New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-31

THE ANGLO TURCO- RUSSIAN SITUATION.
The spectaclo which England presents, just
now in comparison with the cheerful anu
conposed attitude of the Continental nations,
Is extremely edlfying. Even France has de-
clared that she will quietly wait until her
oninion IL asked for by both belligerents. Inc
unanimity with which the request Oh the
Ottoman Government was declined ny 'nc
other powers. n little while ago, showed plainly
enough that Turkey was not then ready 10
grant the concessions which Russia demanded
and her right to which, moreover, was ac-
corded by all EurOpe-except England
II is most likely that, in asking Tor
the mediation of tho English Government
now. Turkey has made some further con-
cessions but, even in ease they should EN-
brace everything that Russia means to exact
the fact that they are offered through a power
which is openly hostile to her policy, and has
already grievously offended her, will scarcely
dspose her TO accept mediation in such
form. Ever since the Berlin Conference, Eng
land has been persstently employed in dam
aging her own influence. She has threatened
war at times when she was not prepared TO
engage in it ; she has more than once need
lessly irritated Russia and she has deprived
herself of the chance of action III concert W tn
other neutral powers.
What is the present situationi Russia's adj
vance upon the Balkans is checked by the Sc
verify of the Winter but she has ordered re-
Inducements of go, 900 men for her armies.
The Seryans are pressing onward to array
themselves on the right wing OF the RUSSIAN
advance; the Montcnegrins continue to gam ad-
yantagcs and the Greeks are becoming more
and more impatient OF the English influence
which Restraints them. The end Of the strug-
Gle is no longer doubtful; but it was just as
certain when Pleyna fell. Russia has a perfect
right to decline mediation offered at such Tune
and in such manner. Meanwhile, Germany
and Austria are quiet, unconcerned spectators
Of The game. The ultimate demands of Rus
sia have been communicated to them, In con-
fdence and they will do nothing so long as
she holds faithfully to the secret understand
ing. England, shut out from the intimacy,
is suspicious, jealous, alarmed: she conjcctures
far mere important changes than Russia would
venture to make, in the present balance OF
power and her newspapers and people talk of
war before sin Gle Russian soldier has crossed
the Balkans.
The riot in Trafalgar Square, on Saturday,
was an extraordinary occurrence. 1t has no
great political significance, but it betrays the
strength of the sympathies aroused for both
sides, among the common people. here was
Z strong opposition to the Crimcan War, but
no such outbreak could possibly have taken
place then. Tho Government now, is beSet
by popular excitements which would be less
dangerous il it were stronger. calmer of tenn
per, and more prudent. This furry, however,
will probably blow over like the former ones.
In case of war, England will find no new
ally. Germany and France will profit by her
rashness, and will look on, well pleased, while
two great powers expend their resources and
diminish their offensive strength for years
TO come. We feel assured, therefore, that no
action will come of so much talk; but 1t is
never good policy to talk SO much without
meaning to act