New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-16

tomorrow. The Turkish commander Is also eX-
pected at Shumla. a stronghold Of great strategic
importance.
HOSTILITIES DEEMED INEVITABLE.
THE TURKS THROWING BRIDGE OVER THE DANUBE
BOSNIA IN A STATE OF wAR-ABDUL KERN
GONE TO THE FIELD.
LONDON, Saturday, April H. 1877
A st. Petersburg telegram says that "war is
regarded in official circles inevitable but Russian mil
iary do not Indicate an immediate opening of
the campaign. 1t is believed that Austria will make
effort at pacihcatOnbut success is not thought prob
able"
A Vienna dispatch to The Times says that although
preparations for hostities have been made by IurAey
aud Montenegro there desire either side to pre-
ciptate matters. The conflict with the Mirdites IS
fresh difficulty for the Turks. Now that the mischief Is
done il matters little that Dervsh PasDa ia transferred
to Saoniea and that Ali Sahb succeeds him. The
quarrel vain the Mridtes is owing to their refusal to
furnish the usual contingent for the against Monte
negro.
Business the Stock Exchange to-day greatly tie
pressed The decline general, and in the case Of
stocks directly affected ,py the Eastern complications was
quitc important Turkish and Russian securities have
reached the lowest point touched since the outbreak of
Instruction la SIS. Russian were per cent lower
the day.
Tie Vienna Ncp Free Press says the Danube Steam
boat Company las received Information that the Tanks
have commenced throwing bridge the Ddnube at
Eabaidt
dispatch from Cettnic to The Times says " the rising
OF the Mrldites determines the attitude OF tho whole
Catlulic Albanian population. Tho first result OF
renewal OF hosthtes with Montenegro would possibly
be the cutting OH Of Podgortz from its base of supplies
at Scu.aT, compelling the city 10 surrender and by
extending operations in connection with the Mrldtes,
compel the Turks extend their line OF defensive opera
lions and weaken their force. The Turks have only 1000
effective force here, which must be quadrupled to hold
PJcgoriza and the only road between their positions and
lake transportation"
The Taiess Pera dispatch says: Prospecting war
opinion Is divided That Russia will be go rash
attack Turkey without being sure OF the neutrality OF
Austria aud Germany seems 10 many impossible Neither
il it clear, especially after Prince Bismarcks resumption
Of Office how Russia ever have firm reliance on
that neutrality. ON The other hand suppos:s that
Turkey will begin hosttes. Before the middle or the
end of May those in whose hands FOR this moment the
dcstnics OF manhind-the Car and Prince bismarck
make up their minds Ia order to occupy tho Dan
ube Russia must reckon with Germany. Tie way to
C5nstan,lnoplc lies through Berlin The present posi-,
ton il that war breaks the rest must be the
tension Of the Russian Empire to the Danube the Bos-
phoris the Taurus Mountains, and the Euphntes. and
the aLa!samaton Of lC0,cG0'oo0 men OF the slavic
nation. Can Germany or any European state look on
and acqdiescc lnauch n contamination"
A Rcutcr telegram from COnsdntia0ple states that
Abdul lrini the Turkish Gcner,li,,no has started for
shuma to rs snnc of the Army of the Danube.
The Russian Charge dAaircs has not yet received orders
to quit Constantino2lc.
BRUSSELS, Saturday, April II, 1877.
lie Sord This evening publishes telegram fsomlon-
don stating that the English Government is OF the oph-
ion that under the present circumstances any further
step Tor the maintenance of peace Is useless.
VIENNA. Saturday, April If, 1877.
The Poiieai Correspondence puhshesa telegram from
Iepi has
at the sittngs Of the Ministerial Committee. Prince
Gor.cnakOi will notify Russias resolutions to the Pow
ers next week.
The relations between the Porte and Montenegso are
brohcn oil. The Russian COnsuGcnorIl, NJ Jonin, left
ST. Petersburg to-day with Instructions for the Monte
uegiin Government. Prince Tchorkassy, who is men
toned the future OIydai-Or OF Bulgaria. leaves 81
Petersburg Tomorrow Kischinen. Persia has notified
u the Porte OF her claims to Bagdad. The Political
Correspondence futhoc states that there still posi-
bity OF the question entering another diplomatic phase
Immediate military action by Russia is not expected
PARIS, saturday, April H. 1877.
The MonIiew (4emi-ofraD declares that II IS the IN
flexible resolve OF France TO remain neutral
NO HOPE OF PEACE AT CONsrANrINoPLE.
LONDON, April Is, 1877.
Reuter- dispatch from COnstantinople to-day says
Russian yacht arrived to-day, to take the members Of
Embassy to Odessa the moment they receive
orders to quit ConstanEope The Porte believes that
Gated her intentions tc the Powers; but no hope Of
peaceful settlement il entertained. Russian subjects In
Turkey are be placed under the protection OF the Ger
man Embassy. Constant,nOple Will be declared IN u
state Of siege Immediately after the rupture.
TIE RUSSIAN EMBASSY ABOUT 10 LEAVE STAN
BOUL.
PARIS, April 15-NisEt.
II /, said that the staff of the Russian Embassy
been ordered 10 leave COnstantnope tomorrow. .'
egram from scutar announces that the Russian COnsu'
10 scuar and Bosnaseral have received orders to de
art. The Journal des DeJats says the Russian ners
la the Atlantic aud Pacific have been ordered to conco
ate in the Mediterranean" Mr.. Layard, the newly
;,ppointed British ambassador has left for Brndisl
Where lie viii embark on special steamer III Oiuer ~
es.Cn COustantiuOplc quickly.
TIE GAR EXPECTED AT THE HEADQUARTERS
BUCHAREST, April 10, 1877
The Car is expected TO arrive at klsehenen ON tues
day The Grand Duke Nicholas holds great review OF
the Army OF the Pruth to-day. 49, 49,
ROME, April Is, 1877.
II is said that in view OF complications Russia has pro-
posed to the Vatican settle ongexsting differences
TURKEYS REPLY TO RUSSIA
TIE PORTE CHARGES RUSSIA VIII INCII!NG REBEL
uON-IT DECLARES THAT TURKEY Is NOW con-