The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-07-20
THE TURC0-S 0-SERVIAN WAR.
THE LONDON TIMES ON THE RE-
SUITS OF THE CAMPAIGN.
No Real Advantage Gained bv the serviens-
The Prince Of Montenegro's Movements
The Latest from tho Contendina Armies.

No Real Advantage Gained bv the scrviens-
The Prince Of Montenegro's Movements
The Latest from tho Contendina Armies.
LONDON, July 19.-The Times, In a lead
ing editorial article on the Servo-Turkish con-
fot, says the student Of the war pursues his in
quiries amid systematic fabricstions OF victory
Nothing Is necessary to military success but
teleeraphic apparatus, some knowledge OF the
localities, and a ready imagination. The most
disturbing circumstance In the present case Is
that both parties have a line OF telegraph, conse-
quently all that comes to US from belgrade Is
contradIcted from Constantinople, and con-
versely. When the two opposing statements
appear on the same day In the same column the
most trusting reader cannot escape from sensa-
tions Of disappointment. irritation. and indif-
ference. We may, therefore, confino ourselves
to Indicating the main results OF the campaign
as they appear at the present moment, and the
position which the neighboring States have as
umed or are likely to assume In consequence.
II Is certain that the original plan Of the Ser
Wan invasion has been disconcerted. aud
though undoubtedly they have fought with the
greatest courage, they can make no real impress
sion on the main body OF tho Turks. Granting
the servian claim that Gen. Tohernayen has
suffered no defeat; that he Is still In advance;
and has taken means to assure bis communioa-
tions, we still believe that he will In the end
have to hght Tor the security. OF the Servi.n
frontier. He has but n small army. ana the
Turks probably even now outnumber him TAX
ing into consideration the numerical suterior
ity of the Turks, the dificulty OF loving IN such
| a country, and the effectiveness oi Gen. Tcher-
nayeh's equipments, We must conclude tnat the
war will continue to fringe the servisn Ironuer. ,
movement OF the Prince OF Montonevro. he
has force estimated at S,ooo, largely com posed
great euccesses-that he has beaten the Turks
| or they have retreated before him, that bis men
ns lux. Gsss evsn S. had
| II. He has entered NevesiDje. and threatens
mostsr. but he Is not s,h,g, coopers,,ihn,g WIN WIN
| profound 10 the plan OF the osmpsign Inc
notion that the MonteneRrins do not count upon
the success OF their allies, and therefore 90 Tor
what they can act for themselves, begins to pre-
vail. A short time will show the truth. Mean.
Roumanis balances her demands on the Porte
| by earnest declarations OF neutrality, ana Will
probably keep quiet as long as she can.
| Dispatches from Slavonic sources announce
that the Turks have abandoned NevesinJe with
out nshtinr. The Insurgents have Invested
Onhciai dispatches received at Belgrade say
the ServiaDs drove one wing OF Osman facnh
army out OF three intrenchments, which the
| Turks retook after receiving cOnslderaDle re-
endorsements.
The Paris Temps says that tho slx great powers
are in daily commune alton relative To Eastern
| aGsirs, with view OF establishing general
| agreement. so as To be In readiness to take ad,
|
| influence. IL IL Understood that general un-
derstanding OF all the lowers exists the system
| Of the exclusive agreement between the three
northern Empires having apparently been aoan-
| doned.
| A Belgrade dispatch says that all reserves
| have been ordered TO assemble on Saturday for
| drtIl, preparatory to starting for the front.
| A despatch from Constsntinople SAYS that the
| leader Of band OF volunteers which was guilty
| OF committing outrages In the neighborhood OF
| Phillippolis was hanged to-dav.
| Eighteen Servian battallons from Sattschar
| partiCtpatod In the recent httdCk on Oomnn
| Pzcha's position st Izyor, before reported.
| The Servians we're Tcpulsed with great loss,
| abandoning nve cannon aud quantity Oh arms
| and ammunition.
near Nichsrael. In Bosnia. with loss OF 800
Tho intelligsnce that the TviAns have lost thsli
| positions around Nsch II confirmed.
The Morntng Posts Berlin special says an amt.
, crbie settlement between Turkey and Roumani a
| is considered assured. Prince Bism1rcx has ad
vissd Roumsnis to strive to maintain peace.
| The Thmcss Parakin special confirms the news
OF The battle at lzvor' between Gen. LeschJsnlI
| and Osman PGsha- The Servians numbered
| 1000. and the Turks, previous to receiving re-
| endorsements, 2,OOO. The Servtans were com
| PEELED to retreat
| CircAssians and Bashi- Bazouks have been sent
to districts Ia Bulgaria. outside the sphere OF
| operations, and instructed to burn snd destroy
| 1t Is estimated tnat 5000 Bulgarian and Bos
nian volunteers have taken mp arms against
| Turkey.
the Dmes's Racusa special says the Monte
negrtans on Monday destroyed four Turkish
block houses between MEDIUM and Podgoritsa
prevent them. This operation Ia important aoc
| makes the capture OF MEDIUM itself easy.
The Ttmcs's kagusa despatch dated July II
says information from Independent apt thor
oughlS informed sources assures mo that IN,
Turkish position Is not nearly so favorable as II
4 represented.