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set down at 5000 men and four guns.
Paris, Sept. 2S.-The Memorial DtplOnldtique as
serts that the Sultan will send Prince hassan TO
London at the end Of October, TO give the British
Government an intimaton of the conditions on
which he would agree TO a peace.
Bucharest, Sept. 30y-General Todleben's opin-
ion Of the situation at Plevna has been laid before
the Grand Duke Nicholas. II is understood TO de-
clare that siege operations on a most extended
scale are requisite for the capture OF the place.
SLIGHT TURKISH Loss AT PLEvNA-London, Oct.
IA correspondent with the Turkish army tele-
graphs from Plevna that Osman Pasha's losses
from the Russian cannonade were exceedingly
light, but on the day when he retook the redoubt
on the Loftcha road be lost three thousand men.
There are now (Sept. 23) only one thousand nine
hundred wounded at Plevna.
London, Oct. 1.-The Roumanians mean TO push
their trenches within thirty yards OF the second
Grivica redoubt before al assault Is made. The
mud in the trenches is fearful and the weather
very cold. A correspondent writes that the Rou-
manians. are sure TO carry the redoubt. and says,
were the Russians advancing AS rapidly on their
side. PleFBa would fall before a fortnight.
London, Oct. IA discredited dispatch from
Sophia, Sunday evening says: Ostnan Pasha re-
pulsed the Russo Roumanian attack on bis front
and left, i~nAicting heavy losses. Also that he at
tackled the Russians on the Lovatz road and re-
covered several positions.
Paris, Oct. I.-General Klapka writes that II he
had known Of the movement to form n Hungarian
legion in Transylvania TO act In conjunction with
a Turkish corps TO destroy the Roumanian rail-
ways, he would have dissuaded his country from
such a project.
Bucharest, Oct 1.-Two hundred Turks have
crossed by a pontoon bridge 10 karadich, from
Gilistria.
Russian endorsements continue crossing tho
Sereth into Wallachia.
The Russians have ordered contractors TO con-
struct ls6 miles OF railway in Bulgaria, TO build
huts for 100000 men, and hospitals for 10, 900.
Vienna. Oct. 2.-Only 800 rides were seized in
Pennsylvania. The projected raid into RoumAnia
was a scheme OF a few enthusiasts and adventurous.
II had no connection with the Hungarian popular
2TmnntnV ID InTI4V-
Chicago, Oct. "A Times London special says:
The action Of the Porte i'm sending Bashi-Bazouks
TO Thessaly is having an inhammatory effect, and
Greece is certain sooner or later TO be driven into
the war. Servian Intervention Is only a question
Of time. The uneasiness and agitation in IIunga-
ry are almost sure TO result In action, which Will
embroil the Austro-H Hungarian Government with
Russia. Germany is much excited over the Turk
ish atrocities. Opinion is gaining ground, that II
diplomacy cannot end the war this fall, II will be
almost sure to include all Europe. The impress
sion is gaining ground that diplomacy is power
less. aud England is doomed to hnal participation
in the conflict.
BELGRADE, Oct. at is positively denied IN
official circles that Servia has already resolved
upon warlike action. However, il is thought prob
able that a final resolution Of the Servian Govern
ment will mainly depend upon the communications
of the newly appointed Russian agent who has
now just arrived.
RAGUsA, Oct. 3d-Two thousand Basbi Bazouks
and two thousand cavalry have arrived ut Mostar,
HERZEGOVINA, where q force OF ten thousand Is con-
1890 IL W
the MontenegTans.
LoNDoN, Oct. "A Ruslchuk special, October
I'd, says the renewal Of the bombardment by the
Russian batteries at Guirgevo has inflicted enor-
nous damage upon the town Of Rustchuk. A
great proportion Of the houses are In ruins, and
only a few remain entire. The entertainments,
however, are intact. The health OF the garrison
and inhabitants is good, and the casualties lew.
vienna, Oct. 4-~Trustworthy reports from Ber-
lin state that by Emperor Williams special order
a note has been sent 10 Constantinople, very
earnestly urging that the principles of humanity
should be no longer violated. The note does not
exactly threaten the Turks, but leaves no doubto Of
the high Indignation felt, and that the German
Government does not intend silently and indiIer-
emily TO look on.
