The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-01


THE BEssARABiAN DEMAND.
The st. Petersburg correspondent OF the Nord-
deutsche lu0enseine Zeitun0, writing about Rus
sia's demand for Bessarabia says;-"Let no one
deceive himself rs TO what is coming. The desire
to recover Bessarabla is only symptom OF wish
pervading the entire Russian nation to destroy
the Paris treaty. 1t is not SO much Bessarabia we
arc striving for What we are aiming at is the
cancelling of this treaty.
THAT THE REAL POIAT.
''Whether the Bulgarian frontiers remain as de-
fined in the Treaty OF San Stefano whether the
Greek element is allowed more scope whether
servla is aggrandized; whether Austro-Hungary is
conceded temporary or permanent occupation of
Bosnia and Herzegovina, making Montenegro an
enclave OF hernew territoryal this Is Of compare
tive Indifference to the Russian nation.
If yALKED NOW WILL TRY AGAIN.
'Whether the Encouragement Of Turkey Is regu
lated by congress, conference or war, the de-
mands for the restoration OF Bessarabia will always
be preferred with the same pertinacity. Suppose
we should be baked this timel This would only
make us more eager 10 pursue our object IN the
future.n
WHAT RUssIA'S ATTITUDE MEANS
The Times In its leading editorial regarding this
says Russia appears to be ready to make nu-
merous CONCESSIONS provided she can substitute
for common European interests in Turkey set or
isolated and conflicting interests and can thus
cmancpate herself no less than Turkey from direct
Obligations toward Europe.
WHEN ENGLAND WILL BE SATISFIED.
ut is this disposition against which we must per-
slstently protest. and Russia really seeks peace
ful issue to the present complications she must
recognize the principle she has acknowledged ON
former occasions Let her only do that and con-
cessons even less than those she offers might In
some respects, satisfy this country"
STEINER RUSSIAN POLICY.
The statements regarding the significance OF the
Grand Duke Nicholas departure from San Stefano
contradictory. The Times Pcra despatch says
1t is the opinion in the Russian camp that the
change Of commanders marks an era OF sterner
policy.
THE GRAND DUKE STARTED
The Grand Duke Nicholas presented General Tod
leben to the Sultan on Tuesday. He then left on
board the imperial yacht Livadia for Odessa.
ToDLEBEN's ORDER OF THE DAY.
special despatch from Bucharest announces
that General Todlebon has issued an order OF the
day nstructing the Russian troops in Rouman,a to
behave well toward the people.
VIGOROUS ACTION EXPECTED.
The Pera correspondent Of the Times, telegraph
ing this morning says:--''Further Information
strengthens the view above expressed concerning
Russian opinion In regard to General Todleben,s
military action"
SECURING THE RUSSIAN POSITION
He adds:-"I learn that General Todleben Is dis
satisfied with the present length OF the Russian
front, and thinks the advance on San Stefano was
mistake. He regards the Tchatadja lines as the
true positions to be occupied 1t Is now expected
that the question OF the evacuation OF the ortresses
will be theoretically pressed
ToDLEBEN PoRTENDs STRIFE.
The Times correspondent at San Stefano also
says the impression IN the Russian army is that
General Todlebens appointment portends strife.
lie THINKS WAR INEVITABLE.
He adds:-"l am told that Generals Todleben and
Imereunsky both think war Inevitable. The men
are beginning to talk more Of war The appear.
ance OF the troops and horses when the Grand
Duke Nicholas took his farewell on Saturday was
very satisfactory"
DANGER on THE RUSSIAN POSITION.
The Vienna correspondent OF the Times draws
serious attention to the awkward position OF the
Russians He points out how they are confronted at
Constantinope by an army superior to any thing
the Turks had ever concentrated ut one point
throughout che war-an army, according to the
lowest estimate, numbering 10000 men.
THE RESURRECTION ANOTHER DANGER.
The Mussulman insurrection also appears TO be
growing serious. 1t involves not only the whole
of the northern half OF the Rhodope range.
but, according to account, Is spreading to the
Balkans The insurgents are endeavoring to gain
strategic points in way that shows the existence
OF a directing head.
THE CIMBRiA CHARTERED BY RUSSIA.
The Manchester Guardians Vienna correspond
cnt telegraphs to that journal as ioIlows:-"The
Hamburg American Packet Company's steamship
Cimbria which has teen chartered by the Russian
government, has taken contingent OF forty
officers and 800 scamen and started to cruise on
the Chinese and Japanese coaslsn
AUSTRIA AND BOSNIA.
Tine Times Vienna correspondent, discussing the
Austrian policy, while pronouncng the rumors
regarding the occupation OF Bosnia ana herzego-
vina as premature, does not say that they are
more than premature. but rather intlmates that
such measures may soon become UNSUITABLE.
NO FINAL DECISION
No final decision has been reached in
the Plenary Council or Ministers In re.
gard 10 the Austro-Hunyarian com.
promise. The Hungarian Ministers have LEFT for
Pesrh, but they Will return during the week 20
complete negotiations.
ITALY PREPARING FOX WAR;
A special despatch from Berlin to the Pau Man
Gazette says:-"lntelIIgencc received here from
what Is considered trustworthy source states that
the Italian government Is making warlike prepare.
lions on a somewhat large scale. The object 1t is
said, Is to despatch q force into Albania This IA
similar 70 the report In the Berlin despatch yes
terday morning that Italy has decided to make
descent on the Albanian coast
THE MrssuIMAN IxsuRREcTIox.
A special to the Vienna Political Correspondence
from Constantnople states that the grand review
at san SteIano was counte rmandcd IN consequence
OF the necessity OF despatching large bodies OF
troops against the Mussulman insurgents.
THE REVOLT EXTENDING.
The Pcra correspondent or the Times says:-"The
Russians cndeavor to minimize the Pomak insur
rectioH but the best Information from non. Russian
sources anlrms its vigor and extension
FIGHT BETWEEN RUSSIANS AND TURKS
An ARRAY has occurred between Russian and
Turkish soldiers, near BAUD Pacha Barracks. about
two miles beyond the fortincations Eighty men
were wounded on both std a The seraskierate has
consequently prohibited Russian soldiers from