The New York Herald Newspaper, May 27, 1877, Page 5

THE WAR Impending Revolution in Constantinople. FINANCIAL AID FOR THE PORTE. Turkish Preparation for the Russian Advance in Bulgaria. THE CAMPAIGN ——~_ IN ASIA. only real diMficnities they will have to encounter are those of the country and climate. MOVEMENTS IN ASIA. Intelligence has been received in Constantinople that the Russian bombardment of Kars has slack- ened. The Russians continue to advance on Er- zeronm. A battle is expected shortly. The Russian right wing is at Olth and the left at Van A Russian attempt to throw a bridge over the river before the Turkish lines at Batoum was repulsed with loss. Advices from Erzeroum report that the Russian bombardment of Karadagh and Takwaz—forts and outworks of Kars—is now only curried on at intervals, the Turkish batteries replying. A despatch from Tiflis reports that the Russian headquarters train has proceeded to Alexandropol, whither the General- isslino will follow in a few days. i FIGHTING NBAR SUKUM-EALCH. A telegram from Constantinople says that a de- tachment of Russians, with two guns, on Tuesday Another Turkish Monitor Blown | attackea the Abchasian villages Akaba and Idiak, Up—Eupatoria Threatened, GERMANY AND THE WAR [BY CABLE TO THE HERALD.] Lospon, May 27, 1877. We are still witnout news of any decisive engage- ment inthe East, and the principal operations of ‘which any report has reached here have been some skirmishing near Sukum-Kaleh and in the neigh- borhood of Kars. The Russians are evidently ad- ‘vancing steadily on Erzeroum, and a great battle may be expected in that quarter before many days. ‘The subject which causes most anxiety here is the threatened revolution in Constantinople. THE COMING REVOLUTION IN CONSTANTINOPLE. The crisis in Cogstantinople still continues, not- withstanding the proclamation of the state of siege and the other vigorous measures resorted to by the administration to quell incipient revolution, The people, rightly or wrongly, have made up their minds that Midhat Pacha is just the man to govern Turkey during her present struggle for existence, and the Turks have a short and very direct way of expressing their convictions. It is very probable that before long Turkey, in addition to fighting the Russian invader, will have an internal revolu- tion, the immediate consequences of which no man can foresee. The HERALD correspondent in Berlin telegraphs that the Sultan’s declaration of a holy war will be equivalent to alevy en masse, The change in the Turkish Ministry, which is regarded ‘as inevitable in consequence of the demonstration of the softas, is likely to embrace the Grand Vizier and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, a8 well as the Minister of War. A despatch irom Constantinople referring to the probability of the Sultan taking the supreme command of the army in the field Says:—“The proclamation of a hoiy war looks luke yielding to the popular demand, which has been growing louder daily, that the Sultan join the army. The proposal that the Suitan quit Constentinople has naturally raised the question ‘whether it is safe to leave behind a Parliament which is becoming more and more dificult to ¢, and which moreover has the whole popu- \fation of Constantinople with it, It is no wonder, jherefore, that Constantinople during the last few days has been filled with rumors of an impending dissolution, a coup d'état, &c. It is felt even at the Palace that Mukhtar Pacha’s invapacity necessi- tates his recall; yet a fresh attempt of the Chamber im this case to directly influence the course of affairs may mature the Porte’s resolution to check interference by prorogation at least.’ “It is oMcially announced in Constantinople that ‘the soitas’ demonstration was the work of a few thoughtless persons. The Porte, to prevent a sim- flar disturbance for the future, has arrested the promoters.” FINANCIAL AID FOR THE PORTE, ‘The HERALD correspondent in Vienna telegraphs that the French Consortium, headed by M. Fremy, has offered the Porte a joan of 50,000,000 francs in consideration of the right to issue and circulate small coins from the produce of the Turkish mines. It has also offered a new loan of £2,000,000 sterling, which shall serve as a foundation for the new in- tended issue of 6,000,000 consolidds, A TURKISH MILITARY COUNCTIA The task of directing the movements of such large masses of men as Turkey has now in the field is so arduous on men who lave never had any ex- perience of war on a large scale that the Porte rec- | strougthened still moro by fortifications recently con- ¢ tho Minister of | structed by the Turks, was taken by a:sauit, Allthe | detachments of my troops took part in this assault, ognizes the necessity of assisting War by the creation of an advisory military body. A council has heen established at the War Onice to direct military operations. Minister of War Redif Pacha, or, in his absence, Raoul Pacha will preside. Among the members are Melamed Ruchdi, a former Grand Vizier; the Minister of Marine, Senator Uamik Pacha; Halim Pacha, Said Pacha, aide-de- camp to the Sultan; Mahmoud Damad, Grand Mas ter of the Artiilery; Uazif Pacha and other high om- cials. TURKISH PH The Turks are straining every nerve to be fuli, prepared to resist the Russian advance tuto