Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-11-18

Fight.
LONDON, Nov. 17.-Tribune cable dis
patch-A Tribune special correspondent
at ST. Petersburg, the 18th, says: Gorts-
chak0ff s letter was presented simulta-
neously at London, ConstantinOple,
Florence and Tours on Wednesday last,
after he knew of the delivery of the note
in London. Gortschakoff called in per-
son last night at the English Embassy and
offered to show dispatch to Sir Andrew
Buchanan explaining he had chosen to
communicate with the respective courts
rather than with representatives here to
avoid all misunderstanding. Rumors of
an exchange of kilograms first became
generally known to-day, the new Turkish
Ambassador having learned it at the En-
glish Embassy. Comparatively few
know of it even yet. At the English
Club, the rendezvous OF Govern
ment classes, on Saturday,
scarcely any one had heard
of the action taken. An assistant Minis
ter was equally ignorant. So far as /
could learn Gortschskoff's demands are
generally approved. The Russian author
tiles are greatly excited 1t is confidently
believed that Austria will fight if England
win. The Russian government must feel
prepared for any event or it would not
have ventured on step SO bold. The
Russian officials say they have
carried out for IA years the humil-
iating conditions of the treaty with
scrupulous fidelity, and that now Is their
time or never. They believe England will
not fight. The Queens message is ex-
pected Thursday, and Earl Granyille's re-
ply.
None of the morning papers speak of
possible collision between England and
Russia. The Exchange Gazette alone
speaks. 1t has a little paragraph about
some important dispatches having been
received by the British Embassy. Their
silence is probably by request OF the
Government, as editors know of the fact.
Granville Ahead of Public opinion
The Delays Of Diplomacy.
LONDON, Nov. 17-Granville's circular
Is approved in very opposite quarters.
Its firmness of tone has occasioned as
constituent, especially among classes
whose organ this morning is silent; the
leading Liberals are scarcely less sur
prised. Yesterday they expected an &C.
quiesceut policy, and were prepared to
defend it; to-day there is no such in
dication. Granville has gone beyond the
point where public opinion will support
him.
Some of the diplomats say openly that
they can see no way out of it but by war.
1t Is equally difficult to see how this Cabi-
net can go to war, or take steps looking
directly to war, without first being recon-
structed. Nor is it yet the opinion of the
foreign Office that Russia means to bring
Oh, or that England will be bound to &C
cept conflict. They say that the situa-
ton is undoubtedly grave, but before an
opinion can be formed the answer of
Gortschakoff must be known, which can
not for several days. Probably it will
not be known for fortnight.
Granville's dispatch was delivered by
the Queens messenger to Sir Andrew
Buchanan, at st. Petersburg on Tuesday,
and by him to Gortshskoff, yesterday. 1t
is not expected he will reply instantly nor
is it believed he anticipates an answer like
that he has received.
1t is also affirmed that, although
an understanding is believed to exist be-
tween Gortschakoff and Bismarck, the
former did not consult Bismarck's wishes
as to the time of promulgating this de-
claration, and that Bismarck desired it to
be postponed, but Gortschakoff thought
himself in position to force the chancel"
lor's hand.
The second element necessary in esti-
mating probability of war is knowl-
edge of Prussis's exact position, which
may not be obtained Immediately. Bis
marck was advised of Mr.. Russel's mis-
sion, and it has since been announced that
he would be obliged to leave headquarters
for a short absence on account of his
health and to meet the Countess. Both at
ST. Petersburg and Versailles, then, it Is
probable delays may occur.
How Does Uncle Sam Sfandl
Anxiety is expressed to know whether
the American government was privy IN
this step of which its legations at London
and St. Petersburg are reported to been
utterly unaware.
Russia Aiming en- the Prussian
PIans
The Tribune correspondent at st.
Petersburg telegraphs that the Russian
vote is unanimously approved here. All
papers contain strong articles expressing
the hope of peaceful result, but stating
that the country Is ready for war if nee
essary. The Gnlos denied that there is a
national subscription to build Black sea
feet.
An Imperial uksse signed yesterday and
published to day in the official journal
orders the Russian army to be recruited
on the Prussian plan.
Russia and Prussia Will Cooperate
A Tribune correspondent telegraphs
from Berlin, II, says: In official circles
peaceful solution of the Black Sea ques-
ton, is looked for. 1t is freely admitted
that an understanding exists between
Prussia and Russia that in case of war
they will cooperate.
The news from London and Vienna has
caused a panic in the bourse.
A London Leader of This Morning.
LONDON, Nov. Especial to Tribune.
The Daily News will publish an article
tomorrow saying the anti Russian feel
ing in England was dying away, and
under the inf1ence of new ideas of policy,
was fast becoming an absolute prejudice.
The recent action of the Imperial govern
ment has suddenly revived it in more than
wonted strength. The circular of Prince
Gortschakoff forces upon those who
hoped better things, to doubt whether,
after all, the great semi-Asiatic power
which occupies Eastern Europe, really
belongs to our international system, &C
knowledging the common obligation of
Christian and civilized nations.
Turkey was comparatively, the other
day, brought within the public law OF
Europe, and now Russia seems disposed
te Danish herself from it. A power which
discards its most solemn pledges as soon
as an opportunity offers, goes far to
place itself beyond the range of diplo-
matte intercourse; and the nation which
does not acknowledge the force of trea-
ties can only be dealt with by the force
of arms, if it is to be dealt with at all
In the cool circular which Gortschakof
makes, the Emperor withdraws from the
treaty, so far as it restricts his rights in
the Black sea, that is, he declines to full
fill the obligation by which he purchased
a place fourteen years ago. He sta1tds
almoat alone in recent times in his ia
grant violation of personal and political
God faith.
The Latest-Russia Proposes a Com
ference for Revision.
LIEGE, Nov. 1.-THE journal De
Iiege SAYS Russia is about to propose a
Conference of the Powers at Brussels to
revise to 14th article of the treaty of
Paris, 1856, and that Austria and Italy
are represented as fayoring the project.
FROM ITALY.
A strong Protest from Antoneilt-
L.. In.