The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19


large bodies of Asiatic bashi-bazouks in
The environs Of that city causes much anx-
lety to the inhabitants. They conduct
themselves in most disorderly and violent
manner. Groups Of these irregulars march
through the streets with staggering gait
insulting and assaulting whatsoever who
happens to incur their i'll will.
INSULTS TO FOREIGN OFFICERS.
Amongst those who have been subjected
to violence at the hands of these half saw
ages are an English military officer and one
Of the American naval officers. A few days
ago these Zebicks carried their violence SO
far as to kill one man outright.
BEYOND ALL LAW.
The authorities seem wholly unable to
control these rufians. When appealed to
for protection they reply evasively and seek
to shelter themselves from responsibility by
alleging the difficulty of enforcing strict
discipline under existing circumstances.
HUMAN FIENDs.
Complaints continue to pour in of out
RACES by the Zebicks or Asiatic Bashi-
Bazouks, but no effort is made by the gov
eminent to check their atrocities. On
Saturday last five Of these rufians
attacked Christian family at a place
midway between Pera and Therapia.
WOMEN OUTRAGED.
This family consisted of the father, wife
md daughter sixteen years of age. After
beating the father till he became insensible,
The five soldiers subjected the two women
to the most horrible outrages The perpe-
traitors of this outrage have not been ar
rested, and will probably escape all punish
ment
THE TURKISH CHAMBER DISSOLVED
The HERALD correspondent at Pera re-
ports that after long discussion on the
budget, the Turkish Parliament has decided
to make considerable reductions in the sal
aries of the Ministers. This question was
mooted in the Chambers some time ago and
has been strenuously advocated by some
Deputies as means of placing more funds
It the disposal Of the government for the
expenses of the war. The measure was so
distasteful to the Ministers that they adj
vised the Sultan to dissolve the Chamber,
and it was accordingly dissolved yesterday.
CAPTURED RUSSIAN GUNS.
Nine Russian cannon we're recently cap
tured at Zeil, on the Circassian coast, and
have arrived recently in Constantinople.
The Turks have been SO unsuccessful so far
in this campaign that the government are
glad to have any small evidence of success
to appease the excited populace Of the capt.
tai
FIRING ON THE FRENCH FLAG.
The correspondent of the HERALD at
Batoum telegraphs that the Turks yester-
day fred on French vessel which was try
ing to enter that port. The Consul has
demanded an explanation and apology for
the insult to the flag.
TURKISH CLAIMS OF VICTORY.
The HERALD correspondent in Constanti-
nople states that the Turkish newspapers
continue to buoy mp the spirits of the peo-
pie by publishing reports of continued de-
feats of the Montenegrins. No reliable in.
formation is published. They also state
that Nicsics has been revictualled,
THE PEACE PARTY AND THE PORTE.
correspondent at Constantinople in despatch
VIA Athens, sayS--"Ine peace party gains ground
daily. At a council OF war on Wednesday last, at
which the Sultan presided, several OF those
present, especially Mehmed Ruchdi Pacha, strongly
advocated peace. Ruchdi said 1t was now quite
clear that Turkey could not hope for active aid
rom any Power, and could not carry on the war
;ingle-handed. He urged that advantage should be
taken OF Russia's recent declaration that she does
not desire conquest, and that application be at
once made to some friendly Power to obtain an
nrmstice during which peace might be arranged.
He implored the Sultan to take this step.
LOOKING TOWARD GERMANY.
''The majority Of the council were, however,
against Mehmed Ruchdi, and his proposals were de-
erred" The correspondent concludes:-.I am
assured that the peace party look to the German
Ambassador for support, and that he does all
In his power to sustain them. They gain great
advantage by Ruchdi Pacha thus publicly placing
himself ut their head. There must, however, be q
disaster before the peace party can succeed.n
DIssENsION IN THE ENGLISH CABINET
The Edinburgh scotsman's London correspondent
writes that the Earl OF Derby and the Marquis or
Salisbury hold very opposite views regarding
Russian occupation OF Constantinope. Lord Sails
bury believes Prince Gortschakon will not advise that
the city should be held for long time. Lord Derby
would at once inform Russia that she viii only
march there at the risk OF meeting British as well
AZ Turkish troops. The writer adds:-"I am IN
formed that whatever may be the truth about the
reported disunon the Cabinet has taken certain
military precautions. large army corps is ready
Tor immediate service and transports are in rcad-
ness
THE CROSSING OF THE DANUBE.
correspondent in Vienna says:-"Connicting
accounts come from Roumana. Those who regard
operations AS imminent explain the general move
ment OF the Russian troops during the last week as
\ preparatory movement for concentrating the
forces which were hitherto scattered about on the
environments. The departure OF portion OF the
headquarters on the nth inst from Ploejesti to
Alexandria Is rcga rded u surer indication OF i'm
minent action, while the unusual prccautio
taken to prevent any one from approaching the
Russian lines goes to confirm this impression. one
Account staies that I'LL The inhnhiiants hnYe been