The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-01
ENGLAND NEUTRAL
The Probability that the War VIII
Now Be Localized.
CABINETS AND KISAIET.
Siege Laid by the Russians to
the Citadel of Kars.
[pY CABLE TO THE HERALD

This Is Europe's moving day Not after the
cepted New York fashion, but such lively
May Day as tho Old World has not seen
for years. On the eve Of this day England
has taken tho most decisive action which she mas
shown for months. II is almost impossible to believe
that England could have decided upon so important
line Of policy as declaration OF neu-
Powers. II an understanding has been reached
with Germany. Austria and Franco all Immediate dan
ger OF general European war is for the time being,
past The struggle between Russia and Turkey must
now BIO fought out to the bitter end
ESGLASD's rRocLAMATloS OF NEUTRALITY.
The Queen held Cabinet council at Windsor Castle
yesterday afternoon. After the council all the Minis
tiers returned to London. As result OF the council
proclamation was isnued the Queen stating that she
determined to maintain strict and impartial
neutrality in the war between Russia and Turkey, and
commanding her subjects abstain from violating the
laws relating thereto. Then follows the English sta
tute instituted to regulate Her Majcsys subjects dur
ing the existence Of hostes between foreign States
with which Her Majesty is at peace. The proclamation
concludes with an admonition 10 British subjects MOI
to disobey the command at peril
THE OF KARs.
Tho investment Of Kars has now regularly begun
according to despatch from Erzeroum, Armenia
The Russians having concentrated and advanced their
siege train have attacked the Turks before Kars Tho
battle commenced at daybreak on Sunday. Mushktar
Pacha is in Kars
THE CAMPAIGN IN EUROPE.
Tho Czarh has nhed a he 0f INIT
ncgro:-
am firmly resolved this time to realize the sacred
mission Of Russia and my predecessor God will aid "a
Tho Russians are advancing very slowly The left
wing rests at Roni The Grand Duke Nicholas win
establish his headquarters Jassy to-day whence they
will af,erward be advanced TO Ploestt II is reported
that the Turkish gunboats havc left the Lower
Danube fearing torpcdocs and the Russian heavy artl
iery. II is believed that the slow movement Of tho
Russians is duo 10 an intention to give the Turks
ample time TO reflect upon their present situation.
About 10000 Russians entered Roumanian territory
on Saturday 1t Is estimated that 100 900 havc
crossed the Pruth. The marshes Of the Dobrudschs
are unusually unhealthy this season. II the Russians
really intend to advance In that direction they mus
wait least fortnight as the roads are at prescm
mpractcable telegram from Ibrail announces
that tho Russians are building bridge ovcr TN
Danube there Tho authorities OF Ibrail have orderG
the Inhabitants to remove oil portable properly within
three days, as attack from thu Turks s expected
Fifteen thousand Russians are now quartered belos
the town TO meet the anticipated assault. The TurkIse
Army Of tina Danube has boon reinforced by ior,y
ba.talons ana 40, 900 Cncassians from Sofia.
THE RUSSIAN AND ENGLISH SAvIEa
A portion of the British squadron has arrived q
Corfu. The Gazette publishes letter from Lord Derty
TO the heads Of departments Of State announcing cer
tain Ia n1en f.war nj hokh
beirgcrcnts are forbidden from using any Birth
port us q station for any wariike purposAs
bringing their prizes thereto, cmbarkng any
warlikc stores moro coal aud proyt.
s!ons than sufficient for immediate want OF
remaining longer than twenty-four hours, EXCEPT IN
case Of Of weather, danger necessity Of OBJ.
tanning provisions The Globe yesterday afternoon
says It learns that the Mediterranean squadron Will re.
main at Corfu until the 9th Of May, when, on being
reinforced by the frgae Raleigh, $500 tons, now at
Salonca II will proceed to tho Piraus and await or.
dcrs. Tho Times in Its military and naval
column, says:-"Somo months must elapse
before tho Hercules go to the Mediterranean, It
is necessary 10 renew her boera Tho orders sent TO
Davenport Dock Yard to press forward necessary
works on ommissioncd and non-commissoned ships
whal speed and direct sole attention all such
necessary works. leaving all carving, fitting officers
cabins, &C., for future completion. The en-
gineer officer In charge Of Nthe Channel squad.
ron has also been ordered to inspect the
boilers Of each ship, and, when absolutely necessary
reduce the pressure 10 safe point Fitting boil.
crs in those ships which have been provided for IN
the navy estimates will be left for future opportunity.
Complications expected arise tho event OF the
Russian squadron in China being ordered TO the Med
tcrrancan ana demanding passage through tho Sucs
Canal
TIE QUESTION IN tbs BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
In the House of Commons yesterday Mr.. GLADSTONE
gave notice that he would introduce I've resolutions
They declare effect that England has just cause OF
complaint at tho conduct Of tho Porte. Reference
Is made to Lord Derbys despatch of last september
relating TO the Bulgarian massacres aod tho
lutions proceed to declare that until there 10
a change OF conduct and guarantees are
given the Porte has moral or material claim TO the
support of the British Crown that, In the midst OIL
complications and with war actually begun, tho House
earnestly desires that the influence OF England In the
councils OF Europe be employed for tho enectual do
veiopment liberty and seligovernment in tho dis.
turbsd provinces; that the House further desires
that tho influence Of England be addressed
to the promotion Of harmonious action amon1
the European Powers, with the view o;
exactnq such means Of government from Turkey
necessary for tho purposes OF humanity and JUSTICE fol
oecual defence against intrigue, ana Tor the SECURITY
OF the peace of the world. Mr. Gladstone stated that
the resolutions would be submitted solely his own
responsibility. Sir stafford Norlhcotc appointed Mon.
day next debate tho resolutions Sir John LuD-
book ibcraD gave notice that no would move tho pre-
vious question on Mr. Gladstonc's resolutions.
COMMERCIAL INTERESTS
The closing OF the navigation OF tho Danube by
Russia seems rather a serious matter Freedom Of
navigation on the Danube is VIGOROUSLY . stipulation
OF the Treaty OF Paris. Can Russia claim tho right TO
blockade the whole Of the Lower Danube Tho qucs-
ton may be delicate and complicated one but II must
be grapped with. Tho European Danube Commits
sitting at Gaatz is sign that Europe regards the
Danube us an international river. 1t is stated that
besides eight gunboa,s which tho Russians have
brought down sections and put together on the