The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-04-30
RUSSIA'S ADVANCING ARMS,
COLUMNS PrsHTNG FOR TIE STRONG
HOLDS or ASIA MINOR.
Houman'n's Important Convcntion with Rus-
o." Relative TO the Wnr-The P~eparn-
lions OF Other Nations -Greeco Waiting,

tions OF Other Nntions-Greeco Waiting.
BUCHAREST, April 29.-The Minister of For
eign Affairs has communicated to the Chamber
OF Deputics n convention with Russia. dated
April l6. 1877. in which the Prince Of Roumania
assures to the Russians n FREQ passage aid tho
treatment duo friendly army. and tho Car
binds himself to respect the rights Of Roumania.
Inc Minister said the convention was to So
| cure respect for Roumania's position as an in
di,idual State. in accordance with tho Treaty Of
| Paris II imposed neither n change in Rou-
mania's international relations nor the duty Of
lending the cooperation Of her army. Roumania
adhcring to the policy Of attacking no one. but
defending her frontier M far as possible. SINH
lar convention had not been concluded with the
Porte because 1t had not transferred the scat OF
war TO Roumanan territory and had also per-
sistcntly refused to recognize Roumania. or
settle the questions which have been pending
for years.
According TO an additional convention, the
Russians are allowed to use Roumanian roads
railways, rivers, ana tclograIhs Tho rnsourcrs
OF the country are placed at their disposal for
the supply Of the army. The Roumanan au-
thoritics ARE 20 assist In erecting camps and for
warling baggage Russian military trains and
telegrairs are to have the precedence Of or
dnary traffic The Russians are empowered
to complete unfinished railroads. and the neccs-
sary ground for this purpose is ceded TO them.
The Chief OF the Russian Military Traffic De-
partment is empowered. subject to the approval
OF the Roumanian Minister OF Works. To dis
miss Roumanian railway officials Tho Rus
SLAMS are allowed To establish military stations
and hospitals anywhere except in Bucharest.
Roumania will. II required. provide mntsrial
for the construction of boats. ships. and bridges
Articles intended for the Russian army will be
admitted into Roumana duty free. The liou-
manian authorities will assist in capturing
Russian doscricrs. All the expenses incurred
through H." passage of tn" Russians are to be
paid in cash within two months.
An explanatory report annexed TO the convcn-
tlon says Russia Il obliged T. int rVcne in Tur-
key because Mussuman fanntirism and the
weakness of the Turkish Govcrnnrnt allow no
hope of reform, and NJ Russia desired to re-
SPIT thr inyoahiliy 81 toumania' the present
Tho Chamber ratified the convention by q vote
Of 79to -.
ST. PrrERsBuRG. April 90 - Tho Gar will
leave Ki- ,hcnef on wednesday. nrrive at Mos
COW on Friday and reach st. Petersburg on
Thc newspaper statements that RUSSIA has
con GUIDED Il Now loan are incorrect. Russia Is
prepared with means 10 prosecute the war
esi on her sinking fund debit the long ncgota-
tons preceding the war having given ample
tim" for preparation in thc~r j. Sirct-.
IL j. now d','id.i that the Cztr. " tch shall re-
turn t. ST Pct"rsnurg with tho Czr
IL ports from the Commander Ni the southern
army cypress gr,Hi shti,ia ton WIN the oper-
ating and mar hing capabilities Of tn troops.
IN" IOf"s ln w-piprrl ms i"nn suspended
hythe Government Tor attacking the Adnins-
trntton.
Tho Russians arc extensively fortlfyne Ga
latz and putting together small gunbonts which
were brought to that pla - in sections.
,coSsrASTISo SoriE. April 2a.-It is stated that
the Port" has declined 70 recognize the arran.'-
ment by which Russian subjects in Turkey
were placed under German protection. The
German Government las consequently pro-
tested
II il understood that the Porto will exercise
III" right OF search ON vessels gong To the Black
sen.
nl-. on ac7-ouht of tirprr,pas:- 4 I,r,r-'i,o p~n
stanl lnoplr. VIA Nerna, q take command Of the
Tbn Sultni viii 20 To- Shun,la on Thursday.
The Russians. fearing British occupation ~
Crete. have crlS"d e. cNritc patriotism there
afi stopped Ind 'ng s2prli,-,. - ,r,,n. -.
Trrhlngo. Sianit1i. and Scu,ari to-day 81 alta
th. Mnntonegr
ont SAYS the action - the Russian authorities
~ closing tho navigation of tho Danube GER
ialnly indicates an understanding with Austria;
~ II L. highly lmproheme ru'h SOP Would
have boon unicrttkcn against Austras views.
the Russians do nut appear 10 lni"nl :" ru-h
rapidly westward. u Is apparent that thelr
operations Will lr undertnkcn l"isurr!y IN
Western KOumanln or confined "nl. rely 70
The lower pauube; II - probable the
h''tlnr on their l-p.ai"i nnd dangerous posi-
tion before they arr called upon To STAKE their
Thc Koumanan Souaic IS debating in secrct
-oss ION the az tude to h" preserved during The
oaupaign. Tne weather ha- leDn I'M for the
last ihree days. and the road- are improving
rnuidly. The Russians are sad % he adNanrlu-
again 10y the railways. whir wgrr t'mporal..j
Ol-tructed 10y the r"c"nt mum .ailons
tn. Friiy Nrrs currn~ pnndent 40 CONSTANT
roule says n son of ; S'hhmyl. the famous Cir
cnl-iAn chicitlin has been sent to kar~ T. Us
The Pprin j. N'ry sHngun' this move Will eA-
cite rebellion ia Clr'as-ia.