The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-17
attempted in Europe since the beginning OF the

III Russia refuses 10 accede TO those terms there
j. no necessity for MS to declare war against her,
and 1t Is TO the last degree improbable that the
government Will resort a declaration OF war. IL
will he sufficient Tor them 10 continue their arma-
nents. to occupy certain points OF territory, not
necessarily provocative OF IA COLLISION with the Rus
sian iorces and keep Russia her present position,
That IS TO say, with an unrecognized treaty In
her possession, but no other gain from the war but
such as she can retain by actual physical posses
sion at ruinously increasing cost and there TO let
| her remain until she returns to the sense OF her
| duty to Europc.n
NO QUiETING TENDENCY.
Yesterdays news from st. Petersburg is not cal
culaled to increase confidence. The fact that the
cabinets OF London and St Petersburg resorted to
sem-onical Intercourse seems TO indicate that
official expressions would only have intensified
their differences. The result OF the interchange OF
views Is not hopeful, Russia substantially repeat
ing her former answer, and England reafrming
the principle originally lad down.
FALSE REPORTS.
The reports or an Austro-Russian agreement,
under pressure from Prince Bismarck on the
former, is denied by Count Andrassy's friends, who
declare that Bsmarck's attitude as between Aus.
tria and Russia has been OF entire neutrality,
he well understanding that Austria urged the mini
mum, not the maximum OF her objections against
mediation IS exceedingly narrow All reports
about Russia having sent reply to Austrias OBJ
Jections are contradicted from the same source.
AusTgIA's POSITION.
In other circles in Vienna IT Is stated that the
Emperor and the military party are stronger than
Count Andrassy ana will not support his anti
Russian policy Among large classes OF Austrians
The belief is said to prevail that Austria moth
ing substantial to gain by either peace war, be-
cause Hungary would resist annexation OF the
Slav countries, but that action win he forced on
the monarchy II the Russians attempt to dlsarm or
occupy Roumania.
POWERS OF PERSUASION.
The Vienna correspondent or the Times says the
prevailing idea is that Russia seems to favor the
renewal Of the Efforts for an understanding with
Austria. Austria, however, steadlastly adheres to
q solution by the Congress
TOO SLOW.
The Times Berlin despatch says 1t is understood
that in consequence OF the slow progress OF the
attempted mediation Prince Bismarck has recon-
mended fresh negotiations between the Powers
themselves. In reply both Austria and England
intmated their Willingness to treat, but refused
TO make definite settlement without conference.
BIsMAaCK's ADVICE.
Prince Bismarck's reported answer to M.
Bratiano, the Roumanian Prime Minister is con-
nrmed by statement in yesterdays Noyddeutsci.e
Zeitln1, Of Berlin, which was as follows:-"M.
Dratiano must have known before his arrival here
that Germany Is not disposed TO subordinate Eer
own relations to Russia to regard for the wishes
OF Roumania In the Bessarablan question, which
does not touch German interests
HIS HELP OFFERED.
The correspondent at Berlin learns on the
most trustworthy authority that Prince BIS
marck offered MS good offices with
view OF bringing about an understand
ing between England Austria and Russia 1t is
untrue that he suggested preliminary conference
at Berlin. 1t hoped that The result OF his Efforts
Tor mediation will he known on Thursday. lf they
are successful he Will probably suggest holding a
congress there shortly.
TWO MOVES AT ONCE.
Vienna correspondent says, according to
q well founded report, Prince Bismarck Is
endeavoring to obtain the simultaneous
withdrawal Of the British fleet from the Sea OF
Marmora and the Russians from the neighbornood
OF Constantinople.
THE NEW BULGARIA.
special despatch from Wddin announces that
an imperial ukase has been issued which directs
the speedy establishment OF the new organization
OF Bulgaria. The Assembly Is to meet on June Is
II possible.
GENERAL ToDLEBEN TO SUCCEED.
News has reached Vienna that the Grand Duke
Nicholas returns to St Petersburg and that Gen.
eral Todeben goes san Steiano to assume the
chief command. This Is considered concilatory
STEP
CRITICAL SITUATION.
In the House OF Commons yesterday afternoon
Sir STAFFORD Nortncote. Chancellor OF the Ex-
chequer, replying to inquiry Of Mr.. Foster
said:-"rhc situation is an anxious one, but moth.
Ing has occurred aggravate It or to diminish the
hon af n aaf isf tarv
titles the assertion that England viii be isolated.
A circular Is expected IRON Turkey to the Powers
There Is good prospect OF an arrangement In
Thessaly and Eplrus through the good offices OF
England.n
REGARDING THE ADJOURNMENT.
Sir Stafford Northcotc moved an adjournment OF
the House, upon Its rising for the day until the 9th
OF May.
SIR wilirid Lawson (radcaD, member for Car.
Isle criticised this step, IN view oil the serious
crisis.
Mr.. Henry Fawcctt uiberaD member for Hack
ncy. moved an amendment providing for an ad.
journmcnt to the 10th inst
DANGEROUS DELAY.
Sir Stafford Northcote deprecated this proceed
ing when, he said would alarm the world
The Right Hon. william +. Forster supported sir
STAFFORD Northcotcs motion. and said that II he
and his colleagues thought the government were
pursuing war policy they would have acted other.
wise.
Mr. Fawcett's amendment was rejected by a vote
ol-yeas TO- nays los, and the motion Tor an ad-
journment until May was adopted.
DERBY IN Az AWKWARD POSITION.
In the House OF Lords yesterday afternoon Lord
Salisbury, Foreign Secretary, stated that Count
Won Beust, the Austro-HuugariaD Ambas sador, had
represented that persons OF authority in Austria,
especially officers, were pained at Lord Dcrby's re-
cent observations respecting that country. Lord
Salisbury said that Lord Derbys observations were
made on his own responsibility and that there was
nothing in the Foreign onice warranting them
The House OF Lords then adjourned until the 18th
OF May
CAUSE or THE rLI-rRELISu.
The remark Of Lord Derby which chiefly gave
umbragc in Vienna was that In consequence OF the
number OF Slass In the Austrian army 1t could not