The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-02-08

wishes TO establish Italian opera In New York
on permanent basis-and it is by no means
impossible~let him not entirely depend upon
Europe for his company, but ill IL up with
native talent. European impres0rii adopt this
plan to great extent, otherwise they would
not be able to keep up with the demands of the
public in regard to Italian opera. There is
mine Of undiscovered and undeveloped talent
In this city alone, and rich veins in the pro-
vinces So then, Messrs. Inspresarii, set to
work and purchase operate claims in America
instead of Europe, and you will come across
many valuable nugget in the shape Of
soprano, alto, tenor or bass. The conserva-
tories Of music will then be crowded with
young aspirans for the opera and the
i'npresario will be the great man about
town and may be run for Congress. This is
the proper way to reconstruct Italian opera
and heal up its numerous bruises. II needs
careful physician to look after 1t.
Eastern Europe-A Change In Russian Policy.
In the HERALD Of yesterday we printed
cable despatch which seems to indicate
change In the policy OF Russia The Gar
Alexander, acting on the advice of Prussia,
joins the other European Powers in protest
against the extensive war preparations now
bered, was some months ago relieved Of the
presence Of the Turkish garrison which was
wont to be stationed In the fortress Of Bel
grade; she was even permitted to demolsh
the fortress. Since that time the little princi-
pality has been arming itself to the teeth.
Vast sums Of money have been spent in secur-
ing the best arms which the European market
can supply. Russian officers were known to
be busy organizing the army and strengthen
ing the fortresses. II has, therefore, been the
opinion of all who have taken the trouble to
investigate the state Of affairs in the principal
ity that Servia was in Russian pay. This
much at least is undeniable-that Russia was
neither ignorant NOR disappearing. The pre-
sumption up to the present has been that a
rising in Servia or Bulgaria, or both, would
bring Russia into the field as their protector;
nor has 1t been deemed improbable that Ser
via might become the centre of new Christian
kingdom. Suddenly all this is changed. At
time when it was supposed by many that q
crisis was imminent, and that the disruption Of
the Turkish empire was inevitable, everything
assumes now aspect, gnd Russia, instead of
melting the Servians to revolt, rebukes them
for their folly. The explanation of this change
Of policy on the part of Russia is to be found
in the fact that the view she took of the Eastern
question found no sympathy in Europe. For
a time it was supposed that Prussia was at one
with her, and that in the event Of war Prus-
sian alliance might safely be counted upon.
Prussia and France, however, are now on good
terms, and, it is believed, are perfectly agreed
as to the mode of settling the Italian question.
Prussia, in fact, has been drawn into sympathy
with the Western Powers. Russia, therefore,
finds herself alone, and, strong as she is, deems
it wiser to change her tactics than to confront
Europe in arms. Let us now hope that these
eternal war rumors are ended, that Turkey
henceforth is to be allowed to doctor herself,
and that Victor Emanuel and the Pope have
made up their minds to tolerate each others
presence. Napoleon has accepted the Snltan's
invitation to visit Constantinople next summer.
For the present, therefore, in spite Of Marshal
Mel and the Army BILL the war clouds are less
threatening.