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EUR0PE'S THREATENED WAR
HER FOREMOST sTiTEsMEN TRYING T0
ITIRT THE CONFLICT.
Yet. Meantime, Bu-iIy Preparing for the
Experimentation for Withdrawal from
Constantine ple-some Russian Privateera

preparing the
FrRy-Neeotiations for Withdrawal from
Constantipopie-some Russian Privateers.
LONDON, May 2.-The ADcnce Russo says
Intelligence continues to bo received of tho im-
proved state of tho powparlers. through Gor-
many as Intermediary. for a Simultaneous
withdrawal from Constantinoplc. as well as OF
negotiations with Austria concerning her spo-
cial interests. The principle Of a direct ex-
change Of views between London and st Pc
tcrsburg on questions interesting England has
been agreed upon.
Tho Aoence Russo and Reuters Constanti-
nople despatch confirm the news Of the appoint-
ment OF Prince Labanoff to be Russian Ambas-
sador TO Turkey. Chakir Pasha not Ismid
Pasha. Is to be Turkish Ambassador at St
Petersburg.
No more bulletins will be published concern-
ing Prince Gortchakofrs condition.
The Journal de ST. PetersboiTo. discussing the
speech Of the Right Hon. Claiborne Hardy al
Bradford. points out that Turkey constantly Vi
olated the treaties Of 1856 and 1871 England
refused to aid In compelling her TO observe
them. Therefore. 1t is unreasonable now to re-
call those treaties when the war had created
new rights and duties. Mr.. Hardy really makes
the inadmissbe claim that England, acting
alone. Is entitled to present the modification OF
atreaty concluded by the six powers.
The Idgbtdn says in consequence OF the con-
centratlon ol RUSSIAN troops near the Transyl-
yanan frontier. II has become necessary for
Austria to take precautions. According to
trustworthy Information. the question OF con-
centrating an Austrian army in Transylvanla
Is being seriously considered.
The IOtutcdt Correspondence says that tho ro-
yival of negotiations between Russia and Eng
land, reaiveto the Congress, is due to the initn:
tive ofthe former The negotiations will be based
upon larger concessions than hitherto acceded
- A special to the Political Correspondence from
Constantinople reports that Gen. Todleben has
resumed negotiations with Admiral Hornby in
regard to the details Of withdrawal. lie has
also resumed negotiations with the Porto for
the evacuation OF tho coded fortresses but as
yot. without result. Sufvet Pasha declaring that
the Russians have not carried out the San
A report current here obtains credencc to tho
effect that kussla expects to obtain three fast
cd IN case oi war. to prey upon English COM
A despatch from Berlin says Russia Is nogo-
tiatlng Tor the use Of Russian railways. in case
England should blockade the Baltic.
A memorial TO the Queen Is being extensively
signed IN sheilleld, expressing confidence in
ue minister's and willingness to make every
the cause OF peace and order In Europe Is So
cured from lawless and reckless aggression,
Arms and ammunition destined for tho Mus
sulman insurgents in Roumella have been dis
covered being taken from Adrianople con-
cealed in collins
A despatch from Constantlnople says great
eXcltement exists among the people OF Batoum.
Shumla. Varna. and Scutari. 1t being reported
that the Porte refuses to cvacuate the fortressea
favor OF resisting the Russian demands for the
evacuation Of these fortrcsses. A collision ia
reported between the Turkish and Russian SOL
diers at Boulair.
Intelligence has been received from Athens
that the insurrection in Thessaly will probably
subsidc. the British Consuls having told tho
leaders that England is resolved to defend the
cause of Greece. The news from Crete con-
tinues to be wnrlike.
Tho Standards correspondent at Constanti-
nople asserts that the Russians are approaching
Batoum intending to attnck Il il not surr .ndered
special TO the Standard from Belgrade re-
ports that hight has taken place between tho
Servans aud Bashi- Bazouks lie lr Pristina, The
loss on both sides was heavy.