The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-20
THE EASTERN CRISIS.
Peace Daily Growing Less
Possible.
ASIA TURKEYS WEAK SIDE.
Each of the Powers Settling Upon
Future Policy


concentrating al tho mouth OF the deGle OF Duga q
short distance from the Turkish troops. collision is
momentarily expected. The Prince Of Montenegro
is abou, to go the camp before MIC
sizes. The Cologne Gazette has special
despatch from Odessa, which reports that an early
bombardment OF that port is expected. Tho customs
authorities have warned merchants having goods In
the Custom House to rcmove them, rs 1t Is to be
closed. temporary Custom House will DO esab.
lshcd the Trespol bank OF the Dnoister The
ships now ut Odessa preparing to leave In
tho utmost haste. The Vienna correspondent OF tho
Standard pronounces tho Geographic reports Of
culinary engagements between tho Turks and Mirdtes
inventions. special despatch to the Times from
Belgrade says It is reported that the Monenegrns have
defeated the Turks Nicscs.
AND GEAR.
All tho reports from Vienna agree in saying that tho
Porto will make last effort prevent Russia from do
cIaring One account says tho Porte will sond
special envoy to the Gar at Kischcnor. Tho Gear will
leave tho army at the Pruth Tho Grand Duke
Nicholas goes with 1t to the Danube a
faint hope OF peace ia still raised BY
the efforts OF tho Powers to induce the Sultau
to send delegates to meet the Gear at KscheneH to
treat tho question OF disarmament Possibly this
is the that the Gear has decided
proclamation before he returns to ST. Petersburg,
leaving ton twelve days for diplomatic action.
The military attaches OF tho Russian Embassy a.
Paris and all Russians belonging to the Imperial Army,
received orders yesterday to JOIN their respective
corps Immediately. special despatch from Pera
nounccs that the Russian Chanccllcry was closed
Wednesday, Future business will be conducted at the
German Embassy. Tho Berlin National Zeitung learns
that the Gear will travel through Moscow going
KischeneG, which occasions considerable surprise in
Russia IL is stated however, that tho Gar Will make
short stay at Kischenc visit Moscow returning and
issue his war manifesto there. despatch from St
Petersburg announces that Lord Lotus the British
Ambassador, Ia on tho point Of leaving for homo.
ssrhs indicates change In the satisfactory relatona
existing between England and Russia" remarks the
Standards correspondent.
CAPTAIN BuRNABy INDoRsEs THE nERALD's VIEWS.
Captain Burnaby returned TO London Wednesday
night from his tour in Asia Minor. He says:-"Un.
doubtedy II Russia determines to advance upon Van
through Hoy-Pcrsia being Russias ally, and alordnd
every facility for the Russian troops pass through
her terrtory-van must easily fall. There is nothing
to prevent the Russians capturing Batoum from the
land side. An attack the front is unlikely be-
cause Batoum Is considered impregnabe there, and
the Russians cope with the Turkish Black Soa
feet The Russians having possession OF Erzeroum
and Van easily advance TO Trcbizoud. There is
good road between Erzeroum aud ircbzoud. Thus the
decidedly In favor Of Russia, If she attack
Turkey in Asia Minor rs the Turks have not an ado
quate forcc oppose them and without cavalry.
II Is to feared that cruel OF Christians by
the Kurdish troops in the Turkish army may follow"
THE GREAT QUESTION PARLIAMENT.
In the House Of Lords last evening Lord Strathedel
moved for copies Of the treaties and other papers
which authorize England TO intervene In behalf OF the
Christians in Turkey. He expressed tho belief that
through these international Obligations ought to
be still avcrtcd
Tho Earl OF Rosebery spoke in opposition TO this
view
Lord Derby said he did not think Austria or France
would require England to full the treaty OF Paris.
The opinions OF those best informed regarding the
diplomatic situation did give any sanguine hopes
OF averting war. England did not wish to intervene,
but reserved to herself the right protect English
tcrcsts If they wore threatened.
AUSTRIA READY FOR
The Berlin National Zeitung says Intelligence has
been received from well informed quarter in Vienna
that Austria is sufficiently prepared In military
sense for the event OF outbreak Of war. The pas
sage OF the Danube by the Russians would probably be
the moment for Austria 10 cross the Bosno-Hcrzego-
vinan frontier. This would not DO act directed
against Russia and would BIO far from being intended
to impede Russian operations in Bulgaria LIS only
purpose would be TO Austrian interests
Russia should obtain military successes. II crcum
stances In Serva should render II necessary Austria
might occupy Bosnia at a sill earlier period Austria
is preparing 90 600 men, who can BIO mobizoi in fcw
| days.
DON'T WANT TO ISTERFERE.
Signor Deprets President OF the Italian Council ane
Minister OF Finance, told the Finance Committee Of th,
Chamber OF Deputies yesterday that the Ministry,
foresaw tho present phase OF the Eastern question
when the budget was submitted TO Parliament II
hoped the would be localized. 1t would only be
the event OF the Russian marching upon Consta
tlnople the situation might threaten TO assume
gravcr character and more extended complication
cnsuc The government. therefore, did not propose
modify lis financial plans. Signor Dcprctis recon.
mcndcd the committee, however, to examine the
budget with the greatest caro- in order that IN all con-
tngcnccs, there might be the means OF meeting un-
foresccn expenses u diminuton nj receipts.
FRANCOIS POLICY
mojorty Of tho republican Deputies OF tho French
Chamber have resolved, immediately ator tho rcas-
semblng OF the Chamber, to question the Minister OF
Foreign Affairs relative to the proper policy for France
to follow the present crisis. Tho object Is to Afford
the government an opportunity Of declaring formally
the rm determination OF France to observe tho most
rigorous neutrality the Eastern question.
Tho Rappci states that tho government Is DESTROYS Of
making such a declaration, and will at the time
assure tho Chamber Of the good relations existing
between France and Italy.
KoUMAxiAs DELICATE POSITION.
Prince Charles OF Roumania will leave Bucharest for
Kala,at early next week. Tho Prince is not expected
to 90 10 Kischcncn to pay tho complimentary visit to
the Car usually mado when tho Gear Is tho aou.
manian frontier but will send an aidede.camp and tho
Minister OF Foreign Affairs to represent min. de-
spatch from Orsova says that Roumanian troops arc
concentrating in Littic walacha, tho greater portion
| being despatched to Kanfa.
| ESGLSxDs SPECIAL ENVOY.
The Right Hon. Austen II. Laynrd was expected t.
! arrive at Constantnopc last night. He will have an
interview with Edhcm pacha and Saivc. Pacha today
| Little hope is entertained OF avertinr war.
i ANOTHER CONSERVATIVE ELECTED
1 In Parliamentary election at Stafford, Lancashire.