Bul- garia, and willin all probabuity make a desperate effort to hurt back the tide of invasion. A despatch from Shumla, dated Thursday, says :—‘*A great con- centration of troops has been effected here, and the number within the fortifications aud camp is esti- mated at 60,000 infantry and 5,000 hors The | troops are held in constant readiness to , but | the generals do not expect to be called into acuon for another month. ‘The élite of the Turkish omi- cers are assembled here, and appear to be anxious fora speedy encounter with the enemy. A strong body has been sent sorward to oceupy the defile at | ARATIONS IN BULGARIA, pmen. Pravudi. The Varna and Rustchuk Railway passes | brought the inatter to tho attention of the State De. through the defie. greatestimportance. The condition of the troops is satisfactory, and that of the fortifications and -camp all that can be desired. Several thousand j Circassian horsemen are mow on their way here.” WHECTCHED CONDITION OF THY OTTOMAN ARMIES. Reports of the bad condition of the Turkish army in Asia have been current here for some time past, but no reliable information onthe subject has as yet reached the public, There is a strong belief, powever, in the correctness of these reports and a ‘she position is one of the | growing feeling that Russia must ine ritably succeed in overwhelming the Turkish armies if a coalition of the Western Powers be not formed to arrest her progress. It ssaid that Sir Arnold Kimball, British military attaché, in his reports last received, gives a most deplorable account of the Turkish armies in Asia, which he represents as lacking everything an army should have, except courage and patience, sir Arnold appears to anticipate that as things | be forwarded to Mr. Muruaga, the Spanish Minister in | near Sukum-Kalch, The Abchasian chiefs assembled all their available force and repulsed the Russians, who lost 150 killed and many wounded, A Russian major and four captains were found among the slain, The Turkish loss was seven killed and eleven wounded, TODLEBEN AT SEBASTOPOL, The HERALD correspondent in Vienna telegraphs that the reports of a Tartar insurrection in the | Crimea which have been recently circulated have turned out to be entirely without foundation, The famous General Todleben has arrived at Sebastopol to take command of the defences, The Czar has ordered further extensive mobiliza- tion for the purpose of concentrating a strong re- serve, : EUPATORIA THREATENED BY THE TURKISH FLEET. The alarm created on the Russian shores of the Black Sea by the operations of the Turkish fleet is evidently not subsiding. Intelligence from Eupa- toria, coming by way of Moscow, announces that most of tne families” belonging to the wealthier class have fed to Simferopol and other towns in the interior, All shops are shut. ‘The rondstead is deserted, all merchant ships having left. The smaller vessels haye been sunk or hauled ashore. In the town there is a perceptible want of pro- vistons. ANOTHER TURKISH TRON-CLAD BLOWN UP, Arumor is in circulation in Bucharest that the Russians blew up a large Turkish monitor on the Danube at three o'clock yesterday morning, by means of launches bearing torpedoes, GERMANY AND THE WAR, The HeraLp correspondent in Berlin telegraphs that Prince Bismarck, during his recent visit to that city, held conferences with the Ambassadors of England, Austria and Russia.. The subject dis- cussed at these interviews has not iranspired, but it is supposed tohave some connection with the war iu the East, ‘The German iron-clads are to sail on Monday for the Mediterranean, with secret orders to re- main at the disposition of the German Am- bassador at Constantinople in case of an emergency. Subscriptions are being raised in Berlin for the wounded Russians, and large sums are coming in. The court and the highest aristocracy favor the collection. The Rus- sian Cabinet desires to obtain the loan of the Ger man sanitary WitgWhs for the transport of the | wounded, A despatch from Constantinople says that Prince Henry VII., of Reuss, German Ambassador to the Porte, has delivered his credentials. PERSIA AND TORKEY. A despatch from Constantinople says:—“The Persian Minister has remitted a note to Safvet Pacha repudiating warlike intentions. The Shah will maintain with the Porte a frieodship befitting the two great Mohammedan nations.” WAR NOTES BY MAIL, WA special despatch to tho New Free Press of Vienna, under date of Tiflis, May 13, says that on tho 11th inst the Forty-first division of Russian infantry, under the command of Lieutenant General Oklobojio, quitted their quarters at Logwa and Juara and advanced along the right bank of the Tcburuk-Sou after a fleron fight with the Turks. The Turkish outposts retirea to Zichedsiri, situated about a milo to the south of Tchuruk-Sou. The Russians lost 130 men. Among the wounded was the Count de Toulouse-Lautree major of dragoons. i Licutevant General Oklobojio sent tho following de- spatch to St. Petersburg:—'Alter having occupied the fortifled position of Moukastatine I sont two detach- ments ot skirmishers forward over the heights of Kbatsoubani, along by the little stream called Kin- trischi, This position, very strong naturally and and showed themselves worthy of their old renown as the Army of the Caucasus. Tho admirablo