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La crónica., 1877-12-05

Hsbiendonos determinado a hacer un Gambia en- nuestra frma y
viendonos obligados a procurarnos una gran suma de dinero comenzare.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15
GREAT BRITAIN AND THE WAR.
AN ANTI-RUssIAN HEETlNG DIsPERsED II LONDON-
A TURKISH IROSCLAD DETAINED.
IOSDov Monday. Mavsl1. 1877.

LONDON, Monday, May'l4, 1877.
A Bucharest telegram states that the Porte
has the satisfactory relative to the
destruction OF British shipping at Beket and promised
full compensation.
IL is stated that the Dover and shorncfc garrsons
have been medically inspected for foreign service.
An attempt was made yesterday to get up an anti
Russian demonstration In Hyde Park. The crowd only
numbered about 5000. The speakers included no one
Of any note The discussion branched off into an argu
men as to the relative badness Of government in Ireland
and Poland The crowd finally overturned the platform
and dispersed in disorder.
Preparations are being made in the War Departmental
dispatch an army corps OF 10000 or 10000 men upon
foreign service should the Government deem that course
necessary.
In the House OF Commons this afternoon the Hon.
Robert Bourke Under Secretary for the Foreign Depart
mont said Immediately after the outbreak Of the war the
Government learned that T0nclad built for Turkey
was lying at the Victoria docks, ana took steps to pre-
vent an infringement OF the Foreign Enlistment act
Sir Stafford Northcote Chancellor of the EXchequcr
said Egypt forming part Of Turkey is certainly at war
with Russia Russia, therefore, has right to blockade
Egyptian ports and invade Egyptian territory and goods
going To Egypt may be considered conraband.
The Hon Robert Bourke also said II was untrue that
England and Austria had agreed TO protest against the
declaration OF Roumanian Independence.
EDINBURGH, Monday, May IA, 1877
The Scotsman'S LONDON correspondent says A great
deal has been and Is still doing to complete the ar
rangemeuts necessary prompt and powerful action
should such be decided 1t has been decided not to
rely altogether the resources of the army clotMng
factory al Pimlico. Already more than one agent has
left London to arrange with manufacturers for supply
Of clothing, etc, in certain cOntu gencies general
who has lately seen active service 1.-THE correspondent
probably refers Sir Garnet Wolsecy has made reports
within the past few days in regard to The regiments
which could be Immediately called upon and now long
would take to transport from 10000 to 10000 men to
given spot assured the arrangements are so far
complete that the authorities reckon upon being able II
necessary 10 embark about 10000 men in about ten
days"
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15
THE RUSSO-TURKISH WAR.
THE RUSSIANS ASSEMBLING IN FORCE.

TIFF. RUSSIANS ASSEMBLING IN FORCE
.rrpRoRN FIGHTING IN THE NETGHBoRHooD OF
BATUM.
The Russian forces are about to assemble in great
..,opgtb on the Roumanan side of the Danube, be-
.vsen Rustchuk and Nikopol near the mouth of the
Iuta) In this part of the river-about 60 miles in
,.ngtb-are GiurCovO, Simutza, Sistova, Turna,
.Dd Islash. This movement is designed to
hreak the Turkish lines and separate the forces
:, Widdin from the main army which holds the line,
Tr Rustchuk to Silistra, distance of about sixty
eve miles This strategy is likewise designed to en-
.hle the Russians TO advance toward the Bal
hon range without reducing the fOrtresses
~hcb would confront them, were they to
,,oss between Rustchuk and Sillistua. The Rus
,ian preparatory movements will doubtless occupy
tbe week. the staff not being expected at the
nanube for several days Details Of the battle
roar Batum on the Asatic coast, show that
che Turks fight with great stubbornness,
ina,cting heavy loss on the Russians who
rere unprotected by earthworks or other
6ofonces. In the British House Of Commons, Mr.
Cl,dstones resolutions were last night rejected by
vote of 354 to DOB, giving the Government ma
,ority of 131, being SO votes more than the usual
pnmber it has commanded when party questions
~,re before the House.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15
raise obelsk in memory of the Cars stay there,
and also to found an asylum for invalid soldiers.
SERVIA AND ROUMANIA.
LONDON. Monday. NAV

LONDON, Monday, May Ia, 1871
Col Cartaguia, the special messenger from
Prince Milan to ST. Petersburg has returned without
reply TO Belgrade. Prince Gorchako telegraphed that
Seryia desires to commence action she must do so on
her own responsibility and with her means. This
intelligence caused great depression among the
Liberals.
Ii is affirmed that the recall OF the Russian agent at
Belgrade ordered the ground OF the desire Of his
Government 10 keep Servia apart from the conhctthe
Car, while withdrawing his agent in order to hold aoof
from any agitation IN Serva, having explicitly nmated
that he considered the absteDtion OF Servla ndis-
pensabe.
The TmesS Vienna correspondent explains the vote in
the Roumanau Chambers. He says that although the
resolution adopted by the Chambers speaks Of severng
the bond between Turkey and ROumania and empowers
the Government at the conclusion OF peace to
independent position it leaves the Government to use
their discretion in acting according to circumstances 40
that for the present the whole matter is shcyed The
correspondent observes that the pospOnemeut Of
the declaration Of independence largely due to the
Roumanan Foreign Minister acting at the instance of
Russia.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15

