The New York herald., 1876-10-09

peror viii proclaim himself the head OF what
may be termed Pansavonic Empire. | say pro-
claim himself But should the different States having
siavonic populations call upon him Tor protection
he cannot as head of tho Church and ruler OF Sav
onc people, refuse without endaneering even perhaps
destroying, his authority and rule IN his Empire
do not ttnk, however, that such demon sra.ion Is
on the taps at the present moment although cannot
predict what the next decade may bring forth
RUSSIA AND TURKEY.
81 do not think that there Is any likelihood OF Russia
declaring against Turkey. and still less, should
such be the case OF the enlistment OF England and
France on behalf OF their former ally. Our relations
with France and England are OF the most friendly
character and do not think that either Power desires
10 re.enact the of l65i-5 Besides, TIE Issue
might be different from what ii at that lime. We
would enable us 10 concentrate forces upon any
threatened point in short time. Our army IS better
armed and eIulppec our artillery is inferior 10 none IN
the world and do not TO bnck navy against
any IN the world No. sir. Russia does not fear any
war; no matter with what Power Powers Besides,
what could any nation gain by making war upon us !?
We have no territory Which might excite the greed Of
foe, nor do think that any would anticipate easy
victory as TO induce them TO rush precpitatey into
striio with
GEgAASY's COURSE
~ certainly do not think Germany would Interfere
in tho event OF war. Should break out tho proba
bihiy OF which deny, Germany would follow tho same
policy which .wo did--namciy that OF looking on--and
she would stand by lust as calmly to see US beat our
enemies as we did when shc succeeded IN conqucring
Austria and then France know that there Is great
deal of talk among our officers and also among tho
German officers OF such war, but IL Is only called
forth by a sort OF jealousy and rivalry as TO what
Power should be the champion OF Europe The feeling
Is rather desire 10 who is the best man than one
OF actual cnmity.
coxsTANrINOPIE
'Your question us 10 whoiner all tho Powers would
Interfere ir Russia attempted to take Constan-
tnope is really preposterous. kussia has
no intention or wish 10 do So All she
wants is to protect tho livcsl OF her coregionsts
and fellow creatures. There may come time
when Constaninoplo may cease 10 belong to Turkey,
but that iime Is as yc far OIL in the future when u
arrives all Europe will sanction the besowal OF Con
siantnople. not upon us but upon some Christian
empire or government, reared upon the ruins Of tho
Ottoman Empire.
scuoUvALoFF's PROPHECY.
81 bclevc in the establishment ~ such government
in the future. 1t may be confederation, republic
Kingdom. but II Will come surely as the Moham
mcdan religion will have to givo up its ioothold in
Europe and the Turkish government knows 1t as we'll
We dol''
Here the interview ended and II may be gathered
from tho utteranccs or these two distinguished men
that general is not likely to Even should
the present negotiations fail renewal OF hositics
the Morava Valley will soon end the matter The Ser
Wan army is gaining IN strength-Russian strength
every day, and the would bc renewed with in
creased confidence decisive Servian victory would
bring matters to issue. and might soon
Turkey treated as was ancicnt Poland.