The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-05

y" Oohbtantinopie win mo Prince oil Rcuss on the
18th inst.
coSsrAsrIsoPLE A STATE or SIEGE.
The Turkish Chamber OF Deputies Is engaged dis
cussing ministerial bill for proclalmng u state OF
siege at Constantinopie The Porto notified the repre-
sentatives OF the Powers yesterday that Il had de-
ciared blockade OF tho whole OF the Russian Of
The Black Sea- delay three days would be granted
vessels wishing to enter. and i've days those intending
to leave tho Black Sea. Tho Russian Telegrnphc
Agency states that the Porto renqushed It's inten-
ton OF expelling all Russian subjects from Turkey but
reserves the right OF expelling suspicious persons
The Turkish Press law of 1865 has been suspended
and the constantinople newspapers arc now placed
altogether under admlnistr ative control.
The Tines Pera special says, however, that the
Porto has assured Mr. Layard that state Of siege VIII
not DO proclaimed unless necessary The Porto has
notified the German Embassy that Russians will be
permitted to reside in Turkey.
EGYPT co-oPKRATks FULLY.
The committee Of the Egyptian Assembly OF Notablcs
Al Cairo, having decided upon the imposition OF an
extraordinary war OF f4s0 600, the Khedive has
teegraphed to Constantinopc that the Egyptian
tipgcnt Turkey, numbering 5000 men, will be
raised TO $4,000 The remainder OF the Egyptian COZ
tingcnt will BIO kept Egypt for the protection OF the
Suez Canal
ESGLASD's PREPARATIONS.
The Post says:-"We arc gwen TO understand that
with TO possible even Qualities in the East
government has resolved TO 1t out for with the
utmost expedition tho whole class OF small turrct
ships, OF which the Hccate and Glatton are types.
These vessels, though armor plated. are compare.
lively lgnt draught. They carry four powerful guns
EACH The Hecalc will probably be FIRST ready for sea"
Among other considerable quantities OF stores
which beng sent to Gibraltar aud Malta
3Ston guns ordered TO be the former for
trcs nd far m cd
TO DC completed. Tho Times IN its military intclli-
Ecncc silt is understood that three regiments Of
Dragon guards been placed list for
abroad should thor services BIO required"
RusslAs
Letters from ST. Petersburg report that the mobillza
ton OF the Russian army will become general
Three divisions Of the ST. Petersburg corps boen
placed footing. Tho FIRST and Second divs-
Ions OF the Infantry OF the Guard beng mobzed
These troops will Tor the present remain a reserve
In their garrison quarters.
In reply numerous offers OF assistance 10 the
Medical Department Of the Russian army from Ger
man. French and Italian DOCTORS the Minister OF War;
while expressing thanks states that no is unable at
present 10 utilize their services He, however re.
the liberty of availng himself OF their offers
should occasion hereafter arise.
OPINION
II Is reported that Mr.. Greenwood editor of the Pail
Mall Gazette, Is about TO take responsible position
the Times Tho query arises whether this may not
indicate change in the Times attitude the East.
ern question. Mr.. Greenwood's writings in tho PaN
Mall Gazette having been strongly anti-Russian.
sERyIA Mobiles TROOPS.
decree has been issued at Belgrade forbidding
sorvians leaving tho country without permission
prompted by the prospect OF general mobilization OF
tho Servian troops
The ServIan Red Cross Society lie sending am
balances to Roumania and Montenegro. A
Council OF Ministers, at which Prince Milan
presided, held Thursday to consider
the question OF the mobilization of the
nrmy. Refugees beginning to in Servia
from Widdin Eyonl Pacha asked II Serva would
consent to receive them, the Russians expected
10 lombard Widdin from Kalafat
THE CATHOLIC QUESTION IN FRANCE.
The republican papers r Paris much irritated at
w. Jules simon's speech in tho Chamber of Deputies
about the ultramontane agitation, and some assert
that the position OF the Cabinet may BIO endangered
by this question. Minister Simon, his speech on
Deputy Lcblond's interpeat,on pointed out partcu-
larry the scrupulous manner which Italy had OBJ
served the law OF the papll guarantees. The Italian
ambassador has since called on NJ Simon aud thanked
him Tor the manner In which no had referred to Italy
during the debate. Several papers attribute II. Smons
conciliatory tone toward the Catholics TO President
MacMahon's intervention. In tho Chamber of Depu.
Versailles yesterday. the DEBATE NJ. LcblOnds
Interpolation rcopened by H. Gambetta, who said
IN the presence OF nrisues which divided the country
and alarmed Europe the republican party ought to
loudly proclaim principles and endeavor save the
State in which n breach had been made by partisan
interests and Catholic committees. He charged that
members of former rcactionary Cabinets, who have
taken refuge the Senate directing tho present
movement After inveighng AGAINST the eLcroacn-
ments OF the clergy he declared Il time tho
churches should DO reegated TO their proper subnr-
dinae rank the State Tho clcricasts sought in.
As.aA Eran xrif In tialtn
Cloricalism was enemy
Tho last statement was greeted with prolonged ap-
plausc by the Lett
Minister Simon Indignantly rcpudated the assertion
that his speech OF Thursday dictated by The Prcs
Hc repeated his declaration OF the governments
determination 10 make the law respected. They would
do with ali the more energy as advantage might be
taken II impuny was enjoyed by certain persons
probably meaning the bshops) 10 prejudice the good
relations with Italy.
NJ Nun, the recently elected cloricalls Deputy de-
MED that the Catholics desired war with Italy,
he Chamber, by vote OF 36l yeas to 12I nays,
adopted OF the day presented by the Lett and
accepted py tho government declaring tho Cham
Der, considering that the rccrudesccnse OF ultra
montana manifestations constitutes danger to peace
home and abroad calls upon the government usc
tho lawful means at It's disposal.
TDE PoPEs TEMPORAL POWER.
In the Italian Chamber OF Deputies to-day Minister
Meegnri, answer to Deputy who had gwen notice
OF Interpolation relative to Tho roactionary move.
ment commenced abroad IN favor OF restoration OF
the work of private individuals and deserved no
serious consideration The Powers con-
WINGED tnat the Church ana the Pope enjoyed IN.
plcc liberty and independence The Powers nave never
addressed any observations to the government the
subject. The Interpolation was postponed upon tho
suggestion Of the government, Signor Ncotcra stating
that postponcmcnt would show that the facts men,
toned in the Interpolation had not tho importance
which had been attributed to them. The government
entertained no appr ,hcnsions in regard TO agi-
tation
In the Senate the gopera discussion on the Clerical
ABUSES OIL r n"s a aIsacr.honnAlyn Insrros.
Tho warm reception OF the Emperor by the In
ho,tta chnr0 tuhn nj
the reinforcement OF the garrisous
1t Is hoped the French government will profit by this
respite to diminish their forces the frontier dis
tricts.
DR. sTRousBERGs CASE.
The Senate ut St Petersburg has decided that tho
Moscow Tribunal OF Commerce, which declared itself
incomp ciont adjudge DR.. Srousbcrg, tho railway
Spectator, bankrupt, does possess tho necessary
Jurisdiction The Senate has accordingly issued an
order that DR. Strousberg be prohibited from leaving