The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
LONDON DRUM TAPS.
Marching to Solve the Eastern
Question By the Sword.
THE CAR WITH HIS ARMY.
Austria and Roumania in Firm Ali
ance with Russia.
ATTACK ON A RUSSIAN CONSULATE
An Elsvsnh-Hour Diplomatic Attempt The
United States and Mediation.
THE COLLIERY RESCUE.
Five Miners Peril Awakens the
Anxiety of ALI England.
Pho NONO'S HEALTH.
American Sailors Outrow British Tars on
the Bosphorus.
Theatrical, operate, Musical, Criminal and
Variorum Notes.
Five Miners Peril Awakens the
Anxiety of All England.
Pho NONO'S HEALTH.
American Sailors Outrow British Tars or
the Bosphorus.
Theatrical, operate, Musical, Criminal and
Vari0rum Notes.
IDY CABLE TO THE HERALD. I

III CABLE TO THE HERALD.
LONDON, April 81, 1877.
So far the great conflict in the East has not
begun, but since the dsdanful Turkish reply a
week ago to the propositions Of the protocol events
have been steadily marching to the tap OF the
lrum. Diplomacy may or may not have said it's
asst word, but the only tones now likely to be heard
nth pleasure on either side must come from the
rumpet. Within the past week much has
done in the direction OF Withholding
the direction OF peace. Great as have been
The preparations 1T must not be forgotten
that to move the half million, more or less, Of
armed men in Bessaraba and around the Bulgarian
tortresses OF the Danube is not the work OF day.
The Czar's declaration received by Prince Charles
Of Roumania put the immediate intentions OF
Russia Tor the first time IN unmistakablc light
The invasion of Bulgaria is, therefore, determined
on, and the intention of the Turks to resist shows
that this means war.
DIPLOMATIC TENTATIvEs.
Meanwhile rumor is In circulation that the
Porte will send a minister to the Car at Kiscl,e-
nen This is said on good authority to grow out Of
Earl Derbys instructions to Mr. Layard, under
which he was to advise the Porte to send Reaif
pacha to KischeneT to treat OF the question OF
simultaneous disarmament. AS to the question OF
peace or war with Montenegro Mr.. Layard was to
advise Turkey to ask the mediation OF the United
States. This is all that diplomacy is credited WITH
and it does not look OF any moment in the pres
ent aspect OF affairs.
RUSSIAN CONSULATE DESTROYER.
While diplomacy Is making feeble efforts the
Turks arc leaving no stone unturned to defeat all
peaceful efforts. At critical moment small act
takes wide Importance. The HERALD CORE.
spondent at Constantinope tclcgraphs that the
Russian vice consulate at Kars, in Asia Minor was
attacked and nearly demolished by Turkish soldiers.
This outrage is just OF the kind to goad Russia on.
THE POSITION OF AUSTRIA.
great deal Of curiosity is manifested to the
precise position of Austria with regard to the CON-
Ing war. The Agence Russo, of ST Petersburg, re-
ferring to the possible Austrian occupation OF
Bosnia and Herzegovina says:-"A complete agree
ment exists between Austria and Russia" In con-
nection with tins, which there is nothing to con-
tradct, it is significant to learn that Austria has
rejected the Italian proposal to engage in an I'M
conditional neutrality. Austria has been otherwise
instructed
RoUMANIA IN TROUBLE
point OF great interest IN considering the con-
ditions surrounding the Russian advance is the at
ttudc of Roumania. The HERALD correspondent at
vienna telegraphs that final Russian circular OK
planning the reasons OF the war viii be issued on
the day the Pruth is crossed. Roumania will then
publish a manifesto announcing Its alliance with
Russia. Another point is, therefore, clcar-namely
that the Russian advance win be unimpcded to the
Danube, nay, assisted by all the means which a
people can give to an army operating in a strange
country.
RouMANIA AND THE TURKS.
Vienna despatch says
Quite panic rcigns In Roumana about
the Turkish invasion. The Roumanian gov
eminent has applied in its extremity to
the Powers. and Is becoming more press
ing in its demand to be saved from Crcasslans and
bashi-bazouks. They have also turned to the
Turkish government demonstrating against the
cupation Of Roumania by Turkish troops The
answer has not been rcassurng. Turkey saying the
would depend upon the turn of military affairs;
but that, II this happens in consequence OF the
entry OF the Russian troops, the Porte declines the
responsibility for Roumana being turned into the
theatre OF war.
NEEDS MUST WHEN THE DEVIL. DRIVES
Corroborating the intelligence from the HERALD
correspondent at Vienna comes despatch from
the correspondent of the Telegraph which puts the
principality's case in this wise:-
Roumania cannot prevent the passage or the
Russian armies through her territory, as she has
yainy sought support TO do so from the Powers but
shc can and will vigorously abstain from armed
participation II Turkey does not cross the Danube
also, and will herself occupy Kalafat with
her own troops to prevent the Russians
getting that position but If Turkey persists in its
proposed action Roumania viii be compelled TO
cast her lot with the only Power capable OF afford
ing her material protection against such a terrible
calamity. Isoumanlas position Is one OF critical
aud imminent peril.
TIE CAR AND THE SULTAN.
his Majesty the Gar reached Kischencn this
afternoon. II il believed that the Czarwich, who
accompanies the Gear, will remain with the army