The Portland daily press., 1876-10-17
THE TURKISH WAR.

PARIS, Oct 16.-The Temps publishes sum-
mary which it believes accurate of Gortschokoff
circular to Russian representatives abroad in
reply TO Turkeys offer of six months armistice.
Gortschokof points out that no durable peace
could proceed from Turkeys proposals; Servia
and Montenegro could not be expected to re-
main so long in critical condition. He con-
cludes with the statement that Russia is dis
posed to insist upon an armstce of month or
six weeks which might be extended if the pro-
gress OF negotiations rendered it necessary.
The Times Paris correspondent points to the
tact that this is the first time Russia has clear
~ accepted solidarity with Servia and Montene-
gro. In advising them to reject Turkish prop
ositions she has accepted the responsibility of
such refusal.
No Immediate Outbreak Expected,
BERLIN, Oct. 49, The Russian objections to
Turkeys proposal are stated in calm, argumen-
tatve tone indicating desire for negotiation
There seems to be no danger Of immediate col
lision.
Pesth Lloyd reports that the Ristic's Servian
prime minister, has informed English consul at
Belgrade that Servia would consent to an ar
mstice till Dec. 31st.
Still Fighting.
RAGUssA, Oct 16.-Dervsh Pasha having
received reinforcements, succeeded in repelling
the attack on Padigoitza which was commenc-
ed by five battalions of Montenegrins on the
18th inst.
az AACEOCes
LONDON, Oct. ia Times despatch from
Belgrade says the government states that 1000
Cossacks arrived at Klavada last week. bring
ing 700 horses, and marched to Deligrad. A
thousand more were expected to arrive yester-
day. The Russian governments concentrate
lng troops in the cancacvs. The influx of Rus
sian soldiers is assuming more serious proper
lions. Many arrive in uniforms with arms.
The advent of 500 day is not unusual.
Servia's Sentiments.
BELGRADE, Oct 16 -Servia is willing to &C
cept the stdtMI quo provided the Turks give
guarantees tor proper government of Bosnia,
but Serva will not consent to any armistice
longer than Dec. 81. Il that's rejected now
she does not bind herself to accept it at any fu-
ture time. Prospect of armistice or peace is
not fiatteripg
War Inevitable.
LONDON Oct ia despatch from Constan-
tlnople says there is great uneaSiness there and
little hopes. of avertng war. The popular
feeling against Russia is very bitter. Some
demonstration is expected on the occasion Of
the Baram, which is the great annual Turkish
| festival and begins this week. The Turks now
talk calmly of their determination to fight
Russia single handed. They claim that they
Will have all the money necessary to carry on
| the campaign.
A Vienna correspondent te!esraphs that
Austria has informed Servia and Montenegro
of her acceptance of Turkeys proposal for a
| long armistice.
The Times ON the Turkish Note.
LONDON. Oct. 16-The Times says of the
| Turkish note:
Turkey could not possibly have been more
| concilatory. The note judicously abstains
from denouncing foreign volunteers as Rus.
slams. There is nothing in it at which Russia
| or any other power could reasonably take of.
| fence: The fact of Russia having reverted &c
the demands originally made by England
would be encouIagng if we could regard with
confidence the animus which prompted this
| course.