The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-18

At Matchin. whence they do atemp, to come down
the Danube. Tho Russian firing from Ibrail to
Aatchn on Wednesday was an experiment With extra
heavy guns as to the possibility OF destroying these
sunooa's' but as the distance is six and half
niles any results obtained would be by mere chance.
YESTERDAY AT Tnn SEAT OF WAR
Eight Turkish soldiers captured near Ibrail
armed with American rifles firing twenry-six
cartridges without reloadirg In addition 10 The
charges contained in his rne each soldier
was provided with l2O rounds OF ammuni-
ton. The Russians we're somewhat sur
prised to find such weapons in the hands
OF their enemies. The advanced guard OF
acoiumn OF Russian infantry expected to reach
bucharest to-day. The column will march through
tho city. being the FIRST considerable body
OF Russians VINO have done since
Inc commencement OF tho Rain tell
heavily all day yesterday and continues this
evening In consequence OF the aIluval formations
along the Lower Danube tho state OF weather is
one OF the most important items Of the campaign.
MUST KEEP Still.
Austria has very plainly told the servian govern
ment that it Roumania has DONE by casting
in its lot with the Russians, Austria will Immediately
enter and occupy the country. This comes from tho
HERALD's Vienna correspondent this morning, and is
tho decision reached in Cabinet Council at Vienna
last night.
RouEANIA AND HER ALLY.
The Roumanan government yesterday published o
note stating that It no longer doubt that it IL at
war with Turkey by the fault OF Turkey, and IL must
take measures accordingly
The position Of the Roumanan general headquarters
is not yet made known. 1t seems as though the Rus
SLAMS had quietly and dexterously placed the Rou-
manian troops where they should be blended with
their own as previously suggested by tho Grand Duke
Nicholas but strenuously objected to by the Prince
and the Roumanian government
WAR NOTES
report spread by tho alarmisls In Bulgaria that
the Turks intend seize the Church properly causes
much excitement. No disturbances have occurred up
TO this time.
The German Austrian and Italian ambassadors have
arrived at Constantinople.
Tho cannonade between Ohenitza and Turtuka con-
tInues.
Ihc Russians arc purchasing arms largely in South
Germany This, 1t is thought, will increase the neces-
silly for German proclamation OF neutrality
pherapia and Stamboul dispatches state that tho
Sultan has determined on the admission OF Christians
into The army. A draft OF 100000 is to be equally
levied among Ottoman Subjects without distinction OF
or creed.
1t intended to establish of mutual insurance
company against Turkish shells in Russian seaport
towns
ENeLAND's PREPARATIONS
II will be remembered that the destination of tho
orontes, troop ship, was for some time mystery.
Tho vessel was preparing to proceed TO the Cape when
the order was suddenly countermandcd. The captain
was asked whether his ship capable conveying an
entire regiment, with horse and transport equipment.
1t now appears II the necessity for this special
vice has passed. Tor the will sail for her org-
nal destination June 9.
special from kagusa says that extensive military
preparations are making in Corfu.
MORE HORRORS TURKEY.
Reports have been received at hagusa OF the mas.
sacro OF returned rayaha at Durbend on a more fear
Jul sca.e than any which have yet happened Bosnia
THE AusTRIAN QUESTION.
few days ago a question arose about the supply of
coal to Roumanian railways. The Austrian Stuatsban
which has advanced considerable sum toward finish
Ing tho Roumanian lines, supplies from its pits In
Baua tho coal required for working the lines through
Wallachia The question Is whether.coal is con-
Iraband Of war. This has been settled. As tho
eide the question the government will doubtless be ap-
pealed to.
TAXATION IN THE LAND GEAR.
IT is stated that Russia intends to increase the duty
imported tobacco, which yields about ten mil
lion roublcs yearly, sufficiently to increase the yield
several millions. simultaneously the tax on Rus
stan growth Will be reduced encourage cult.
walton.
NO TROUBLE CRETE
Th,n
that the reports about troubles Crete unoundcd
The island is tranquil and the inhabitants are peace.
fully pursuing their vacations.
TROOPS or THE SHAH
1t Is asserted in London that Persia has declared her
intention not 10 join Russia
THE CANAL
Tho British squadron will leave Port Said May 10
for the Prus The Duke of Edinburgh and the British
Consul General have left Port Said