The New York herald., 1877-01-20
I'ELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From All Parts OF the
World.
THE DARKENING ORIENT.
The London Press Discussing the Ac.
ton of the Turkish Council.
A GLOOMY OUTLOOK
Editorial Predictions and Forecasts
What viii Russia Do?
WAITING FOR BISMARCK.
Russian Preparations for War-Still Mob.
illzins and Concentrating.
WAR INEVITABLE IN THE SPRING.
Editorial Predictions and Forecasts
What viii Russia Do?
WAITING FOR BISMARCK.
Russian Preparations for War-Still Mob.
ilzing and Concentrating.
WAR INEVITABLE IN THE SPRING.
The German Denaocrats-A Ter.
srible Landslide.
L'BY CABLE TO THE HERALD.

EBy CABLE TO THE HERALD.
LONDON, Jan. 20, 1877.
No one in London speaks Of anything else now
but the Eastern question, and all the papers devote
lengthy editorials to the subject. 1t Is universally
felt that the crisis has at last been reached and
that we shall soon know definitely whether we
shall have peace or war. Few are sanguine enough
to hope for peace, and the only question which
appears to be undecided is as to how the Great
Powers will array themselves in tho conflict.
WAR CERTAIN IN THE SPRING.
The action of the Turkish Grand Council has put
an end to the suspense, and no matter how many
attempts at reopening negotiations may be made
most terrible struggles that Europe has seen for
centuries.
rnx rIMEs ON ACTION OF THE corxcrK
The Times Of yesterday, referring to tho result OF
tho Conference said :-"Th!s ovcnt will surprise
body. Those whom II will disappoint fewer than
they may have boon evcn at the opening OF the new
year. The friends OF the Turks naturally delighted
tho spirit and courage displayed by tho Porto and
the supposed humiliation which has befaon the diplo
matists who presumed to trespass on the sovoregs
rights Of Sultan. What Will be tho effect Of the
Porte's decision on tho peace Of Europes
srycULArINu RESULT.
Thcrc are those who declare themselves also lately
certain that Russia will not attack Turkey there are
those other hand who profess detect consum
mate astutcness in General Ignaticns moderation and
who will say That ho knew from the first how
surely the fanaticism of Consautinople would force
tho Dor def n
be content to form judgment on events as thoy oc-
cur, without speculation or prediction.
RUSSIA IN A DIFFICULT POSITION
''Therc can doubt that Russia in n most dim.
cult position, between II war from which II can expect
no permanent advantage and pledge which, II nos
redeemed will dscredt tho throne In any case " is
not to be assumed that decision for peace war viii
necessarily be made at II Is quito possible that
weeks may pass amid diplomatic overures before
Russia thinks convenient to announce her na rcso
luton Perhaps the dissolution OF the Conference
marks the beginning OF new phase, In which tho
Western Powers will bo for a time inactive and the
three Imperial Courts will oncc more concern them
selves with the business"
ukws ''DAILy Nxws'
The Da;ly Ne,os soys:-"Tho effort at diplomatic
coercion camc far late; it had iair chance.
Long bcioro tho Western pcnipotcntarics reached
Constantinopic tho Turkish government and people
had been filled with the idea that England would In
the last stand the friend OF the Ottoman En-
pre- We have shown that who the Conference
was sitting only too much reason was given them,
despite Lord Salisbury, 10 cherish tho same convic-
ti0n.
RELIEVING ENGLAND RESPONSIBILITY.
"At tho samo tlinc a certain feeling OF salts.
faction that Turkey honor and integrity
into her own hands. We, as State, have nothing
more do with them. With tho break up Of the Con-
ference ends tho old fashioned policy which accepted
Turkey as hereditary responsibility Of England.
nenccforward Turkey must patch It's credit the
best way 1t and fight its own battles. We do not
know how soon II may bo called upon to test It's now
mcttc, but or later II must depend on its own
sword. Although tho Conference is the troubles
II sought to settle troubles SILL Tho world must
look with anxiety to SEQ In what shape and from
what quarter the next attempt to BRING Turkey to
son will arise"
rmx ''rosr' EuLoGHEs TURKISH PIRMSEss DIGNITY.
Tho Post says:-"Thc important act thus achieved
possesses every characteristic OF national determine
ton. Its Importance is only equalIod by It's dignity.
At time when treaties have been to rags and In
tcrnatonal equity disrcgardcd, when the might Of
huge Powers and overwhelming armies tcrroriziug
smaller States, when each giant Is restrained by
consideration OF law justice, but only by calcula
tons Of brute iorcc and tho weighing OF alliances
stand forth boldly the champion of treaty rights
and European order Tho attitude Of the sultan must
win tho admiration OF all who arc sufficiently
unprcudlccd to admit that tho spirit Of chivary and
patriotism has not yet been elraccd from mankind IT,
we are confident they will, tho Turks, under the
able guidance OF Mdhat Pacha carry into effective be
ing their parliamentary system SO rs to improve
their government, redeem their finances and cstab.
sh civil and religious liberty, they will certainly win
back the esteem OF England, which will gladly
In renovated Turkey nation Of frccmcn whose
conduct may open up new political horizon showing
the dawn OF constitutional principles In tho East'
TELEGRAPH PREDICTS.
The Daily Telegraph s:"It cannot bc denied that
the and substance OF this decision what tho
Turkish representatives will report reply when they
next the European delegates conference The
Judgment OF tho Snan's chief councillors and ccc,csi.
astica magnates will be surely indorscd to.mor.
row by satvct Pacha Minister Of Foreign Affairs
and Edhem Pacha, President OF the Council
| OF State, In the OF the Sultan md
Ottoman people, even though IL be aocompa MED bv
poltc explanations or slight offer OF conci,ia,on
Should the cnvoys, as cannot 10 doubted part tomor
row. tho chief di Gully Is tor Russia Her wscst courso
will bo regard Bulgaria ncnccforth as OF Europcan
| moment and give Turkey limo and fair play MANY
| unexpected incidents and policies may suddenly
develop, and these lie outside our inruonco a
/ tcnton must be turned to our own statesmen and
counrymcn. Great discussion viii follow these nero.
J tiatlons.
WARNING
We wish II Is not too much to hope that after such
warning as recent events gwen the nti.Enrsh
party might chiefly bo animated by national and Ia.
ternatonal Interests. We must admonish thoso vho