New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14
RUSSIA AND PERSIA IN ALLIANCE.

| WAR PREPARATIONS IN AolAliC IURkEf-tlGHliNG
| RENEWED WITH THE MIRIDTEs-MoRE CHRIS
| TIAN MAssAcREs FEARED.
LONDON. Friday, April ID, 1877.
| A letter from Capt. Burnaby says he has
ascortaned that secret alliance exists between Russia
and Persia.
The London correspondent OF The Manchester Guardian
says he has the statement from good that he
deems necessary repeat it, that the Turkish Charge
dAaires at Berlin has telegraphed safvet Pasha that
Prince Bismarck advised Turkey to reject Russa's de-
mands
Reuter- telegram from ConstannOpe Gays: "Intel-
| ligence from Erzeroum dated April announces that
| Turkish preparation being pushed forward
vigorously and extensively the state of the weather
permits. The strength Of the Turkish forces is estimated
at $1,000. The kuTds and Circassans are to be called
out, and it is believed that they will readily respond
1t not expected that the Russians will be able to adj
before the 18th Of May owing to the want OF
sources in the country through which they must pass
| dispatch from scutar to The Times says: Fighting
has been going in the Mirite country since Sunday
Drevsh Pasha having rejected all mediation. The first
day the Turks beaten at Mona. hut the second
day they captured the position of Muela half days
journey from scutari The result Of the last two days
| fighting is unknown"
In the House Lords this afternoon the Pore's circr
lar in reply the protocol laid the table Of the
House. Lord Derby said that lie regretted 20 say it was
not OF satisfactory character, would 1t lead to
peaceful settlement. Earl Granville gave notice that he
| would call attention to the subject on Monday next
In the House Of Commons Sir Stafford NOrthcote,
Chancellor Of the Exchequer in reply TO an inquiry de-
MED statement the Brussels Ncrd of April IL that
Lord Derby had written to COnsantn0plc categOrlcay
declaring that the Porte must in no way rely upon
| England
Tie Marquis OF Harrington In moving for further doc
umens Turkey complained of the meagcrness OK the
papers presented since the protocol He said those pro-
duced much that is highly unsatisfactory, and
appear TO make England directly responsible for the
present situation The attitude OF England was not Justi-
fled by the PAPERS before the House. He added II
there justification, there is nothing in the papers TO
| show it,"
The Hon. Claiborne Hardy Secretary OF State FOR War
defended the Government energetically and said the
language Of the Marquis of Harrington was calculated TO
endanger peace. He refused the draft OF the protocol
presented by Count sch0uvaoi Marca H. because the
Powers object TO its production He also said that
he would the motion for other papers with direct
| negative. -
| sERvIA STILL HOSTILE
dspatch 20 The Times from Belgrade states that the
Turks complain that the servans have not publicly pro-
claimed the rman nor published it IN the newspapers
also that the Turkish flag has not been hostcd over the
fortresses Several other matters OF minor Importance
are mentioned being in the list OF unfulfed spu!a-
| tons agreed upon at the time peace was signed.
Several Turkish officials assert inat should war break
out between Russia and the Porte, the Turkish military
| would consider servia Turkish territory and Daich
through and occupy any portion which might he needed
for the purposes defense. This is undoubtedly aimed
at the possible occupation OF TIE Servian side OF
tie Danube opposite Roumanian territory TO prevent
the Russians crossing Turnseyetin by tie treaties
establishing the autonomy OF seryia and R0lihana inc
Turks right to occupy their territory without
consent but in these days Of ignoring treaties when
have grown less unsuited to the progress OF
events, IT is improbable that much attention Will be paid
| io any
break ont.
Ii IL stated in official circles here that the Turkish
army is suffering greatly from want of provisions ana III
some places Is threatened with starvation IL Is iuN
expected that there will he massacres OF Christians whcn
the Turkish soldiers reduced to desperation by priya
tons. number OF Russian officers, bc.Onging TO the
brigade of volunteers Gladoya, who have been on
leave In Belgrade for some days. left on Wednesday for
Turnseverin
| THE RUSSIANS HAVE GONE TOO FAR"
! The IdU NAL gazette this afternoon. commenting on
the Eastern situation, says:
Representation and ramOnsrance are still going on,
doubtless with mere urgency man ever put I
ton ana demonstrated have been at Work, olciay anu
now have all the emphasis Of a last appeal IT rs difficult
suppose them animated by more substantial asunent
than have long been familiar WIN. Inc huSalihs
have gone too far There IL talk, indeed OF soh!s lcn
t9n on their part to ai TO tIe pooao III H. ms h
Government OF that Instrument use inc exact
contrary Of what it was asked FOR and intchued of'o
| bids any such course.
| LONDON. Saturday, April ii, 1877.
! Reuters bucharest telegram says that at a Cabinet
council held yesterday 1t decided to call ont the
| reserves.
THE MoNTENEGRIN CLAIMS REJECTED.
Reuters Constantinopie dispatch says the Montenegro
delegates had final interview to-day with SafVet fash
WHO dclared that the Porte rejected their demands
| Subsequently the Grand Vizier teegaphed Prince
Nicholas that the armstice had ended and would not be
prolonged
| Henters Vienna telegram says the Political CORE
spgudences St. Petersburg dispatch states that Grand
Council OF War being held there The Cabinet regards
the Turkish circular complete rejection OF the pioto
col and therefore declines the Portes proposal to send
spccia pIenipoentiary to ST. Petersburg, as further
negotiation is useless. Montenegro will defer the re-
sunp,ion Of hostilities until Russa's final decision
| MORE RUSSIAN TROOPS CALLED OUT
Renters St Petersburg dispatch say the Minister OF
War has ordered calling in the entire Military
District OF ST. Petersburg or all soldiers Oh luoush DC
| fore the ODD lust.
Reuters Paris dispatch says It is stated that several
Russian Consus In Turkey have received orders 10 pre-
pare to leave the country. Count Orion, inc hussian
ambassador had an interview with the Due Deeazes To-
dov IT asserted that the former protested against the
statement that Russia would Immediately enter on q
eauacu against Turkey. On the contrary, she Is not
DISPOSED to reject fresh negotiations In case the fo"es
wished to make further attempts at Cancellation
| THE TURKS PREPARING ACTIVELY.
| Reuters Constannope dispatch says the Lepdnf Her.
aid that re6nOrcements have been sent 10 THO
Turkish forces in the yilayct of the Danube Six war
vessels will De ordered TO SuDa on the BLACK Sea, anu
| five frigates 10 cruise in the Mediterranean
WAR STILL APPREHENDED.
| THE nRITIsH PEOPLE AGAIN IN sUsPENsE-RUssIA
| FIRM AND UNCoMPRoMIsING on THE QUESTION
| OF Observation-Disclosures SUPPOSED TO