The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-04
lnvasI0n OF the Dnnubian Provinces by

lnvns Ion OF the DnnubIan Provinces by
..l .I - Russia.
The Paris papers are much occupied with what
they call the invasion OF the Danubian provinces
by RUSSIA. Some OF them speculate on the nva-
sion OF Constantinople settled point and ring
the alarm bell. We select an article from the
Siece on TINS subject, as taking the most rational
and moderate view of the designs of the Emperor
Nicholas. The subject is truly enc of great in
terest. The Steele says:- 3
Russia proting by the embarrassed state Of Europe
ana the irremedable weakness Of the Porte is about
to take military possession of the Danubian provinces
which are on the road to Censtantinople We cannot,
however, see in this movement the signal of general
confagration By the treaties of Jassy and Adrian
ope, the Car had the right of intervening in those
provinces for the preservation Of order Europe did
not protest against those treaties because in 1872
Germany and England were of opinion that it was
most advantageous to turn their attention to check
the triumphant progress of Napoleon and in 1928 be-
cause England feared by placing herself in opposition
to Russia she would bring about alliance between
hope Of carrying back the frontiers France the
left bank of the Rhine. Those treaties were conse-
q9en,iy recognized and, above an as they were more
vnces, their being carried into execution could not
be made casns 6ehi against Russia, as long that
power was on friendly footing with Constantnope.
The consent given by Turkey to the entrance of
Russian troops into those Provinces is not of a nature
many. No one is ignorant that Turkey is in the
hands Of q government whose weakness or passions
will lead to an inevitable catastrophe Since the
death Of Selim Ill., the Ottoman ministers without
exception, have always shown inclination to place
their confidence in Russia and in England the only
Two powers who may one day come to an understand
ing as to the partition of Turkey the one taking
Constantinople, and the other Egypt and Syria.
Whatever counsels may have been given to them the
statesmen of Turkey always lent an ear to those
who battered their national vanity at the expense of
the interests Of Turkey This fatality tends to com
pcate the question raised by the Intervention of the
Russians In 1.-The Danubian provinces and may, at
some distant period, light up territorial war in
Europe The ambitious projects of England and Of
Russia may however, ind an obstacle in the govern
mental unity which has been brought about in Ger
head an Austrian prince, could fail to comprehend
that her interests would be compromised by allowing
Russia to gain possession of the lower Danube. The
Danube to Germany the road to the East she holds
the head Of 1t, and she will not deliver up its ap
proaches to an enemy for as such must Russia be
garded by her. Whatever then, may be the audacity
Of Russia, she will dare to provoke at the same
time Germany and France, for in this point of view
our opinion, is to know whether France and Germany
may hbe agreed in calling the Danubian provinces
into an independent existence. The affirmative does
not appear to us doubtful the dangers which Russia
would incur are so evident that she will quickly apply
herself to weaken an influence the excess Of which
would the destruction Of hopes she has long
and dearly cherished. Those who prospect of a
speedy war because the Gear is about to occupy
Moldo Waacha, forget, in our opinion, that the Gear
longer reckon the false terrors of Germany
There doubtless princes on the other side Of the
Rhine who, to Of their historical rights will
place themselves at the mercy Of the Emperor Ncho
laa but, behind those governments there is people
amounting to forty millions speaking in the voice of
one member of the National Assembly when ON the
9Th Of this month the system of the defence of the
empire being brought forward M. Werner raid We
have a right to count on Hungary, and a war with
France is not to be feared far from it, everything
Induces to accept alliance offered by France, for
France and Germany united may defy the whole
world, either in peace or in war"
The following account of the Russian army sta
toned on the frontiers, communicated by an
individual from Warsaw, Intimately acquainted
with some OF the principal staff officers of the I'm
perial army, will be read with INTEREST,"
The forces of the Russian Empire, at present
availa bic, consist of G0OG00 men. The various an
nouncements put forth that Russia has not suffi-
cient stock of war materials groundess Uniforms
arms. horses, and harness are all in excellent order
and provisions abound The maintenance of the
troops costs comparatively lttle andthe treasury of
empty. The preparations throughout the whole
empire carried on> with great energy; yet 1t
In Poland In the whoe of Russian Poland there are
only two army corps, each consisting of 10000 men,
1t true that Warsaw is strongly occupied but there
only 1000 men in garrison. Towards the frontiers
of Scsia only battalion has been moved forward
and ono small corps towards the frontiers of Cracow
On the side of the Grand Duchy of Posen along the
whole extent of the frontier there only 25 600
posted This therefore, is the formidable power of
which much has been said True however, it is that
fresh troops daily sent forward achievements
so that by the end Of Septembe there will be force
of men at least ready for any operations in the
kingdom of Poland Only single spark is required to
awaken the whole of the population of Poland but at
the moment all remains as quiet as the grave
ton would be hopeless The motive ofthe Emperor in
collecting the army in such force is secret to the
highest military authorities. There Goes not appear
any object for the ntration of this enormous
force beyond the fear of an invasion of German revou
tionary principles But, even If this army of 900 900
men ere intended any nsive operations there
is not so much to fear from its power as supposed
for 100000 at least must remain within the kingdom
rs many moro to watch the Caucasus a similar num-
Der to guard against Tur and an equal portion to
remain in the interior Of Russia so that only dis
possible of 200 900 would remain for any in
yason, IL contemplated This Is certainly formda-
BILE army but it could hardly overpower any part of
Germany"