The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-05-03
WHOLE No. l47
behest of the Car has been the knout
death, or worse than either, exile to that
northern living tomb. Siberia.

death, or worse than either, exile to that
northern living tomb, Siberia.
That the position Of the Greek rel;-
gionists will be better under Russian
than Turkish rule we have little doubt.
The Port whatever good intentions il
may have entertained has been unable
of late to check the fierce tanaticism of
its moslem against its Christian popula>
ton. This failure to protect the weak
from the rapacity of the strong will iins
duce many to rejoice at its downfall.
It seem incredible that government
comparatively SO weak as Turkey should
dare to measure strength with the c.
lossal Russian power, unless the Porte
has some secret understanding with one
or more of the great powers of Europe
for active aid. In that event the pass
age OF the Pruth on the Oath ut, is the
prelude of general European war. In
that event it is impossible to foreshadow
probable events. We must be content
to take the news as it comes. just now
the effect upon breadstuffS and provis-
ions iE this country has been marked
everything taking rapid rise.
The following are the latest impor.
tant kilograms from the seat Of war.
V1ExA,s April 24.-.The Russian advance
guard, which commenced crossing the Prnth
at sunrise to-day, numbers $4,000 men half
cavalry and half infantry. They are taking the
direction of Golotz. Five other divisions,
with 40 cannon, are stationed at Kubei They
will advance so as to reach the Danube at Is
mael, Kilia and Vel0f.
Companies of sapers, who have already pass
ed through Bucharest, are going to GulrgevO
to throw up defenses against the Turkish raids.
BUCHAREST, April A.-Ths Roumania gov
ernment, in reply to the Turkish Grand Vizer'S
dispatch requesting the Prince to make arrange
ments with Abdul Kerim, COMMUNICATIVE chief
of the Turkish army, to prevent the passage Of
the Russian army, or to permit the passage OF
the Turkish army, has declared that such
step is too serious to be determined by the ex-
ecutive power alone. Tho ROumanian Cham
bers will assemble the 26th, to examine the
, question.
The first Russian detachment, consisting Of
!, 40 sapers and officers, crossed the Roumanian
frontier yesterday at Bestinak; 900 men are
) expected to cross to-day. The Grand Duke
: Nicolas has issued proclamation to the in
habitants Of k0nmaDia announcint the pass
age OF the Russian army, under his command,
. toward the Danube. kOumania having re-
= ceived no preliminary notification has declared
it yields to force, and has directed It troops TO
fall back to await tn conflict.
A corresp ndent Of the Standard on board OF
! a Danube steamboat reports that the Turks
: made great movement from Widden towards
: Rustchuk in boats towed by steamers 1t is
! reported however, that they were brought back
: by night. Turkish preparations for the de-
a fence of the Danube by means OF gunbOatg.
. iron -clads, etc., are the most formidable. The
I Turkish troops are well armed and clothed and
i are in good spirits, although dysentery has ap-
4 peared among them.
!. A Vienna correspondent telegraphs that the
: Turkish Ambassador here, when commune
: eating to Count Andrassy the Grand Vizier'a
!. note 10 Roumania, expressed the opinion thai
n Roumania would merely protest against tho
. note and not resist Turkeys occupation Of
: Kalafat.
' The immediate object of the Russian adv yAnce
!. in Roumania is to protect the railway bridge
. at Barbaschi, where the first collision is ex-
. pected. If the Turks succeed in destroying thu
3 brigde the Russians would have difficulty IL
d procuring supplies
: The latest dispatch from Constantinople an.
q nonnces that the Turkish iron squadron in tn
e BospnOrus is ready to sail. It is relieved that
l. the British feet will come to CoDstantinopie
it PARIS, April 58.-A dispatch says not only
n has Russia warned the Khedive against send
IS ing troops to aid the Sultan, but France ha'
,e warned him against diverting any sums h
) has set apart for creditors to such purposes
~ The statement that BlIechroder has concluded
,e loan of 1OO, 900 is untrue.
% NEW YoKR, April 28-A dispatch from Lon
Il. don says ad7ices from Turkish sources repor
a. the battle OF Bsllorene ragged throughout yes
l. terday. The Russian commanded BY Hrant
ID Duke Michael, were repul5ed with heavy loss
"a The Turks, under Hassan Pasha, snfferet
nr slight losses The Russians resumed the At
u. tack last night and were again defeated AM
nj driven across the frontier. Other dispatche
as say the Turks crossed the Danube to-day nea
to Silestria, where an engagement il expected.
& The Italian government hasiissued the decla
al ration of neutrality.
IN BUCHAREST, April 28.-The Ronmanian gov
,ss ernment intends introducing bill in til
Chamber of Deputies snspending the constifu
ton, and endowing Prince Charles with d
O. cretionary powers, and authorizing militar
Sd preparations on the largest scale. Great depres
preston ;prevails because Turkish invasion
- apprehended.
CONSTANTS opLE, April os.-Oficial dispatc
$ from 5atoum OF Friday SAYS the Russians hav
!. ing renewed the attack were again ,epulse
Us at the Danube The occupation OF Gurgev
,f. BY the Russians Is denied.
.. The Sultan proceeds next week to Schnmls
His brother Eschad goes to K2rs. Turks
An fleet has been ordered to blockade Russia
- ports Hobert Pssha sails shortly for Crrta
Ottoman troops occupy the whole OF the Mel
ty idate District The Turkish budget shows
pa deficit Of fi2, 900 600.
Loxpox. April pa special from AtheI
n renorts the Greek government, while activel
d. arming, intends for the present to maintain II
attitude Of reserved neutrality. The Gar h;
OF sent Prince Nicolas the military order Of s
y, George. General Vickovitz, the Montenegri
nd leader, has been ORDERED 10, % Ghrohayo ,h where
rly ID stationed. Another leader has teen sent
ce Drobplsk with 800 men 10 assume the Offer
siye in the direction Of Berane, and thin
resterday occupied Sistane Albania.
- It's stated that the Russians captured Il
he Afterwards advanced to Kissitach.