Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-31
FOREIGN.
England.

London, August 80. Late advices have been
received from West Greenland. The Alert and
Discovery had arrived at Drisco, after pleasant
passage from England. Both sailed from Ritten-
beck July II, for Cpernavik. All on board are
well. Prepai atoms had been made for pushing
on north as far possible in the Alert and for
sledge expeditions beyond to the pole
A letter by a member of the Polar expedition
on board the steamer Discovery, previous to her
departure from Rittenbeck, says
''After leaving Upernavik, we strike out in the
ice ia Melville bay, which is the most dangerous
part of the voyage. When reach the open
water at the entrance Of Smiths sound, we make
for Carey island, and then proceed up Smiths
sound making running survey of both shores
We shall visit Capt. Halls grave, at Polars bay,
and then make for our winter quarters. The
Alert however, will push far towards the
pole as possible, without being beset, and subse-
quently return towards us, wintering not more
than 300 miles from the Discovery. Both vessels
viii then survey with sledges, before the severe
winter comes on. In the sprlng, two OF our
leutcnants, with sledge parties, will join the
Alert when a start will be made toward the pole
with six sledges. One sledge will leave the party
and return every week or so, transferring its sur
plus PROV isons to others. When the exploring
marty is thus reduced to one sedge, that will push
on alone and reach the pole by itself. Who will
have this distinguished honor, do not know, but
fancy il will be Commander Markham, of the
Alert. If this is done satisfactory and all the
surveys complete we shall return home dur.
stay out a second winter. Under any circum-
stances over which we have any control, we shall
not stay out longer than that"
Germany.
Berlin, August so. North Bosnia is in full re-
bellon against the Porte. The insurgents of
herzegovina have established a National govern
mcnt. Montenegro and Servia are actively pre-
pairing for war. The official press of Montenegro
does not conceal its sympathy with the move
mcnt.
A despatch to the Times from Berlin says -
There is no doubt that all northern Bosnia,
along the river Save is in full rebellion. The fu-
gtlyes who have sought safety on the Austrian
soil number 5000, and are mostly the wives and
children of the rebels, who deserted their villages
and made for the hills.
In Icrzegoyania the rebels have formed pa-
tional government under I4ynboblatch, The in
surgcnt leaders have been assured by their Mon
tenegran friends that very shortly all Montenegro
will come to their assistance. In Servia the mill
tary preparations continue.
Montenegro to be Neutral.
Vienna, August 30. The Political Correspond
EMO says that Montenegro has completed nego-
iatons with Turkey by which the former binds
herself to remain neutral between Turkey and
Herzegovina, in consideration Of certain terrific
rial concessions
Rome, August 80. Garibaldi is at his home in
Caprena confined by illness, resulting from over
work on his scheme for the improvement of the
Tibcr.
Austria.
Vienna. August 80. Three battalions Of the
Turkish expedition which landed at Kleek, have
reached Mostar the CAPITAL of Herzegovina 1000
Servians have entered Turkish territory, and en-
camped at Novi, where they seized the telegraph.
Seryians have appeared in the Balkan mountains,
and are endeavoring to incite the Bulgarans to
| rise against the Porte.