Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-08

think it should have been, that the decision OF
| the couicrcrce would be enforced by War Tur.
keys reply 10 the protocol was blind and fool
ish. She is Low suffering tnr her folly. But
there was nothing to justify Russia 10 holding
the protocol, ike a pistol, to her head, and
acting in contravcniion OF the treaty OF 1871.
| The Power responsible tor breaking the
united action was Russia: Turkey Is DOW en-
gagged in death struggle God alone knew
what might be the result. But the whole eff.
forts Of the British government must be direct.
ed to ccaIze the war and preserve strict neu.
tralty. II the Gar would keep MS word,
pledged to Lord Lotus, that he had no inten-
ton to take Constantlnople, but only obtain the
aulcioralion OF the condition Of the Christians
there would be no question oil lEtcrerrcucc with
British interests.
If the opposition advocated war against Tur.
key they should plainly sly so, but il they only
Intended to bark loudly and not bite, such
policy is wholly unworthy, and would ne0cr
have the sanction Of the public The oppo-
stion appeared to attach more Importance to
hasing the liberal party united than having
the country united 10 view OF the dlsSenSIons
of'Europe.
The debate WAS al burned until to-day.
The Greek Government has sent note TO
the Porte protesting against The release OF c2r-
TAIN uTklSH DElRuullS WIZ luo peSu 'hHF''"'H
cd Tor disturbing the Greek frontier.
The recruiting lists Of the Greek army have
been competeA The class for men between
the ages of thirty and forty furnishes 100, 900.
The Russian right wing is marching through
Genlcs and Tchlldcr, evidently with the pur-
pose unless prevented by the Turks, OF burn
ing the second Turkish lire OF defense at Sog.
hunlc. Tho Russian centre, in the Plain oil
Kars, seems to be awaiting the result Of this
movement and Of the maneuVcrS OF the lett
wing, which is trying to iorco its way from Ba-
yazid by way OF Surekoy. The Turkish au
;hortics there are actively collecting PROVISIONS.
The inhabitants have to consider whatever they
may possess beyond the supplies necessary for
six months requirements. Prices arc rising very
rapidly. The DEAFNESS of articles OF ordinary
consumption is seriously felt. The Circasslan
lcvcs arc beginning to arrive at EZeroum.
The murder Of humber Of ROumanians BY
Turkish irregu!ars 10 raid on Sunday has
created much excitement 10 Bucharest and
greatly strengthened the hands CT the war
party. Prince Charles reviewed the Rouma-
Man troops there yesterday. They arc finely
euupped, and consist of two battallODs OF cav
airy and five battaons Of infantry, with forty
krupp field pieces. 1t is probable that this
corrs will take The field Immediately near Oltc.
ritza Thc difficulty about the command OF
the Roumanian troops will probably be ar
ranged satisfactorily.
The news CT Eoglish armament causes alarm
ct VicaGia. 1t is also reported in Vienna that
Turkey is cndeavorrg to secure British inter-
ven,ion iu return Tor the cesslon OF haroor 10
Crete for cstablishnga naval station command
/; ing the Suez cana.
The London Times, in leading ertice. says:
We think Russia assumption OF the concur.
\ -, nGo
+ protest imperative. Earl Derby's dispatch
makes this protest With effect and dignity.
Our haads, at all events, arc free.
In order not to afford an occasion to Austria
20 depart FROM neutrality, the Russian COM
mandc1s have received orders not to cross the
Danube near Kalaat nor join anywhere with
the ScrTian army. For the same reason the
Gar has notified Montenegro that she must re.
main % the defensive 10 Herzegovina
Sarvia Intends to revoke the order for mobl-
ling her militia because such step would be
likely to provoke Austria.
The Governments of Germany ard Austria
are in negotiation with respect TO proclama-
ton OF neutrality TO be issued. The two Coz.
ernnlcD;s arc DESTROYS OF acting 10 coucert
The Russian telcgraphic agency announcing
!ho delivery Of lord Derby 5 ansTer says
I'VE are assured that the Government will not
ycr>y when il is a question Of making history.
The arrival Of the English squadron at Crete
is announced. Shells from tho Turkish guu.
baas were iapg around the lbrail railway
st3tiGu st the time OIL the arrival 81 Lll" grand
Dixie Nicholas there
Beckett Was shcel ~ The Turks Sunday
cvcnioc. The hashi b2Zouks p!undercd the
ucishb0ring villages at The same tlme, aad &c
turned with their spoils across the Dauube.
The Russians have commenced to lombard
Tie Turkish town Of Widin from kaIa!at on
the opposite bank ofthc Danube.
Niue large steamers with 100000 Turkish
troops ior The interior, have just arrived at
Trcb:@ord.
The l.on,ior Standards Vienna telegram
says: The Sultan hiss resolved TO proclaim
holy war
Tho British Government has, ordered 500
whitehead torpcdocs at 500 pounds each.
LONDON, May 81. 3Gp. m.-Thcre Is much
more confidence 10 the stock MARKET than yes
lcr,!ay in consequences OF Mr.. Cross's statement
in the House OF Commons last night OF the
Governments policy.
The Paris BCursc is also firm III consequence
Of the Eogish news and the ascertained ialSty
, OF the Fiyaro'5 Won Mollkc article.
f. Intelligence received at Vienna conGrms the
rum0r that the turks suffered 4 defeat before
kars and sustained heavy losses. Ali Pasha
was taken prisoner. There is great uneasiness
at Constaptlnopr.
Notc.--rhc above SHOULD be accepted with
. reserve.
BUCHAREST, May S.-Princs Charles, Of
Roumana. acknowledging the address present
ed 10 him by the Senate in reply to speech,
from lhe throne, rtc1untcd the acts OF hostility
committed by The Turks against ROumanian
ports and open towos Oh the Danube, on their
rcaccabc Inhabitants and RouuaDian vessels,
and said In consequence Of the aggressive
attitude OF Turkey, the Rouulauiau Govern
mcnt will display rot only the foresight, but
also The energy which both Chambers OF the
Legislature have presented. | ioresee, how
ever, with sorrow" he concluded, that mod
Grafton will be Of no avail and that we must
meet force bv force as it is our duty to defend
our country"