The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-08
COURTESIES AT CZARGRAD,

IdE SULTAN- PROMINENT RUSSIANS PRES
ENT-HAM1D RETURNS THE CALL.
From the London Daily Ncwsl
CoSsrAxrlxorLE. March q, 1873
On the occasion OF the long expected visit Of the
Grand Duke Eichoas to the Sultan yesterday, In
order 70 avoid tho excitement which might be caused
by large number Of Russian officers riding through
the streets Of Stamboul and perA tho Russians them
selves proposed that the Grand Duke his followers
should 20 by water to the Palace Of Donna Bagtchc
board the Lvadia steam yacht belonging the Empress
and that the Sultan should return tho visit board
the Lvadia, or in any oshor way that might be
sidared advisable 70 this tho Turks naly consented,
but went beyond she propositions propos
ing to put the Palace OF Beyerbey on the Asiatlc
shore Of the Bosphorus a the disposition OF the Grand
Duke in which to receive tho return visit Of the
Sultan. The arrangement wss finally agreed to two
or three days ago, although II was kept very quiet
until Monday. Everything here, however simple and
natural becomes such occasion for intrigue that
had II been known yeight hours advance there
are people here who would have moved heaven and
earth TO prevent the visit
KEEPING THE APPOINTMENT.
The Grand Duke, with fifteen or twenty officers,
went aboard the Livadia, while the rest, TO the
bsr Of about sixty, embarked on board the Constan
tine and were soon steaming up 70 the mouth Of the
Bosphorus. They hove 10 just on the palace OF Delma
Bagtche. and large steam launch Of the Sultans
came of and took the Grand Duke and several gencr
ais ashore, the rest following partly IN the boats OF
the Lvsdia and Constantine, partly IN second launch
OF The sultan. They landed At the marble steps or the
palace ard instantly conducted into The rcccp-
ton room whore tho Sultan entered AZ the same mo-
ment.
4 CORDIAL MEETING.
Tho meeting between the sultan and the Grand
Duke was very cordial aud friendly. They shook
hands, inquired alter each others health, and the
usual polite speeches wero made. Only i've or six
generals were presented however, the resi- content
ruiher too hard the Sultan TO compel him to 60
through The ordeal OF seventy or eighty people, whom
HIM Coffee. sweets and chibouks were served, aud
tho Grand Duke had long conversation with the
Sultan, the dragoman OF the Russian Embassy acting
aud Roouf Pacha present The conversation lasted
about three-quarters OF an hour.
RETURN OF TIE GRAND DUKE.
Then the Grand Duke withdrew and went on board
the Lvadia, which steamed up the Bosphorus about
three miles and hove 70 on the other side. OF the
Palace OF BeyIerbey. Hero the Grand Duke awaited
the visit OF the Sultan, walking up and down the
marble platform 10 IRON; o. me palace, chatting
time he used 10 walk about through the mud 1t Bosot
less than four months ago. hardly thinking then BIO
never saw the Bosphorus looking more beautiful,
with its hundreds OF boats, ships, steamers and
purpose than to enjoy tho warm, soft sunshine and
Dask IN the clear blue water that rlpp!sd over the
where the Grand Duke was walking.
suLTAN's VISIT.
In about half an hour he Sultan arrived In q steam
when they again shook hands. Another CONVEX sAion
OF about half hour followed, Of which nobody but
those engaged heard anything Then the Sultan
drew. On getting into tho launch no proposed that
tho Grand Dukc should accom- any him back again to
the Palace Of Dolma Bagtche, 70 which tho Grand
panied only by the draaoman TO act as Interpreter
He went back to Donna Bagtche thus paying u second
visit the sultan, which lasted about halt hour.
Tho whole affair very friendly and cordial both
SIDES. The Russians seem much pleased BY tue
ception. The impression thCy derive from II II that
the Turks do not want war With either England or
Russia any other Power to 90 70 war about shsm.
fney want peace. v .s.v
Tho Grand Duke and part OF his suite paid visit to
Prince Reoss and then wont 10 the Russian Embassy.
Tho two famous eagles over the gateway, that were
tied up oicioth AZ the declaration Of war,
covered amid the cheers Of tho crowd, and largo
eagle tho roof working on hinge, that had been
tilted back Of sight, now Tilted forward TO
place, thus bringing II 10 view again AN outward sign
aud token that the war end that the Bear aud
the Turkey arc once more friends Osman Pacha was
pisssnt and shook hands with the Grand Duke In
worry friendly way. He greeted sxobcen warmly al
most unsctonately. Neither the French, German
Austrian military attaches were present Of the recep
al enhor palace, Thor absence
causes remark
SITUATION on THE BospHoRus.
IL Is raining to-day ufiousy. There 10 no move
ment among the Russian troopa messenger whom
sont to Belgrade reports that the nearest point OF
the Russians to that place Ia some twenty mics from
the Bosphorus. Soldiers and officers often como In to
Belgrade 10 buy provisions and other things. Three
tried 10 70 Buyukdere, but arrested
by the Turks and sent back 10 the Russian lines.
The hotel and restaurant keepers ut Buyukdcre and
belgrade still maintain that tho Russians are com.
ing Having made extensive preparations TO receive
them. they SIN cling to tho hope that they will
come and are continually starting fresh reports OF
their coming. l have always maintained, and still
MAINTAIN, that the Russians seize the Bosphsrus
whenever they please that since they have posses
Of tho rchck mcdje limos the matter 10 not Of
sghteAt importance Wbothcr they are actually the
heights OF Buyukdere or not They start at dark
any night and be at Buyugdero al daylight. The
danger, " Danger there be. 10 not In their moving
forward now, but In their being hero at ALL We should
therefore, do all In our power to get them away, In.
stoad oil, hitherto, raising obstacles TO prevent
their going
DUKE's GENEROSITY.
The Grand Duke gcmains tonight and to morrow In
tho Bosphorus board tho Livadia He is dining
tonight with the Sultan. Generals GourKo and
SkobcloG the elder are OF the party. II seems likely
that tho Grand Duke Will take up his dence
Russian Embassy. Ho Will certainly 30 here untn
Sunday, he fixed Sunday next at eleven ocock,
at tho Embassy, 70 receive deputation oil the Iuter
national Aid Society, who 80 to thauk him Tor his att
Of f2 00O to the refugee. fund. The deputationlwl
consist vi the English Consul General. the Austrian
Consul and others.