conduct of the artillery contributed considerably to this success, It isto be regrotted that tho assault cost us twelyo men killed, nine officers and 107 men wounded, The losses of the Turks were cnor@ous, MEXICO, THE GOVERNMENT OF SPAIN NOTIFIED OF THE,| INAUGURATION OF PORFIRIO DIAZ. | City or Muxico, May 22, Via Browssvitie, Texas, May 26, 1877. Don Ramon Corona, the Mexican Ministor at Madrid, baving notified tho Spanish government of the in- auguration of General Porfirio Diaz as the constitu. | tonal President of the Repubiic of Mexico, tho Socra- tary of State, ip reply, sent a communication to tho Mexican Minister stativg that uue instructions would | Mexico, ROW AN AMERICAN CONSUL SAVED THE LIVES OF FOUR MFXICANS, Wasuixatox, May 26, 1877, Four Mexican refugees at Eagle Pass, lexus, bave just been saved from death by a timely telegram. ‘They bad boen demanded on a pretendod warrant of extradition from the Mexican authorities, and the judge was about delivering thom, Fortunately the American Consul on the opposite side of the river | partment, which promptly telegraphed that the war- rant was illegal, unfounded and not to be complied | with. The proceedings wero, of course, stopped, and the department is now in receipt, through the Consul, ofthe gratetul thanks of the mon whose lives were saved, REDUCTION OF ENGINE is’ WAGES THE QUESTION OF A STRIKE ON THE LEHIGH VALLEY ROAD TO BE DECIDED TO-DAY. Berucesem, Pa, May 26, 1877. The announcement of a reduction in the wages of tho enginocrs of the Lebigh Valley causes quite an excitement among those employed on the road, The company has had the matter ander consideration {or | some time past, and, believing a strike wo be immi- nent, such arrangemomls been completed as will obviate any serious interference with the running jhould the mon leave their engines. wumation of the re.uction the engineors buve been holding meetings avd the oMoers ocomotive Eoginvers’ Brotherhoo trougly in favor of a etrike, 8 rep. ung the various divistous of the road wiil attend a ge erat Meeting of the engineers, to ve held at Pitts. ton to-morrow, at Which it is expected thot dected were and still are the Russian armies will not tnd ‘any serious military resistance in Asia, and that the | departments of the road excep’ that of thi | this end all her inroads imto As ‘THE MUSOOVITE. DREAM. Wresting the Golden Horn from the Turk to Present It to Europe. RUSSIA'S CELESTIAL AMBITION. England's Interests in the East To Be Respected, THE FLOWERY KINGDOM IN DANGER. Interesting Interview with a Russian Diplo- matist by a Herald Correspondent, ae [BY CABLE TO THE RERALD.] Sr. PETERSBURG, May 26, 1877. Your correspondent had an interview recently with a prominent Russian diplomat, whose name, for certain cogent reasons, I am not at liberty to disclose. It will be seen that the Russian oficial makes some startling assertions:— RUSSIA'S INTENTIONS AND ATMS. Upon my asking whether Russia's intentions were reaily as disinterested as she had announced in her several circular notes addressed to the Pow- ers of Europe, I was told that Russia intended to redeem her pledge as fur as the aggrandize- ment of territory went, but that, should she Prove victorious, there was no reason to donbt that she would insist upon the in- dependence of the diferent tributary States— namely, Bulgaria, Herzogovina, Roumania, Servia and Bosnia, and she would guarantee these provin- ces their independence, no matter against what Power. Jn other words, she would form adefensive and offensive alliance with these liberated terri- tories, THE FATE OF CONSTANTINOPLE. Upon my asking whether Constantinople, in the event of Russia gaining decisive victories, would be occupied by Russia, Iwas informed that long be- fore an army could be brought in tront of the wails of Constantinople peace would be made. The terms of peace, beside those spoken of above would perhaps include the surrender, on the part of Turkey, of a portion of her fleet, and, above all the consummation of a treaty placing the city of Constantinople under the joint control of all the foreign Powers. Up to this time a cosmopolitan city has been frequently talked of and several theories been brought forward for its government, but it has never been practically tried. On Constantinople, then, if my informant is correctly advised, the first attempt will be made, The city will probably be garrisoned by troops of a neutral Power, while its virtual gov- ernment will be invested in a legislative and executive body of men composed of different na- tionalities, and, perhaps, a tax or tribute will be paid to the Ottoman Empire. The plan in itself is feasible and one which has olten been spoken of without having seriously been advocated. Shoula the attempt to make Constantinopie a cosmopolitan city, and, consequently, a free port, succeed; the advantages accruing to all nations would be im- mense, : TICKLING JOHN BULL. England would be the greatest gainer byit; hence there is very little danger that she will oppose the scheme. England need never tear, continued my informant, that Russia will ever attempt to jeop- ardize her trade in India nor ever try to deprive her of one inch or her Indian territory. It would be, In the firs: place, absolutely impossible to send a sutticient force of men to