New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-09

tory Tor the nus mans IN Central ASIA the killed anu
wounded of the enemy being greatly in excess of
those of the attacking party for instance, in June.
1854, Gen. Tchernayef captured Auleata with
loss of FIVE wounded only as compared with 800
Khokandians placed kors de combat. In the present
war the sides have been changed for the Russian
General is commanding badly drilled and worse
armed trOops-some of whom when attacked by the
enemy, the Wallachian battalion for example, have
actually taken refuge in fight without firing shot
who with their inferior arms are called upon to
meet the well-trained and experienced Turkish
troops who are armed with breechloaders. From
the first only one result could have been looked for
complete defeat for the Servian army If it tried to
test its strength in the open field against
the enemy. What success may be gained by remain
ing in the mountain Businesses and fighting like
the Montenegrins have been doing for years and the
Herzeg0vinians for some months there may per-
haps be an opportunity Of seeing, unless as before
mentioned, the European Powers step in and act as
mediators between the Porte and his revolted sub
jects.
With regard to the question of intervention
great deal of interest is felt here at the time of
writing. From humanitarian point of view 1T is
certainly desirable that the Powers should inter
vene, but 1t is quite an open question whether, in
view of the jealousy with which England regards
be decided upon, and proposition submitted to
the Constantinople Government. Even were this to
be accomplished, there remains the doubt whether
the Porte will listen to any outside interference. An
official of the Turkish Government who certainly
ought to be well informed told me, few days since,
that any offer of mediation would be rejected, as
Turkey had, by driving back the Servian army,
proved to Europe that she was still in position
to hold her own, and, added he, Islam is strong
enough to do this against the whole world, if neces
sary. The majority of the journals published here
take this view and assert that in spite of the bank
rupt condition of the country, no outside interior
eneo can be accepted. 0ge newspaper. however,
which has tendency to side with the Government
in all its movements contained article two days
since which indicates that the Porte would rot so
contumaeiousy resist any proposal of the European
powers as people here for the most part, appear to
believe. quote extract from the article as it is
pleasing to see some signs that Turkey will not stub
bornly refuse Intervention. Now," says the writer,
that the insurgents have experienced the fatal
consequences of their characterization, and that
their pride has been lowered, assuredly extenuatng
circumstances may be pleaded in their favor. The
respective positions being clearly traced it will be
possible to establish stable state of things, which
win guarantee peace for long time and enable the
population to repair the evils from which they have
suffered. Tn fact, mediation of the Powers will be
a work OF humanity. We believe that negotiations
are going ON with this object But, in order that
such mediation prove effcacous and acceptable, it
must take place at an opportune moment and be
based upon Justice and equty-that is To say, upon
the recognition of the rights of the Sublime Porte,
which has always shown itself disposed to make
large concessions
Unfortunately several obstacles are in the way Of
Al tho
IDEAS of the Sublime Porte of Justice and eqnity"
as administered between Mussulmans and Chris
tians are much the same as those which exist be-
tween STAKEHOLDER and his slaves-a view which
is not likely to be taken by the other powers The
question of Indemnity also will be productive of dis-
cusson and last, but by means The smallest OBJ
staele, is that which arises from the question how,
in the face of the broken promises of the past, IS
Turkey going to guarantee the fulfllment Of her
promises for the futnrei
The indisposiiIOn of the Sutton has been the cause
Of great anxiety here. IL was but natural that his
health should be affected by the circumstances At
tending his elevation to the throne, but since the
Turkish victory al KuajevatZ and the evacuation Of
Saitschar by the Servans Mnradg health has con
siderably improved and he is able to take regular
exercise on foot end on horseback. His physician
now reports that he is in fair way toward complete
recovery Little doubt can be entertained as TO the
nature OF his illness. He has always been addicted
to the excessive use of absinthc and the situation ia
which he 50 suddenly found himself, surrounded a.
he is with difficulties on all sides, and seeing the
unstable condition of the Government which, like
house Of cards. may collapse at any moment, he gave
way more than ever to the habit of intemperance,
which-the truth must be spoken-rosulted in what
may he called an attack of nervousness, but which
was In reality delirium treinens