The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-08
able for Turkey as the only sheet anchor Of her


able for Turkey a. the only sheet anchor Of her
safety.
DANGER OF DIsBASDNG.
Disbanding the army Is universally believed to
DO fraught with danger. 1t is considered that even
after disarmament very large force out or all pro-
portion TO the OF the State, must still be
maintained to preserve order The army, de-
moraized by want, suffering and bad discipline, Is
equally formidable to the Porte, whether kept to-
Resher or dissolved. have reason to believe that
secret representations OF the governments
dilemma in this respect have been sent to the Lon
don Cabinet, lest disarmament, which, to super.
fetal observer. might appear sautary measure,
should be hastily and inconslderatey pressed upon
the country. TIL m efficient police is organized,
which may take month or years, 1t Is deemed i'm
practicable to dismiss even third OF the present
Dnsrmous force.
RUSSIAN MILITARY ARRANGEMENTS
The great northern Power certainly docs not. SO
far exhibit any tendency to rctard the prepare
tons for the invasion OF Turkey. As showing how
the arrangements progress for making the Russian
march through Roumania comfortable the follow
ing win be found interesting. 1t was stated from
Belgrade several days ago that brigade Of volun-
tecrs stationed at Gladowa would be incorporated
Into the Russian army II Is now said the Russians
have purchased tract OF land in Roumanan Bess-
arabia upon which they intend to settle these volun.
provinces. Should the Russians ever cross the
Pruth these settlers will join the invading army.
AFRAID TO GO HOME.
The Bosnian refugees In Croatia sent memoran-
dunn to-day to the British Parliament imploring
protection in case they return to their homes.
BrsMARcKs RESIGNATION.
Prince Bismarck's resignation Of the Imperial
Chancellorship has caused profound sensation in
London. The saturday Reuieao thinks Bismarck is
justified In leaving Germany to take care Of ITSELF
30 that It may get accustomed to other leaders be-
fore death suddenly takes Bismarck away. The
Cologne Gazette is authorized to state that in case
OF serious foreign complications with Germany
Prince Bismarck would Immediately resume charge
OF affairs.
STILL BENT ON RETIRING.
The HERALD correspondent at Berlin telegraphed
at noon that the Emperor tries to persuade Bis.
marck to withdraw his resignation. So far his en-
deavors prove useless. The rumors OF reaccept-
ance arc premature, to say the least. Bismarck
himself is extremely reticcnt, but his sons and
friends emphasize the impaired state OF his health
and proclaim his firm resolution to re-
tire. None yet know what will be the
result Of the crisis In leading circles the
hope is expressed that Bismarck will consent
70 remain in ONCE after extorting from the Emperor
further concessions especially the dismissal OF OBJ
noxlous courtiers. The French Ambassador has
postponed his departure from Berlin on leave OF
absence until there is settlement of the crisis
THE PRESENT POSITION.
Our Berlin correspondent telcgraphs tonight that
the papers confirm the statement that the dfnculty
Is yet undecided. Bismarck insists on retirement,
but hopes after restoration OF health to reassume
the CHARACTERISTIC. The Emperor, it is stated,
merely wants a temporary withdrawal of the rcsig-
nation which Will enable him to consult with Bis
marck on some almportant matters.
o'LEARY DEFEATS WESTON.
Twenty thousand persons, comprising many
nobemcn and ladies, crowded Agricultural Hall,
Islington, all day to witness the completion OF the
weston-O'Leary walk The excitement was such
as has never before been witnessed at exhibition
OF the kind in London. O'Leary completed his 500
followed Weston accomplished the same distance
At SIS this evening, appearing much the resher Of
the two at the completion Of this distance. At nine
o'clock OLeary had made $40 miles to wcston's SOB
M mil tenn mi ~ha
Ing. Weston continued until eleven O'Clock, max.
Ing $40 miles, and then retired. Weston was
loudly cheered for his endurance, and, although
beaten, left the track fresh and happy.
TRIUMPH FOR BOTH.
o'Leary walked from ten TO eleven O'Clock on the
course for exercise, leaning on friends arm. He
was evidently determined that his vanquished rival
should not alone receive the applause Of the multi
tude. He remained in tho field although he had
had enough. lie was evidently deeply fatiguod, but
may have found some compensation in the trcmen-
dous applause which he received. O'Leary's walk
Ing has been much admired and has astonished
even his hackers In thus performing q
task which only q few years ago would
have been regarded as incredible. The
Standard says that "altnough Weston was defeated
the British people respect his pluck and sympathze
with him in what is probably the bitterest disap-
pontment Of his life, namely, being vanquished at
the moment when he had surpassed all his previous
pcrformances.n The difference In the style OF the
two men Is much noted. OLeary walked in good,
upright form, with his body thrown back, holding
In each hand piece OF wood. Weston, on the con-
trary walked with a riding whip in his hand, Jest
ing with his friends and trying to keep pace with
the music.
THE THEATRES.
The theatrical rcvivals during the Easter season
do not call for special notice. new dramatic