
the neighborhood OF Constantinoplc.
GREAT CARE REQUIRED.
General Todieben, therefore, Will have TO dis
play considerable diplomatic talent In the attempt
to overcome all the difficulties, while the con-
ciliatory disposition In 81. Petersburg must be
strong not to be worn out by the temporizipr
OI
their position, viii doubtless use with their wen
known consummate skill
NOT FAILURE YET
The Vienna correspondent OF the Times dsbc
heves the reports that General Todlcben's necotla
tons for the surrender Of the bulgarian fortrcsses
have already failed as negotiations on such nm i'm
portant question are likely to take days or weeks
MOVING on THEIR WORKS.
Meanwhile, however. the Russians have occu.
pied Bravadi, thus cutting commune tons he
tween varna ana Shumla, an act Almost OF q hostile
character, and unlikely to contribute toward the
chances OF q settlement.
RENEWAL or NEGOTIATIONS
telegram frop ST Petersburg states that ne
EQUATIONS have been resumed directly between
London ana 81 Petersburg IN regard to with.
drawa from Constantinopc.
IuL lt PACIFIC REJoiSpER.
The Tnaes' Vienna correspondent hears that
Great Britain has sent reply to Russias latest
overtures which has produced good imprc sion
at st. Petersburg.
ADorr TO LEAVE.
The Standards Vienna correspondent hears that
The Russians are on the point OF withdrawing iron
San stcIano. They will leave one regiment to
guard their stores.
THE CAR ACTS
A Berlin despatch says the car has himself I'M.
dertakcn to conduct airalrs during the Illness OF
Prince Gortschakor Hence the more pacific aspect
OF the situation.
DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS.
Meanwhile, though direct negotiations with the
TURKS Tor the withdrawal Of the Russians have
begun, accounts from Adrlanoplc state that troops
are sim marching IN the direction OF TchalaldJa
and the capital. while westward, against the In
surgents, but few battalons and squadrons Of Cos
racks have been despatched
WORKING THEORETICALLY.
There Is no abatement OF the pressure on the
government works The activity which prevails
In every department cannot be expressed In de.
ta,s. being created by the general demands for
munitions, stores, &c.
ONE STRAW Pm DAY.
The first issue Of preserved meat and biscuits to