The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-07-12
The Turco- Russian War.
TURKISH STRATEGY.


bridge and position of Biela, where the
Turks repulsed the frat attack of the Rus
SLAMS with considerable loss, it might have
been supposed they intended to defend the
line, and thus by threatening their flank
prevent the Russians from advancing into
the interior. The Turks have so complete
ly suppressed all information about their
troops that not even an idea can bo formed
Of what they mean to do, but 1t shows ell
ther utter helplessness or else very deep
laid plan that they should have neglected
the brilliant opportunities afforded them of
meeting the Russians 10 advantage.
ENGLISH OPINION.
LONDON, July II.
The Times lea ing article believes the
Russians cannot advance in force upon the
Balkans until they have secured their CON-
munications by the construction of q posi-
tion on the Danube as strong as any in DOS
session of the Turks. This will require at
least month.
THE ARMY OF THE DANUBK-FAILURE OF
THE ASIAN CAMPAIGN.
New York, July II.
The Herald's cable dispatches say the
army Of the Danube Is divided, into two
forces. The frat was allotted the task of
crossing ct Simnitzs and forcing Shipka
pass. The second will reduce Rusichuk,
afterwards cooperating in the siege OF
Shumla. Grand Duke Nicholas wants an
other bridge across the Danube. The
Turks now await the Russian onslaught on
Rustchuk and shumla in order of battle.
The excuse for the failure of the Russian
campaign in Asia Is that hurricanes and
rain storms rendered the movements diff.
cult and hazardous. So precipitate was
Gen. Tersusakoff's retreat that his cannon
were hidden in crevices OF rocks by the
way.
THE sIEGE OF KARs RAISED.
LONDON, July IL.
A Russian official dispatch, dated Alex
andrapol, the 9th, virtually admits that the
siege of Kars has been raised. The dirpatch
Is as follows; Gen. Melikoff being ap-
prised Of the movement of Mukhtar Pasha's
troops towards Kars, in order to place the
troops besieging Kars in position to move
with greater readiness, suspended the bonn
bardment, sent the siege artillery to Kur-
greater part 61- -tne rx,SlI I7or."fraaotpd.tso
protect communications and stationed his
infantry at Zaim. The dispatch also ad-
mits the retreat Of Gen. Tergukassoff. and
says the necessity of protecting 8. 1000 chris
tian families who were fleeing from Alash-
kert to escape Kurds and Bashi Bazouks,
who were massacreing tho population of
the whole village, delayed his movements
and enabled the enemy to harass his rear.
After placing the sick, wounded and fugi-
tives in place of safety, he went to Igdyr,
and having renewed supplies there started
in the direction of Bsjaiji.
TURKISH DIssENsIoNs.
VIENNA, July II.
The tide of public feeling has turned in
favor of Mukhtar pasha and against Abdul
Kerim, who is accused of incapacity and
even suspected of treason. Abdul Kerim
has refused to communicate his plans to
the military council at Constantinople.
This is the reason why Redif and Mehamed
pashas were sent to Shumla to examine the
plans on the spot. Their mission did not
result In the re-estabishment Of harmony,
for peremptory order has been sent to
Abdul Kerim to advance and meet the
Russians.
RUSSIANS DIsHEARTRNED.
A St. Petersburg correspondent reports
that the cav has ordered the Withdrawal
of Russians from Turkish Armenia. Great
dependency prevails among the troops in
consequence. Gen. Melik, # teLdered his
resignation and requested court martial a
fortnight ago. The Grand Duke Michael
has refused any longer to incur the respon-
sibility of carrying out Gen. Melikoff's
strstegical operations.
WAR NOTES
LONDON, July IL.
A special from Biels the 9Th confirms
the report that the 18th and 10 h army
corps have been constituted the army of
Rustchuk and are destined for the siege of
that fortress with the czsrewitch US COM
mander-in- chief.
The endeavors OF Servla to obtain lean
In Paris have been unsuccessful. The agent
has gone to London. If he fails there, he
will proceed to Amsterdam and Berlin.
Enormous swindles in provisioning the
southern army have been discovered. Guam
titles of corn are missing, and biscuits and
bread have been filled with sand.
The British feet at Besika bay, with ad-
dtions ordered by the admiralty, will pre-
sent an aggregate of 25 vessels, $50 guns
and 1000 or 5000 men.
A Bucharest special says the Roumsuian
army will cross the Danube tomorrow
above and below Kalafat. The prince will
personally assume command.
The governments of Servia and Rou-
mania have concluded a treaty with a
view of joining operations against Turkey.
A special from Rustchuk Gays there is
much fear Of Bulgarian emeute.
The death of Redif Pasha, Turkish min.
ister of war, is rumored.
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