New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-30

RUSSIAN PROCLAMATIONS TO BE ISSUED FORBID
DING REvOLTs AND FREE LANCEs-RAPiD MARCH
OF THE RUSSIANS TO GALATZ.
kpNDON, Saturday April 2S, 1877.
A dispatch IN Kischeneff to The Daily
Geps says: AS Russian army advances pfoclama-
tons will be issued both 70 Christian and Mussulman
poJulatons of Turkey, ordering them TO remain quiet
and attempt nothing against each other as all who re-
main quiet their homes will not be moested Nothing
will be taken without payment. Russia does not wish
the Christian population TO RISE as this would only result
In disorder and useless bloodshed but Christians who
wish to take part i'll the come 10 the Russian
Ines where they will be given arms and uniforms, and
be regularly enrolled In special division, commanded
by Russian officers, under the strctest discipline NO
irregular bands Of guerrillas will be allowed No inqu
RIGS will he made respecting the atrocities OF last year.
except such Sheket Pasha and Others men
toned IN the reports Of Mr.. Barring and Mr. Schuyler
If these are caught they will be tried and summarly
punished II occur, punishment will be
swift and certain.
THE Russian march to Galatz really wonderful
performance The whole distance was traversed on foot
fn Is hours without halt Wagons were only provided
to carry knapsacks and The artillery. cavalry and
baggage trains all arrived together 1t was expected
that de. achment would commence action Immediately
upon the Turks had only to cross the river 10
seize the railway and destroy the bridge The railway Is
now secure The Russian army is moving forward mostly
aoo; the railway is only used FOR heavy artillery anu
baggage.
GEN Tchernayes arrived here on Thursday. He will
receive some command"
The Ddy Necs Giuafert dispatch says the sultan mas
not accepted the resignation of Abdul Kerim.
A Constantinople telegram says: 1.-THE Turks have
not Yet crossed Danube. The occupation of Giur-
geyo by the Russians is denied II is announced that
the Sultan proceeds next week to Shumla."
The Pail Mall Gazette this afternoon says "The Dam
ube is declared closed to navigation by the Russian com
handlers Loyds confirm this, and say that neutral YES
sells must leave as soon loaded No nwarbound ves-
sells will be allowed 10 pass after Sunday"
ST. PETERSBURG, April 90, 1877.
Prince ChakhOwskl, commanding the Eleventh Russian
Corps occupied Gaatz and Braa on Friday the Ihrty-
sixth Division has occupied Ismail and Kilia
Reports from the Commander Of the Southern Army
express great satisfaction with the operating and march
ipg capabilities Of the troops.
The CLOSING OF THE DANUBE.
LONDON. Monday, April 80, 1877.
The Observer I'm its financial column says the announce
eut that the cation Of the Danube has been closed
caused considerable excitement in the Baltic Saesroons
yesterday Cargoes Of grain TO arrive were quoted "t
further advance Of n shilling per quarter.
Hobart Pasha unable 10 como down the Danube on
account OF torpedOes returns 10 Constantlnople VIA
Verua 10 take command Of the squadron OF Crete.
The Standard announces that Col w Lennox Will JOIN
the Turkish army of tho Danube British military at
tache.
TIL. RUSSIANS FORTIPYING GAIAfZ
The Standard n special dispatch from OIsoVa STAT
ing that the Russians are extensively fortfying Galaz
and putting together small gunboats which were Drought
70 that place Ill sections.
The Poa correspondent of The Post announces that the
Sultan viii 20 To ShuInla on Thursday.