Poti T. uot good barb0r heavy bar obstructug the
passage OF vessels of size while sonkgoun' says
The PaH haH Gnschc, besides being extremely I'M
healthfu is difficult Of access from the interiors both
because OF the hly character Of the surrounding cou
try aud also by of the numerous streams ana
rivers which now into to the southwark Batun
on tile other hand Is formed by long point OF land run
nug into the IN northery drcctloh' ana mas
excellent and anchorage for ships OF any dut
of wafer II IS the most convenient point of commun
cation with Persia, Georgia, and Armenia rom the sea
Its population is about 5000. The eastern portion Is
bcolthfu hut the west side not, owing to marshes
which, in the months from July to October, render II
very injurious to health An extensive export raoe II
carried ON i'm hides honey and oak for shpbuding
purposes. Trcbizond has safe port for shps' out
below the town there il a small port for row -galieys
The Russian army which occupied Dadn tsee mapl ls
understood To he advancing toward Darbekira place
about 2l5 miles to the southwest Of hat town Darbchf
is about miles south of Erzerum, aud Is on ihc rg
bank Of the Tgrs It enlarged and strengthened Dy
Cousautius, in whose reign 1t was taken ater long
scce by sapor King OF Persia. u again passed mo the
hapdso the Romans, and in time was acquired by the
Turks II IL mclosed hy vast wall Of dark stone Il
substantially buht, and has citadel The population
numbers 900. The place i poorly defended aud might
easily br captured 10y Russian army.
The progress of hostes has caused concern for the
American missions in Eastern Turkey. In that region
Van has been occupied "a station since S72. This city
Church. and the brethren had long wished to see mis-
sion families stationed there The other stations now
In occupied by the mission Of the Congregation
Church are Erzerm, Harpoot and Mardn,
Bills having been included in the Van station field The
station at Erzerum is the only likely be disturbed
by the war; the others being remote from the scene OF
hosttics The out stations OF the Eastern Turkish mis-
sion number Ia The churches are 30 with total
number OF 1867 10 Of these churches have native
preachers and there 80 other native preachers, %
teachers and 80 helpers Forty students are reported ~
the theological seminary at HarpOot and the station
training classes at Erzcrum and Bitlis. normal
school at HarpoOt has 81 pupils; three boarding
schools al Erzcrum, Harpoot and Mar'in have ~;
other adults to the number OF 432, reported rs
under instruction while the scholars IN 90 common
schools number almost 5000 These returns are from Dr.
Bartlets sketch Of the Missions of the American Board
in Turkey, published last year The American mission
aries Zen at Erzcrum the Rev. Moses T. Parmeee
Miss Cvcnc o. Van Duzce the Rev j. L. Pierce and the
Rev. 4. NJ. Cole.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15

Following is the list Of toasts, with tho
names OF those who responded
/ The President OF the United Stttes-Rcsp0nded 10
by President Rutherford B. Hayes.
H. The state e w-Eork.-Responso 10y eXGoy. John
I. Hoffman. - .. -
III The City Of Ncw-York: The metropolitan center
OF the commerce Of tie Union; ytay needing te De5s
an most expeditions means OF transportation ana tfdn
st to ana from and Though the metropolis
by MAYOR Ely.
~ our Commercial Marine: The best Interests OF our
couutr,, alike with Our national pride, demand tho
sno,y restoration of ag % l; former prominence
IN tue commerce or the seskespDus by the Hon. Nm
VI ENart-
V TIE Contributions Of Commerce 20 Ltolature aud
Art-Ecrpondet 10 by the Rev. Richards. StOirs d. -.
VI \ Wise Economy boz our National state, and MI
uicpa olcgumsuts-cspouse by The Hon. Carl Schurz.
vii Resumption OF Specie P.ymcnts.-kespOnse by
the Hon. Hugh McCulloch.
VIA IA, Army and ~. rl the United States.-
Response % Geu. VIM. 4. sherman.
* Return Of National Prosperity. ty.-Res ponded 70
by the Ron David \. Wells
X. The COmmcrcs OF Eu-h,.slc1HnE Nations, and
its ell, o Eu.ghtcnug, CNILug. and Chrstlanizns
the Moid.-Rcspuuse by the ~. Frederick Courtney
XI The Women OF Amcrlca, TDc best educator, Il
those whom liberties are 10 he transIuJcd-Ro-
spOnse by Elliott =. shepard
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15
INCIDENTS OF THE BkvoUET.

