The New York herald., 1877-12-16
Will the Russians Gross the
Balkans ?
oSMAy BEFORE HIS CAPToRS.
Favorable Opinions Expressed by
Russian Officers and Men.
"GHAzl HE Is AND SHALL REMAIN"
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD.

signat0ries OF the treaty or 1871 commences by the
statement that the origin of the present important
events is perfectly known. The imperial govern
ment is conscious OF having done nothing to pro-
woke the war; 1t mas done every thing to avoid 1t,
and has vaniy sought to discover Russia's motives
In her aggressive campaign. The Porte has shown
desire or Improvement by reorganizing the ju-
dclal system and deyising reforms, without dis
tinction OF race religion, according to the con.
sttution which has everywhere been well re-
ceived. Partial reform Is of no avail.
WHAT IMPROVEMENTS ARE possIDLE9
The adoption of improvements In one part OF the
Empire only would be pretext to other commu-
mites to revolt Any doubt as to the execution OF
these reforms should disappear before the solemn
declarations the Porte now makes. A state OF war
simply retards such reforms, and is disastrous to
the country generally, destroying agricultural In
terests, killing industry and running financial rcor
CARNATIONS Independently OF these arrangements
for reform, what there be for continuing
tho war; Russia has declared that she Is not ami
mated by spirie OF conquest
ON TIE HONOR OF A BASHI-BAZ0UKl
The military honor Of both sides must be abun-
dainty satisfied. What object there be in pro.
longing contest runious TO both countrese The
moment has arrived for the belgerent Powers to
accept peace without affecting their dignity.
Europe might now usefully interpose her good
offices, since the Porte Is ready to come to terms.
BATAK AND TATAR BAzARDJIK WITHIN REACH.
The country is not at the end OF its resources,
is ready. moreover to sacrifice all for the inde-,
pendence and integrity OF the fatherland, but the
Porte Is desirous to stop the further enuson OF
blood ami therefore appeals the feelings OF jus
tice which must animate the great Powers, hoping
that they will receive these 0vertnres favOrably.
BURNING OF ELENA
The Turksburncd ana evacuated Elena on Fri
day. Tie Russians have reoccuped 1t.
MILAN POINTS 10 THE MAssAcREs.
Prince Mian's proclamation. which was issued ar
Belgrade on Friday, recounts the Turkish atrocities
ana violations or faith since the treaty OF peace
made last February, and concludes rs foliows:--
Let US move forward alongside the victorious ban
ner the Czsr hberator, with Christian faith in God
tho protector Of right, and Is Given In
the name or our country's welisre servias inde-
pendenco and her heroic people 1t is Gods viii.
(S,snodj A MILAN OBRENOvlTCH.
WHERE THE sERvIANs ARE.
The servians crossed the Turkish frontier at
Prot and are marching on Kossova.
AWAITING EVENTS.
Pevna correspondent telegraphs that he
believes the Russians will not advance imme-
diately bu. await the effects OF the fall OF that
place. The heavy guns which were already on the
sofia road, between Plevna and the River Vid, have
been hauled back, which would have been waste
Of labor II q speedy advance on the Balkans was
intended.
AN AFFAIR BETWEEN oUTrosrs.
correspondent with the Grand Duke Vladimir
shows that the Mctchka affair was confined To
skrmishers and cavalry, with some field artillery
practice. He thinks the Turks may have lost 1000
altoge cher. as they were much exposed; but the
Russian loss was Insignificant The Russian force
the fsld was three brigades. The Turks were
driven across the River l.on Their intrcnchments
on the west bank are now in possession OF the
Russians.
EXPLAINING TO HIS srPERIoRs.
Osman Pacha has sent telegram to the
Porte stating that he had not received reinforce
ments nor provisions; bnt nevertheless, resisted
az long as possible. Finally, he made an attempt
TO force passage through tho Russian line OF In.
vestmcnt, I'm which the Turkish troops, despite
their valor, W &c unsuccessful and he himself was
taken prisoner
MEETING TIE GRAND DUKE.
correspondent at Plevna telegraphs the fol
lowing concerning Osman Pacha's reception by the
Russans:-"The Grand Duke Nicholas rode up to
Osmans carriage, and for some seconds the two
chiefs gazed into each others faces' without the
utterance OF word. Then the Grand Duke
stretched out his hand, shook the hand OF Osman
Pacha heartily, and said:--
"I compliment you on your defence OF Plevna.
II is one OF the most splendid military fcats in his
tory Osman smiled sadly, rose painfully TO his
feet in spite OF his wound and said thing which
| could not hear.
PRAISE THE MEN.
ale then resea,ed himself. The Russian officers
oil cried Bravo Bravo repeatedly and all salutcd
respectfully. There was not one among them who
did not gaze on the hero OF Plevna with the great
est admiration and sympathy. Prince Charles Of
Rouniania, who had arrived, rode ~ and repeated
unwittingy almost every word Of the Grand Duke
and likewise shook hands with Osman, who again
rose and bowed, this time In grim silence.
his PERSONAL APrEARANcE.
"Osman Pacha wore a loose blue cloak, with no
apparent mark on II 10 designate his rank, and
red fez. lie Is a large, strongly built man. The
lower part OF his face IS covered with short black
beard, WlthOUL u SlTeah VI gray anu nc large
Roman nose and black eyes.
A FACE THAT DOES NOT DIsAPPoINT
ait tIs a grand face,' exclaimed Colonel Gaillari,
the French military attachc, Il was almost afraid
OF seeing him, lest my expectation should be dis
appointed; bar he more than iunls my ldea
A urRo's VERDICT.
ait is the face OF great military chieftain,' said
young Skobelen. Il am glad 10 have seen him. Os
man Gnazi he IL, and Osman the victorious he
will remain, IN spite OF his surrender"
MTHgMET TO EXPLAIN
Menemet All has arrived at Constantinople.
TRANSPARENT EusE.
The Turkish Chamber OF Deputies has elected
Christian as its PRESIDENT
MOVEMENTS OF THE GAR.
The Car will leave Bucharest for st Petersburg
to morrow iMondayL