LONDON, Oct. GA Berlin dispatch says the
Russian grain harvest IL disappointing both In
quality aud quantity. The wet weather in August
and the scarcity OF laborers are assigned ms the
causes Of the short yield.
VIENNA, Oct. IA special says: Constantine
pie authorities merely intend that Raof Pasha shall
retain enough troops at Shipka 10 maintain tho
defensive.
All reserves collected in Roumelia have been
sent across the Balkans 10 a new position which
the Turks seem TO be preparing at Orchauie for
Osman Pasha 10 fall back upon, should he be
obliged TO leave Plevna. The only question IL
whether he will be able TO do 30. The massing Of
the Russian guards In the rear OF the line at PleVna
looks very much az IL the MuscoVites were prepar-
ing TO eiectually close the communication OF
Plevna by sending a large force across the Vid 20
the rear Of the Turkish position.
LONDON, Oct. IA Constantinople dispatch
Achmet Eyoub, Rauof Pasba, late Chief OF
STAFF, two Brigadiers, and several superior officers,
are TO be tried. Eyoub Refat Is charged with dis.
obedience, in having refused TO obey Mehemet
Ali's orders TO advance.
LONDON, Oct. IA correspondent before Plevna
On Wednesday, the Grand Duke
Interpreter, who was sent into Plevna
with a flag OF truce, was personally received by
Osman Pasha. This reception was granted In an
swer to a sealed letter from the Grand Duke.
Though the interview was thought 10 be only about
the burial Of the dead, IL created considerable
interest.
London, October Sth.-Correspondents hereafter
will only be admitted TO the lines Of active opera
lions on the days Of engagements. Al other times
must remain at the corps headquarters, in
sent out by them having thwarted Rus
plans. Within ten days 10000 sick, chief
y suffering from fevers, have reached the Odessa
hospitals.
Constantinople, October 9th.-snow and rain
s continually falling, and IL IL thought will suspend
Ill operations in Bulgaria and the Balkans.
1t Is probable Mehemet Ali will be appointed 10
he chief cammand in Thessaly.
Constantinople, October 0th.-A Scrvian diplo-
matte agent has formally renewed TO the Porte
Of the pacific intentions Of Servia.
Mukhtar PashR says the Russian loss during the
fighting was $1,000 loss Of the Turks.
500.
COnstantinOple, October sth.-A telegram from
)rehanle states that twenty-four Turkish battalions.
q convey to Pevna, defeated a Russian
sent 10 oppose them.
Pesth, October Sth.-The PesfhsT LlOyds states
lnder reserve, that the Prince OF Huss, German
ambassador to the Porte, has been instructed 70
leclare the Turkish blockade Of Black Sea ports
insufficient, and therefore void.
Belgrade. October 6th.-Negotiations between
Servia and Russia are not concluded. Servia re-
luires a guarantee OF independence. and promise
extention OF territory In the direction Of Bosnia.
The Russian envoy awaits further instructions.
Achmet Eyaub Pasha will take command OF the
Turkish forces on the SePvian frontier.
Athens, October 9th.-Tricoupis, Minister Of
Foreign Affairs, informed the British Minister that
Greece was obliged 10 regard the threatening Lam
yuage OF the Porte as q motive for completing her
Military preparations as rapidly as possible.
Rome, October 9th.-The Italia denies the state
nent that the Porte has demanded the recall OF the
Italian Consul at Rustchuk.
LONDON, Oct. 9.-Sir Stafford Northcote, Chan
,ellor Of the Exchequer, In n speech yesterday,
aid 81 cannot help thinking myself that there
nay be a surprise which may disappolnt the pro-
,becy Of those who have been declaring that the
var cannot terminate until another and more deci
i've campaign. One thing 10 certain, that both
ides have displayed such gallantry that II an OPP
Dortunity for settlement should arrive they might
lccept It without any loss Of prestige"
BUCHAREST, Oct. 0.-Tbe Russians have COM
nenced parallels before Plevna. under the auner-