The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-21
FOR E IsG N.
The Eastern War Cloud.
RumOred Crossing of the Pruth
by the Russians.
England Adopts the Policy OF
AbSteMtiOn.

NEW YORK, Oct. 20.-The Herald prints the
following:
A special despatch to the Herald from Bel
grade states that the Russian army has crossed
the Pruth. As the information comes from
the Servlan capital, however, it is to be feared
that the statement has been started by the
Servian leaders for the purpose of keeping W
the courage of their men. If it be true, The
end has come. Europe will then be committed
to the greatest war of modern times.
LONDON, Oct 2O.-A special from Belgrade
to the London Times confirms the despatchtc
the New York Herald, that 5000 Russian troops
have crossed the Pruth. The French, italian
and Austrian consuls went to Orsora to learn
whether the report was true, but nothing has
been heard from them.
The British Cabinet yesterday decided upon
policy OF abstention for the present, at least,
and in this policy they have the support of the
press and the people. This removes from the
consideration of the chances of peace fol
Europe one element which in the Wednesday
panic was certainly reckoned upon to disturb
it in case Russia crossed the Danube.
The London journals editorially seem in.
clined to abandon all hope of the preservation
of peace between Russia and Turkey. Berlin
newspapers express the opinion that all the
equally interested in and responsible for Rus.
sia's action in consequence of the failure OF
their joint efforts at Constantinople. and that
it is unjust to suspect Russia of following the
dictates of self interest. The French papers
agree that France will do her best to maintain
peace, but will not take an active part should
the troubles end in war.
LONDON, Oct. 20-(12.30 p. m.)-The Stock
ExchtDge opened frmer, with an upward ten
dency all round, consols being 3d. The market
is weaker now, bat quiet and free from move
ments of panicky nature.
BELGRADE, Oct 20-Serious fighting oc-
Cured near Saitschar Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Turks are trying to force their way to
Pdratschia, whence their march to Belgrade
would only be interrupted by weak fortifica-
tiOns at Chapria Considerable anxiety pre-
walls here as to the issue, especially as this
movement seems to be made in concert with
operations on the Drina. The weather has
suddenly changed from tropical heat to heavy
rain, gales and snow. This favors the Ser
VANS.
VIENNA, Oct 20.-The Turks at Satschar
have repulsed the Servians and driven them to
the plateau of Kepita, aud it is said they now
intend marching on Paratichin. 1t is generally
considered certain here that the Gear has been
overcome in Lividian councils by the predis-
position of the Empress, the Czarowtch and
Prince GOrtschakoff, all of whom favor the
views of the national party.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Oct. 2O-Gen. Ignatieff,
the Russian ambassador, will to-day present his
credentials to the Sultan.
1t is believed that negotiations are about to
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bassadors of the powers on the basis of the
English proposals.
LONDON, Oct. 20-It is rumored at Belgrade
that Russia is about to present to the Porte a
six weeks armistice and the English position
as an ultimatum.
A Times despatch from Vienna confirms the
report of Germany's rejection of the proposed
six months armistice and its acceptance by the
other powers. A correspondent thinks Ger
many throws her influence with Russia in order
to force the other powers to agree upon COM
promise which Russia can accept. He sees in
this prospect of peace, but nevertheless re-
CARDS the situation as most critical The
report that 250 600 Russian troops are ready to
pass through Roumania is undoubtedly gross
exaggeratiOn, but the correspondent has re-
liable inform nation that the three army corps of
Kew, Kharkow and Odessa are under orders
of mobilization, and there are other signs of
in southwestern Russia, but there
are indications on the other hand that the event
against which this preparation must be made
is not looked upon as Immediately impending
The force which these southwestern force
might put in the field is estimated at 100000
men.
A special despatch from Berlin to the Times
says:-"The Italian design of depriving Austria
of her semi-Italian districts is unanimously
opposed in Germany.
The Pail Mall Gazette has special despatch
from Berlin, which says:-"The representa-
tlVeS OF the meulatlnR powers are actively
for an armistice till December 81
Its acceptance is considered probable. The
reported alliance or understanding between
Russia and Italy is denied from trustworthy
quarter
LONDON, Oct. 21.-The man-of.war Shah
carrying 26 guns, and reported to be the swift.
est vessel in the navy, has been ordered to re-
inforce the British fleet at Beska Bay.
The Post has information that Russia has
ordered the mobilization of the army corps
which has its headquarters at Warsaw.
A despatch from Belgrade states that the
Turks have captured Schiecovaz and taken
the heights of Gredethn.