The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-08
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.

Bucharest, July ST is stated here that over
l20 900 Russians have crossed the Danube at Simnt
IA, with immense train of artillery, comprising
some pieces of very heavy ordnance. The enthusi-
of the Russian troops is very great. The cavalry
marches about twenty kilOmeters 10 advance Of the
infantry. As the Turks have proportionate
amount of cavalry to meet them, the Russians are
securing the counr up to the foot OF the Balkans.
The Turkish ouipOsts are on the Jantra which is
their present advanced line. The center Of the army
is near Rasgrad, the right covering Rustehuk and
the left stretching toward Shumla. 1t is reported
that only ~ 600 men left in Sistria. The first
great battle in Bulgaria will probably be fought on
the above line if the Turks give battle in open field
north OF the Balkans.
Constantinople, July 5.-Redif Pasha telegraphs
from Shumla under date Of Friday follows The
Russians attempted near Baba Redoubt, five hours
march from Silistrs, to dsembark troops of artiI-
lery crossing the Danube on twenty RATS towed by
three steamers. The Turks bombarded the RATS,
which precipitately turned back. One large raft
with troops aud stores was damaged.
MOuktar Pssha telegrsphs under date of the 9th
that bis army had arrived at Yerkpounar, five hours
march from kars. Communication with Kars has
been restored, the Russians who occupied positions
near Hadj Hall having retired beyond the fortress
The Governor Of Erzeroum telegraphs under date of
Thursday that the Russians dislodged Utsek-
kissa, and retreated to Ipek and Juedik, where q
battle is progressing.
The Khedve of Egypt has placed his feet at the
disposal Of the Porte.
ErZeroum, July 5.-The Russians fell back in an
orderly from Utchkilissa TO Ipek, followed
by the Turkish right. There frequent cavalry
skirmishes. break on the 4th and lasted until 2
o'clock P. The only fact known concerning it is
that the Russians maintained their position Ipek
The Russians have recommended and are continu-
ing the bombardment Of Ksrs. Deryish Pasha tele-
graphs from BatOum that a regiment of Russian
cavalry, supported by infantry, attacked Seban on
Wednesday and was defeated with loss of so killed
and 100 wounded.
Chicago, July THE Tribune's London cores
pondent says Public sentiment is growing more
bitter toward Russia every day. and at this rate the
Conservatives will be able to develop their policy soon
and try their strength in the House ofCommons upon
Of credit, which is certain be asked for be-
fore the close OF the session. In conversation with
prominent statesman to-day, be indicated what be
considered TO be the inevitable consequences of Eng
lish interference in behalf of Turkey. Now that the
Russian forces in Asia defeated, Turkey only
requires slight assistance from England enable her
to defend the Balkans. Russia, thus checked
would aot for many years reattempt to extend her
western frontier. The Turks, already dying out as
race would hnd their territory gradually drifting out
of their hands, and in another generation the Cali
phate would be resumed the ancient throne of
Bagdad The legitimate heirs Of Constantinople, the
Greeks, who fostered by England, would grow
into powerful ally aud would become an insupera-
Bile barrier to Russian aggression.
New York, July IA Times London special says
The Chancellor Of the Exchequer made an absurd
blunder in the House Of Commons to-day He stated,
in reply question that the bsct of ordering the
squadron to its present station that Besika Bay
was convenient aud central. and the Admiral would
be enabled more readily to communicate from
there with Layard at COnstantinople and with the
the Government in London. This the objection
to sending the sqadron to the Suez Canal station
which he said was neither convenient nor central.
Some other explanation for sending q squadron of
seven powerful ironclads and frigate to Besika
Bay must be looked for. II is notorious that the
teegraphe facilities represented by the Chancellor
to be necessary are far better at the station prev
ly occupied by it.
London, July s.-A special from Er1eroum dated
Sunday confirms the report that the Russians have
RECOMMENDED the bombardment of Kars, and adds
that they are forming an intrenched camp on the
eastern side of the city.
Teheran, July 9.-The Russian expedition against
the TureomAns Is returning from KsIa rvat towards
KrasnoVodsk. There in q general exodus from Resht
Persia, in consequences OF the plague. Deaths num-
Der twenty to thirty daily.
ST. Petersburg, July 9.-Accordng to reports the
Russian retreat in Asia is attributable TO Cau-
easiau rising which is usually suppressed, but to the
fac. that the Russians were too weak TO overcome
the Turkish forces, whose strength had been under
rated Generals TergukastOf and 0klabschio have
eight 10 ten bAttalions, aud General Loris Meikof
about Eve.
Calcutta, July 9.-Famine reports from nearly all
the Bombay districts show Q reduction in the num-
bers relieved. This is dne tine general resumption
Of agrieulturAl operations. The total decrease for
the past fortnight numbers 10000. 1t is hoped all
for anxiety will cease. The prospects in
Madras are less cheerful, but apparently mproy-
ing. Monsoon rains conkinae to be abundant on the
hAlAbar coast. aad pasturage is improving every.
WHERE but the number Of persons receiving gratui-
toas relief ID still over l,250, 900.