defeat the English troops, aided, as they would be, by the natives, Hannibal may have crossed the Alps, but certainly no Russian general with iis army wilt ever cross the Himalaya Mountains. And even could this dimcult undertaking be accomplished and India conquered, the force which would have tobe em ployed to keep that country in subjugation woud be so enormous that it would more than counteract as the Muscovite government is not favorably looked upon by the Mohammedan population, WHAT RUSSIA WANTS, No, Russia has no intention of advancing into India. Her ambition, is to become the master and possessor of a part of the Celestial Empire. Toward ia are directed. China, wich all its resources as yet untouched, with it8 peaceful but industrious population, with its mineral resources, with its highly appreciated manufactures, all these offer far more temptation to Russia than the almost exhausted India, And bow casy of access to Russia. With Turkestan her vassal tributary State ‘cua transport troops whatever part of the the Chinese Em- pire may be most advantageous, and no power as or her she to frontier of can prevent her from helping herself to as much territory as she desires. With Constantinople a free or national port, and China intersected by rail- | roads, Russia may control a vast amount of com- |-merce. AIL SIN TO BE GOBBLED UP, Itis true that there is @ large population of Mo- hammedans in China; that the country is so thickly populated that it can put into the field an wlinost unlimited army, but it must be taken into consideration that the Chinese are not a warlike people; that they are very poorly armed and have no leaders or generals Ail of these facts were demonstrated in 1860 in the war of Formosa, and sull later iu the Corean campaign. Nor would | it be the Interest of England to oppose Russian advance into China, for naturally a great amount of trade would find its way to her Indian seaports, and though Russia may be a more dangerous neigh- bor than China; sul she would certainly prove her- self a more profitable one. THE MUSCOVITE PLAN, In my opinion, therefore, Russia, in making war upon Turkey, has a two-fold object, First, by her artvance into Asia to gain the right of way and pas- sage to China, and second, by her operations in Europe to obtain the freedom of the Panslavonic States and make Constantinople a free and cosmo- politan port. aggrandizing herself, but at the same time paves the way toward securing immense benefit. For in China everything can be found that is needed in Europe, and her teas, wool. rice and cotton, not to speak of her minerals, can be exported In such large quantities and in such an easy manner by railroads, that it will revolutionize the commerce of the world, She thus redeems her word in not and Crp action will be heiher work Bball be stopped or nol, A A tion of teu per cent was made to all the A SUORT WAR, Tdo not think that this war will be of very long the benefits derived from its acquisition, especially | SATIRE) Av cw iS duration, Turkcy has already recognized her own Weakness, and a5 soon as Russia has concentrated suMicient troops on the Danube to be sure of snc- cess in an advance 1 have no doubt that after one or two decisive victories peace will be made on the basis which | have already mentioned. Turkey has been too dilatory in attacking Russia on the north- ern side of the Danube before a sutficient force could have been collected. It is pow too late, and the final result may be safely anticipated. MUSICAL AND DRAMAIIC NOTES, Count Pierre Loredan will give his first piano con- cert 1m this country at Steinway Hall to-morrow alter- noon, Mr. James Baroos, for many years the stage direc. tor of the old Wood’s Museum, has opened a dramatic agency in this city, “Smike” will be played at the Union Square Theatre until the cud of the regular season, which will prub- ably take place on Juae 9, Mr. Howland, president of the Mendelssobo Club, of this city, hus veen tendered a testimonial concert, which will take place on Thursday evening noxt, at Chickering Hall. Tho Aquarium is especially attractive in summer, and is a kind of watering piace where ove can see all kinds of fishes bathing in the cool element, The dis- play 18 varied and large, “Henry V.’? will be brought out at Booth’s on Tucs- day night, when Mr. George Riguold will assume tho Part in which he made his greatest success, On Thursday he will take a benefit, A complimentary benefit to Mr. Thomas B, Meagher will be given at the Lyceum Thoatre next Thursday evening by Mr. Charles F, Coghlan, H. W. Montague, Miss May Gallagher aud Mile. Chert. “The Danichells” bas made an immense success at tho Boston Theatre, where it is played by the Union Square company. Indeed both the play and the per- formance secm to be received with more enthusiasm in Boston than they were in New York. This is tho farewell! week of Mr, Heller at tho Won- der Theatro, The pleasure of the entertainment will be saddened by the early doparture of this almost unrivalled magician and oxcellout comedian, Mr. Heller will provably go to California this summer. On Monday afternoon a benolit will be given to the Cuban suflerers at Booth’s Theatre, at which ‘A Happy Pair’ will be played, with Mr, H. J, Moatague, Miss Ada Dyas and the Amaranth Club will