The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-06-24
The Russian Power In Europe Chances OF the
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In The PresSe OF the fst instant, M + Girardln dis
cusses Of the difficult conditions under which at
tack by Russia would have to be carried out Having
The conclusion that Russia will not risk hernavy
against The combined forces OF France and England, be
says;
'She must then prefer an expedition BY land IN 1925
and la29.But here important poiD is 10 be petceds
In 1925 Russia. advancing Adrlanope, acting IN
harmony with france, England, and Prussia, In 1853
Russia. marching on Consantnople, would do so In OPP
position France and England Can doubt that the
support OF these powers would double the courage OF the
Tursh army, and the force OF the Mussuman popula-
lions Consantnope has barracks which may rival the
finest Of those OF France Russia Two OF them, SIT
uaed IN the envrons OF the capital are really entrenched
camps. aud capable OF shete'Ing an entire army One
OF these two barracks is called Daoud Pacha the other
Dams Tchflch. II in The latter that, during The
late in 1922 the Sultan planted his standard and an
nornced his resolution bury himself beneath The ruins
OF his empire. The military arsenal called Iopkhana
contains mandatory of arms. The ramparls which
surround The city consist OF double wall with losses
and towers capable oil formidable defence. II the hos.
phorus presents an opening at which Russian fleet
NAV arrive from the Crmea in forlyeght hours, the
publications. raised at The entrance oil the BosphoFns,
among which the fort Of Roumilly Hlssar is distinguish
ed render the entrance OF the fleet both difficult and peril
GUS and The coast offers favorable spot for ehectng
decentralization The nearness OF Conslantnopc would
make il easy send force to resist attempt hv land
during which cannot suppose that the fleets OF France
| and Russia would be idle" s5aa q
As so IN as we assume the combined intervention oil
the French and English fleets, must give up The by
pO,hess OF attempted landing al the entrance OF The
Bosphorus, and limit ourselves TO that OF occupa-
lion of Atrianope, in 1929 The city of Adrianople
has population of 100000 citadel, and an arsenal
From Adranople 10 Consantnope the distance is ITO
Kilometres, or AZ leagues but Russian regiment, des
tined TO long march, cannot accomplish more than go
kilometres per diem, marching two days and resting on
the third without increasing the risk o having 10 leave
number OF men the road. The Russian soldier is
fed on hard black bread, and carries his back
siderable weight in arms, ammunition, and equipments.
Tue official report OF The campaign IN 1928 and 1929
how al The Ru0 M one red
thousand men from fatigue and sickness alone i
In 1928 the Russians passed the frontier 10 the number
OF 100000 For several weeks all their Efforts failed be-
fore The small fortress OF Brallow. The Emperor Nicho-
las scarcely succeeded n defeating the enemy at Bouan-
louch The siege of Varna lasted nine weeks, and at
| last il bought OF Joussouf, lis commandment with
gold Joussout retired TO Russia end there lives PEN
SION Ii is that the Russians repulsed the Turks a,
Tchorlan and Shumla but without defeating them not.
wlhsanding The enormous sacrifices which they made
there The succeeding Campaign was commenced under
Debch Rechd Pacha only had 10000 irregular troops,
and G, 900 vagabonds Al -Yen, the demoraiZed
Ottoman army gave almost without combat, but at
koucfcka made vigorous resistance, and little was
wanting turn the balance Of fortune in their favor,
Ii was then that Debch advanced on and occupied
Adrianople Yielding to the influence of Eng land The
Divan asked for Peace Would Tsrkey follow The same
course in 1853. having the support of France and Eng
andl Bot it is already TOO late to undertake war
for the end OF May forage fails completely ia the prn-
cipali,ies and on the banks OF The Prulh.