The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-24
PRICE TWO CENTS.
YET PREPARING FOR WAR.
THE RUSSTfN LINES DRdWN CLOSER
TO CONSTIN TINOPLE
Troops Being Moved with Rnpidity -whaa
England Insists Is Hussin's NecesrIty-ser-
NIn'a Army on ~ Coniplctc Mnr Enotinn.

via's Army on IA Complete War Footing.
LONDON, May 23.-Thc Times, in its lead
Ing editorial article to-day, says: II becomes
every day mattcr Of moro and moro impera-
tive necessity for Russia to obtain recognition
10y the other powers Of some modified arrange
mont under which she will be relieved from
what is practically a state OF war. This can
only be dono by n full discussion of tho San
SteIano trcnty in European Congress. Russia
already knows the simple condition on which
alone England can enter such Congress. II
may bc modified possibly in form. but In SUBJ
stance IT must be conceded"
Vienna correspondent says: Tho Count
Andrassy and his colleagues have gradually
come round to England's views about the terms
on which the Congress should meet as well ns
on many other points. Germany is dstrusted.
Irincc Bismarck. whose influence hero was
once omnpotcnt. now frequently tenders ad-
vice. which is unhccdcd."
The Pcra correspondent OF tho Ddny Teie-
graph says: The embassies hero are hopeful
Of peace. 1t is believed that tho party Of con-
cllation is gaining the supremacy in the eoun-
ellis Of the Sultan also
Tho Pcra correspondent Of tho Times says:
Tho Russians continue to levy recruits
throughout Thraco Tho Greeks. who nre en-
rolled us Bulgurians. are desperate ut tho ig-
h'A iils va AltiI HNllONtlltN. AOnAiNutIuOlIe is
tranquil The momcntary excitement caused
by All Suavi's insane proceedings on Monday
has disappeared, and the apprchcnsions OF a
Russian comp de mai, havo been soothnd by ar
rangements now under negotiation for cstab-
fishing line Of dcmarcation between tho two
camps"
The Russians have again advanced their on
tire limo slightly. without. however, violating
the neutral zone. Immense quantities OF war
material continue to reach the liussian camp.
Ihe ,Servian army Is on complete war foot
ing. All available troops have been sent to the
B9ESnlagB frontier and Old Scryia.
Tho PubiicGi Correspondence SAYS Russin has
informed SerNia that a large pocunary subsidy
IS on the road to Belgrade. Tho Scrvian Cow
to.conraclors for military supplies.
The +lgctce Russo advises caution In accept
ing nows from foreign journals ana tolegrams
conc"rulng Count SrhOuvaloi1's mission, and
says; Tho period OF suspense Is only ques-
t9n oi u few days.
on the raising ot troops was resumed and con-
tinled until a late hour. Mr.. Cross and Sir
stafford Northcotc spoke on behalf Of the Gov
,rni9eht The former spoke in "A hopeful tone.
but dwelt upon III" necessity Of sccrcsy ut tho
present important iuucturc.
Mr.. Roebuck violently attacked the Opposi-
tpnS iarlOus conduct.
Mr. Iloms, Mr. Forster. and Lord Harrington
replied dwelling upon the unconstitutional ac-
Lord Hartnston's resolution that no force
be raised or kept by the Crown in timo Of pence.
save within india without the sanction OF Par
liamon =" was rejected by a vote Of AZ TO 22G.
The amendment Of Sir Michael Hicks Beach
was adopted without division. Ms follows:
This House being OF opinion that the const
tuional control OF Parliament over the
raising and employment Of the military
forces Of the Crown is fully Secure
ell by provisions OF law and by tho
unloulted power Of this House TO grant or re-
fuse supplies. considers ii unnecessary and in
eXpedient to affirm resolution tending to
weaken the hands of her Maicstys Government
In the present state of foreign affairs"
The f0s' publishes the following in semi
Official form: Count SrhouynlofT brings
lhe assurance that the disposition in st.
Peters urs for peace quite equals that
IN London. He is also tho bearer Of GER
tain expressions Of willingness to meet
our Vigw- and Of a general scheme of arrange
mont for reconciliation. Russia. however,
declined To- pass tae sponge oyer the treaty OF
san Stciano, bat il prepared To discuss In
Congress lis various stipulntions. Tho Count
brings assurances that Gen. Todlcben has been
forbidden 10 make any attempt to surprise Con-
stantinopc. and also that the Russian Govern
ment Is not connected with the manifesto ro-
Gently issued 10y a committee for euuippinR
cruisers. The Posts article continues: III
Russia authorized tho expenditure OF four
million rOublns 10 equip cruisers on tho
other side OF the Atlantic that must be
taken rs an equivalent against our summons Of
Indian troops. Tho next few days will proba-
hly witness the inception Of pOUpdrie's. which
may ultimately lead TO bases for more definite
upgpfintiDna