appear. Mr. Montague has not acted in this city for several months, Tho season at Wallack’s will terminate in threo weeks, and until then “Rosedale,” which has been one Ol the most popular dramas since ‘The Shaughraun,” will, no douvt, keep the stage, It owes much of its success to the acting of Mr. Wallack and the company and to the beautiful scenery, The Philharmonic Socioty, at a private mecting Fri- day afternoon, elected Theodore Thomas musical director in place of Dr, Damroscb. In case Mr. Thomas should vectine, the society wiil dispense with the concerts tho coming mason and engage some European celebrity as director, The procise reasons for the sudden action of the soviety aro not known. Gilmore’s Gardon was again thronged last might. The programme was new, fresh and attractive, To- night the programme will also be new and adapted to the sacred character of the day, People who love tho music that appeals to the heart and can be carried away asa memory will hive no occasion to regret a visit to Gilmore, He is populariziog tue eloquence ot wind, Mr. Stephen Fiske will receive a benefit at the Fifth Avenue Theatro on Saturday evening, when a pro gramme of unusual attraction will bo given, Miss Neilson will appear im “Twelfth Night,” and Mr, efforts ot Mr. Fiske to please the pubdiic during the season will be, no doubt, rowarded by a crowded house. “Vesta’’ will bo brought out at the Filth Avenue Theatre on Monday night, with ontirely new scenery and acast which uot only includes the best members of the company, but presents Miss Jeffreys-Lowis, after an absence of mouths, and Mr..F. B. Warde for the first time on this stage. Miss Fanoy Davenport will act tho heroine, ‘Vesta’? will be performod for ‘one week only. Mr, Gcorge Werrenrath, the very popular tenor of Plymouth Churen, Brooklyn, will be tae recipient of a complimentary concer’ at Plymouth Caurch on Mon- day ovening, when the following artists will appear :— Madame Clementine Lasar, scprano; Mrs. J. W. Huteh, inson, contralto; Mr. Worrenrath, Herr Blum, barl- tone; Mr. J. G Lumbard, basso; Mr. Herman 0. C. Kortheuer, pianist, and Mr. Henry Eyre Browno, organist, The programme embraces sclections trom Verdi,yBeothoven, Haydn, Von Weber, Gounou, and other favorite composers, and includes Brahim’s “Lovo Song Waltzes,” in which all the periormers have eolos or concerted pieces. Never had needy maid moro gallant defonders and assistants than the coterie of histrions who havo volunteered in aid of the Courch of St. Agues, and its | worthy and zealous pastor, Father MacDowell. | naif the programme they offer to render on Tuesday night at the Academy of Music would satisty the most fastidious star and draw a crowded nouse, Its attrac. | tons when taken in connection with the worth of the | cause in which it is given will wadoubtedly insure a auecess worthy the efforts and hopes of all con- | cerned. Mr. and Mrs. Florence will appear in the fourth act of the “Mighty Dollar,’ Mr, sothern will play Sam, Dundreary’s brother, and read lis original telegram, with all its postscripta; Mr. W. Ry | Floyd, of the Globe Theatro, Boston, will assiat the Fiorences; Mr. Harkins with read Longfeliow’s ‘*Hang- ing of the Crauo;’ the inimitable McAadrews will give afew Ethiopian sketches; Miss Bijou Heron will ap- pear iu “Nan, the Good tor Nothing,” and Mr, Tissing- ton, of the Union Square, will toad the orchestra, A CARD FROM MISS ADA DYAS, To Tie Korron oF tae Heraup:— Will you kindly allow me space in your paper to say that the reports which bave been industriousiy circu- lated and priuted to the effect that I intend returamg to England the coming summer are entiroly alse, and | are calculated to be of great injury to me, imasmuch aa | they wil give managers and otders tho impression that [am about to leave the Aimerican stage, when, in fact, L have no such intention. Respecttuily, ADA DYAS, Wailack’s Theatre, BUTLER “GOING WEST.” MASSACHUSETTS GKOWN TOO SMALI—SHEEP RAISING ON A SEVENTY THOUSAND ACRE FARM--FARMING BETTER THAN LAW—BEN'S MOTIVES. [FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT. J Wasuisetox, May 26, 1877. Goveral Butler always has a surprise ot some kind in store fur the public, ond pow he ts “going West.” It is said to night that he intenus emigrating to Coloraday turn sheep farmer and come to Congress as Seuator of | the Gentennial State, It will be remembered that the Supreme Court recently awarded to Colonel Craig the patent of tile of ap extensive tract of land in Col- orado, Whick bad long becn im dispute, The story runs that Genervl Butler bas purchased from Colonel G00 acres of LbIs estate, and that as soon as he ge rome of bis private business he intends to to settle upon it and engage in cattle raising. Fornoy’s Chronicle explains bis motives in the fol- lowing editorial: —“The fact is New England ts politi- cully worn out, or rather the appreciation of its poo- ple, and in consequence ber limits are getting very nurrow and contractes What Butler wants is room and fresh air, aed Colorado is just the place to find these two essentials to buman bappivess. The chances of politics are seventy-tive per cent better thero than in Massachusetts, aud this is a weighty consideration to a man who haves criticism and newspaper men as the devil does Christianity, The healthy