New-York tribune., 1878-04-03

that his objections to the treaty are
deeply grounded, but he blames the
Turks for refusing to grant the reforms de-
manded by the Conference at CODstantinOple.
1t is stated at st. Petersburg that General
Ignatiefl's mission has not failed, and that
Russia will do no more to form Congress.
telegram from ConstantinOple says that the
Russians have called on the Turks to abandon
forts on the Bosphorus and Dardanelles.
ENGLAND AND THE TREATY.
LORD SALISBURY ABSOLUTELY DISSATISFIED WITH
THE TERMS OF PEACE-THE PEOPLE SAID TO BE
IN ACCORD WITH HIM.
LONDON, Tuesday, April g 1878.
The paragraph in Lord salisbury's circular, in
which he objects to the Treaty of San Stefano as a
whole, is verbatim as follows:
The combined effect of the treaty In addition the
results upon the Greek populaton and upon the balance
OF maritime power which have been already pointed
out Is To depress almost to the point OF entire subec
tOn the political independence OF the Government OF
Constantnope. The formal Jurisdiction OF that Gov
ernment extends over geographical positions which
must under all circumstances he OF the deepest
to Great Britain. 1t Is in the power OF The Ottoman
the natural highway Of nations between the
1eeenzeG st the head Of the Persian Gulf oD the shores
of the Leyant and IN the immediate neighborhood
of the suez Canal 1t cannot be otherwise than mat
ter OF extreme socitude TO this country that the Gov
ernment to which this jurisdiction belongs should be
superior power, that ITS independent action and even
existence, is almost impossible These results arise not
much from the language OF any single article in the
treaty as from the operation OF The instrument as
whole. discussion limited to articles selected by one
the dangers 10 English interests and to the permanent
peace Of Europe which would result from the state OF
things which the treaty proposes to establish
The foregoing seems to show the utter impossible
ity OF compromise between England and Russia
on the basis of the San Stefano Treaty.
SOME CHANGES ALLOWABLE,
Lord Salsburys references in his circular to the in
tcrests of the Greeks and to the condition and pros
poets of Turkey. are not likely to make the Porte
hold aloof from the Russians He says
The Object OF the Constaninope Conference was TO
preserye Turkey Dy reforming her. lhis poicy was
Government Itself and under the altered circumstance
10 the same extent ard by the same means. Large
changes may and no doubt viii Prerequisite IN the tfea
ties hy which Southern Europeihas hitherto been ruled
hut good government. assured peace aud freedom Tor
the populations TO whom those blessings nave been
desires 10 secure.
THE CIRcULA? DgYmFD SATISFACTORY.
The fmos. in its leading editorial article, says
"The Governments conviction that the terms ex-
torted from Turkey are inconsistent alike with the
interests Of England and Europe will be sustained
by the public opinion of the country"
The Gazette tonight, publishes proclamation or
derng the reserves TO assemble before April TO-
RUSSIAN DEMANDS on TURKEY.
PRECAUTIONS By THE RUSSIANS AGAINST BRITISH
ATTACK.
LONDON, Wednesday, April 2. 1873.
The Standard has the following from Constantine
pie.
Tho Russians fearing that the Turks will en-
dcavor 20 maintain neutrality, VI. Onou. first Drag
oman of the Russian Embassy. has made the fol-
lowing demands, which may be regarded as an ulti-
matum:
Abandonment TO the Russians Of the fortidca
tions on both sides of tho Upper Bosphorus and
Gallipo and Boulair, Oh the Dardanelles.'
The Turks to evacuate also Makrkenl and Mas
ak, and place some barracks and hospitals at the
disposal OF the Russians.
The Grand Duke Nicholas last night urged these
demands upon Reouf Pasha and they will be sub
nlitted to the Council. 1t is said that the Sultan
and Ycfyk Pasha oppose them.
TIE GENERAL SITUATION IN EUROPE.
THE AUSTRIAN OBJECTIONS DEEMED UNREAsoS-
ABLE-RUssM DISPOSED TO WIN OVER ENG
LAND.
VIENNA, Tuesday, April 2. 1878.
Ii is announced semi-oilcially, that General
Ignaticf Informed by the Austrian Government that
II requires certain alterations made the peace pre-
lminares and such alterations must be made with the
concurrence Of the other Powers There Is prospect
therefore, OF England being isolated aud the action OF
tue Vienna Cabinet Is calculated to promote the inter-
ests Of peace.
AUSTRIA GREATLY DISSATISFIED.
LONDON. Tuesday. April 2, 1873.
Vienna adyices represent that the Austrian
objections less fatal to the existence OF the treaty
than England. Reverting TO General Ignatlefs mis-
sion from this point Of view, The Illness Vienna cor
respondent says;
His coming hither was a direct invitation to Austria
to state her objections To the various stipnatOns OF the
treaty. which done with the utmost frankness,
that whether the Congress ultimately meets or not Rus
be- recOnced I'm the opinion OF Austria, with
the latcrs interests and those OF Europe say Euro
pean well rs Austrian, because although Austria, ~
border state doubtless has SPECIFIC interests IN the set
tement Of the other point stl the question In
Its main bearings has always been looked upon as enl-
nently European.
very account, Austn more than any otntr country IS
position only the immediate effect, but the
ueOr bearings of each stipulation OF the treaty ana To
point out where they affect Europe In general.
This apparent agreement between Austria ana Eng
land caused an improved tone the London and other
bouses Yesterday, the theory that Russia must give
way before such q combination. But IL may be doubted
whether this Impression will be sustained IN the face of
Lord salsburys sweeping objections, for the Austrian
views, which could hardly be more antagon-
istic to the whole treaty are said by The HmtSs
g. Petersburg correspondent to be regarded there as so
exorbtant that the Russian Chanceerv, to prevent an
offensive alliance between Austria aud England ls about
o make another attempt to come TO terms win England
At Vienna hopes still entertained tnat the Congress
may meet.
Its stated from Vienna and st. Petersburg on I'M
usually good authority, that Russia is rritated by re-
bun from France The latter being approached for