The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-20
THE PEACE PRELIMINARIES.
AUSTRIA MiKES OBJECTION TO SOME
OF THE SIIPUL1TIONS.
Bismarck Sees Nothing In them TO Alarm
Germany-No European War-A Part Of
Il" glands Fleet Already In the Bosphorus.

bismarck Sees Nothing In them 10 Alarm
Germany-No European Wer-A Part OF
Enginnd's Fleet Already In the Bosphorus.
VIENNA, Feb. 19.-Prnce Auersperg, Presi-
dent Of the Austrian Council Of Ministers. in
reply to an Interpolation in the lower House OF
the Reichsrath to-day. said: THE Govern
ment on being informed OF the preliminaries
Of peace frankly stated its position regarding
them. declaring II could not consider rs bind
ing any arrangement between belligerents af-
fecting the interests OF this monarchy or the
rights OF the sgnitories Of the treaty Of Paris.
as long as such arrangements were not agreed
to by the powers. At the same time the Gov
ernment took the initiative in the convocation
OF European conference. The standpoint OF
the Government regarding the peace bases.
and its proposal for the assembling OF
the conference were accepted by all the
Cabinets. Russia declared in favor of a
congress- not n conference. and that II
should not meet in the capital OF any signitory
State. Negotiations on this subject are ap-
preaching n conclusion. We expect an early
meeting of the Congress. consequently the
GoverpRent Is not in a position to make de-
tailed statement Of its views. II is bound. how
ever to declare generally that it cannot regard
some Of the stipulations rs consonant with the
interests Of the monarchy. This reservation
does not apply to the nmelioration Of the condi-
ton OF the Christians. but to such provisions as
might involve alteration Of the balance OF pow
er in the East TO the detrment OF Austria. The
Government confidently hopes that the Euro
pean Council will reach an understanding and
n solution satisfactory to ALL In any case the
Government in the present grave circumstances
will consider it its duty and mission to secure
due recognition OF the political and material in
terests and dignity Of the monarchy"
PEsTH Feb. l9.-M Tisza. Chief of the Minis
try. made statement in the Diet to-day identi-
cal with that OF Prince Auersper in the Reichs-
rath. The declaration was received with APP
plause.
BERLIN Feb. 19-In the Reichstag to-day. In
response to an interpolation Of Herr Bennig-
sen. Prince Bismarck stated that he had little
practically new to tell He then discussed the
separate provisions Of the preiminaries of
peace. and showed that Germanys interests are
not affected in such manner IA TO obge her
10 deviate from her previous attitude He de-
scribed the apprehensions respecting the Dar-
danees as not justified 10y the actual situation.
Regarding the position to be taken by Germany.
he said he could not now give any OIL 'ial infor-
mntiOn. as the documents only cume into his
| possession to-day. He did not believe in a
| European wnr. as the powers who opposed
| Russia would have 10 assume the responsible
| ity of the legacy left by Turkey. Germany WAS
/ III ilNbI ~ Hf7NEulnfs Ant uN@'-llAhlli< VI NV
Conference. which. perhaps. will meet within
the first fortnight Of March. He rejected em-
| phatcally all suggestions that Germany should
| intervene and derlar"d She WAS willing honor
! ably TO mediate. nut did not wish to exercise the
| Office OF urbitcr OF Europe.
Prince Bismar' X also stated that ON 'inl COM
| muncation made il certain that the chief inter-
ests OF Germany-nAmely. the freedom of water
| ways. such rs the straits and the DANUBE. for
| commerre-wouid be maintained. He believed
| II was Russi9's interest TO come to an under
standing. uVd not nav" the fear OF complicat ions
| with Al,trIn ENGLAND constantly imnpnli ing
| The supposltion that Russia might forcby
,,p, s,cmpe The nier other power powers to accept SET
| trely out Of III" question. H. denied that
the Russians had pushed forward their
| He believed that an the powers honestly d.
sired 10 send ,T"prrsruiailv,s speedily - the
! conference. He theoretically rcIudiated the
! idea ,oi Germany ,nsnE.ng IN war relative to
! the Eastern qu stiOn. Nothing should induce
HIM to hazard runlure win any power r"ln-
! tive TO qu' stions m winch Germany had no d.
! rect interest. No Government at least neither
| OF those principally interested. had proposed
| that Germany should enter upon any such
Tie Chancellors speech was loudly chccred,
| CONsTANT1NoPLE, Feb. l9.-It Is understood
| that Server Pisha. Niniste ot Foreign Affairs.
! the stat .mrnts attributed TO hiln los the London
! DdNy Neirs' Adrianople correspondent that he
/ tSeryerl particularly accused Mr.. Lavard OF en-
rouraglng Turkey TO fight on by promises Of
| Eng sh support. n deiAnt OF such repara-
ton Mr.. Layard will demand that the Porte dis
miss Server.
| LkZEEOtM. ftD. l9.-lne kusSlhn troops are
suffering from an epidemic disease. and are
| short of provisions. Negotiations Tor the sur
Fender OF Erzeroum nre still proceeding, and
are expected to conclude tomorrow. Mean
| while the Russian investment continues. Three
! thousand families are now In Erzrroum in terri
bic distress. \ famine u believed tO be inrvlia-
ble IA the spring. Tho weatheris still intensely
| cold.
PARIS. Feb. ia telegram from Malta re-
ceiyed here says that. IN addition 10 the vessels
| now in the Bay OF Mundann the smaller sh ps.
! including the Tor b. guns and $40 tons An
| trlopr guns and lul5 tons: Flamingu. Z guns
| and IA tons; Bn-illsk. guns and l6g0 tons
| Bosphorus. or NJ the entrance OF the Black sea.
| to keep watch over the strnits and hold them
selves at the disposal ol the Ambassador and
! Consuls
LoSpoS. Feb ls.-The meeting Of workmen
| OF London on the Eastern question, which was
| liked 10 take place IN Agricultural Hall. lsing-
| ton. on Thurs iay next. hhs been abandoned.
LONDON. Feb. ia Renter telegram from
Semln. reports that VI. kistics. the Servian
| Prime Min -trr mas drawn up a memorandum
| 10 the Car claiming the whole OF Old S-rvla.
! The Srrvinns Are resolved not to cvncuate the
| conquered territory unless forcihly expelled II
! Is stated that Russ,n has decided 10 add the
| PashHl Of Nlsh 10 Blu garla. 4 collision be-
| tween SerVa and Russ L.. therefore, probable.
TelrgrHms from Athens represent That the
| Thrssalian insurrection is increu~ Tnry
| report that 900 Gurks have born defeated near
| Nolo, with loss OF coo killed. alter desperate
ST PETERSBURG Fob. l9-The Agence Russo
says mat IL - probable the meeting OF the pow
ers Will merely take the form Of Il conference.
| The Turks ARE becoming more recalcltrant in
regard 10 the peace n"gutntlOns.
The Agqicc says the Ru.sHus must approach
nearer to Constantnopir II the British.hrrt re-
mains in the Sea oi Marmora the withdrawal
OF thr i'et 10 Beslhd bay would. however. solve
Ia VALlTfA. Malta. Feb. l9.-Hor NInicsty's
ironclad Devastation started Tor Besika bay to-
day.
Going Forth TO Lives OF Useruines-.