The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-20


favor of the speedy construction of the orenburg
and Tashkend Railway by the way of Kara Turgall
and the Sir Darya River. in order to force England
to abandon her resistance Russias Eastern policy
BULGARIA AND TURKEY.
The members of the Bulgarian Assembly have
nearly all arrived at Trnova. There considerable
excitement in consequence of the rumors Of Ser
Wan encroachments. The powerful party wishes
to postpone the date of opening the Assembly.
despatch from Constantinore states that the Porte
has appointed four commissioners to superintend
the proposed reforms In the administration of Asia
Minor Vienna despatch to the Times says NJ.
Waddngton has sent note to the Porte supporting
the Greek view that the boundary indicated in the
Treaty of Berlin must form the basis of negotiation.
RoUMANIA YIELDS AT ARAB TABIA.
Vienna despatch says advices from bucharest
arc to the effect that the settlement Of the Arab
Tabia affair. announced by the Agence Russo con-
sists of the evacuation of Arab Tabia by the Rou-
manians and their Withdrawal to the line proposed
by Russia.
AUSTRIA AND FUTURE.
Premier Stremayr declared III the Austrian Reichs-
rath on Tuesday that the Cabinet had programme
for the future The work which required to be
done the consideration Of the budget and the
passage of bills connected Herewith In reference
to Eastern affairs he said the government, taking it's
stand on the Treaty of Berlin, would consider it its
duty to execute fully the task assigned it by the
Powers. 1t would seek to avoid all constitutional
complications and further sacrifices far
patble with the honor and security Of the monarchy
RUssIA's ALARMING PLAGUE.
Despite the general thaw and warmth throughout
the infected district both public and private avices
state that fresh of the plague have occurred
A commission is forming in St Petersburg under
General Hefreich specially to watch tho san-
tary condition of the troops with reference to the
prevailing typhus and plague epidemios. At a meet
ing Of the Fellows of the London Royal College of
Physicians on Tuesday it resolved that the gov
eminent ought to appoint royal commission con-
sisting Of eminent statesmen medical men and spe-
ciaists to investigate the plague in Russia.
AFFAIRS IN FRANCE
The protectionists in France are very active Sew
eral populations Of shipowners and others inter-
viewed NJ. Lepere Minister OF Agriculture and Com
merce. on Tuesday urging sur-taxes in favor Of the
French flag and manufacturers. They pointed out
that the constant lowering Of wages in England COM
PEELED reduction in the wages Of French operatives
NJ. Lepere said the minds Of the government
open to all sides of this question. and invited
a continued presentation of arguments and evil
dence the subject. similar deputation.
q few days ago. interviewed President Grevy and
ceivcd similar answer. which excited SO much at
ention to provoke counter visit from the British
Ambassador. The Ministry have accepted the Am
nesty bill as amended by the Committee of tho
Chamber Of Deputies There is no foundation for
the report that the Municipal Council have resigned
despatch from Paris states that the appointments
of Admiral Pothuan as Ambassador to London and
NJ. Tesserence de Bort Ambassador to Vienna have
been determined upon. The Extreme Lett have
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sired by the government. The Municipality of Paris
is endcavoring to arrange compromise relative to
its grant to the communists which was annuled by
the Cabinet.
EDUCATION AND RELIGION IRELAND.
Mr.. Isaac Butt intends to move in the House Of
Commons shortly the following resolution THAT
in the opinion of the House it is essential to the
interests Of Ireland that the university institu-
tions Of that country should be arranged that
Eishmen of all religious persuasions should be ablc
to obtain the benefit Of degrees and the advantages
of q university education without compromise Of
their religious convictions. and that in order
complsh this object legislation the subject alb
soutely necessary. The Sa,asd states that seventy
Irish members of Parliament many liberals and
conservatives will support DIR. Butts motion in
regard to university education.
BRITISH LABOR DIFFICULTIES.
The large engineering firm Of westwood Il Baily.
1t Blackwall. have opened their works to the old
hands 1t Introduced wages. Some other masters are
expected to follow suit in day two. though few
endeavoring to obtain hands from the provinces
The strike committee. however. are confident that
they can persuade any imported hands to return to
their homes. Three thousand shipbuilders in the
Tyne shipyards struck work yesterday.
NOTES.
Weston reached Stamford at four O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. lS3 miles behind time.