The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-14
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From All Parts Of the
World.
SCHOUVALOFF AT ST. PETERSBURG
The Sultan Comedies Everything
to Stay at STEAMBOAT.
QUESTION OF THE FORTRESSES.
Austria Determined Upon an Ocou-
patton of Turkish Provinces,
PARLIAMENTARY CURIOSITY.
France Repudiates Any
Claims on Tunis.
QUESTION OF THE FORTRESSES.
Austria Determined Upon an 0cou-
patton of Turkish Provinces.
PARLIAMENTARY CURIOSITY.
France Repudiates Any
Claims on Tunis.

LONDON, May IA, 1878.
The HERALD's St. Petersburg correspon-
dent telegraphs that Count Schouvaloff,
who arrived at the Russian capital on Sun
day, was received twice on Monday by the
Emperor. No positive information regard
ing these interviews has yet TRANSFERRED
OPINION AT COURT.
Il is believed, however, in court circles
that Schouvaloff has simply returned for
the purpose of seeking categorical instruc-
lions as to the precise limits of Russia's con-
cessions. The uneasiness throughout the
city is on the increase. The Count also
visited Prince Gortschakoff yesterday.
RUSSIA HAS OBTAINED MONEY.
The Vienna correspondent OF the Times tele-
graphs as folows:-"Although nothing Is known
about Countschouvalon7s mission, reaction against
hopeful tendency has now set in. In financial
circles there Is some suspicion regarding Russias
pacific attitude, 1t being commended that she has
succeeded in making an arrangement with Bernn
bankers During the unwarlke interval this in-
sinuation is going too far, although it is probable
and natural tnat Russia took advantage Of the
peaceful moment
ONCE PEACEFUL ALWAYS So
I'll her pacific disposition has actually existed it
exists STILL but whether 1t viii last is a question
for the fture to solve. The struggle in St Peters
burg win be hard one and the issue doubtful
noRE ABOUT THE MILLIONS.
special despatch to the Daily Nens from
said, made Russia q preliminary advance OF
100000 roubles
THE PANIC AT srAMBOUL-
The pervading idea OF the Constantinople special
dispatches to the London journals seems to be
that the Cabinet somewhat too readily acted upon
the panic view OF the palace, consequent upon
General Todleben's threats
FIRST THOUGHTS.
Undoubtedly the nrst idea OF the Sultan and those
ABOUT him is to make any sacrifice to remain in
Constantnople but his sympathies and interests are
with the English, to whose policy the surrender OF
the fortresses would be q severe blow, they holding
that the preliminary character Of the Treaty OF
San Stefano not only does not require but does not
permit 1t TO be carried into effect until 1t receives
European sanction.
THE PALACE PARTY.
The palace party now declares that the Cabinet
alone Is responsible for the determination reached,
and the position OF Sadyk Pacha, President OF the
Council, is consequently shaken. Notwithstanding
the orders from the Seraskerate the surrender OF
Batoum Is still extremely doubtful. 1t is stated
that the Russians closing In In Its rear and dis
lrming the population who are hostile to Russian
rule.
THE QUESTION OF THE PoRTREssEs
Aspecial despatch to the Times from Pera says
"The question OF the fortresses stands where It
did. Whether the decision OF the Cabinet has been
oflcialy communicated TO the Russians or not ID
doubtful except as regards Shumla, but no action
has yet been taken upon that decision.n The de-
cision referred to was to evacuate Shumla, varna
and Batoum in consequence oil General Todeben's
peremptory demand for their surrender
RESULT or THE SURRENDER
The Tines despatch further says 1.-THE
Russians declare that even II the Turks sur.
render the iortresses their troops will
only withdraw from before Constantinople
when the British fleet retire. Thus, to all
appearances, the Porte and the Muscovites are at
cross purposes. The arrival OF cavalry and infan-
try reinforcements at san Stefano has revived un-
easiness and apprehension OF a coup oe main"
ACSrRiAS STARTLING PLAN.
The Berlin North German Gazette publishes a
Vienna letter, which Is believed TO be inspired,
containing the following observations upon the
Austrian programme Austrian interests dictate
the establishment OF an army In Eastern GaIicia,
another in Transylvania, o third In Banat nm army
corps In South Dalmatia, the occupation OF Bosnia
and Herzegovina and all tho Turkish territory be-
w cen the Adriatic ana .Egean Sea-
A CONFEDERATION IN THE SOUTHEAST.
1t is also necessary 10 send iron-c,ad squadron
TO the coast OF Albania and another to that OF
Macedonia also the conclusion OF offensive and
defensive alliances, and. In brief, paving the way
for Roumania. Servia, Montenegro and these other
parts OF Turkey which are detaching themselves
from IN o ottoman government being organized
with Austro- Hungary into confederation OF states
on the model OF Germany
Count Itchy, the Austrian Ambassador has
TO the Porte that the occupation OF
Bosnia would only be Temporary.
SOME TRUTH IN 1T.
In spite OF peaceful rumors at Belgrade the
massing OF Austrian troops near The Danube and
Save continues actively.
A PRECAUTIONARY MOVE.
BY order OF General Todleben the Scrvians have
occupied Sofia, which the Russians evacuated
THE AUSTRIAN CREDIT VOTE
special despatch from Vienna 10 the Times
the course OF the present week, prob
ably on Tuesday or Wednesday the bills relating to
the vote OF 100000 norns will como on for dis
cussion In both the Austrian Rcichsrath
and Hungarian Diet. There Is reason
TO doubt that they vii. be carried In BOTH The
OF carrying the compromise made py the
government about the financial arrangement be-
tween Austria and Hungary are daiy improving,
SPREAD or THE INSTRUCTION.
The insurgents have marched to The railway near
Another boay Is intrcncned near
Rassim pacia has joined the in
surgents with 1900 men.
TERRORISM or THE POWERS
Turkey proposed TO Increase her import
and EXPORT duties twenty per cent during