The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-25

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The welfare OF the populations and Tie
Interests OF general peace Thus the European Cabi
nets had foreseen tho contingency that tho Porte
would not fulfil its promises, but not that II would
tect the demands OF Europe At the same time Lord
Derbys declaration had established that since Her
Britannia hajcstys government only consented TO give
It's signature to the protocol In the interests OF general
peace II was TO be understood from the outset that
In the event OF this object, namely, mutual
disarmament and peace between Russia and
Turkey not being obtained. tho protocol
should DO regarded null and void. The
Pores rejection of the protocol and the motives upon
which it Is based leave hope that the Porto will
scccde to tho wishes and counsels OF Europe. They
exclude every guarantee for the execution OF reforms
and render peace with Montenegro and the execution
Of the conditions by which disarmament and pacihca-
ton could be brought about impossible Under these
circumstances the OF any attcmp. at compor
mise excluded aud there remains only tho aerna-
tive to allow that state Of things to continue which
The Powers declared incompatible with their interests
and those OF Europe, or 10 try by cocrcve measures
10 obtain that which the unanimous efforts OF the
Powers failed to obtain by OF understanding.
''My exalted master has resolved to undertake that
which be had invited the great Powers to do in COM
mon with him. His Majesty has ordered his armies
TO cross tho frontier Of Turkey.
the government to which you are accredited
'ln fulfilling the duty which is imposed upon MIN by
the Interests OF Russia whose pcaccabc development
Is impeded by constant troubles in the East, His
Majesty is convinced that he at the same time re-
spends to the views OF Europe GoRTSCHAKoFF.n
.'FoRwAIDl'
The Vienna correspondent Of the HERALD telegraphs
that the advance OF the Russian arant garde began
yesterday morning, crossing the Pruth six bridges.
Several detachmcnts of Russian troops crossed the
frontier. near Unghen, at five O'Clock yesterday
morning. In the House OF Lords yesterday afternoon
Earl Derby stated that 1900 Russian troops
Cossacks passed through Kitilia near Bucharest on
their way TO Kalafat on Saturday evening. regi-
ment Of Roumanian cavalry has started for Kaiafat.
Great excitement prevails at Bucharest
THE GEAR HIS SOLDIERS.
Al the review of the troops by the Car At Traspol
on Monday His Majesty the Gear, addressing the on
GERS, said
II clt grief at sending you to the field OF battle and
therefore, delayed action long possible, hesitang
10 she'd your blood But now that the honor Of Russia
s attacked convinced you will ALL TO the last man,
know how to vindicate it. May God be with you
wish you complete success Farewell until you re-
turn
RUssIA's GREETING TO RoUMASrA.
The Grand Duke Nicholas In a proclamation to the
Roumanians says
"By order OF the Gar my army, destined to combat
the Turks, enters your territory, which has before joy
fully received Russian armies. declare como ~
friends DESTROYS only OF furtherng your welfare and
hoping to 6nd among You such noble sentiments
your ancestors displayed toward Russian armies In
former wars against the Turks. The passage OF
she Russian army through your territory
will occupy only short time. invite
you to pursue your usual avocatons and provide
army with means to satisfy their requirements
have taken to enable the military treasury
pay without delay for all purchases The army will
nowhere disturb your tranquility.
'Roumanians our ancestors shed their blood for your
liberty and believe have a right require your
support for the army which Is traversng your terri
tory for the sole purpose of helping the unhappy
Christians Of Turkey whose distress has aroused the
pity Of Russia and all Europe'
KoUMANA EXCUSES HxRsELy.
The Roumanian government, In reply to the Turkish
Grand vizers despatch requesting the Prince to make
arrangements with Abdul Kerim, Commander Chief
Of the Turkish army TO prevent the passage OF the
Russian army, has declared that such step Is too
serious to be determined by the executive power alone
The Roumanian Chambers will be assembled on the
Goth inst. to examine the question.
MoLDAvrA's WELCOME
Tho Metropolitan Of Modavia welcomed the Gar at
Cngheni. The Gear rcplied:-
commend myself ana my army 10 the prayers OF
the orthodox. hope 10 be met with friendly senti-
ments In Roumania.
Daring the review at Ungheni The greatest euthusi-
asm prevailed among the Russian troops and among
the Russian and Roumanian spectators. The Empe-
rors carriage escorted to the by the crowd
amid tho cheers Of the soldiers the people At the
station the Gear said to the officers May God protect
you! Uphold the honor Of the Russian army"
On his return 10 KischeneT q deputaton from the
town offered tho Emperor bread and salt. Tonight
the place is illuminated and great enthusiasm pre-
walls
GooDBy COMPLIMENTS TO TURKEY.
Prince Gortschakor has sent the following note
dated April "a. 10 tho Turkish Charge dAaires At ST.
Petersburg
Earnest negotiations between the imperial govern.
ment and the Porto for durable pacincation not hav
Ing led tho desired accord, my august master sees
himself compelled to hts regret, 10 havo recourse 10
force OF arms Be therefore SO kind az to
inform your government that from to-day Russia con-
udcrs herself 10 state OF war with the Porte Tho
hrst consequence Of this is tho rupture OF diplomatic
relations request you TO kindly inform me
Of the number OF persons composing the Otto
man Embassy hero in order that you may be fur.
nished with the necessary passports Ottoman sub.
Iects residing Russia at liberty II they DESIRE to
leave the country unmolcstcd. Those who should
prefer to remain may consider themselves assured OF
tho full protection Of tho laws"
Tho Turkish Charge has written to Prince Gort.
schakor motto taking leave Of him. The members OF
the Turkish embassy at ST. Petersburg accordingly
took leave yesterday. II is said that Mr. Layard In
formed the Porto that England had guaranteed tho in
nd ndD nr fhe 4 Ernp
under the conditions laid down by tho treaties s,ipu-
latng for the exercise OF control by the Powers Tho
Forte having contested this right, has forfeited
the benefits guaranteed by those treaties
and England could not intervene with IN its
behalf The Russian Telegrsphc Agency says that tho
language used by Mr. Layard at has dts
spated all illusions and causing regret which,
Of course, Is too late The Powers do not appear dis
posed to comply with the Porto dcsre for attempt