The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-09-02
WHAT rs CONC ON IN EUROPE
Tho ottoman troops record another /

this time pushed back to Biela. thus changing
the entire front OF the Russian army.
The Shipka pass is still held by Gen. Radctz-
Ky in spite OF constantly renewed attacks OF
Sulciman Pasha. There arc. however, some
rumors current OF a very sinister nature for
the Russians, namely, that the Turks are max
Ing tourning movement which, II successful.
will cut of all communication between Gen.
Radetzky and the main body OF tho Russian
army. the nearest advanced column Of which 10
at Grabova.
1t is very difficult TO predict Mt tho present mo-
mcnt tho turn which the war is likely to take.
great deal depends on elements which cannot
be appreciated at distance OF six thousand
miles. For instance, the Turks can easily get
short OF ammunition. for they have to draw
most OF 1t from abroad and have variety OF
different patterns Of arms to provide for. The
Russians. on the other hand. can easily run
short Of provisions. These two points alone
may have moro influence than anything else on
the course OF events. Then comes tho question
Of reinforcement. We know that the Russians
can easily bring 100000 men more into the
field that onehalf of this number IL already on
its way to the Danube; but no ono Is capable Of
estimating tho number OF irregular troops
which the Sultan may DO able to muster.
Tho only clear points M yet are that the SOL
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SUES 'no u..hcu", Vi pN'c'hs " Nniis'i"n ~ ','o
hc"u D, "ussu'uhan army III "a war Inv .nc
present, ,hero IL "ho'h'r cohsls'lnS VI 'ho NV,
inpoSsiu"ily loi DH~HnV !" haNo n'a7''i
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being convcrsant with the tongue OF the com
mon soldier. He remains n mere amateur
looker-on. enjoying the privilege OF having a
royal escort OF Cossacks and OF going where
ever he pleases. lie was in the very thickest oil
the battle OF Pevna. and Joined with his escort
the detachment protecting the Russian retreat
He was complimented and embraced by the
Car but he still remains without anything like
an official position In the army.
That the war is to last till next year can no
longer be doubted. and the prospects OF the poor
Russian soldier are perfectly appalling. The
army cannot be left to winter In tents. il must
be housod but there are NJ houses. Villages
are few and lar between in Northern Bulgaria.
Most of them have been burned and otherwise
destroyed. and such "a are left Will scarcely be
sufficient TO give scanty accommodation to the
numerous Generals and their STATS. To build
barracks OF huis IL out OF the question. for there
il no wood in that country. Such miserable
brush wood as is to bc found Will be barely sum
cicnt for cooking-fuel. Earth, or rather mu''
huts, are accordingly. all that the most sanguine
Russian can expect for his winter quarters, but
even the construction OF TINS sort oil dwellings,