The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From All Parts OF the
World.
PRIVATEERING AND ENGLAND.
A Sensational Scheme for Fitting Out
Vessels In American Waters.
ALEXIS AS FLEET ADMIRAL.
The Situation Of the Bosphorus
Unchanged.
SHUMLA OCCUPIED BY RUSSIA.
Visit Of General Grant to
Florence.
ALEXIS AS FLEET ADMIRAL.
The Situation Of the Bosphorus
Unchanged.
SHUMLA OCCUPIED BY RUSSIA.
Visit Of General Grant to
Florence.

lBY CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON, April 16, 1878.
The English newspapers still seriously
discuss the dangers to British commerce
from privateers fitted out in the ports of the
United States. The Globe of last evening
says editorially :-"Our Cronstadt COR
respondent writes that the scheme of fitting
out privateers in America is making rapid
progress. A large number of seamen be-
longing to the Baltic feet are under orders
and in readiness to proceed to the United
States at q moments notice
1885, PLEASANT ADMIRAL.
1T is rumored that the Grand Duke
Alexis will be appointed Admiral Of the pri-
vateer squadron, and that during his recent
visit to New York the project was thoroughly
canvassed in the event Of q war with Eng
land.
THE NAMES ARE CHOSEN.
"Our correspondent further states that
he has contidentially seen the ofRcial1ist Of
the officers designated by the Grand Duke
Constantine to proceed to America to pur.
chase, equip and command the steamers
that are to prey upon the commerce of Great
Britain.
DREADFUL MUTTERINGs.
''The enterprise will be carried out with
great caution. It is asserted among Russian
officials that the first intimation England
will receive of the proceedings of the
Russian admiralty will be when the officers
who have already lett Cronstadt, organize
In American ports crews of Finnish sailors,
summoned, under the stress of conscrip-
ton, from the decks Of English vessels
lying there. ees
THE WAR CRY.
"The idea of forming powerful feet in
America is very popular throughout Russia,
because it is thought that severe blow
can be given to English commerce at its
very centre namely, its carrying trade from
the United States. The scheme causes in
tense delight among all the Baltic seamen."
WHERE THE VESSELS WILL BE FOUND.
It is asserted in other quarters, although
the rumor has not yet got into print. that
owners of large numbers of steamers in
several countries of Europe are making ar
mngements to send all vessels not required
for service to New York. Boston or Phila-
delphia to DO sold to the Russian govern
ment should opportunity serve.
coup THREATENED.
The Times Pera despatch says there was mani
fest uneasincss on Sunday and Monday lest the
Russians should attempt o coup de main against
Constantlnople. The suspicion is only traceablc 10
the general discomfort OF the Russians at the pro.
longed uncertainty.
RUssIA's LAST EFFORT.
The Times has the following from Bern:-
preparations are making in Russia for the organ.
ization OF general levy. Passports win only be
issued 70 persons over iorty-sx years OF age"
FLOW or SOUL.
The ST. Petersburg correspondent OF the Times
as iollows:.There is said to have been
IN amlcablc semi-ofncIal interchange OF views be-
tween the London and 81. Petersburg Cabinets.
The former declares sincere desire for peaceful
solution and dlsclams the wish to put unnecessary
obstacles In the way Of negotiations, but adheres
70 the desire to have tho whole treaty placed be-
fore the Congress- The latter also adheres to its
previous attitude and cites Prince Gortschakon,s
reply to Lord Salisbury as proof Of readiness to
discuss even the most important clauses.
SENTIMENT IN Russia
"In unofficial conversation the Russians stil
cling to the idea that England seeks to Illuminate
them and tear up the Treaty They viii not allow
the Treaty to be cancelled although they are ready
TO make notifications preliminary conference
seems to be tho most promising issue out Of the
dinculty."
THE GENERAL SITUATION.
The state Of AFFAIRS with reference to the Eastern
question remains substantially the same. There Is
no change In the attitude OF tho Powers. The
mooted point between England and Russia Is still
unsetted While thfs Is the case the pros
pect OF Congress and peaceful arrangement
Of the whole difculty Is as far or as ever. There
Is o strong feeling In both countries that war Is
Inevitable. At ST. Petersburg the belief IL stated
to prevail that Engand's Willingness to continue
negotiations Is rather Tor the purpose OF isoIating
Russia than arriving ut an understanding.
OPPOSED TO LONE HAND.
Some influential persons believe that England
will not go TO war alone. Hence earnest efforts
continue TO satisfy Austria Some moderate men
In Official circles have begun censuring the Russian
generals. diplomats and newspapers for pushing
the government into position where the issue
between Russian independent action and European
control Is unavoidable, but the majority Of the