New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-25
WAR DECLARED BY RUSSIA.
IMPORTANT MANIFESTO FROM THE GEAR.


WAR PROVOKED By TURKISH oBsrINACY.
The Cars manifesto and Prince Gotschakoff's
circular we're published yesterday. They both
throw the responsibility of war on Turkey. The
Pnssian Chancellor also sent a note to the Turkish
representative at St. Petersburg formally informing
him that Russia considers herself henceforth at war
nth Turkey. Seventeen thousand Russians entered
Roumsnia Monday night. As early as Saturday
last. however, Cossacks passed near Bucharest on
their way to Kalafat-atown opposite Widdin which
the Turks seized and held successfully against the
Russians in the war of 1S53-54. The Car con-
Times 10 review his troops and ELECTS great enthu-
siasm. The Grand Duke Nicholas's address to the
Roumanians says that the Russians will occupy the
Principality only for a short time. Prince Hassan
of Egypt has left for Constantinople. but will re-
turn soon The Montenegrins are awaiting the re-
turn of their commander to renew hostilities.
THE CARS ADDRESS TO HIS PEOPLE.
HE ACCUSES THE TURKS OF BAD FAITH AND RE-
ITERATFs HIS PROMISE To ACT INDEPENDENTLY
THE TROOPS ORDERED TO ADVANCE.
ST. PETERSBURG, Tuesday, April "a. 1877.
The Cars manifesto to the Russian army and
peope was promulgated to-day. The text is as fol-
lows:
Our faithful and beloved subjects know the strong
interest we have constantly felt in the destinies OF
the oppressed Christian population Of Turkey , Our
shared by the whole Russian nation, which now
shows itself ready to bear fresh sacrifices to aliev-
ate the position of the Christians In the BALKAN
The blood and property of our faithful, subjects
have always been dear TO us, and our whole reign
attests our constant socitude to preserve to Russia
the benefit of peace This sOicitude never failed 10
actuate us during the deplorable events when
occurred in herzegovina, Bosnia, and Bulgaria. Our
object before all was to effect aInehoIatlon III tne
positi0n of the Christians III the East Oy means OF
pacifc negotiations and in concert with the great
European Powers, cur allies and friends, Ior TWO
wears We have made lncessant efforts to induce tne
Porte TO effect such reforms as would protect tne
CHRISTIANS in Bosnia Herzegovina and Bulgaria
run tbe arbitrary measures of local authorities.
The accomplishment OF these reforms was aoSouely
stipulated by anterior engagements contracted by
Ybe Porte toward the whole of Europe.
Our efforts, supported by diplomatic representa-
tions made in common by the other Governments,
have not however, attained their object The Porte
has remained mistaken In It's formal REFUSAL OF any
eifert,yc guarantee for the security of its Christian
subjects. and has rejected the conclusions OF the
ConstantinOpe conference. wishing TO essay every
possibe means Of Cancellation in order TO persuade
the Porte We proposed to the other Cabinets 10
draw up a special protocol comprising the most es-
sental conditions of the Constantlnople conference,
and to invite the Turkish Government 10 adhere 10
this international act, which states the extreme
limits of our peaceful demands. But our eXpecta-
tion was not fulfilled. The Porte did not defer to
this unanimous wish of Christian Europe. and did
not adhere to the conclusions of the protocol ;,
Having exhausted pacific efforts, we are compelled
more decisive acts feeling thut our equity and our
own dignity enjon it BY her refusal Turkey places
us under the necessity OF having recourse 10 arms
Profoundly convinced of the justice OF our cause,
and humbly committing ourselves to the grace and
help of the Most High, We make known to our faith-
ful subjects that the moment foreseen when we pro-
nopncei words to which all Russia responded WITH
complete unanmity mas now arrived. We expressed
the intention 10 act independently when we deemed
il necessary and when Russias honor should de-
mand it. In now invoking the blessing of God upon
our valiant armies, give them the order to cross the
Turkish frontier ALEXANDER
Given at Kischeneff this the 18th day Of April
l0d Style in the year of grace 1877 and III the 23d
year of our reign.
THE CARS ADDRESS TO HIS TROOPS.
dispatch from Kischeneff dated yesterday and
officially published o-day announces that at the re-
view of the troops by the Gar at Traspol yester-
day His Majesty, addressing the officers said:
felt grief at sending you to the field OF battle
aid therefore delayed action as long as possible hes
itafing to shed your blood. But now that the honor
of Russia is attacked, am convinced you will all to
the last man know how TO vindicate 1t. May God De
with you. l wish you complete success. Farewell
until you return.