recreation of cattle raising is another inducement, and will goa great Way toward tempering the humor of the old man for the new honors that are gure to welcome such as he, Two years’ residence in Colorado destroy the identity of a carpet-bayger, and entities a m: ail the priviloges and rights of the manner “General Butler is yet a you into a new country with money large land owner, coupled with his extraordinary abil. ity und perseverance, U 8 ho tolling the effect of the transformation lis presence will p tho substantial wealth and politics of people would soon see this avd be quick to recognize it by conferring apon bim the highest honors in their gilt, We, therefore, predict that General Butler will be one of next new United States Senators irom Cotora: dd the moment he ts the State will become one of the Most prominent in the Union.'? Rignold in ‘Henry V.”” The .carnest and succorsful | One | NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, MAY 27, 1877—QUADRUPLE SHEET. FRANCES DANGER. Increasing Dissatisfaction with the New Mivistry, WILL DISSOLUTION. BE DECREED ? Germany’s Reasons for Distrust— Bismarck’s Opinion. “SWINGING ROUND THE CIRCLE.” emtanentiee (Dz CABLE TO THE HERALD. } HERALD BUREAU, 61 AVENUE DE ber ad Pants, May 26, 1877. As time wears on the foliy aud madness of Mac- Mahon's coup de (te become more and more appa- rent, Abroad itis met by a universal condemna- tion which has certainly startled the Court clique who projected it aud the Marshal who did the un- popular part of the work for them. Germany is bitterly antagonistic to the new state of things, for it raises the hopes of the German ultramontanes, whose long persecution had falied of its object and who now hail the change in France as an omen of more positive triumph in the future, Besides this the German government knows that the tradition of despotic rule in France (and thither the Marshalate is tending in spite, probably, of the President's belief to the contrary) has been to put an end to domestic ferment by the risks of a foreign the haste with which regiment after regiment is hurried to the western frontier. Germany will be the real arbiter in the Russo- Turkish war, and to preserve that character she must keep France quiet. The Simon Ministry had announced its neutral intentions, and they had been epted in good faith; but the De Broglie Cabinet’s assurance must be tuken with a large allowance of salt. In Italy the clerical influence which has brought about the change is disquieting tothe advisers of Victer Emmanuel. In England the change meets with general condemnation, but itis questionable if the Beaconsfleld Cabinet is al- together displeased, BISMARCK ON THE SITUATION, The HERALD correspondent at Berlin telegraphs that Prince Bismarck, during his recent short visit to that city, had an interview with the French Chargé d’Afaires, in which he repeatedly exe pressed his great disapprobation of the change of Cabinet. The eontinvation of Duc Decazes in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs somewhat appeased the irritation of the great ex-Chancellor, who sald that bo interference need be expected so long as the French governinent refrains from promoting ultra. montane interests; otnerwise the most serivus complications might be feared. The Berlin ministerialist Post continues to com, ment on the French crisis and says France ruled by the Vatican is the centre of a Papal system which frivolously threatens the world’s peace and is pre. paring a crusade against Germany, for there can be no doubt that a disturbance o1 peace is inevitable should France continue the course she has now taken. war. Hence A BELLIGERENT POSSIBILITY. In a conversation with an Orleanist who supports the new Ministry the following was laid down with a smile:— “We shall not assume the réle of prophecy, or even hint that this eventuality is likely toarise or is contemplated by any one with power to entorce even a portion of it; but see, now, tn the imperial coalition Austria is the weak spot. Engiand’s line to interfere in the war is drawn some- where this side of ‘too late.” She interferes. Ger- many cries ‘Halt!’ more England cannot. Austria, led on by British gold aud promises, and driven by Hungarian hatred of Russia and Austrian dislike of the conqueror of Sadowa, throws herself on the side of England and Turkey. Germany advances on Austria helped, itis true, by Italy. Is not this France's opportunity? It wouid then stand: Ger- many, Rursia and Lialy against England, France, Austria and Turkey.” Ido not credit my amiable friend with any gov- ernment influence or put much trust in his calcuia- tions, but it shows what is Noating on the suriace in certain quict pools of poiltics. THE MINISTRY'S HARD HOME ROAD. If forcign opinion is discouraging to the Ministry the outlook at home is the very reverse of Teassur- ing. The pradence and seif-coutrol of the repub- licans have destroyed the confidence of the faction in power. Itis already evideut that all this is tell- ing on the members of the Senate, so that the co- operation uf that body in the scheme of dissclution is exceedingly doubtful. In illustration of this T may relate a conversation which @ friend of mine overheard at Ernest Picard'’s funeral, The Duc d’Auditfret-Pasquier was asked how he thought