New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-08-24
PEACE OK WAR.

Id 10 the 18th inst no definite conclusion had been
gained upon this question at either London or Paris.
1t was known indeed that the Russian autocrat would
accept the Austrian proposals Of mediation sent for
ward by the four Western powers together and had ex
pressed willingness TO receive Turkish aDbassad at
ST. Petersburg This intelligence had revived the mar
kets Of Paris and London, as if the preservation of
peace were assured But il s certain that IN the pro.
posas in question nothing was said about the evacuation
of the Prncpa,ies and in accepting them the Emperor
may still leave bis troops in full possession of Modayia
and Walachia while he brings the Turkish ambassador
at st Petersburg from the Interference aud in
fuence Of France and EDgland-to agree to any ar
that may suit bis pleasure On the other hand
everything confirms the statement made by our London
correspondent week. that since the dispatch Of the
propositions accepted by the Gar the French and Eng
h Governments have untedly demanded that his troops
shall be marched out of the Princpiltes without delay
under penalty of mmt date aud have given but
brief period for Lin to answer the demand
Under these circumstances the English journals ex
press no ssngune confidence in the Opeace
though they seem 70 believe mus. be accomplished by
sou unknown means or other Some OF the foremost
Of the Continental gazettes. however refuse to admit
even the by pothtss Of war, aud oudy Affirm. what we
have heard several times the affair began, ,ha all
is settled Prominent among them is the Independence
Bge one Of the best informed Tspapers in the world
Which steadily AYERS that the Russians rcW at once
withdraw from the Prncipaliiies and that tie allied
feet will at the same tine sail away from Besika Bay
snd that all his i, an implied aud essential feature in
tie arrangement To Inch the Car has given his assent
Now this is possible but require more positive
proof before giving il credence There is nothing in the
conduct OF the Russians indicate readiness 10 20
bsck again over tie PTujh, mere ac Of pote0ess 70
Iruce aud England, without having been asked 20
do So Having taken possession OF those provinces, cut
oh al their relations with Turkey changed heir entire
system oi government in tie face vi solemn promise
10 The contrary and having cOmpe led mobiles OF the
country To enls, in the Russian armies. the Emperor
is not likely low restore the whole back ain and to
march out as meeky though he had been defeated 10
dozen pitched battles. lie 70 stay there. his
armies are quarer,d or the winter he has made all his
ARRANGEMENTS To hold those provinces and hold them he
viii though fly wars should eusue. Meanwhile
he viii L, .o,iatc shile it is more convenient for
him than fighting. aud viii 10 doubt put of posi-
tive VIZ as hong he can, ill spring if possible,
Hut after tina. time We do lOt lhiI d careful
vey OF the case reveal, ANY de in which be
avoided Il is true that British Government earn
e,ty desires 20 avoid it, AID that the French Emperor
Las exhibited the same readiness sacrifice the honor
Of his untry sud The public Law Of Europe 10 thepre
seryaon OF GUILTY. which only be temporary.
1t is because Of this readiness Of he two Governments
10 make sueh sacrifices TO almost any extent, that
have hitherto supposed wa would be allowed grow
cut Of this crisis. But it appears that there is
point where the Two Governments will stop in their
SUBMISSION They have msde the evacuation Of the
Priucipalities indispensable condition of further
cotations. Thai, the Car will not agree 10. Aud
thus, after negotiating and Prscrasna,iDg as much
viii serve his purposes be Will last give the sgns for
war; and terrible war will follow.
Sachis the aspect of affairs to-day Ire next steiner
NAV. however, change il completely.