The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-01
nouMAs1As TROOPS AT WORK.

Russian cause is not prospecting. 1t is
reported that. the Roumanian division
commanded by General Manu-, after
leaving small garrison at Nicopolis,
marched in the direction of Plevna.
THE czAREwITcH's ARMY.
The Manchester Guardians Vienna cor
respondent reports that the Czarewitch's
army is retreating toward the River Yantra
MEREMET All AT osMAN-BAzAR
A Bucharest correspondent telegraphs-
ga careful review of the military
situation would seem to indicate
that the Russians have been rapidly
conceptrated, and that in all proba-
bilty Bjela and be positions on Jantra are
now chosen as the centre of their move
ments. Reports ore current in Bucharest
that Mehemet Ali, with go, 600 men, has ar
rived at Osman-Bazar.
smaller Russian detachment is retreat
ing before him. Mehemet Ali is trying to
effect a junction with Osman Pacha, but
cannot accomplish this without giving bat
tie in the open field. The Russians are
waiting for such an opportunity most i'm
patiently.
PLANS FoREsHADowED.
There is an uneasy feeling, however,
owing to the absence of details. If the Rus
slams have sustained a severe defeat it will
have the effect of stimulating the Turks to
renewed efforts that may end in the expul-
sion of theonvaders from Roumelia The
railway between Adrianople and Philippop-
oils has been restoredg SO the report of the
true.
RUSSIAN MOVEMENTS IN ASIA MINOR.
The HERALD correspondent at Erzeroum
announces that another forward movement
of the Russians has commenced. The con-
centration Of the army Of the Grand Duke
Michael to the northeast tf Kars has evil
IDENTIFY been planned for this purpose Six
thousand Cossacks are now accommodating
at Yanne, three hours journey from Kars
Mukhtar Pacha is moving to meet this
force, and serious battle is believed to be
imminent.
MARCHING ON ERZERoUM
A special despatch says Russian division
starting from Abraham hhs advanced in the
direction of Erzeroum. Its scouts have ap-
peared before Peneko
MOBILIZATION OF THE AUSTRIAN ARMY.
A despatch received at Brussels from
Vienna states that at the Ministerial council
held yesterday resolution was adopted
virtually ordering the mobilization of the
army. The resolution authorizes Count
Andrassy to effect the mobilization within
limited bounds, should he deem such q
course necessary.
GERMAN VIEW OF IT.
The North German Gazette, of Berlin, says
it learns from reliable source that the
military measures which Austria may de-
termine upon would only consist Of the
mobilization of four divisions. Neither of
these nor any subsequent measures will
interfere with the excellent relations exist
ing between Russia and Austria.
HUNGARIAN STATEMENT.
A Pesth journal, according to Vienna
special, states that the Ministry have de-
cided to mobilize three army corps, which
will be echeloned on the frontiers of Dali
malta, Croatia and Sclavonia.
ARMED NEUTRALITY.
The Tines occasional correspondent
at Vienna states that the Ministerial
Council, under the presidency of
the Emperor, sat from seven
o'clock until four. Mobilization
has been decided upon in principle, but it
will be for Count Andrassy to fix the time
when these measures shall be put into
execution. Contingencies may cause this
ut any moment. The importance
of the resolution is not that two or three
army corps will be placed on q war footing,
but that the Empire is going to abandon its
passive attitude for one OF armed neu-
trality.
MONEY NEEDED.
From $4,000, 900 to $4,000, 900 forms must
be raised for mobilization. 1t is probable,
therefore, that applications will be made to
the Rothschilds or the Bankverein.
A despatch from Plymouth states that