The New York herald., 1876-12-06
RUSSIA'S POSITION.
THE GEAR EQUALLY READY FOR PEACE on
wAR-THE LATTER THE POPULAR THEME
PLANS FOR THE MOVEMENT OF THE ARMY.
Correspondence Of the London Morning P"stl

wAR-THE LATTER THE POPULAR THEME
PLANS FOR THE MOVEMENT OF THE ARMY.
Correspondence OF the London Morning Postl
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. IA, 1875
The Imperial Court returned to ST. Petersburg
from the South to-day. Hts Majesty, who, owing
TO tho excitement caused by political events, could
derive but little benefit from his recent stay In
Ems and Livadia is still said 10 DO suffering. Since
the departure Of the Duchess OF Edinburgh, to whom
tho Emperor is fondly attached, the old traces Of
melancholy have rcappeared and again given rise 10
reports that the Gar will either entirely with.
draw from State affairs or nominate his son
Regent for time. The Grand Duke Cesarewitch
already exercises a great influence on tho political
decisions 0i his iather whose pacific tendencies he de-
Cidedly opposes Tho exorbtant conditions elaborated
IN Cabinet Council In Livada presided over by tho
Emperor, which are TO DO submitted 10 the Porto by
Ignutc have been communicated 10 tho other Powers
for support but have met with only very par
tia commentator. II these propositions not ma
teriay modified the Porte will scarcely hesitate in
rejccting lhema step Russia evidently seems 10 do
sire. although IN consideration OF the deporable state
OF her fnances one would have thought pacific ar
rangcment Of matters must be her sole aim. In order
to means requisite for eventual war, since
foreign bankers have refused pccunary assistance,
4 COMPULSORY LOAN AT HoAE
il medated- Rumor says that in consequences OF tho
bad Of Russian finances the Minister Won Rcuern
will be forced 10 resign stormy alterations have
alrcay taken place between him and the Minister OF
War, General Miutne. IN which the Cesarewitch is
said taken up the side Of the latter The only
possibility OF she preservation o. peace the want Of
remembered that this is no sufficient reason for pre-
venting war, tor even bankrupt States have begun
and carried hostt.ities Ior some length oil .me
There are present merely 10000 900 rOubles in
gold and silver tho Russian cxchequer. totally
inadequate TO cover obligations 10 redeem the paper
money circulation.
rmg PLANS ron THE WAR
According 10 reports from Russian military circles
three armies formed case Of for attack
ing Turkey with The Cossacks for One army
consisting Of 10 700 men, under tho command Of the
Grand Duke Nicholas, Is to march into Bulgaria and
besiegc tho Turkish fortresscs the Danube; tho
second OF $40 900 men, under The Grand Duke Cesarc
witch, is to be drawn up on the Turkish boundary as
far South Poland; and the third, OF 2l0.0 men,
under General Boris Meido, 10 to invade the Asialic
provinces Of Turkey In view OF the warlikc measures
taken by the government the enthusiasm OF the people
has extended legislative BODIES and municipal
corporations On tho motion Of DimnrJ Ssam-
arin, the called duma, the Common Council in
Moscow unanimously resolved TO forward address
10 the Emperor in which the feelings OF boundIess do
voon and complete Willingness oil ali clasSs 10 mako
any sacrifices necessary 10 preserve Russlas honor
and dignity and effect the freedom OF tho Sav breth
rem the Balkan peninsula wero Expressed. The
officers OF tho imperial body guard OF Cossacks. IN
celebration OF their centennial anniversary, also as
sured the Emperor in loyal address. that IN Of
outbreak OF they would only be too happy cxtr-
pate the enemies OF Russia .One word oi your gra-
cous Majesty and wc the Body Cossacks, faithful to
the example given by our ancestors Will protect
with our lives your honor and glory"
CEAsELgss ACTIVITY
Preparations Instituted ny the Russian government
and almost ievcrsnly continued seem to signify that
war is considered unavoidable An order has been
issued TO all officers on halt pay TO hold themselves
readiness Tor immediate action ana generals
retired list have hecn asked how far powers
may depended on Tor home service Hospitals have
been commanded 10 Increase their beds and attend
ants. military academies TO prccipitaie their OF
studies and arscnals to furnish new uniforms and
weapons to The army. Considerable provision In
bandages has been ordered abroad, and even
railway traffic TO tho Eastern frontier is limited, in
order at the right moment to suffer no want Of
fsp er.n fnt Ika xpl.s tai.
turrct ship Potter the Great has been eleg
ordered TO start for Greek waters and join the squad
cruising there In ST. Petersburg large bets
whether, on forcing OF the Dardanclles, the Engsh
turrct ship Devastation or her rival Peter the Great
VIII remain victor. The Admiralty have taken pre-
cautions TO protect the Black sea against INVASION
by laying III as short time as possible chain OF
torpcdces all harbors The lcct the Black Sea
rather weak. II only consists to-day OF tho Popo1ka
Novgorod hcloro Scbastopo the Poporka Vice Ad-
mral Popon, the wharf at Niko,ajcw several IRON
clad batteries, SIX schooners gunboats and few
steam yachts