The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-06-28
The Eastern War.

The apprehension that the war between
the Russians and Turks would implicate oth.
er great powers of Europe, seems about to
be realized. Whilst there has been no deci-
sive action between the hostile armies now
in the field, the movements in England have
been Of highly interesting character, and
| seem to Justify the belief that Victoria s
realm will not long remain passive specta-
tor. The rumors of an extraordinary credit
| asked by the English Government, started
| on Wednesday in Paris, were repeated and
gained some credence in London the next
day, the sum being placed at $50, 900.
| In reply to request for definite assurances
as to her intentions with regard to Constan-
tinople, Russia mad proposed the temporary
occupation of the city, Undertaking to evac-
uate it on being Unidentified for the expen-
SEES and sacrifices Of the war, and on having
proper guarantees for reform in the Turkish
provinces. This, Of course, is proposition
for Russia to take Constantinople and keep
it until she is paid her price for ii or is driv-
en- out OF it. Meantime, England, on her
side, Is said to have made an arrangement
with the Khedive, and not in opposition to
the Sultan, to occupy Egypt at such time as
she may deem best. The force told off for
that purpose consists of 10000 men, with
whom will be certain number of native In
dian troops--Moslems from the Bengal Army.
This movement is of the highest Importance,
whether undertaken with or without the
consent OF Russia. II with Russia's con-
sent, 1t indicates permanent occupation of
Constantinople by that power, which is 3D.
posed to every tradition of English policy
ii without, then the chances Of peace be-
tween Russia and England are very slight.
CROSSING OF THE DANUBE
LONDON, June 22.-The Daily News' H.
rail correspondent, telegraphing Friday,
sends long details explaining how the cross
ing was effected.
The Russians at Ibrail completed the bridge
undisturbed by the Turks. Everyone un-
derstood on Thursday the crossing was post
poned, both on account of delay in the Cars
arrival and because a large force Of Turkish
TAR from the bridge. However, General
Zimmerman suddenly disappeared from Ib-
rial during the night. This morning lit
tie after daylight the people Of Ibrail were
awakened by the sound of artillery and
musketry on the other side the river, show
Ing that the Danube must have been crossed.
General Zimmerman had gone to Galatz
and crossed the Danube with two regiments
OF Infantry and proportionate amount of
artillery and cavalry in number of boats,
lowed over by steamer. The distance ira
versed In boats seems to have been over
three miles. The Turks seem to have made
very stubborn resistance.
LONDON, June 25.-The latest advices
from the Danube shows some bloody but no
serious or determined opposition to the cross
ing either at 4hrall OR Galatz.
=. LONDON. June 25.-A dispatch to the
Standard from Constantinople pia Athens
sayss :sFhe Chamber of Deputies, in secret
session, has voted for continuance OF the
war t'autrgDce, even if all Europe COM
hines against Turkey.
A telegram to the STANDARD from Constan-
ttnople direct asserts ''That Dervish Pasha
on Saturday attacked the Russians investing
Batoum and drove them from the heights -