The New York herald., 1877-07-03

manian government to send experienced
officers to form an Italian legion. The
Roumanian government, after consulting
the Gear, has refused the offer, but ex-
pressed its gratitude for the offer to the
veteran hero"
AUSTRIA THE SAVIOUR on MONTENEGRO.
1t is reported in Constantinople, and tele-
graphed thence by the HERALDs correspond
ent, that Austria has warned the Porte
that she will occupy Bosnia if the Turks
now operating against Montenegro enter
Cettinge. Austria is evidently determined
that Montenegro shall not be crushed.
soRT1E FROM KAns.
The Central Ne~s states that the Turks
made desperate sortie from Kars on Sun
day morning. attempting to surprise the
Russians and storm a hill on which are
two guns used in the bombardment of Kars
The Turks were compelled to withdraw
after several hours fighting. The losses
were heavy on both sides.
WHAT ELSE CAN BE ExPEoTED?
Contrary to all the accepted usages of civ
ilized warfare, which forbid the firing of
shells containing acids or poisoned missiles,
the Turks, during an engagement
which took place on Sunday, fired
explosive bullets. The HERALDs cor
respondent at Oltenitza telegraphs that he
saw the corpses of several Russians which
bore horrible evidences of the truth Of this
statement.
WHAT RoUMANIA SEEKS TO OBTAIN.
A Bucharest despatch has the following:--"The
objects to be attained by Roumania In an offensive
war against Turkey are the acknowledgment Of the
absolute independence Of Roumania aud the dis.
mantling Of the Turkish forts along the Danube,
Thereby placing both banks on an equal footing and
insurng free navigation and perpetual neutralza-
tion Of that river. Roumania win also claim full
indemnity for war expenses and the depredatons
OF tile IurKlSn armies"
ENGLAND DISPOSED FOR PEACE.
The London correspondent OF the Edinburgh
Scotsman teegraphs as follows :--"It is understood
that the wise counsels OF the Marquis OF Salisbury
Earl Carnarvon, Mr.. Cross and others have at last
triumphed over the party OF action. The Sultan
has now little chance of material aid from England .
THE ENGLISH FLEET
The Post announces prominently that the
Mediterranean fleet will shortly be largely
reinforced. The Standard, in a leading article
announces that the government ordered
the fleet, which LETT Phaerum Bay, to
proceed Immediately to Besika Bay. The Standard
adds that sinister significance need be attached
to the measure, which is merely one Of ordinary
prccaution.
ENGLAND AND AUSTRIA.
The Posts Berlin special asserts that general
understanding with regard to certain eventualities
has been lately arrived at between tho Austrian
and English governments.
PROVIDING HORSES FOR THE WAR.
The Russian government having ordered the pur.
chase OF 80, 600 horses, Germany will in few days
Issue decree prohibiting the export Of horses
rom the Empire II is semi-oflcially stated that
tins measure, If adopted, will be solely on the
ground of internal economy ana not for political
reasons.
'H' '- MISCELLANEOUS WAR NOTES
A royal decree has been issued In Athens giving
forced to the notes Of national and Ionian
banks in pursuance OF the contract for loan Of
100000 drachmas.
In the Greek Chamber Of Deputies yesterday the
Minister OF Finance demanded credit Of 35 900 900
drachmas for arnaments.
telegram from Constantinople says Redh Pacha,
the Minister OF War, has started for shumla. A
Vienna despatch states that the Servan Skupts-
china has held several secret slttlngs The peace
party still has the upper hand.