The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-15


party will be gratfed to learn that Lord Derby has
suddenly become quite bellcose, pretty sure sign
that there Is no risk OF any collision; on the con-
trary as matters stand, Ii the ships are only or
dered to Constantinople there Is no reason why
britons and Russians should not take part In the
gayeties OF the treasured residents II from Con-
stanthople we are still able to proceed at will into
BIC EuXine Seawe occupy aposition OF some power.
WANT TO KNOW.
I'VE shall anxiously wait TO learn from Official
declarations whether this be so. II the fleet Is
merely to remain at the entrance Of the Bospho-
rus, while the victorious forces OF the Car actu-
ally hold Stamboul this latter news will assurcdly
throughout the whole Eastern world more than
counterbalance the effect OF our pacific appear
ance at Seraglio Point"
PARTY OPPOSITION.
The meeting OF conservatives at the Carlton
Club, which was fixed for yesterday afternoon, was
adjourned sine die, intimation having been
conveyed to the leaders OF the movement that in
the present serious situation 1t Is inadmssble to
continue the agitation against Lord Derby Sew
eral promoters OF the movement state that they
have now no further reason to complain OF Lord
Derby, as he strongly supported forcing the OAR
daneles and protesting against Russian occupation
Of Constantinople.
The Standard announces this morning, promi-
nently, that the meeting OF conservatives at the
Carton Club has been definitely abandoned
THE LIBERAL POLICY.
The committee OF liberal members OF Parliament
to watch the progress of the Eastern question and
prevent the government from drifting into war
viii hold It's first meeting to-day.
is GLADSTONE JOKING?
In the House OF Commons last night bill for
raising se,ooo,ooo by means of Exchequer bonds
passed its second reading without division, alter
rambling discussion, during which Mr.. Gladstone
deprecated any alliance with Austria tending to
limit the freedom OF Christians In Turkey.
AUsTRIA's PROTEST TO RUSSIA.
1t appears certain that, In view OF the possible
contingencies, the great military council OF the
Austrian Empire will meet shortly. Meanwhile ne
gotiations are proceeding between Austria and
Russia, and 1t is hoped the latter will take into
count Austria's objections to the peace bases.
Is AUSTRIA GOING TO FIGHT?
The Pesth correspondent OF the Standard tele
graphs as tollows:-''The situation Is regarded as
very critical The Emperor OF Austria has sent for
Archduke Albrecht, field marshal and commander
in.chief Of the Austro-Hungaran army, for the pur
pose Of concerning important military measures
The government organs maintain that Russia has
broken her word and that Austro-Hungary will be
compelled to march 10 war with England, in order
to force Russia to be faithful to her promises and
return to her former programme"
THE PROGRESS OF EVENTS.
A special despatch from Vienna to the Daily 1ele-
graph says
Count Andrassy's prolonged interview with the
Emperor Francs Joseph on tuesday ana the sud
given rise to endless surmise as to the decisions
pending Count An1rassy was closeted for several
hours to-day with the Minister or Finance. and
as important financial arrangements must precede
the mobtlzation OF any portion OF the army II isru-
active military measures. Up to tins evening
have no confirmation OF these rep0rts and
therefore give them Tor what they are worth At
ernment are not only alive to the dangers OF the
situation, but are resolved, II possible, to avert
what would he Tor Austroh hungary national dis
aster. The following appeared in Count Andrassys
organ, the Iesther Lloyd, this morning.
wEroHfY INTEREST.
Tho nop-occupatton OF Constantinople Is the FORE
most and most weghty interest OF Europe and If
Russia understands, by rogaining her freedom Of
Dag 81 victory In the Bosphorus, then Il is
time for tho Powers TO- abandon their different
cs.egoriss Of neutrality ana an end must be put 70
Bulgaria and the exaggerated extension IT Is proposed
to give that province will never be tolerated BY Aus
tra. Action, and energetic action, alone can now
save Europe.
EXCITEMENT IN AUSTRIA
The Vienna correspondent OF the Times says -
'The excitement here Is daily increasing at the
turn Eastern affairs Is taking, and the excite
ment in Hungary Is even greater"
BLOWING HOT AND COLD.
The Hungarian papers are warlike, but the Aus
TRAN Independent press demand peace.
FRANCE TIE cALMEsr NATION IN EUROPE
Its curious to note the pacific advice and prog
nostications which come from Paris There seems
to be an utter absence of interest vr excitement
there. Yesterday mornings Times despatch from
that city stated that 1t is believed in competent
rhotu will no
GAMBErTA's ADVICE.
The R6publiQue Frdncaise counsels England to
remain tranquil The Journal des Debats declares
that 1t Is too late for England to act The majority
OF the papers hold similar language, and hope the
wisdom and moderation OF the Powers will prevent
further complications.
GERMANY's DUTY.
Several St Petersburg newspapers yesterday
called attention to the made last year by
Prince Bismarck, that Germany would use her
efforts in the Eastern question for the maintenance
of general peace. They say that Germany
IS all the more entitled to assume the
part OF arbiter as by her military preponderance
and her disinterestedness in the Eastern question
she is the only Power who could effectively dis
charge such mission by declaring herself against
the Power who should fire the first cannon.
REMEMBRANCE.
1t Is expected that Prince Bismarck will make
q statement on the Eastern question Tuesday
next A Berlin correspondent states that Ger.
many has demonstrated Intellectually ut st. Peters
burg in regard to the threaten infringement of
Austrian interests
BISMARCK OPPOSED TO EUROPEAN CONGRESS.
The No'u, the Brussels organ Of the Russian gov.
ernment this evening publishes letter from St
Petersburg announcing that Prince Bismarck does
not wish for congress OF the Powers. The con-
ference, 1t is added, Will therefore be composed
simply OF the ordinary Ambassadors.
HOPE IN KAISER WILHELM.
The leading editorial article Of the Daily Ne,cs
says:-"The difficulties Of the hour are no doubt
great, but when we find sovereign so deeply in
terested as the Emperor OF Germany In the main
tenance OF peace expressing the conviction that
that object Will be gained, we may hope they will
all be surmounted.r