, 1876-08-02
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The Servians lost 500 men and the Turks 300.
C-oNsTANTINoPLR, July Is.
The Governor of Plewns is advancing into
servia with 1900 troops.
BELGRADE, July l6.
Letters from Alexinatz state that the Cir
oassians have burned two Bulgarian villages
near Bablnglava, numbering the men and out
ting the children to pieces.
An official report states that during the Ser
Wan attack on Nova Varosoh the Turks plao-
ed Christian women and children in the intrench-
ments' Many were killed by the Servian fire.
BUCHAREST, July Is.
The War Minister has introduced a bill for
the mobilization Of the Roumanian army and
calling out the reserves. The Minister states
that this is neoessitated by the increasingly
threatening aspect of the Servo-T aTkIsh war.
LONDON, July IT.
The Standards Schabatz special says the
Turks In BieIina are surrounded by the Ser
Wan Drina army. Their capture or surrender
is considered only a question of time.
The Seryians are preparing for an imme-
date assault.
The STANDARD has a special from semlin,
dated Sunday, which says -" There is q ri.
NOR that General Olympios, the commander Of
the Drina army, is a prisoner"
The headquarters Of the horavia army are
now at Fjuprja.
1t can no longer be concealed that the regt.
ments of Roumanians recruited In East Servia
seem disinclined to fight against the Turks.
The Standards Semlin correspondent has
interviewed the Revolutionary Committee, who
have removed 10 Semlin from Bucharest. The
members state positively that a rising Of all
Bulgarians Is thoroughly arranged, and will
break out Immediately after the first Servian
victory.
The Standard's telegram from Alexandria
says -" Three Thousand more troops sailed
for Turkey on Sunday"
The Standards Vienna special says 1T
is believed here that England will soon take
the initiative for an armistioe.
The Turkish commander on the eastern
frontier of Beryia received unexpected orders
on Saturday and Withdrew to Turkish territory.
= TIE easy success Of the Montenegrins ex-
cites surprise when compared with the hard
fighting OF the Servians generally.
It il reported that Lipnik and Metochiia
surrendered at the first assault.
The Standards Berlin special says:-From
a comparison Of the Servian and Turkish 40
counts of the operations near Widdin 1t seems
certain that the Servians r~etreated after q most
gallant resistance.
The Iimes' correspondent telegraphs from
Parakin on the l4th inst:-
had an Interview with Prince Milan to-
day. He denies that Servia is the tool Of
Russia. On the contrary, Russia advised
Servia against war. War has arisen because
Servia believes prosperity is impossible under
Turkish administration. He does not look to
diplomacy now, but to arms. He believes
that Servia will be victorious. He does not
ask any Power to assist, but expects no Chris.
tian State will take part against Servia.
She will fight to the death for Der rights.
The Times Parakin special, dated 18th inst,
says =" Belgrade kilograms are %untrust-
worthy. There was no great battle between
Osman Pacha and General Leschjamin, on
Wednesday. Both sides are preparing"
The Times Constantinople correspondent
sends the following by way of Odessa, Sun.
day ;-"Contrary to the Turkish official bulle-
tins dispatches received at the Embassies re.
port that the Servians have surrounded and
bOmbarded Now Bazaar. General Tchernayeff
was victorious at Ak-Palauka and Cheirkeny
aud threatened Sophia. The Montenegrins
have advanced within one hours distance of
Mostar. The communication from their
frontier to the sea at Kick are open TO them"
The Times Ragusa special says The town
of Metoohjs has hoisted the white flag. The
population TO the westward Of Lake Scutari
have risen. The Governor Of Scutari has or.
dsred the CONSUMPTION of the entire population
TO attack the Montenegrins.
The Times Semlin despatch, dated Sunday,
says The defeat Of Ostoios Is confirmed.
He was attacked by superior forces at Floren.