The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24

the resolution Of our government depends upon
this that contingency, but the practical lesson
OF the last few weeks Is that III these matters
resolute hand Is guiding mystifed people 10 IN
appointed end"
THE ENGLISH RESERVES.
without waiting for the Official returns OF the
men OF the reserve who have just joined the reg
ular forces the Times describes this crucial
test or the system OF reserves as sue
cessful and as demonstrating beyond question
the wisdom OF the principle or short service and
large reserves IN the army IT says:-"During the
last fortnight the men have Hooked to their colors
In numbers "a large as could be wished
by the most sanguine well wisher II is imposs-
bic to tell yet the proportion OF wilful assertions.
but tor considerable number OF defaultcrs fairly
good excuses are forthcoming.
TO THE FRONT.
'sln some instances, as at Plymouth, every man
has presented himself This Is especially crafty
ing, say the authorities, because many OF
the men had settled down permanently,
some 10 profitable employment, there be-
ng instances where the men had occupations
paying two hundred or three hundred pounds. 1t
IS expected that more will join this week. Al
though the time for Joining expired on Saturday
these tardy ones Will not, however, be punished"
Paris journals state that invitations to the Con-
gress to examine the changes necessary
in existing treaties, have been semi. officially
communicated to the several Powers. All except
England have declared their readiness TO accept
the invitation unreservedy. England still insists
on the condition that all great charges in the East
shch as those proposed by the Treaty Of San
Stcfano, shall be treated as q European and not
merely as Turco-Russian question.
WAR DETERMINED on.
Dispatches from st. Petersburg state
that suggestions for preliminary con-
terence has been adopted In principle.
An agreement seems assured In regard
to the time required Tor the withdrawal Of the Rus.
sian army and British fleet TO Adrnnople and Besika
Bay respectively. The English Cabinet however, Is
raising other difficulties in connection with the
passage OF the Dardaneles and submission OF the
entire Treaty OF San Stefano to the Congress. The
conviction gains ground that 1t is determined on
war.
CLOSING IN ON BUCHAREST
The Tines Bucharest despatch reports that the
foreposts OF the Russian Eleventh corps are within
an hours march OF Bucharest.
WEAKENING THE ENEMY
letter from Bucharest reports that the Rus
slams have upsuccessfully attempted to destroy a
powder factory at Bucharest Twelve persons
were kuIcu. Inc report ID not cTeulteu
GLOOMY VIEWS.
A Berlin despatch says the North German Gazette
and the National Gazette are respondent In tone
over the prospects OF Prince Bismarck's mediation
ITALY ASKED TO ASSIST
The Vienna correspondent OF the Daily Ne,rs
says Italy, at the request OF Germany, is assisting
In the efforts at mediation.
BisMARCK's PLAN.
The st. Petersburg correspondent telegraphs tho
followng:-"Thc report that Prince Bismarck in-
tends to abandon all further attempts ut concilia
ton is not believed in well informed circles but
little confidence is placed In the ultimate success
OF the Negotiations"
A LINE OF DEMARCATION.
The Standards Vienna correspondent hears that
Russia fearing the Turks will permit the English
to occupy the forts on the Bosphorus In the event
Of war, has asked Germany to guarantee a line OF
demarcation during negotiations. Prince Bismarck
Ii considering the request
NOT EVEN MENTIONED
The Times correspondent at Berlin says the pre-
minary Conference has not even been mentioned
In recent negotiations. II. is considered that
Russlas willingness to treat about the withdrawal
OF her forces from Constantlnoplc merely indicates
q wish TO temporlze
.. DANGEROUS GAME.
The Journal de ST. Petersburg yesterday pub
fishes an article In which. while expressing belief
that the Congress viii soon assemble, says
that this alone will not constitute a guar
antec Of peace. The Journal considers 1t neces.
sary that o frank aud exhaustive exchange
OF views between the Cabinets should prccedc the
congress. 1t concludes as fellowship the British
Cabinet really desires peace and at the same time
expects greater advantages for England by intiml.
idating Russia 1t Is playing dangerous game,
xvy,tc svill ioodu ~ hrv n
NOT so SMOOTHLY.
kilograms from Vienna indicate that the pour
paylegs between Austria and Russia, about which
little has been said during the last few days, are
not going ON very smoothly. Evidence OF this Is
believed to be found in the attacks which the Rus.
sian press are indulgng in against Austria
TOO HARD TO PLEASE.
The correspondent at St Petersburg OF the Pc-
liticdl Correspondence OF Vienna, partly explains
this irritation. lie says:--"Russa Is ardent In her
desire to satisfy the just demands OF Austria, but
Austria must not stick too tcnaciousy to points
which were not recognized before tho Treaty OF
San Stciano. nor declared OF such Importance or
necessity previous to that treaty.
n RouAANAs CONDUCT.
This correspondent explains the massng OF
troops In Roumana as necessary precaution.
adding that IL might have been less necessary had
u
everywhere met with the same reception rs at
Berlin The latter alusion indicates that the Rus
SLAMS think, that the Roumanians are encouraged
by Austria to resist.
NOT AFTER BARGAIN.
or this the Times Vienna correspondent says
alt merely shows that the Russians have erred in
thinking that Austria wished 20 drive bargain
Austria has more interest than any other country
In preventing conflict between Russia and
Roumanla, and. so far from melting the Rouman-
ians to o collision, the very reverse was done.
Whatever Russia's motives are In occupying Rou-
mania no information can do away with the fact
itself that the prlncipality IS becoming more and
more ut Its mercy.
MUST BE ARRANGED SOON.
"Thc growing suspicion that some members OF
the Rournanian Cabinet, especially NJ. Cogalniccano
Foreign Minister favor the transaction, has tended
to increase the popular irritation Whether or
not there Is any foundation for such