The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-05-24
FOREIGN N EWS.
rho Khol. Rn,.I,n Armr to the Front.

the Cars visit to Bucharest the Russians
will attempt to cross the Danube at four
points in the same day. The whole army
has been ordered to be ready for action
next week. Fourteen trains, bringing
reserves TO the front, leave Kew daily.
Official Report Of the Ardahan Battle.
St. Petersburg, May 20.-The following
is an official account of the battle of Arda-
han, telegraphed by General Melikof to
the Grand Duke Michael; THE outworks
of Ardahan, is Notifications, the citadel
with sixty guns, immense stores of pro-
visions and ammunition, and the camp
formerly occupied by fourteen battalions
of Turks, lie at the feet of the Gar. On
May 18th the admirable fire of our artil-
lery, between three and six o'clock in the
afternoon, made a breach in the walls.
AT six o'clock the Frwan, Tifis and Baku
regiments, and the sappers advanced to
the assault. The enemy could not with
stand the onslaught, and fled, leaving a
great number of dead. At nine o'clock
our troops traversed the whole town and
Notifications. The troops are full of en-
thusiasm. Our loss is believed to be |
officer and so soldiers killed officers
and 1S0 soldiers wounded. l can not
find sufficient words of praise for the
courage and coolness of our young SOL
diers, or the good disposition ofthe troops
made by the officers.
The Government Explaining It's Action.
Paris, May 20.-The Official Journal
publishes decree removing twenty-one
Projects to other places, and dismissing
twenty five. Sixteen others are placed
on half pay, or otherwise shelved. 1t is
said Fourtou, Minister of the Interior,
has sent circulation to the Projects ex.
planning President MacMahon's recent
action and the Governments intended
policy.
Due de Broglie, President of Council
and Minister of Justice and Worship, is
about to send circular to the Bishop ex-
planning the Governments policy in re-
ligious matters, and appealing to their
produce and patriotism to assist him.
Blocking Their Little Game.
The Soliel says "The Deputies of the
Left intended to placard their recent
manifesto throughout France. Fourton,
Minister of the Interior, Immediately te-
legraphed to the Projects to oppose this
by all legal means, and intimated that all
who failed to do so would be Immediate
ly dismissed"
Drowned.
Adelaide, May 22.-Thirty persons
were drowned by the wreck of vessel
playing between Adelaide and Albany
Isles, on the northeast coast Of Australia.
Greece vs.. Turkey.
Paris, May ga La Temps, Athens,
special says: "War between Greece and
Turkey is considered inevitable.
Bismarck Recalled.
Berlin, May 22.-It is officially an
nounced that Emperor William has re-
called Prince Bismark to consider the sit
uation in France and the probable effect
of the change of ministry upon the rela'
tions of France and Germany.
London, May 22.-The stock market is
depressed and prices declined on the re-
port that Bismark had been recalled.
The War in Asla.-BOId March Of the Russians.
London, May pa telegram from
Erzeroum says: The Russian left wing
has advanced from Ipeck to within two
hours march of Kara Kiliza. while an
Ottoman detachment holds position at
Toprakkaleh. Two regiments Of Cossacks
are scanning the country around the
Penek villages, within seven hours march
of Mukhtar Pasha's camp, for provisions
for the Russian right wing
BatOum in Danger Again.
The Dolly 7elegaph8 Pera dispatch
saws a portion of the Ardahan garrison
took the road to Ardamitsh, having cut
its way through the Russian column
which endeavored to intercept it. The
Russians are said to have closed in upon
them in the rear of Batoum, which is
once more seriously threatened.
Achaschen, to which the remnant of
the Ardahan GARRISON retreated on Kars
was already cut off by the Russians who
blocked the road at Panisew.
Constantinnople, May 23.-The com.
mander of Ardahan garrison will be court
martialled. The Turkish official account
of the taking of Ardahan admits the loss
of three hundred killed and wounded.
Horses belonging to all civil and mill
tary functionaries have been requisition-
ed for the army.
Batoum, May 23.-There was tremen-
dous cannonade to-day from the Russians
A battle has just commenced. Firing is
becoming general along the entire line.
The Turkish batteries are replying vi
gorouslv. and the utmost enthusiasm pre-
walls among the Ottoman troops. The
Bashi Bazouks are preparing for action.
Everything indicates desperate effort on
the part ofthe enemy.
Erzeroum, Tuesday night May o.
Russians are moving rapidly forward in
the direction Of the Turkish left.
The War on the Danube.-ExtensiVe Floods.
Sistova, May 23.-An extensive over.
AoW of the Danube is reported. The
road from Rustchuk is flooded.
London, May ga correspondent
states that notwithstanding the most
complete preparations, the passage Of the
Danube is not expected before the 8th of
June. The Car will probably witness
the operation at Ibrail.
MacMahOn's Coup d'Etat Not Endorsed.
London, May 23.-The Times Paris
dispatch has the following France will
doubtless pronounce Overwhelmingly
against President MacMahon at the cleo
tions even if the Senate gives majority
in favor of dissolution, which is very
doubtful. The refusal of the Senate to
authorize dissolution would inevitably
cause MacMahon's resignation"
The Famine.
Calcutta, May 20. The number gra-
tuitously relieved in Madras during the
week ending May 10th shows an increase
of IA QQ1 IT Ia halieved that the mum.