the Senate would act. “We shall decree dissolution, of course,” was the reply. “There is no choice between that and the Marshal's resignation.” “You are mistaken, Duke,” rejoined a Senator of the Right Centre, Who was present. “The choice is between civil War and the Marshal's resignation, and tee Senate will prefer the latter.” This sentiment is becoming daily more aud more evident, and the asto results, They think that by a wholesale re- uisters are becoming nervous moval Of prefects and sub-prefects they may have achance of altering the Lower Chamber incase dissolution 1s agreed upon, but they might just as well attempt to set back the ocean tide, Even those partusaus who have been put into the va- cated places are so convinced of the futility of trying to arrest the popular current that they will in- dubitably prove lalse to their employers, and try to curry favor with the coming men by the lukewarm. ness of their efforts. -« PRESS PERSECUTION BEGUN. Meanwhile the weakness of the Cabinet is made deplorably manifest by the repressive measures it is putting in force. The press telegrams of foreign correspondents are overhauled aad withheld at the Ministry the Interior, and it is an- nounced in the journals to-day that stringent measures will be adopted toward the correspond ents themselves. The prosecutions of the Paris journals are beginning eral of the radical sheets having already felt the lash, and even the comic pa persare punished, La Lune Rousse was seized yes- terday for a capital caricature by Gill, In the back- ground, on the lett, is: seen a cab pamtully dragged | ot brandishing a long whip. He asks Thiers, who fs dressed as @ private coachman, where the Aacre which represents the government of the 16th May,, is going. Thiers replies, “a la fourriére’—the pound or piace where stray horses and dogs are consigned. ‘/iue, done, Polignac{” (Git up, Polignac) shout the political cabbies in chorus, The sting of the caricature is sharp, but it describes the situation exactly, L) Univers denies the expulaion of Don Carlos by the government, and says he has gone home to see his sick mother. It t@ a pity the government is noe left the credit of the expulsion. SWINGING ROUND THE CIRCLE, Marshal MacMahon commences his political tour on Saturday next. He attends on that day the regional concours at Compiigne. The Cabinet an ticipates much from these quasi-royal progresses, Meanwhile Court aud Cabinet exercise thelr seduce tions in dinners, concerts and daily receptions, The republicans look on amused, and, in obedience to Jules Grévy’s injunction at the last sitting of the Chamber, await the result with confidence, MUSICAL NOTES, Mr, Stanfield’s début at the Itallens with Mlle, Alban! was more than creditable; the young vocal- ist's singing the tenor role without a rehearsal om Albani’s larewell night being a real tour de force. Signor Verdi has received muclt attention and many presents at Cologne. The orchestra pre- sented him with a ieader’s staff worked in gold and ivory, a laurel crown in silver and gold and a@ copy of the Rhine album. THE OLD CATHOLICS. The Old Catholic census in Germany shows that the number of adherents is 53,640 against 49,808 last year, DON CARLOS AND THK FUEROS, The following is the letter of Don Carlos which resulted in his hurried departure from French terri+ tory: My Dear Vatpe Ferixa—Inasmuch as a word from me might have been used as a pretext for compro- mising the ancient liberties of the Vasco-Navarrese people I have kept silent, Now that the usurping government at Madrid has accomplished its work of destruction 1, King and ruler Ol these noble provinces, ought to roineiwnber that I received their solemn oaths when they prociaimed me, and that beneath the holy tree of Guernica and also in the juntas of Villutranca i swore to retain their fueros, customs and usages, Those who believe that tho fueros alm atan attempt by and national anity deceive them- moro Spanish than 1, none more than ity and power of the country. By this game, as guardian of the rights of all Spaniards, I raise my voice, and, uniting tt to that of the op- 4 Husque people aud the honest men of 5; zhout, L protest against an iniquitous deci nst a pew attempt at revolution against vene! institutions consecrated by law und couturies. The Basque people know that the legitimate mon archy has always been their support. Hi ‘y vestilies to the intimate union’ which has always existed bo- tween tho Basques and the inonarchs of Castile, their legitimate kings ana rulers. May this noble people not allow theinselves to be cast Gown, that they may not bave to-morrow the loss of their ancient ana venerable liberties, They will live to plant the stanaaru of the true Spain, 1am the depository. I keep it pure and without spot for the moment when Gud sball indicate tho hour of bis jus- tice, 1hino aifectionately, CARLOs, May 12, 1877, a VASSAR GIRLS AL WEST POINT, EXCURSION OF THE YOUNG LADIES ON THE HUDSON BY THE STEAMER MARY POWELL— A SPLENDID SaIL AND AN ENJOYABLE CALL ON THE CADETS. Povucakerrsiz, May 26, 1877. ‘The young ladies of Vasser College bad a splendid holiday to-day, Every svring they manage to make an excursion on the elogant steamer Mary Powell bev fore she commences her regular trips between Kings. ton and Now York for tho season. Then