The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-12
Rebellions Breaking Out in Rus
sian Provinces.
AUSTRIA A SOURCE OF ANXIETY.
The Discussion in the House OF
Commons.
"CHECKING THE QUEEN"
rrx CABLE TO THE zxRA1D.1

LONDON, May II, 1877.
Russian battery hitherto masked by vine.
yard, opened fire yesterday on the Turkish mont.
tors near Ibrai An hour alter the commence.
ment OF the action o shell struck o large three
funneled iron-cad and sunk her with crew Of
800 and all the officers, including Hassan Bey.
There are 10000 Russians already at Giurgevo, wha
are beginning to push their way westward along
the river to Sinlnitza. They intend to occupy the
bank Of the Danube as Ear as the junction with the
Aluta River. The Times Bucharest CORE
spondent confirms the sinking Of the Turk
ish monitor, with three tunnels, commanded
by Hassan Bey. shell entered her; she
blew up and sank Immediately with her crew Of
$780, The dispatches so far received do not report
whether any one on board was saved.
Further particulars OF Thursdays artillery en-
gagement between Roumanlan battery near Olte-
nitza and Turkish battery in front Of the town OF
Turtukai, supported by two monitors, state that
Turtukai was ignlted by shells and twice displayed
the white nag. One monitor was seriously dam
aged. The Turks, in consequence Of the connagra-
tion ceased firing ana withdrew their battery dur.
ing the night. ahA
The Turks continue to seize vessels lying in Ron.
manian harbors. They burn those which refuse 70
cross to the Turkish side OF the Danube. There ia
uneasiness in Constantinople lest the Russian Ad.
miral Bukakon, who is now at Palermo, should en-
deavor to intercept Egyptian transports with aux.
ilianes
TROUBLE IN THE TURKISH GOVERNMENT.
There are serious differences between the Turk.
ish Chamber and the government. The Chamber il
very angry ut the Porte's acceptance Of the
German protectorate over Russian subjects
in Turkey. It also desires to impeach
Noury Pacha, the sutan's brother-n-law, ND
cmbezzlement, and Redif Pacha, tho
War Minister for INSTRUMENTATION. Redif, who
is all powerful, rs determined to crush the Parlia-
ment before 1t can harm him. The Porte wanted to
proclaim state Of siege in Constantnople SO as to
be able to close the Parliament, but 1t is now
satisfied it can close the Parliament without resort.
ing to such measures There is reason to
believe that Redif and otner enemies Of free gov.
eminent will triumph. Meanwhile Prince Charles
received communication from Austria the con-
tents OF which not allowed TO transpire. 1t is
reported that the Roumanian governments consid-
erably perpexed
MEANING OF THE CENTRAL ASIAN MOVEMENT.
The Russian movement toward Central ASIA must
be regarded as having great significance Just now,
while England is deliberatlng as to whether she
will interfere in this war for the protection Of
British interests in the East OF the forces available
for such q purpose o large proportion must
necessarily come from India, but in the face Of
Russian movement toward the southeast, 1t Is
doubtful Whether the British government can
anord to withdraw man from Hindostan. The
Russians are farseeing strategists and will
not lose the opportunity Of holding England's
Indian army in check by simply advancing pawn
or two In the shape OF few regiments OF infantry
and Cossacks toward the debatabe land between
Persia and India. The presence OF such force
viii turn the scale in favor of Russia among the
wild Turcoman tribes by convincing them that
Russia is everywhere and omnipotent in the East.
RussIA's own REVOLUTIONS.
1t is announced from Jassy that revolt has
broken ovt in Crmea The Tartars have occupied
the road from Simferopol.
The Instruction in the Caucasus is far from be-
ing put down. 1: causes the Russian government
much anxiety and Inconvenience, and threatens to
| increase. - ~
AN ATTEMPTED ADVANCE PREVENTED.
Intelligence has been received At Constantinoplo
| from Sulina that on Wednesday the Russians at
tempted to Cross tho Danube at Rent They
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by Turkish infantry and artillery, assisted by thrce
| gunboats. The bridge broken. A largo number
OF Russians killed and captured. The Russians
we're completely defeated. Dispatches direct from
Roumania do not mention any affair at REM on
Wednesday. A Vienna despatch says the opinion
| on the spot seems to DO that the
| Russian accommodating expedition to Thiace. 10
the precursor OF a serious attempt cross over in
force and capture Matchin. bucharest corrospon.
dent reports that the Russian commanders evil
IDENTIFY taking every prccaution bring their armies
TO the Danube without atipuing tho mon or animals
The condition Of the troops shows that their efforts
successful A majority OF the cavalry passing
through Bucharest walk, leading their horses.
TnE CAMPAIGN BEFORE KARs.
Chefket Pacha will leave Constant inopse for Kars
Some OF the Coostantnope papers announce that the
Russians have not only withdrawn from the environs
| Of Kars and Arabian, but also from Bajazid and
| Kngsman.
THE RUSSIAN OCCUPATION or RounAxrA-
| The Jews In Jassy been warned that II thoy
continue prayers In their synagogues for tho success
| oil the Turks they will be severely punished. The
Russian Teegraphc Agency that the Russian
Minister OF Marine mas declared the Turkish blockade
| OF the Black Sea-
Tho Roumanian government had In consequences Of
Austria's friendly remonstranccs almost renowned
the idea OF proclaming their Independence whom tho
Chamber took 1t up.
| Tho heavy movement OF Russian troops to the
westward Of Ibrail indicates the purpose OF
occupying great part tho whole Of