The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-05-08

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THE CARS SPEECH TO THE ESTATES.

THE CARS SPEECH TO THE ESTATES.
Moscow, May C.-Thc Car, addressing
the estates Saturday, said Six weeks ago /
expressed here the hope Of Il peaceful solu-
ton OF the Eastern question. | wished to
spare to the utmost the precious blood of
my subjects, but my efforts have been In
vain. My kiSchenetf manifesto announced
to the empire that the moment | foresaW
had arrived. To-day am happy to be able
to thank my people for their patriotism,
which has been proved by deeds. Their
readiness to undergo sacrifice exceeds our
cypectations. May God assist us to fulfil
our tasks and bless our troops, who are
about to engage in combat for faith, Empc-
ror. and Fatherland.
ST. PETERsBURGH, May G.-Thc Car will
make solemn entry into st. petersburgll
on Monday While in Moscow he received
a dcputution OF merchants and German
residents, who presented 10 the Empress
~, 900 roubcS for the wounded.
REPORTED IMPORTANT MOVEMENT BY AUSTRIA.
MANCHESTER, May 5.-The Guardian OF
this morning gives great prominence 10 the
following: Information reaches Us from Il
Trustworthy quarter that Austria has deter
mined, as precautionary measure, 10 oc-
cupy Bosnia and Herzegovina. According
to present arrangements the movement OF
troops for that purpose will begin in about
Il fortnight. .l...l
RUSSIA SECURES MATERIAL. AID.
LONDON, May 5.-A'very specific state
mcnt, though from an ordinarily untrust-
worthy source, is printed here to the effect
that the loan Russia was reported to have
made great efforts to raise in Paris with
French, German, and Dutch bankers, has
been definitely concluded to the amount OF
100, 100000 francs.
DEsPoSDENCY OF TURKISH SYhPATHIZERs.
Notwithstanding the tardineSs OF opera
tons and the meagreness OF Information,
even the most pronounced friends OF Tur-
KEY begin already to forebodc an easy VIC
tory for the Russians. The Telegraph, in a
leading article yesterday, said: We shall
not attempt to PREJUDICE the issue further
than to say. what is obvious on the face OF
affairs, that the chances are un1aVorable TO
the Ottomans. Even aided by immense ad-
vantages both in Europe and Asia, they are
neither strong or skilful enough to beat
back the tide OF invasion; and ii they
should succeed, their triumph will be
due TO those happy accidents which
sometimes second the efforts of brave
and devoted soldiers. 1t is this despond-
eut feeling on the part Of Turkish sympa-
thizers which gives rise to the rumors and
fears of British Intervention, because it
renders them clamorous in urging the Gov
eminent to make 4 declaration OF its lnten-
ton to defend British interests, and to de-
fine what those interests are before Turkey
is overwhelmed. Further sources OF I'M
easiness and -dsquieting rumors are the
known anti-R,Issian feeling OF leading menu
bers of the British Government, the con-
slant succession OF Cabinet councils, and
the lasty and extensive warlike prepare
tons in the arsepals and dock-yards. Never
theless, it cannot be said that there is any
very prevalent beIief~or. even apprehension
as vet that the Government intend hostile
action against Turkey" ,...l ....