The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05
The War.

Now that we are getting particulars of the
opening operations of the Russian army NOV.
ing along the valleys of the Pruih and Sereth
TO the Danube, it can be seen that that section
OF the Muscovite forces il developing the Ma
poleonic quality of swift marching Distances
ranging from iorty.eight TO sixty miles over
bad roads have been trayersed by the Cossack
cavalry ~ thirteen hours, enabling them To
take positions essential TO q safe lodgment ON
the Danube 1t is said also that the leading
regiment IN the infantry column made a simi.
lar march OF nearly fifty miles almost as quick
as the Cossacks. The Russians have NOT
been conspicuous heretofore for such celerity
oil movement, though It was Of the Austrians
we believe, that Napoleon said they had not
learned the value OF minutes in military affairs.
AS tne lrst great obstacle in the way of the
Grand Duke Nicholas was the crossing of the
Danube, 1t may be assumed now that his fast
marching has put him in possession of impor.
tant positions on the Roumanian side of that
river, he can throw his troops into BULGARIA
at his own chosen time. This is valuable
success, although achieved without fighting,
From day to daY surmises continue TO in
crease on the probabilities Of "a general war
and especially as to whether England will
become embroiled as an active partcipant,
Whilst there is general apprehension that
the conflict between the Russians and the
Turks cannot be prevented from spreading
II IS difficult to find any ground for the fear
beyond that reasoned out from the real or
supposed antagonistic desire of some Of the
Great Powers. France and Italy have ex.
pressed their purpose to remain neutral. so
they ought to be counted out. Austria is
closely concerned because of her contieuity
to the Upper Danubian provinces under
Turkish sovereignty. But it must not be
forgotten that, although this looks as if Ans.
ira may be Obliged to intervene, there was
throughout the whole of the negotiations
with Turkey an understanding and frequent
conferences between the three Emperors of
Germany, Russia aud Austria which were
too close and friendly to be without mean
ing. IL can hardly be otherwise than that
tussia understands precisely how far she may
go towards the delicate position of Austria
without giving cause for interference, and
tnat her Emperor has wisdom enough to
ABSTAIN IRON any step that would call another
powerful enemy into the field. Great Britain
also has interests to look after, both in Egypt
anu ASIA, and these are the cause of the ae.
tivity at her dock yards and naval and mill.
tary stations, but It may be reasonably assam.
NN'etitiS htatt vi OPINION
in England, which is strongly excited against
the Turks, her movements will be confined.
to such as are strictly necessary to show her
readiness to guard her interests, If they should
be threatened by Russian operations. Public
sentiment, as now prevailing in Great Britain,
would sanction this much, but nothing of a
hostile nature. Russia is not likely 10 risk
any movement that will change that desirable
condition OF affairs. 10 suppose otherwise,
would be an impeachment Of the common
sense OF her Government. Ii Russia is at ali
prudent, Great Britain will have to seek oc.
casion for quarrel, and the English people
are not ready for that
The remaining one of the Powers is Ger.
many, and Germany, although watchful, has
no immediate interests TO look after. ID Is
not supposed by any one that she will take
the initiative in the way Of armed in,erpositioo
10 the war From all this, it would seem 10
be the rational conclusion that the war will
probably be localized US they saw in En-.
rope that is, that it is likely to be confined
to Turkey and Russia, with the Provinces al.
ready IN state of war or insurrection.-
Philadelphia Ledger,