she is newly painted and reno throaguoat, und 1s, indeed, a flouting palace, Tne giris were nut overlooked mis spring, Some time ago Miss Natalia, daugbter of Cuptain Anderson, of the Mary Powell, who is in the preparatory class at Vaasar, invited the entire college to take the trip which was taken to-day. Arrange. ments had already been made with Major General Schofield, who is in command at West Pornt, to allow the Mary Powell to land hor excursionista at West Point dock. Attwo P. M, the steamer left hor pier on Rondout Croek and steamed slowly to this city, no one beimg on board but Captain Anderson and wile and daughters and the officers of the boat, Sho arrived here just before three P. BL, and a mossenger was 1p waiting on tbe dock from Pres. ident Raymond, of the college, to iuform the Cuptain that the 400 joyou: would all be on board at tour PY. M., and while the messenger was talking with the Captain street cars and carriages and large «arryalls commenced to arrive wilh the precious treight. The greatest hilarity wes noticeavle, and the laughing | matdens passed up the gangplank to the steamer’s deck in squads of five and six until all baa sately embarked, when the lines wore cast off, the eugineer’r ng, and, amid sorieks from stevin whip ‘Ot bells and cheers trom people ou tn tes, ri) piers, the gayly docked vessel moved out into the siream und #icamed southward, Ouco away from the city the girls massed on the forward decks or upor the suloon deck wit and enjoyed the magnificen’ scenery wud the bracing air, lor the wind was trem the porth, aud, theretore, the itip south was do lightiul Every part of the boat jovkod as clean aud as new a8 thd day sho was lauuched; tueretore the Nappy excursioniets roamed about at will, their flashy ing eyes and healthful, joyous countenances betray. ing the happiness of the surroundings, AT WKST POINT, West Point was reached shortly before six VP. M., and the disembarkation was eflected witheut accident, though now end teu there wus a tity suroam as the gangpiank bent Doneath the tcot of the ploasure see! ery. Nearly ull walked up tho acciivity ieading to the esplauude, though there w ompitues und other vehic.os to receive them, the average Vassariun pre- ferring wholesome exercise, The visitors wore most | graciously received by General schoneid and staff, who | escorted them to places of interest about ino past, | and at six P. M. tho usual dross parade of the cadetw occured. REVIEWING THE CADETS, ‘The Vassar giris were delighted, They filled the cosey seats under the shade of the wido spreading trees on the west side of the parade ground, or jounged among the folingo at the north end of the post, from which a maguiticent View Was obtained of abe 4 Bay, beyond tue northern gate of the Highlands, Thi splendid music or the West Point Band, tho clock like marching and evolutions ot the cadets, the gay uniforms, tho hundreds of handsomely attired and pretty young girls and the slanting raya ol the deciin- | ing sun through the foliage all made a picture worthy of an artists peneilL This year the | Vassar girls took caro that they did not yet im the way when the cadets received tne order to ‘slouble quick.” They recollected the cul de sac of 1875, when a wholo company of cauets came upon them suddenly at a ‘charge bayonets,” and all they coutd do was to stand sull and utier protty little shrieks, the cadets all the while laughing in their sleeves, No, no; there was no such the girls being at a safe distan en- with reminiscences of “the charge haif-past seven P, M. the visit tothe Pont wi , bandkerchiets wore flirted, und as. the farr one: rried merrily away to | the boat again tho well-bred cadets followed the re. | ceding forms of the fair ones with eyes that spoke loudly, “Ob, do stay a little longer!’ But it was get ting late, RETURNIXG HOME cammert All got on board again salely, and tho steamers prow was ouce more turned northward after being first failed a Kort distance south the moon shone out as big r pened ‘Breakneck, Storm King and Cro’ Nest io a flood of ight, rendering the sail up the river @ grand one. The air was cool, too cool for lounging op the forward decks, and the ladies sought the grand salvot aud the burricane deck oft, where in little croure they chatted merrily, allege 801 and thas whilos the bappy hours # ‘The order had be the return at given to reach Poughkeepsie on M. One protiy hoped thas Jo, “Is always ten tll We n,’’ woul wore In toes case, but it didn’t, for the prompt ty tine abd in three qu: d cal rT seine cullene er a most delight e cullege gate O emaee Trocident Raymond ond the cotiege there were qaite & number of others pot in- mates of tho college on board, a beon invited b; President Raymond. Matthew Vesser and his wi were also ov board, as were also several ot the trustees 08 COUR ileal ERIE'S AFFAIRS, Jobn Spencer, who was appointed reforee to pass the accounts of Receiver Jowett, of the Erie Railway Com pany, filed bis report in the County Clerk's office yes . He reports the belance on hand March 1, sit at 455,448 11; receipts for the month of Mi Jong by two old hacks; in the foreground, on the right, stands Napoleon IIL, attired asa cab driver, 2,760,716 73; disbursements, $2,194,969 06, and foan C on band, $669,767 67, sohesieatuiaiinniaaiiaaa —