The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-03-04
WHAT rs oOTyo ON nv EUROPE.

over. Peace has been agreed upon by Prince
Milan and tho Porte. and the armistice between
Montenegro and Turkey has been prolonged
for the purpose OF q similar peaceful arrange
ment. 1t romans only to be seen what sort OF
measures will be taken to protect the interests
OF the Christian population in Herzegovina.
which revolted first Of all. and for the defence
OF which both Servla and Montenegro are sup
posed TO have gone TO war. 1t is not unlikely
TINT. since Russia has taken care OF the Bull
garans. she IL also taking care of the lIcrze-
govnians. Positive Information on this point
is. however. lacking. and the very namo OF Her
zegovina. daily brought before the world year
or so since. is scarcely over mentioned now.
Montcnegrn md Servian news thus In
directly confirms the information that the
chances Of war between Russia and Turkey
arc daily decreasing. The probability OF any
hostilities taking place this season is actually
reduced 10 n minimum. This docs not prove.
though. that II may not break out Mt some future
date The bottom question is AZ far from hav-
ing been settled as ever and consequently the
chances OF a great Eastern war some day or
other remain about tho same.
The debates ut tho opening OF the English
Parliament have thrown some light on the ac-
tual position OF Queen Victorias Government
in this ~ ,stion. Tho Duke OF Argyle main
tained that anything like declaration that
England will not flght Ia foolish. and could only
lead to more disastrous war. He thinks that
the country may DO easily compelled to UNDER
take. alone or in conjun tion with others. the
work OF imposing upon tho Turks the will OF
civilized Europe Lord Granville AMI Lord
Harrington argued that Russia should in no
case b. left alone 10 perform this work. and that
it was tho duty OF England to Join in it. and
10 oil do tha mn
Sir Stafford Northcota. on the other hand. who
ia the spokesman Of tho Government, declared
that they had no intention Of pursuing course
OF coercion.
Whatever may be tho future ono thing Ia
clear, and that IL that some months ago II look
ed like mn ali lance between England an Turkey
against Russia. while now 1t looks more like an
alliance between England and Russia against
Turkey. II is a new Illustration OF tho old
French provcrb: Days follow one another. yet
they are not alike"
Information from Russia tends In the same
peaceful drcction. The work OF modelling the
army has been stopped. and Geographic mes
sagcs. not very sure though. have been received
announcing even a rehabilitation OF what had
been mobile II seems also 10 have been de-
c:dcd thnt. in case OF war; Prince Gorchakoff.
its chief promoter. was to give up his Office. rs
MS tlsulJ years WOulu not permit uliu 10 stAui
the high pressure Of business which would in
that case devolve on this Foreign ON 20. He was
to remain Chancellor AMI chief adviser OF the
Gar. but no longer Minister Of Foreign Az
fairs. post which was 10 pass into the hands Of
Count Schouyalofr. at present ambassador at
the Court OF St James's. Gen. Ignatieir WIS 10
take the place Of Count 'houvaor in London.
All these engagements seem 10 have been given
up The old Chancellor remains at the Foreign
ONCE: the former Chief of the Secret Police re-
mains as Embassador in London; while the as
tut. General who has been for SO many years
tie terror OF the Sublime Porto. IL going TO take
rest abroad. In one word. everything looks as
tending towardan all-cmbra'ing status quo.
SpcaSin OF the 4 iplomatsts Of Russia. il may
not be without interest 20 state here lat not
scnerally known in this country. AMI that is
that the real hand and brain Of the Foreign
on 'e at st. PETERSBURG: is a lul'. humpbackei
German Jew. u tho name OF Hamburger
Trained as a youn, clerk by the great Russian
CAan 'clor. Count y ssrlroie he became IL.
right ham of Prince GlrchakoN. lie is now
Priv Councillor and the actual head of tho
Ministry. and should tho old Prince retire
Hamburger viii probably be moro Of a Minis
ter than any now Minister appointed. He very
wisely keeps himself always in the background
| away from publicity AMI the gaze OF the masses
| hut the diplomats all over Europe know thor
oughly well both his superior abilities and his
immense influence.
There was some apprehension TINT grave
compll ,ations mightarise from internaltrouble.
nj Con-tantinople. Tho masses were renorted
10 be rostl, 50 o, late and an outbreak wa,
feared; but il seems that this danger. too. hn,
considerably lessonod Al all events no mon
tlon OF il il mnde anv longer. Resides. IN,
| British Admiralty havo mst withdrawn then
squadron from Turkish waters and ordered 4
/ - Malta. This would certainly not have bee,
, done had troubles been anprehend.d.
Italy Germany and Avstria vhose in,eras
! in the Ea.,nrn question ia Inn, = ,condarv wer,
while the conferenc.. was sittinr taking car. n
a som ,,yhat difY ,r,,nt matter. They then con
| elm l,l a convention hv ,vhi,h ,h.v u,l.rt,ol,
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