The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-06-25
THIS MORNINGS NEWS.
The Very Latest Dispatches By
Associated Press.
The Turco-Russian War.

own.
THE RUSSIAN HEADQUARTERS.
Specials point to speedy removal of the
Russian headquarters to Alexandria In Rou-
mania.
BATTLE IN ASIA MINOR.
CoNsrANrINopLE, June "a.
Makhtar Pasha has been engaged since
Thursday with the Russian army at Tat
khodja between Khorsan and Delibaba. A
battle was proceeding yesterday. Result
unknown.
TIE PORTE REPLY TO DRRBY-PRIHoE
HAssAN.
The porte's reply to Derbys note In re-
ference to the Suez canal was dispatched
on the 21st. 1t is understood that the
porte accepts the principle of free naviga-
tion of the canal by neutrals, but reserves
the right of fighting the enemys vessels
Prince Hassan, of Egypt, leaves for Yarns
to-day on board the Missir. The sultan
will present sword OF honor to him.
THE TURKS BEHIND MAToHIN-rHAT CITY
IN DANGER.
IBRAIL, June 90.
The Russians on landing on the Turkish
bank of the Danube penetrated directly in
to the interior behind the hills, gaining
possession of the heights commanding
Matchin after an obstinate fight with Bashi
Bazourks. The engagement lasted from
daybreak until noon. The capture of Mat
chin is imminent.
RUSSIAN BRIDGE FINIsHRD-TURKs RE-
TREATING.
LONDON, June 90.
An Ibrail telegram announces that
6,0o0 Russians crossed the Danube from
Galatz. The bridge constructed by the
Russians over the river at Ibrail is finished.
The Turkish garrison at Matchin has with
drawn.
CROSSING THE DANUBR-A WHOLE RUSSIAN
CORPS ACROSS.
NKw YoKK, June 2s.
A London special says whole Russian
corps is now on the Bulgarian side of the
Danube. and the passage of the Russians
over before Gslatz is not opposed by the
Turks. A detachment of Cossscks recon-
noitered Matchin on Friday. They got
pretty close, but were half drowned in the
attempt. Two small camps of Turks are
above Matcbin on the heights. 1t 10 stated
that the czar consents to the Roumanian
army cooperating with the Russians on the
Turkish side of the Danube. The Rou-
manians will cross near Kalafat, and hold
the Turks in Widdin In check while the
Russian army Is operating elsewhere.
THE TURKS WIN IN MoNTKNRGRo.
An official dispatch from Podgorit "a an
nounces that the united divisions of Sulli-
man Pasha and Ali Saib are successfully
advancing in Montenegro. The Montene-
grins have evacuated Cettinge. A dispatch
from Bajazed, the 18th, says the Russians
in engagements between Bajazid and Inde-
sen were defeated with loss of 450 caval-
ry and 100 infantry. A Plojesti telegram
says the Russians lost seven killed and 90
wounded in an engagement with Bashi Ba-
zouks near Matchin.
THE TURKS GROSS AT GALATz AND WIN A
BATTLE.
ST. Petersburg, June "a.
The Official account of the engagement
fought by the troops who crossed from
Galatz and occupied Budjak heights, says
the Russian force consisted Of ten compan-
les of infantry, who crossed in boats and
were received by heavy fire. They,
however, valiantly attacked the heights
and drove back the enemy. The Turkish
force consisted of 5000 infantry, 300 cav
airy and two guns. The Russians having
no cavalry or artillery were obliged to re-
sist Turkish cavalry with the bayonet. The
Turks withdrew on the arrival of Russian
reinforcements and artillery. The Russian
losses were 48 killed and 90 wounded.
One regiment is already in town aud will
be reinforced by brigade. The steamer
Constantine sunk four Turkish merchant
men on the Australian coast after putting
the crews ashore. The Vladimir captured
brig off Varna.
AsEcoND CROSSING.
An official strtement published here says
1t is certain that a number of Russians
have also crossed the Danube In the direc-
tion of Karagateh below Hirsova.
ENGLAND TO TAKE HAND IN.
EDINBURG, June24.
The Scotman's London correspondent
says the report that the government will
ask for credit 1900. 900 pounds to provide
against eventualities Is most widely circa-
lated. Persons connected with the govern
ment state that the White star steamers
have been secured in case they are wanted
J for transport service.
THE PREPARATIONS ACTIVE AND DKorDHp.
The Herald cable specials say .-Prepar-
ations for war are being pushed In England
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