The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-18
THE TREATY OF PEACE.

IMPRESSIVE SCENES AT SAN sTEFANO AFTER THE
SIGNING OF THE TREATY-BnAvE WORDS TO
THE HEROES OF THE WAR;
From the London Daily Newa1
CoysrANrrNoPLE, Fob. 8, 1878.
For several days past the signing OF the Treaty Of
Peace had boon momentarily expected, and tho pub
lie feeling, harrassed by the tedious delay Of the
much desired event, became more ? and moro
imprcssionable, az day followed day and reports
OF the conclusion OF pence succeeded rumors OF u
general European war. The statements Of the
demands OF Russia wcro followed by stories
OF suspicious movements Of the fleet, and even OF
the landing of British troops on turkish ground.
For days /. had seemed as II We were standing on
volcano Largo patrols Of soldiers paced the streets
conessodly guard against expected popular
ment although tho quiet was perfect and no disturb.
auce occurred Tho hush was almost omnous In its
completeness The smallest hints or rumors spread
every ike lightning. and the situation dis
cussed earnestly and IN undertones all Sides Such
was anxiety Of tho alarmiss that their distorted
VISION tnen discover In tho whfte tents OF the
Turkish army the distant hills north OF the city
the camp OF the Russians drawing insdtously nearer
the city gates. Every steamer 20 San Stelano
crowded Every newspaper found impatient readers.
sPRiNGriME THOUGHTS
We had been having delightful, springlike summer
weather until Saturday evening" when the clear sky
became cioudcd and II was evident that q storm
brewing. Now" said tho supersitious, this sud.
den change means change In the peaceful aspect
the political horizon. and TO- morrow We shall find
ourselves IN the war;" But as tho storm was
gathering that night the last threatening clouds
dispersed and disappeared, and the bright dawn OF
peace was near at hand ln house by the seaside at
san Stetxno, shaken by tho increasing gale that
across tho Sea Of Marmorn, were busy all night
ing and arranging for the signatures the treaty Of
peace, the result OF the now concluded negotiations.
All night long Prince Tzerctele6 dictated treaty
10 his colleague, Chebachof, who wrote and wrote
through the long hours until tho document was
flushed: A.nou.n wsaroI W consnaoas LABOR These
kept at their task, only stopping tor rereshment and
listen to the scratch OF tho reeds Of the Turkish
secretaries IN an adjoining room, busy with their
COPY, until the dull Dawn found them still at the
table. Then. tine last word being on paper they slept
as u soldier sleeps In his harness.
THE DAY DAwNs
Scarcely IL dayl light when notwithsta nding the
storm there unusual movement In the village.
There was u general idea that peace was to be signed
that day. The steamers from Constan tinoplo came
rolling along through tho rough sea, ovsraden with
excursonisis attracted by the review which
announced tako place IN celebration OF the
versury Of the Cars accession to the THRONE Greeks
BulYarsns Turks Russians ded little VII
laRo. besegng tho restaurants swarming about the
doors OF houses whence were supposed to issue
OF The great personages who to become famous
IN history, all impaentiy awaiting tho hour Two,
tho appointed time Of the roview. The horses oi
the Grand Duke and his staff were gathered about
the entrance his quarters, and keen-eyod spec
tators ready to interpret the slightest movement Of
tho io, ,h onpronsn ranks
passed; two o'clock passed, and still no movement.
People began 10 grow Serious began to feel that some
thing was IN were sure that this the de-
c,ylye moment, that peace and were trembling ON
the SCALE and said to the other soemnly "rnis
su event In history and each believed himself
actor In the sccnc, such tho mprcssivcness OF
tho scene. At length word was gwen out that tho
review WIS postponed until throo o'clock; but that
hour came and went and brought only another post
ponemen Tor hour Later, rain ieii, but the peo
pic remained ut their posts
EFT HAS OCCURRED"
Al last their patience rewarded. About four
O'Clock the Grand Duke mounted and rodo 10 tho
Diplomatic Cnancery where , ne asked a. the door,
where the army was drawn up. Aoie he halted again
for u lew moments, wondering what would happen
ncxt Finally, carriage came whirling out oil the
village toward us. General Ignaten was IN II, ard
when he approached he rose and said.
IL nave the honor TO congratulate Your Hghness
on the signature OF pcace."
There was long, loud shout Thon the Grand
Duke, followed ny about hundred officers, dashed
forward TO whore tho troops wore formed on rising
ground close by the sea coast, just behind San
Stcapo lighthouse and began rding along the lines
AS he passed the soldiers dd not know that peace had
becn signed II still unannounccd, but the
news spread and the cheering grew louder and moro
diyisons with the sbarpshootors OF tho Guard ana
| cavalry and artillery IN line, and the Grand Duke
passed between the ranks In rovicw Very different
Indeed was tho appearance OF those soldiers aud
mat OF the same men months ago During their In
| teryai of rest they had patched and cleaned their
end brushed up generally, so that they looked as trim
| ana ncat could be.
| OFFICIALLY PROMULGATED.
| After riding between the limos tho Grand Duke
halted ON n little emincnce, whence uli the troops
could be seen, and formally made tho announcements
| OF the peace:-
IL have the honor to inform tho army that, with
| tho hclp Of God, wo have concluded treaty OF
| peace'
sand tbroas rising, swelling and dying away. There
was a general feeling OF relief and satisfaction /
| must say, however, that tho news OF peace not
| greeted with anything like the Wild oxcitcmcnt and
Enthusiasm caused by the Emperors proclamation Of
| regiment oil Peter the Great, tho Praobrajcnsky y,
often the FIRST attack In many Of the lao battles OF
| the war. There were tue troops who had faced tho
enemy on the bleak SUBMITS OF the balkans ut ARABIA
| Konak Tor q long, cold and terrible month. There
tho who had toiled over tho slippery noun
tain paths scantiIy ied thny dressed dragging the
heavy guns across into the valley, finding, aftor their
struggles with cold hunger aud fatigue, desperate
| enomy ready 10 rcsist them on every nil top.
| rnR MEx VINO LISTENED.