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Show The Kiisfttmis FrepnrlDX lo Cross ilie Danube. Chicago, 6. The Tribune's London correspondent predicts that though the Russians have given out that they will not cross the Danube until the middle of the mouth, they are secretly preparing for throwing divisions divis-ions of the army across at Ibrail, Quergevo, Kalaash and Turnsealin. Their prediction is based on reliable telegrams (rom the front. Two bat-talioin bat-talioin of Bulgarian Christians in all have joined the Russians. Recent1 peace rumors arising from Schouval- j oil's visit to Berlin are unfounded, i Bismarck o fie red at that interview to mediate between England and Russia. Schoulvaloff positively refused to make any agreement without an unconditional guarantee of neutrality from England, agreeing that he would bind Russia not to extend her terri- j tory in Asia further than Kara. It is significant that nothing was said about Constautinople, which question ia still open. The war feeling here lias toned down under the influence of Gladstone's speech. It ib said the queen recently advised the premier to use moderation, and avoid war if consistent con-sistent with the dignity and interests of England. The army is gradually being placed on a war footing, not withstanding assurances to tho coc-tiary coc-tiary in parliament. |