The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-06
OF Ministers and Minister OF the Interior. and the
reconstruction OF the Ministry in a pro-Russan

THE SULTAN STILL PROTESTS
At the last interview between the Sultan and
Grand Duke Nicholas the former reiterated his
protest against any attempt to embark Russian
troops at Buyukdere.
PREPARING TO STAY.
The Turks at Masiak and Buyukdere are con-
structng an intrenched camp They have received
artillery and quantity OF munitions The Rus.
SLAMS are constructing barracks and accommodating
provisions at San Stefano The Russians are rapidly
building large and apparently permanent
bridge over the Pruth at Sculeni Russian troops
continue to arrive at Jassy
THAT RUSSIAN ULTIMATUM. .
special despatch 10 the Standard dated
Constantinople, Wednesday, says the Turk
ish Council Is very much divided In re-
gard to the Russian ultimatum report.
ed on Tuesday to have been presented BY
M. Onou, demanding the abandonment OF
Gallipoli and rBoulair ana the Notifications
OF the Bosphorus to the Russians and the evac-
uation OF Makrikeni and Maslak by the Turks.
vefyk Pacha finally declared that he would never
consent, particularly as Russia also demanded five
iron-clads. The Times correspondent Mt Pera yes
terday telegraphed that he authorized to con-
tradict oil these stories
MORE BRITISH IRoN-cLAp SHIPS.
The British iron-clad Devastation has arrived In
the Gull OF lsmid. No more iron-ciads are expected
In the Sea OF Marmora, but the Meet in Beska Bay
VIII be strengthened
CONFIRMING THE HERALDs DISPATCHES.
The A1ence Russe, OF St. Petersburg, yesterday
published an article repeating the statement that
the mission OF General Ignatic to Vienna was sue.
cessiu nasmuch as Its sole object was to learn In
friendly manner Austrias objections the treaty
of San StefanO. The A0ence regrets that England
has not followed the same amiable course, since
she would then have made known her proposals
side by side with her objections. The article con-
tnues as fOlows:-"If England should state what
she proposed, then her proposals and those OF the
Cabinet at Vienna might pave the way for q COM
mon understanding"
RUsso-ROUMANIAN DIFFICULTIES
The Official dispatches about the Russo Rou-
manlan imbroglio published here, and summary
OF which was telegraphed to the United States, do
not throw new light on the reported disposition OF
the Roumanian Cabinet to consent TO the cession
OF Bessarabia to Russia, because the Roumanian
agents at St Petersburg and Vienna belong to
the national party and oppose the cession OF Bes-
sarabia. The Cabinet would, therefore, be unlikely
to hold other than patriotic language in communi.
eating with them. But the tact Is pointed to us
significant that M. Bratiano, the Roumanan Pre-.
mier, made special mission to Vienna during
General Ignatiens presence there, and that during
his absence no sessions OF the Chambers were in
tended to be held, probably with the purpose OF
preventing irritating speeches and action on the
part OF members toward Russia.
BACKING DOWN.
Modifying statements also begin to come from
Bucharest, such as that the more sober minded
Roumanlans and foreigners living In bucharest
think there has been unnecessary and impolitc ex
element over the Bessaraoian question the dccl-
sion OF which cannot be practically affected by the
cles which have been directed against the proposed
exchange OF territory.
AIDING PRINCE CHARLES.
In the light OF the suspicious thrown on the at
titude and wishes Of Prince Charles OF Roumanla
and his Cabinet Prince Gortschakoff.s undplomatlc
language to the Roumanian agent at st. Peters
burg may have been intended to help the govern
ment to bring the country round to their view.
DANGER YET AHEAD.
II, however, the attitude OF the Roumanian gov
ernment IL real, not ieigned, 1t IL dincult to see
| how rupture can be avoided when Russia pro
ceeds to enforce the treaty Of san Stctano, and
| collision between Russia and England and Austris
might be brought about IN this way.
FRAMING THE PROTEST..
The protest referred to by Prince Gortschako1
in his conversation with the Roumanian Agent 10
the early part OF this week was brought before q
Sunday by members hostile to Russia The meet
ing OF the Chambers was convened by the Pres.
dent OF the Senate at the request Of Prince
John Ghika and M. Stourdza who had Just re.
turned from missions to London and Vienna respec
lively. Alter the Senate was called to order and
the object Of the meeting stated, Mr. Cogalniceano
Minister OF Foreign Affairs, strongly urged the
members TO postpone action for forty eight hours
until he could communicate with the Prime Min.
ister then on especial mission TO Vienna In spite
OF this request, i've OF the most influential mem
bers OF each Chamber were appointed as o com.
mittee to draw up the protest
SOBER SECOND THOUGHT
Now, however, 1t Is regarded In bucharest ex.
tremey Improbable that the protest VIII be sent 70
ST. Petersburg. At any rate, no action Will be
taken until the result OF NJ. Bratianos mis-
sion to Vienna Is officially communicat ted
to the Chambers M. Bratlano viii return
to-day. lie holds the portfolios OF both War and
the Interior lie deyotes himself principally 10
the latter and foreign affairs, and there is much
dissatisfaction IN the War Department ON account
OF the neglect OF business In that bureau.
ASKING ENGLAND TO WAIT.
In the House OF Commons yesterday afternoon
Sir George Campbell piberaD, member Tor Kirk
caidy district, announced that he win propose on
Monday an addition to the address OF the Queen to
wit, praying her to accept the preliminary confer
encc proposed by Germany and abstain from
Isolated action In q matter In which England has
little direct interest while intimating the other
Powers that England Is prepared to support them
In any concerted action they may take to oppose
the act OF undispuised spoliaton with which
Russia threatens Roumania-
VINO WILL MovEa
II Is understood that the front opposition bench
In the House OF Commons will not propose any
amendment on Monday to the address to the
Queen In answer to the proclamation calling out
the reserves. Sir Whirid Lawson, on behalf OF the
radicals, however, has resolved to OFFER a motion
declaring the measure unwarrantcd and impru-
dent.
THE GOVERNMENT TACTICS
The Pan Man Gazette hinted on Thursday that II
the opposition endeavored to hinder the govern
ment's measures Parliament win be dissolved, In.
surinp, In the present state OF pubic feeling an
overwhelming conservative majority.