The New York herald., 1878-10-25
Threatening Movements of
Russians and Turks.
ENGLAND AND CABUL
The War Against the Eu-
ropean Socialists.
BRITISH FINANCES.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD.

the latest news be true AFFAIRS near COnstan tinope
are more and more assuming the same semi-hostile
phase az before the meeting Of the Berlin Congress.
Turkish troops have been moved into the positions
vacated by the Russians, and the earthworks are
being repaired and armed before Constantinople
and GallipoL The Turks are arranging to increase
their forces and are summoning half-pay officers
70 active duty special committee for the de-
fence Of the capital has been formed AZ the Seras
kierate. A Berlin despatch to the Times says
the return OF the Russia rs toward constantinope
was only commenced after the Porte had rejected
the draft OF the new treaty demanded by Russia.
council OF Ministers, at which Baker Pacha was
present, has been held to consider the Bulgarian
lnsurrectionary movement near Salonica The
Bulgarian militia from Sofia have de-
stroyed Yeniko, In Roumela, and six sur
rounding Mussulman villages, and have block
aded the roads Samakoy forms the centre
OF the movement The Sultan yesterday signed,
at Constantinople. and delivered to the British
Minister, Mr. Layard, modified scheme for
forms in Asa Minor. Prince Dondoukorr. orsa.
kor has arrived at Sofia, where the central gov
eminent of Bulgaria TO be established instead OF
at Tirnova General Stolipin has been intrustcd
with the administration OF East Roumelia with the
powers OF Governor General Vienna despatch
10 the Times says q demonstration against the
English members OF the Reorganization Commit
tee Is preparing in Eastern Roumelia. Tho Pera
correspondent OF the Telegraph understands that
me British Embassy Is well satisfied with the re-
forms as conceded by the Sultan.
THE AFGHAN TROUBLE
The organization OF the Quettah column IL ap-
preaching completion. 1t will have six months
supplies BY the 31st inst Difficulties In regard
to forage and water continue. Accounts DIFF
fer - to the tone OF the Ameer's reply,
20 Nn
Mte and others In defiant terms. All agree,
however, that its substance is unsatisfactory.
The Journal de st. Petersburg strongly recon-
mcnds that Russia assist the Ameer OF Afghanistan
With of1cers, arms and money to fortfy the passes
on which Russia's position In Asia depends. 1t
states that the Amecr has written to General
Kaunmann declaring that his hope Is In him alone.
The Russian press unanimously advised that indi.
rect aid be given the Ameer
. BRITISH FINANCES.
the Edinburgh Scotsman says:-"A coll for 1900
Per share will be mado win oders Of the City
Of Glasgow Bank immediately 1t has been discov-
cred since the report OF the examiners Into the
dion Of bank that foreign correspondents OF the
hank used open credits 10 tho extent OF $780, 0oo
most Of which will be lost"
The Mr.. Fleming who has absconded IL not John
ylsming. the bead Of the London house OF Smith,
Fleming 4 Co., but his brother, J. Nicoi Fleming.
formerly director OF the City OF Glasgow Bank. No
India Council bills were sold yesterday. The Indian
government purchased exchange at Calcutta instead
1his had favorable influence the silver market.
Sssrs bopx taken to organize relief fund the
shareholders of the City OF Giagow Bank Tho iron
masters Of the North OF England have decided
shs Of wages ve per cent the Both OF Novem.
ber The operatives will probably stren ousy resist
Shs reduction.
The Crown authorities In Glasgow have appointed
. lawyer 10 oliciaily investigate the affairs OF tho
City Of Glasgow Bank. Tho investigation will extend
back 70 1857.
THE AyrI-sorALlsr WAR.
Several German socialist newspapers, anticipating
suppression, announce their discontinuance, bot ut
the Same time advertise the appearance Of jour-
malls. by the samo publishers, thus-the Vor7oarts.
particularly violent socialist organ, announces the
speedy appearance Of Q paper to be named
the Reform Journal, to be devoted to tho
general interests OF the people. The Td0espoa
which appeared yesterday in place OF the
Bvssr Freie Press has beon connscatsd and fur
sher publication prohibited. The editor OF the st
psssrsbarg Russki Irauada has received bis nrst
warning for printing letter to General Drsntca the
newly appointed Chief OF Police. exhorting him 10
Zeal isnsntly with political offenders Tho Goios has
reserved is nrss warning, and It's salc the street
has been suspsndsd for attacking the German Anti
With the Parts Socialist Congress have been con.
asmned various penalties OF hne and imprisonment
for six months or more, except Two women. who
acquitted The Cologne Gazette states that In conse-
Susnes OF the law the Social Democratic Associa-
son has nodded its programme TO OF simple
liberalism.
oERMASY, ITALY AND THE VATICAN
A Berlin despatch 10 the Standard says II Is re-
parted that tho Prussap Finance Minister. Hob
Sach,. 10 about TO resign IN consequence OF
ainersncos between himself aud Prince Bismarck
The Stdrdard's Berlin despatch says serious remon-
sent TO the Vatican against the
utuds Of the ul,ramontanos In the Reichs.ag II 10
reported tnat the Pope will endoavor to induce the
Deputies TO modify their conduct 1t Is reported In
Rome Admiral Brin has accepted the Ministry OF
The Marine
CABLE MOTIFS.
A despatch from Maarld TO tho Daily Ners reports
shat tho editor OF a federa,ist newspaper has been
arrested four liberal JOURNALS o; that city, nclud
ing she Impdrcidi, have been suspended the offence
Of resisting gsndarmes has been made triabls BY
sourt martial II Is believed the government Ia
sssus,sd By dstsrmiuasisn TO resist the demand Tor
Q general election In February, 1879.
lie Temps, OF Paris. has sent o13 francs and Ber-
tr,nd Mihosnt member OF the Chamber Of Deputies,
500 francs to Mr. Noyss tho American Minister, for
che relief OF yellow lever sufferers In the United
statea
-Four thousand persons wore present At the grand
masonic iets, gwen .. the Trocaders yesterday, In
eiudiDe many foreigners
Herr Ghiczy the ministsrialiss candidate, has been
Ys-sisctsd President OF the Hungarian Chamber Of
Dspssiss BY 1N majority. HIS majority last session
vas 14o Tho result will probably confirm the tenure
OF the Tisxa Cabinet
A despatch 10 tho Times from Alexandria says the
inuuda,ion from The Damietta branch OF tho Milo Is
sdvanc,ng IL new covers 100 square miles. Twenty
villages have been submerged from 600 to 1000
lives lost
A visnns despatch to tho Times says tho forma-
tion OF Cabinet by Baron Won Prstis-Cagnodo is
considered most propabie despite tho opposition In
sns political cIuos The Teegraphs Vienna despatch
says believed In wcll informed CIRCLES