New-York tribune., 1878-02-07
CONSTANTINOPLE SEIZED.
RUSSIAN TROOPS IN POSSESSION.

| 1t is stated with tone of authority in
London semi-Official journal. that the Russians
have entered COnstantinOple. The information
has probably been furnished by the Russian
Embassy. Great Indignation is apparent in
the comments of the journal in question. Rus.
sia has accepted the invitation to the Confer.
ence, with some reservations. Her troops are
soon to occupy Rustchuk and Silistria. The
Greek campaign is virtually ended.
THE RUSSIANS IN CONsTANTINOPLE.
THE OTTOMAN CAPITAL AND KEY OF THE EAST IN
TIE HANDS OF THE CZAR-ENGLIsH INDIGNH
TON INCREASING.
IBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l
LONDON, Thursday, Feb. T. 1879.
report from a source, which renders it strongly
probable, states that the Russians have entered
Constantinople
THE REPORT CREDITED sEMI-OFFICIAILY
LONDON. Thursday Feb. T. 1873
The Post, journal which speaks semi-Oliicially,
says: The Russians are in COnstantinOple. This
was the news last night current In London, and
we incline to think it is based upon official
authentic intelligence. The message has come
via Alexandria. We do not know at this
moment what the precise nature of the occupation
is. According to some diplomatists the Russians
have possessed themselves of two forts in the
Boyoukane Chekmedje lines According to others,
they have gained still greater advantages. Details
are of small moment. Practically, all are agreed
that the Capital of Turkey and the key of the East
is in the hands Of the Car.
"Indignation will be of little avail. 1t will be
alleged that no deception has been practiced. and
we shall discover that this one of the terms Of
the armstice which was never communicated to
us. Yesterday British military and naval
force could at any moment occupy COnstan-
inople, while the Austrian army could
cut the Russian communications. To-day the
situation is entirely altered. The british feet can
no longer advance to ConstantinopIe and may find
itself even barred out at the Dardanelles The Gar
can now afford to laugh at Austrian meaaces, since
his communications are open from ConstantInople
to Odessa or Sebastopol .
"Our pottering over trumpery six millions will
probably cost us ten times that sum but whatever
the cost il ~ still to be hoped that the country
will see its honor vindicated his direct
attack upon our honor Will raise feeling
of resentment not to be appeased until we
shall have taught foe that we have the will and
power to punish chicanery and maintain the Empire
which he is seeking to undermine The Post Is
generally believed to have good sources OF mforma-
ton.
THE REPORT ATTRIBUTED TO THE RUSSIANS.
The Adratiser says: 1--WE have reason to believe
that the Government has received information Of
the entry of the Russian army into Constantnople.
At any rate, if the Government is not in possession
of this news the Russian Embassy s."
POST SECURED on THE DARDANELLFs.
special telegram to The Standard from Paris says
a report is current there that the Russians already
hold post on the Dardanelles.
GERMANY EXPECTED 10 RESTRAIN RUSSIA.
The Times in its leader says: 1--WE not alto
gether confident that Prince Gortschakoff has def
nit al ppd of
troops into COnstantinOple. Rumors We're ahoat
last night that some such entrance had
already been made, or was on the point OF
| being made At the utmost such occupation
| could be only Of such a nominal character as
| the German entrance into Paris. There is in Short
every apparent ground for confidence i'll the pros
pect before us aud no solid reason for alarm"
! The Times bases its confidence on the pacific
| authorizations expressed in the German En-
perol's speech. and deprecates beforehand any
| outburst of excitement. If Russia were TO
| aim at a position in the East, which would
damage the just interests of Austria aud Germany a
word from the Emperor William would at once
Iar