The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-29

the Russians to march on Constantinopld
thus causing the precise result which
seeks to avert. Meanwhile the Russian
ornaments are pushed forward with almos'
reckless vigor.
BIsMARcKs SCHEMES.
cit is stated, on good authority that tn,
Russian government has ordered 1900 fielc
guns of Krupp. Nor is the news from Ber
lin such as to indicate that in that city
speedy return OF peace is expected, but
rather the contrary. Prince Bismarck con-
templates the introduction into the Prussiar
Cabinet of two members Of the moderate
liberal party. His motive, undoubtedly, ID
to form q strong majority pledged to sup
port his financial and political schemes.
He has also in view largely increased taxa
ton.
HIs CONTROL OF THE FINANCES.
ssBut one of the chief objects before hin
is an attempt to place the Pfussian finance
and railway departments under the effec
tive control of the imperial authority. Al
the Times Berlin correspondent truly re-
marks:-.The latter measure, besides max.
ing the German government paramount in
matters financial is intended to pave the
way for adding to the Chancellor's authority
in other departments 1t is more than
probable that other motives are connected
with the contemplated change which would
be difficult to fathom now.
OUT OF JOINT
classify, the German government is going
to ask for additional supplies to hasten the
construction of torpedo boats. The times
have been wofully out Of joint for many
months. The whole course Of events runs
counter to the notion that the war is only
local war in which other nations than those
Immediately concerned have no interest.
IMPORTANT TO ALL.
sSurely it cannot be denied that there Is
scarcely nation in Europe, great or small.
that is not concerned in these dark and
anxious troubles, or which at any mo-
ment may not find itself deeply in
terested. That England is in this con-
dition is a matter of absolute GER
tainty, yet every day sermons are addressed
to the government forbidding them to see
or say they see any danger, threatening
f. them with the wrath Of God and of mankind
if they dare to make the least provision
against perils clearly before their eyes.
WE MUST ARM.
sBut unless oil Europe lies under an
illusion and only the friends of Russia in
England are wise it would be mere imbecility
on the part of the government if, like no
other European Ministry, they take no
thought for the armament Of the nation.
NO MORE DELAY.
ssIt may be that the signs and tokens Of
to-day belle the real condition of affairs.
It may be that yesterdays Cabinet meeting
had good and not bad news before it, but
unless there really is break in the sky it
would be the merest folly for n rich nation
like this, with SO many interests to protect,
to make no preparation for the storm"
WINTER IN BULGARIA.
correspondent at the headquarters Of the
Russian Rustchuk army SAD 1.-THE snow is over
two feet deep and all operations are suspended
TWO soldiers and many beasts persisted. Trans
port service to the bridges crossing the Danube
at Sistoya aud Petroshani is interrupted.
NO sLEDGES READY.
ssThcre are no sledges here to replace the
wagons rendered useless by the snow The
ouartermasters Department has declared that 1t
cannot supply food for tine cavalry here. One regIs
mcnt Of Cossacks is about to start for Roumania to
obtain pr0vender"
WHAT WILL FOLLOW.
All accounts agree as to the severity with
which the winter has set in, and the best authori
ties concur the opinion that the Russian bridges
across the Danube must all go in few days, when
communication will be completely cut or until the
river is frozen solid enough to permit OF crossing
on the ice. The opinion is also expressed by ex-
| perienced observers that II the winter is OF the
ordinary rigor field operations win be impossible.
osMAN AT BUCHAREST. M
| Osman Pacha arrived at Bucharest on Wednes.
day last. His wound Is progressing favorably. 1t
| il believed that he Will be interned at MOSCOW.
PRINCE CHARLES MOVEMENTS.
| Prince Charles Of Roumania returned to Bucha-
| rest on Thursday. He intends to join the troops
| operating against Widdn.
| CHARGE AGAINST A SHIPMASTER.
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