The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-21


AZ Alexandria, 10000 Komani aud 10 900 at Karaka
lnere arc thus in what may be termed
inc centre advance, between the Aluta and
seue ios'ooo men. Ar regards the extreme
ght neen iul batteries have been sent part Turn
SEVERN and part to Kaafal Two batteries have
rived o. Vircicorava the terminus OF tho Roumapia
railway This movement OF artillery further west,
Coupled with the constant arrival OF deachments OF
sappers and pioneers with the other forces amount
ing 70 some li0 600 men Krajova, leaves little
DOUBT that the Russians intend widdn. Every
WING goes to show their campaign will DC directed
win view to compel the Turks TO light In tho open
Held The Chief concentration the left and
extreme left is at Gurgevo and SlobosiA Be.
tween these points there are now 50, 900 men
exclusive OF cavalry and artillery Al Kirnogt and
Otentza there 10, COO and Kalarash advance
post Of 1000 men to guard against any flank attack
from SIlisIra Thence Ibrail there only chain Of
Cossack optposts but At Slobosia there 5000.
elusive Of cavalry and artillery. on the Galatz, Rem
and Isman line there has been no increase OF men,
but notable increase OF defensive works In the shape
Of batteries.
All these arrangements and the disposition SO far
OF tho Russian troops show that the attempts
Into tho Dobrudscha feints. Tho chief concen-
trations at and near Giurgevo and on the Aluta
line.
ASIA MINOR
Tho intelligence from Tilis and Van illustrates the
progress Of events In Asia Minor. The FIRST attack on
Batoum was q font to cover operations on the
other side Of tho Koova range of noun
tans The Turks had a strong position
on the heights south OF tho River Choruk, which In
turn was commanded by force and field batteries
the northern slope or the Kolova where forms tho
southern boundary OF the Choruk plain. The contiuu.
alton OF the Kolova chain, forming the southern and
eastern boundaries OF the Choruk plain, Is called
KhatzubanL
THE OPERATIONS NEAR BAroUx.
In order to quite shut Batour on the land sdc IL
was necessary the Turks from their position
the Kolova SO rs to flank their position the
heights lower down. The Russians werc unable to
force either position, but have succeeded In half
ing tho Turkish position tho river by
occupying the Khatxubani Heights. Tho next
battle will result either in the occupation OF
the lower Kolova or In the complete defeat
Of the Russians, who will then bs thrown back on
Osureethi but OF this the Russians In Tias appear
have no fear. The movement IL regarded there
having boon successful since II further step to the
complete Investment Of Batoum. II is said how
ever, that the Russian commander exceeded his tn
strucons and 1t is not denied that the losses have
been heavy. Each side carried of It's own dead and
wounded. Many Of the latter have arrived at Osur.
gethi.
RUSSIAN OCCUPATION PASSES.
The Russian third or Ernan column has arrived At
Utchkclisses and advance guard pushed forward
near Joranos and Chamur, about half way between
BajazId ana Erzeroum. From Jeranos road leads
across the Agry range 10 Kagismun, which a.so In
the hands OF the Russians. From Kagsman another
road leads 10 Getshevan the southern route from
kars to Erzeronm. Thus, east, north and south Of
Kars tho mot ntan passes and roads In Russian
hands ana one Of the outlets Of these to the
kars district with the OF It's defcnce-namey,
Ardahun, on the NORTH has just been captured by them.
The Turks still hold the positions OF Getshevan aad
Dclimusa, on the south and southwest. A detachment
OF Russians has arrived at Arnis Lake Van,
believed to be tho advance guard Of column directed
against Melaskert the Edphracs south OF Jcranos
There are, the other hand, large number OF Kurds
consrcgatng Bitlis and Darbokr but all mlser
ably armed and wrctchedy mounted.
From all this II would seem that the centre advance
othc Russians arond anu boforeKars being held back
the right and left wings pushed forward with the
Intention of outnanking Noukhtar Paehas position at
and south Of Bardiz but tho roads and weather are
bad and the advance proportionally SLOW
GUssIA's RIGHT TO TAE BospHoRUs
AS an Indication OF the Russian view OF her rights to
enter the Mediterranean II may be stated that the ST
Petersburg newspaper, the Neao Time, recently pub
lishcd article declaring that Russs much snt
tied to the right OF passage the Mediterranean by
way OF the Bospnorus and Dardanelles as Engand 10
to use the Suez Canal
CABINET TROUBLES
Trouble Is brewing in the Turkish Cabinet and It Is
considered than probable that several changes
the Ministry viii take place within a few days. The
Chamber OF Deputies has made the extraordinary dc.
mand that the Turkish War Minister be sent
to tho seat of war. No attention has becn
paid 10 the request however, by the Porte,
.ba 81 rnc
What good he could do in the eld does precisely
appear. Consantiucpe special teIegrapns:-"I am
afraid the verge oil another coup d'etat
The relations between the Porte the Chamber are
strained that the Chamber Will probably be closed
Tho Deputies recently mado violent attack the
Porte, alleging that the financial envoy VINO sent
to London corrupt. OF 102 members all but two
voted ccnsuring the appointment
HOLY
late despatch from Constantinople states that
the Sheik.uIslam has proclaimed a holy war against
Russia and that Imperial trade was published to-
day subjecting non. hussumans to military service.
FLEET
The British squadron has departed from Port Said,
tho Hotspur being the only vessel Of the aoet remain.
Ing there. Tho destination Of the squadron yes
unknown, but 1t IS supposed to be some Greek port
This movement Is doubtless due TO the difficulty Of OBJ
tanning sale anchorage at Port Said.
TROUBLE AMERICAN MISSIONARY.
despatch IRON Pera brings the interesting infor.
nation that the British Consul at Rustchuk has had
a dispute with the Turks owing their pre-
venting the landing of an American missionary who
had crossed from Glurgcvo II Is reported the Consul
struck tho Turkish officer. Tho namo of tho mission.
ary Is not gwen.
WITH The ARMY OF THE DANUBE.