New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-18
THE TURKISH CRISIS.
RUSSIA ON THE EVE OF WAR.

Tn leading article The Pal Mall Gazette
Of this afternoon contends that Russia is at present act
ally at war with Turkey and that any further efforts at
diplomacy are useless.
leading article In The Times points out that peace or
depends upon prompt reply by the Porte to Rus
sa's demand for a six weeks armstico The Times re-
peats its arguments in favor Of the Powers urging Turkey
TO accept Russia's demand.
The Pail MaH gazette publishes n special dispatch from
Berlin which says 1.-THE Great Powers have
vcrted to Lord Dcrbys earlier proposal to conclude
armstice for six weeks without conditions. in order to
devise during that period treaty Of peace
There is no truth IN reports OF German mobilization"
Col. DetachkoG who has been sent from Russia on
special mission 10 Austria, is the Cars aGiutant
AN AUsTRo-RUssIAN ALLIANCE PROBABLE.
Reuter- dispatch from Vienna says IL - believed
in wellinformed circles here that alliance between
Austria and Russia the point Of being concluded
according which Russia. in the event Of Turkeys re-
fsiug a short amistice. would enter upon military in
tcrvention, while Austria would remain NEUTRAL Russia
would permanently occupy the Turkish provinces,
but should lead to the overthrow Of the Ottoman
Government Russia would yield 20 Aret1a such extern
OF territory she might claim grounds OF com
mercial or general interest"
GREAT WAR DEEMED At HAND.
The correspondent of The Times at Belgrade, discussing
the situation says Livery diplomatic agent here be-
lieves We are the Of great Eastern war. The
only difference Of opinion among them Is as TO whether
it Will the Spring or Almost
All outward indications to favor the latter idea,
which would give Russia and 5erya great advantages
Strange rumoIs current concerning the intended
action OF Austria" On Sunday scmi-Cicia Intelligence
reached Belgrade that the Emperor OF Austria had in
formed Car that Austria would remain neutral and
would make objection to certain limited occupation
OF one OF the Christian provinces OF Turkey.
The So Petersburg Journal, scmLOicia pepper, says:
"Thcre are indications that people OF ConstannOpe
regard unavoidable and welcome Russias decision
finish the matter without further delay. The meeting
of Russian statesmen Liyadia indicates elsis in
politics. This meeting represents official Russia assem-
bled in view OF the Bosphorus and the seat OF war"
ST. Petersburg letter to The Times, dated Oct ii,
Gays Doubtless the general impression here is that
Russia is the the long wsEedor struggle with
Turkey"
special to The Times from Yienns that the
English and French Governments, especially the former,
have decidedly pronounced for the acceptance Of the six
months armstice Austria is inclined 20 do likewise,
and has asked Genanys opinion. which, however, has
yet been given Italy, being pressed by England
give definite reply says does not want In any way
anticipate servas decision it regards the armistice
disadyantagcous TO ScrVia"
RAILROADS PREPARING TO TRANSPORT TROOPS.
Reuter- telegram from Bucharest announces that a
a convention has been concluded between the Rou-
manian and Russian railway companies by which the
former undertake hold in readiness al the disposal Of
Russia sufficient trains TO transport 1000 troops daily
PANIC on THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.
There has been panic the Stock Exchange in some
of the foreign bonds this afternoon. principally in Rus
san which have been largely offered 10 decline OF pig
TO s. Hungarian also very heavy, and declined q
Turkish declined L to l; Egyptian, Portuguese,
Uruguay, and Austrian u to 81 Peruvian u 70 Ia,
and French, q.
suecial dispatch to The Standard from Belgrade
states that the uuscasonabe Ecat causing much sick
ness. Last week outbreak Of plague occurred at
Agangeoyatz which killed 3lS scryans. Their hats,
clothes and bedding burned. and the ground was
plowed up, when the pestence ceased suddenly as it
appeared.
AUSTRIA SUPPORTS RUSSIA.
Reuters telegram from Vienna reports that the Aus
tlan Government has not approved the Pore's pro-
posal for long aTmstcc. On tic contrary, 1t Is un
dersOod that Count Andrassy will support the steps
taken by Russia in favor Of shorter armistcs, and will
second Rass.as action in harmony With the triple ALT
ancc.
TEXT OF THE RUSSIAN DEMAND.
Reuters Berlin telegram states that RIssia's tele-
graphic dispatch rejecting the Porc's proposal is dated
Oct H. and is textuay "a follows
We regard a six months armistice unnecessary and
unayorablr t. the conclusion of durable peace, which
desire We not in the position o. exercise upon
seryiI and Montenegro pressure 10 obi n tRer consent
position We consider that the financial and commercial
condition of Europe which already unearabe, would
suiI s more by such p0sipOnemcnt We mist insist
upon armis ice Of four Six weeks with provision
ta be further prolonged should the progress of nego
Reuiers correspondent at st. Petersburg legraphs
thai II is understood that Russia, revctg to Englands
original proposal, demands that guarantees should DO
afforded for the execution OF reforms IN Turkey by
by % an international act The Porte previously
refused this It stated that S2ryla is resolved 10
reject any arn,stcc
THE INSURGENTS REFUSED AND BlLTK BELIEVED.
dispatch TO Reuters Telegram Company from lara
rcrO:ts that Sachr Pasta has repuscd c insurgents
and relieved Bilck, which has been basclcd by Peko
Paulovich since Friday Lat The rsu:son OF the dis
trc Of iuuUia and NcycsiUc have separated from the
MoMcne-r.i!s ans turned 80 thcir homes.
MORE WAR PREPARATIONS.
LONDON Wednesday. oct L. 1876
Tic "t.HflsFs special dispatch from Vienna announces
thai Russian courier hs Just arrived siih second let
t,r from TIE Gar The Emperor OF Austria. Letters
from ODESSA report that 5000 have arrived from
the interior of Russia to work the LEGATIONS Of that
city aad Of other places near the sasaors.
The vienna correspondent OF Tie Tss telegraphs the
following:
Ihaye uss been informed that England France and
Italy have declared thoi. ccpnce of tie five months
drawing up line OF Irktion. Austria has not yet
made her declala iOa.
ENGLAND LESS ALARMED.
The leading editorial He Times reviewing the sitr
alton, concludes as follows:
Englands Interest Is less immediate than that OF Ger
many, Au,tril. aud France, and We may await with
equanimity The outbreak OF war. But there may
be "a p0inl a which regard for the weilbcng aud repu
tatiOn II Tho British Empire would ncccsstatc resolute
PRiScE BIsNARCKs DESIGNS.
Tie Times belgrade dispatch says Germanys attitude
is not understood by the dpomatiss Prince Bismarck
is supposed D. Aidng hs time with the view of assist
lux II opportunity offers, ia a disruption Of the Austrian
Empire.
The Vienna correspondent Of The Times says:
Now that there is no longer any sund standing
galdhk tine real meaning col the Eus,ish indignation
meetings over The atrocities ~ BuiGtia u Is remcm-
lercd tat even singlehadc! !"saus opposition may