Evening star., 1876-10-21
The Eastern Questf On.
GERMANY WITH RUSSIA.

confirms the report of Germany's rejectio1
of the proposed six months armistice aud Is
acceptance by the other four powers: Tbs
her influence with Russia IN order to force
the other powers 70 agree upon q compromise
which Russia can accept BE sees In this a
the situation as most critical.
100, 900 RUSSIANS on THE BORDER.
The report that 10000 Russian troops were
ready 70 pass through Roumauia 10 undouot-
edly gross exaggeration, but the cores
pondent has reliable information that the
three army corps OF Kew, khrakow and
there are other signs OF preparation in south
western Russia. But there are indications,
on the other hand, that the eveutuality
against which this preparation must be
made is Lot looked upon as Immediately
impending. The forcs which these three
southwestern corps might put In the field Is
estimated at 100 600 men. A special dispatch
from Berlin to the Times says the Italian
design of depriviug Austria of her SENT
Italian districts is unanimously opposed in
Germany.
wARLIKE PREPARATIONS IN GREECE.
Reuter- telegram from Athens annouuces
that the ministry have submitted TO the
champer OF deputies bills authorizing a gen.
ersl levy and the reorganiz ization OF the forces.
Additional taxation, and the settlement OF
the debt OF Greece are also proposed. The
Pail Mall Gazette has special dispatch
from Berlin which says the representatives
OF the mediating powers are actively nego-
tiating for An armistice until December 3ist.
reported alliance or understanding between
Russia and Italy is denied from a trust
worthy quarter. dispatch to Reuters
Telegram Company from Constantinople
says: General Ignatief. the Russian am bas.
sador, VIII to day present his credentials TO
A NIw VIEW OF THE SITUATION.
The Paris correspondent of the Times calls
attention TO the fact that since Russia's re-
fnsal OF the long armistice she has been face
TO face with Turkey, no other power having
aDnI0achRd Tnrkoy. a IN
cord all Europe has abandoned the fiction
by which discussion has been carried on In
the name OF Servia and Montenegro. By
one Of the most singular transformations In
history Russia and Turkey are virtually At
war, while Europe ts trembling at the pros
pect Of such conflict. 1t will therefore be
no surprise If Turkey throws overheard the
so called collective protection OF the powers,
and opens direct negotiations with Russia
in the programme OF Russia's wishes, which
was given I'm the Associated Press dispatches
yesterday. There are points to which Tur-
key will easily resign herself, but which the
mediating powers would oppose. Turkey
provinces without committing suicide.
Turkish statesmen believe she may, II deal.
ing only with Russia, save Bulgaria by
granting the liberty OF the BOsphOrus. It is
true Turkey is bound by the treaties of 1856,
TO which the freedom of the Bosphorus is
contrary, but the powerlessness OF Europe is
bltterest enemy, and the Porte N ay break
the treaty in despair.
WHAT THE RUSSIAN MINISTER SAYS.
VINE. Inc ~ Z; Hs,atd prints an interview with
TO the United States, resident in this city,
and represents him as saying: "But had q
talk with the Emperor OF Russia about a
country, and then be spoke fully over the
case OF Turkey. He expressed himself as
most anxious TO do everything TO maintain
peace, and on no account, IL he could help IL,
would he, of his own act or will, cause any,
thing to be done which would bring on war
or interfere with Turkey. He was very much
concerned about, and spoke with all the zeal
OF which SO great and good ruler as know
him to be, is at all times possessed in every
thing. He knew and felt now great an affitc-
ton war was, and felt most deeply how much
The world had seen OF IL in late years, both in
Europe and even here. He will keep his
hands perfectly tied, to speak fguratfvely,
so as not to invite or encourage war, and
unless the people insist upon loosiug them
they will never be willingly turned to de.
claration Of hostili;ies. do not believe the
story Of Russia moving such numbers OF
sp moops as reported. Our people certsinly
patby with the seroiahs, and no douot q
great many of them, on account OF these
feelir gs, may flock 10 their standard and as
this country In the matter OF Cuba You
could rot prevent expeditions from leaving
Jour shores. We have very large frontier,
enS mSsn one impossible to guard In this respect.
is IN regle; If be wishes TO 60 across the bor-
der We can't prevent 1t. But nothing OF
this kind has been done with the off,
cial sanction Of the Russian government
Everything has been reported up TO two
weeks ago as very amicable in all their in
terrational relations between Russia, Prus-
sia, Austria and Italy, and even England
was said to be very friendly disposed. The
idea OF Russia being affected detrimentally
In any way in her national credit by q com.
oipation OF the money Market against her, /
do not think at all founded. There has been
great change in Russia since 1865; where
she then had hundreds of miles Of railroad
she low has thousands, and, like America,
with whom Russia deeply sympathized dur
ing the war, she has been prosperous In
everything since the abolition OF slavery.
The difference In the one case with as is that
II was accomplished peacefully, while with
source OF prosperity. However things may
turn out all Will 60 well with Russia, and
She will not resort to war unless driven to it.
While was in Belgrade and Bulgaria as po-
1tical governor, and have been all over
Turkey, saw how badly things were man.
sged and anticipated ultimate trouble. The
copdition of affairs was such as to shock
civilization, and Christianity must sooner
or lafer do something to remedy 1t.