The New York herald., 1876-10-31
C4BLE NEWS
From AL Parts OF the
Old World.
THE EASTERN ARMISTICE
The Sultan Accepts Russia's Terms
of Peace.
THE LAST BATTLE
"Servia at the Feet Of Russia and at
the Mercy Of Turkey"
N. SOMMERARD'S REPUTATION.
The French Commissioner Prints Disclaimer
in the Figaro.
N. SOMMERARD'S REPUTATION.
The French Commissioner Prints Disclaimer
in the Figaro.
THE GERMAN PARLIAMENT
LONDON, Oct. 81, 1875.

Peace II now possible. Turkey, now thoroughly
master OF the situation within her own dominons.
has been approached by Russia with terms which
England has urged her to accept. The Sultan has
yielded. The HERALDs Constantinople correspondent
telegraphs that at private audience which the
Sultan granted to General Ignatien yesterday, the
Turkish Sovereign formally accepted Russia's pro-
position for six weeks armstice. Servia is thor
oughly humblcd, and there is no doubt but
that the srmistice is obtained BY Russia at
the direct solicitation Of Prince Milans govern
ment Before daylight on yesterday morn
Ing NJ. Kartzon, at the request Of Prince
Milan, sent : telegram to uvadia asking
that General Ignatier should be instructed to
obtain six weeks armistice; or, in case he falls
that Russia should intervene behalf Of servia
servia's defiance has ended in smoke. Tchernayen,
beaten on every hand. has lost tho confidence
ofthe army.
SATURDAYS BATTLE
Particulars OF tho battle between the Turks and
Bervians, on Saturday. state that the Turks
attacked the heights Of Djunia The Ser
Wan artillery, irritatcd At General Tcher-
nayefrs dep.ecatory manner, refused to light and
abandoned their positions, despite the efforts
Of tho Russian oficerA body Of Russian
volunteers defended the heights desperately,
half OF their number being killed. The
Turks carried their positions, thus cutting the servau
,rmy in two After the fall OF Dumis General Tcher-
nsyen with his staff and part Of she army retreatcd
TO Ragauj but have since returned to the neighbor-
hood Of Degrad.
General Horvatovich's corps, fought somc time but
wore nnaly completely beaten and driven back upon
Kruchevatz Tho Delgrad positions arc now
untsnablc Last night patrols went through
Ihe streets of Belgrade, summoning sojourn-
ing Russian officers to proceed to the Ministry Of
var. whence they were despatched to the front
Prince Milan LETT for the army to-day escorted by a
body OF Russians. Tho Prince had long conference
yesterday with NJ KartsoG tho resident Russian Dip
lomatic agent
SUNDAYS rIGuTrSG
battle was fought Sunday In which the Turks
arovo the Servians from Duunis after crushing de-
Ieat TechornayeG army is cut IN two, and COM
pleteiy demorallzed. Horvatovitch's commend has
retired on Kruchcvatz great panic prevails at Bel
grade.
THE TURKS SUCCBSa
The Turks captured ten cannon and large
quantity OF muskets and ammunition in their
last battle at Djuniv Tho same papers spccar
from Belgrade does not single out the artillery
as tho most prominent in detection that occasion,
but states that the scrvan army, which was reduced
TO such condition that tho were hardly ablo to
crawl, openly declared II would tight longer and
abandoned its positions en- ndsss. Tcheruayen tec-
srapncd to Prince Milan mploring him to como
and prevent the army from crumbiing en-
Mrsly TO pieces. The Prince conferred with n.
Kartzor i've times during the night II is
impossible 10 make stand At CuprUa.
At Dcligrad, Rajarj and Paratchn and all along the
road the widest confusion prevails The wounded,
The wagons tho sta and cescrters mixed up in
iuextrcable mass The Cireassians have appeared be
fore Rajapj
The Belgrade oficial journal published yesterday an
eager appeal 10 Russia for immediate aid Food, arms
mcn-anythingi starvation, Defeat depopulatonl
pEsrERATE SITUATION
1t is high timo that servia saw tho real situation
There is no longer any dcuson. servia 10 at tho
feet OF Russia the mercy Of Turkey. Some officers
are under orders to proceed TO Kragojevatz,
which s the arsenal OF Servia. The Turks, however,
will probably have passed Kragocvatz before reinforce
enss can there. II they delay furthor rosist
ance by Russian volunteers is probable Intelligence
however has been received from Russian officers that
Inc Turks have received renorcements to the amount
or 20 900 men and batteries OF artillery. The
Circassian cavalry burning villages near Parachin
ana CuprijiA
THE GERMAN PARLIAMENT.
The German Reichstag Imperial Parliament OF the
whole Empre) opened yesterday. Tho Emperors
vpeech Was read by Herr Hoffman, His Majesty being
absent on account OF indisposition. The imperial
speech mentions the general depression Of trade and
Industry in Germany and throughout the world, and
states that tho object OF the govern CONNER
cial policy will be tho protection OF German in
dustry from tho prcJudlcial effects OF one-sided
custom regulations in other countries This object
will DO kept specially In view IN impending ne
yo,,atiops for the renewal OF commercial treaties
Germany's foreign relations Notwithstanding tho oif
cutcs OF the present political situation. arc fully ac-
cordant with the Emperor's pacific policy Hts con-
slant sndcavor Is preserve friendly relations with
all Powers especially those connected with Germany
by ties OF neghborhood and history, and. a. far as
peace may be endangered among such, to preserve u
by friendly mediation. Whatever the future may
have In store, Germany may rest assured that tho
blood OF her sons w, be sacrificed rsked only for
Tho protection OF her own honor and intcrcsta
rnE rAspoRI s Return.
Tne last particle OF hope regard to the Arctic expc
dit,on mas been sxtinguished II had been ardently
hoped that finding her mission unnecessary, tho Pan
dora would push into Peel strait and there winter
IN the expectation OF being able 10 get through the
northwest passage tho breaking OF the ice in the
sprng. Thus the Pandora might have accomplished
something really remarkable in It's way and have LETT
this years. work imperishablc upon the record. This
.hc has not done, but in tho English Channel
bound for Portsmouth. she passed Crookhavcn, Ire
land yesterday forenoon, and signallcd that all were
well on board She burned her lights of tho Sciliy
Islands less than ago. special telegram IN
forms me- she WILL therefore. reach Portsmouth to-
day, before noon.
rHE rRnxcH coxGsssa
The session n shs Chambers vas opened a Yer