The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-06-19
IHt EASlthN WAN.
Prince Milan Told to Maintain a
Passive Attitude.
Basha Bazouk 0utrages in Con-
stantinople.
Peace Rumors mi-0Aicially Con-
tradicted.
Peace Agitation in Constanrtinople.
Rains Again Delay Operations on
the Danube.
Peace Agitation in ConstanrtinopIe'
The Military situation.


VINO regard operations as imminent, ex.
plain the general movement OF the Rus.
sian troops during the last week, as
preparatory movement for concentrating
the forces hitherto scattered in canton
ments. The departure of portion ol
the headquarters on the llth inst, from
Plojesto TO Alexsndris, is regarded Is g
sure indication of early action. while the
unusual precautions taken to prevent any
one from approaching the Russian
lines goes 10 confirm this
impression. One account states that al
the inhabitants have been ordered to
withdraw from the shore Believers 10
this speedy commencement of operations
actually name June 18th as the date on
which the first attempt to cross
the Danube will be made. From
another source, usually not less
well informed, it is positively stated
that q fortnight or so will elapse
before the Russians are ready to under.
take operations along the line, owing to
the imperfect state of the preparations,
These were found 30 far backward on the
Emperor's arrival at Plsyjesto, that he ID
said to have expressed his displeasure.
Despite the obstacles caused by the rains
it was thought that more might have
been done il it had not been for the want
of harmony and co operation, extending
even to those occupying very high posi-
tions. The establishment OF magazines
close to the Danube and the collection
of bridging material are particularly
considered very backward. g..
Since the Cars arrival fresh energy
has been infused into all preparations,
bnt this at first was neutraliZed by
the various railway break downs. Those
who do not believe in immediate opera
rions explain the present great
movement of troops BY the sdppositior
that the commsnder-in chief had reasons
to considerably modify his plans, and
that according to the new arrangement
SIX of eight army corps are TO be concen'
trsted on q comparatively short line be-
tween Guirgens and Islans on the rive
Aluta. Both opinions are founded %
observations taken on the spot a.
Giurpevo. Steam launches have
arrived, and large siege train
is being collected, while the Eighth,
Eleventh and Twelfth corps are ready tt
converge on that point. In Aluta, be
hid Tsrgumagurlli, the Ninth corps II
in waiting, and the Thirteenth is on the
march TO join it. The Fourteenth corp:
is IN Galatz but will proceed westward
and probably cross about Techevnavods
or h slarassh. With the Fourth corps
ostentstious demonstrations are being
made in the neighborhood OF Brsile, Ren
and Ismail, but l imagine they are mere
ly feints.
The Montenegrin Councils week age
decided not to prevent the conclusion o
a tresty between Russia and Seryii
enabling Russia TO transport troops
through Servis. Already 1000 men arr
marching toward Glsders and Turnsev'
ernIn, to seriously oppose the reprovlo
lonipg of Niesics in consequence OF th'
great loss inflicted at kristsres, and be
cause the relief of the town has ceased Il
have any significance owing to the in
creased strength OF the Montenegro
artillery. Should the Turkish army re
tire, Niesics may be easily stormed.
War Notes
CALCUTTA, June lS.-Although th'
Indian Mussulmsns have hitherto showr
few signs q, interest in the war, 1t Is Ger
tain that proolamations are in clrc uls
ton which include the PRAYER only use(
when Islam is threatened with dir
calamity. and calling for help from al
true believers.
ST. PETERSBURG, June l6.-Rumor:
regarding mediation are semi-otficlal1.
contrsdicted. No mediation is possible
nor has any been proposed.
BUCHAREST, June lS.-lf the purpos'
Of Prince Milsn's visit TO the Gar Wa
TO press for leave to participate in tn
war, his representations have been futile
Prince Milan has received hint 4
maintain a passive attitude, being tolC
that Ser,,.s clear denial would be re
corded for her good, and that her clslm
will no. be overlooked when the day o
settlement arrives.
IoSpoS. June lS-Lsst evening {
large force OF Russian cavalry marched
from Guecgeno to Stobodzi, Wallssisl
town on the Ialomntze river, with color
Avipg and bands playing. The move
ment was unmolested by the Iurkist
batteries.
Tbe Turkish headquarters has ordere'
all the war correspondents TO Shumls 4
obtain permission TO remain st the sea
OF war.
A. Rustchuck csnnonsdIng Is kept ul
9TH s,sat spirit. The Turkish guns sr
far superior TO the Russians IN calior
The Bsshs- Bszouks. taking advantage
of N. absence from Constsntinople O
much OF the restraining power, hav
been committing sll sorts Of eIcesse
on nersons and property. The suberb
are mostly occupied BY persons belong 9
inc 70 the mercantile classes IN Con
s,sn,,nople. who have villas in the sur
rounding neighborhood and the dirorder
Iv conduct OF these semI-savsge soldier
Eeens them in constant a!srm- Amopl
tboee who recently suffered from the eI
c.sses OF the Bashi BszOuks are a
Engllsh army officer and an America
naval officer, who were beAten and ma
treated BY them This outrage on ih
part OF the Bsshi Bszouks Is not unilkel
10 lead TO further complications VII
other governments.
The Turks by advancing into tn
Plais Of Liesies have walked ips
trap perhaps, Tor sneuld the Aon.ens
srins block the Duga Pass tse Turks vi
be unable 70 return. A lull ID expecte
for the next few days
Cristics, the Servian agent gave q
explanation 10 the Porte to-day respect
ing the visI, OF Prince Milan 70 the CzA
He represented that 1t vs lDiende
solely a an act Of courtesy. Crist'cs d