The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-10-28
FIGHTING IN THE EAST.
A Crisis In the servian Cabtnet-Ths n ssis-
nation Of the Minisser of War.

LONDON Oct. N.-There is crisis in the
servian ministry. Minister Of War Nicolich
wrote to Gen. Tchernayen complaining OF the
misconduct OF some Of the Russian volunteers
and requesting him to prevent n recurrence
thereof otherwise he would make representa-
tions to the Gar. Gen. Tchernayer, exasperated
at this action Of the Minister, wrote to Prince
Milan demanding the removal Of NJ Nicolicb.
Cabinet council was summoned, in which
Prime Minister Ristics supported the War
Minister, and declared that the entire Ministry
was responsible for his action, and IL VI. Ncolich
resigned oil would resign. Subsequently tho
Minister OF the Interior went to Delierad to en-
desvor TO compromise with Gen. Tchernayen
M. Nicolich, however, resigned, and matters
now remain In suspense. pending the return OF
the Minister OF the Interior. Prince Milan IL
much irritated at M. Nicolich's resignation aud
Gen. Tcbernayen's arrogance.
The Ministry have the support Of public opin-
ion In upbolding the dignity Of the Govern m ent.
Gen. Tohernsyens conduct is generally con-
demned. Gen Doctoron has resigned his posi-
been appointed commander OF the army Of the
di%9n, n Gen. protrh' a servian' replaces him
A despatch from Paris says: According to
private dispatches from ConstantInople, dated
yesterday, the Porte had not then accepted
Gen. Ignatien Is proposal for a six weeks armis-
tice.
The Russian ironclad squadron will winter In
italian waters, IN order to be ready to proceed
to the East In case Of need.
Religious agitation has begun In Morocco.
Win the object OF procuring heln for Turkey.
The foreign coDsuls have communicated with
their goyernments on the subject;
The Liberal newspapers In Berlin are almost
unanimous In vigorous declarations against tn Q
establishment OF Russian power In the Turkish
provinces. The Yoke Zenung urges the pro-
priety Of placing reform therein under English.
Instead OF kussipn control.
The Pdu Mau Gazette announces that the
troop ship Himalaya Ia preparing to take six
companies Of the Royal Engineers and two OF
the transport corps to. join the British Meditsr
ranean fleet. The order was given some davs
| ago, when the aspect Of affairs was more threat
ening than now.
A despatch from Berlin saws IN apparent
| trustworthy announcement Is made that tu 40 a
has intinated her willingness to accep. the
Porte's latest arnistice proposals, with certain
IN notifications not calculated to inIperil tho de-
sired result. The proposal to settle the tetins
| OF peace by conference at which the Porte
| and Italy.
A telegram from Vienna states that Prince
Auesrperg, President OF the Austrian Council,
replying on the Rcichsrath 10 interpeIlations on
the E,siern question. declared Austris's policy
was above everything to maintain peace. con-
sequently any asuirAtion toward the acquisti o
OF foreign territory was out OF the question.
| Count Andrassy could not su rer his policy to be
influenced by the Interests Of different nationali
ties, out solely by those % the entire EN- Dire
He would continue to strive for the maipten.
| ance OF peace aud the melloration Of the con.
| dttion OF the Christians In Turkey.
The Porte has telesraphed to Its agents abroad
| summary Of the recent hRhting and the re-
| suits. The despatch says: 1.-THE Turks storm cd
fortincatlon on a high mountain winch is con-
sidered to be tho key to the Servian position al
| Dshgrad. They carried other entrenchments
| OF less inportance, and took Coumik, near the
| Deligrad bridge, where were the Scrvian head
| quarters occupied Djnimini large village be-
yond Coumlk. ON the road to KrushevstI; aud
stormed several entrenchments. The Servians
He'd their losses are enormous. On the side OF
Mitrovitza tho Servian attack In the dirsctio on
| Of Chatel was repulsed with heavy loss."
| The Standards Belgrade despatch saws intel.
| ligent witnesses Just returned from DeitgTad.
| report that the servions are enduring fearful
| prvaiions. On Sunday last go wounded were
| lying at inns and cafes, which were used a.
| hospitals. Half Of these people had wounded
themselves to procure their discharge.
| The vienna CORRESPONDENT OF the STANDARD
ment, IN consequence Of the recent defeats. h ",
again asked for the Interference OF the powers
| In favor Of peace"
| IL ID reported In Berlin that Turkey Is endeav
| oring to treat directly with Servla