THE FACES At THE GUESTS TtBLE-CUEIoUs GROUP
ING or IRJMISENr MEN-MASY wELLKNOws
DEMOCRATS PREsEsT-PREsIDENr HAYES HEAR
THY WELCOMED.
Many reasons, some mysterious and as yet
unc Explained and a great many more suggested which
are uexphcaulc, required the postponement OF the
annual dinner OF the Chamber OF Commerce from May
Uhe actual anniversary OF ts organization 100 ago
to May IT, Whatever the reasons, the policy Of post
poncmeut amply justified by the attendance aud
enthusiasm last evening. The oldest members, aud
particularly the Secretary OF the Chamber George Wilson,
declared the company present to have been the most
distinguished and representative ever gathered al
its beard. The guests table on raised plat
form at the southern end OF the hall was
OF familiar faces OF men OF national reputation
Ot all professions. almost all crees Of religion and all
shades OF politics Scattered about the banquet hall AZ
the five tables devoted to the members OF the Chamber
and the Press many Of the leading men In local
affairs. list OF the guests at each table IS appended
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15
cernpg tho routes of travel and any maps published by

cern'ng Tho OF travel and any maps published ny
thi- department. 80
Please understand that owing 10 the PROVISIONS OF sec
tOn 3679 ~ the Revised Statutes, the War Deirtment
caA have nothing To do with III" transactions tfoPoocd
II r. purely a matter ~ business between you ana thc
officers and yOur security FOR your advances must rcss
upon your falth that Congress viii pass adcqu3" SPpo
priaous. and upon the fact thar ahv double dc ng or
fraud che part Of the officer viii forfeit his conn'Son
One other point desire call your attention TO- VIZ.
II any other firm syndicate should come IN ~ dhyS
time ind Ocr lower rates Of discount than yourselves
the officer would ~ course have the option O lndots
his account the other firm. hope that tn above VIII
give yUH the Information necessary 10 make ln'rllg'hi
uaus and propositions to the army officers B' assured
that visa 10 assist YOU IN ivory measure bnCut I" I"
lieve the harisps O tie officers rar as can DO so
without violating the provisions Of law Ncf csnec'-
fully, GEORGE W. MCCRARY, secretary oi war
The Secretary to-day transmitted to the Attorney
General the blank form Of vouchers upon which officers
paid with the request that ne VIII give an opinion az
to whether II would be violation of Section 36I3 or
any other section OF the Revised statutes or of any a"
to issue order authorizing paymaNters to make 'nrh
certificate that mentioned, authorizing officers To
make such Endorsement and transfer OF their accounts
for a valuable consideration.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15
follows:
THE CAMPAIGN ON THE DANUBE.

SIXTY THOUSAND RUSSIANS To ASSEMBLE ABoVE
RUsTCHUK-SIMNIIZA TO BE DOMBARDRD BY
TIE TURKs-THE RUSSIAN STAFF GOING TO TIE
DANUBE.
LONDON, Monday, May II, 1877.
Tie Tuee's Berlin dispatch says THE 7th and
l2th Russian corps, while on their way to klla
were suddenly ordered west and are marching upon
Gurgeyo and Turna. In about a week the northern
bank Of the Danube, between the mouth OF the
Auta and Rustchuk, will probably be occupied by
some 10000 men, Fresh batteries are being con-
stmctcd at Ciclina, somewhat north of Bralla near
the mouth Of the Sercth 1t is clear the Russians
arc either preparing 20 cross the Danube smutane-
ou,ly. at several points or they wish to make the
Turks believe such is their plan. The Turks are
thus compelled to distribute their forces over a
large area. and being numerically weaker than the
Russians, they cannot but be senslbly injured by
this necessity
The N0ncie,ter Guardians Vienna dispatch saws
"Three columns of Russian soldiers are marching
toward Giurgeyo Sinuitza, aud Turna with the
probable design of crossing the Danube at those
points One object Of the Russians is TO break tie
Turkish lines and separate the corps at Wlddin from
The main army. The Turks appear TO be contem-
plating crossing TO Kalafat. They have at that
point two monitors, one war steamer aud eight sail
Ing bark."
The limesS Bucharest correspondent says 1t IS
stated in official circles hero that Turkish vessel
built in Pesth had been completed, and arrived IN
The Danube above Ka}alat, and that the Turks COM
menced their violent bonbardment Of that place on
The 18th nst to distract the attention of the Rou-
msnians After firing ceased the vessel passed the
koumanian batteries unharmed."
Extensive movements Of the Turkish cavalry have
been observed from the Roumaniau side Of the Dan
noe. The Turks threaten TO lombard Simnitza lop-
poste Sstoya and TO cross the river after and plum
der the town.
The Grand Duke Nicholas and all the chief staff
Otclals left Kiscbenef on Sunday morning arrived
o. Jassy at two o'clock in the afternoon, ana VIII
proceed IN Ploiesh Immediately. The whole head
quarters staff will be OH the Danube III five or SIX
days
Bucharest journals state that the Turks have
crossed the Danube at Cochanesch, stolen LOO
Neep and killed shepherd and some cattle.
he DAILY Teiegrdpks Bucharest correspondent
soys' am assured that owing 10 the fali OF WAFER
~ 'ne Danube, the three remaining monitors when
are ensconced behind an island opposite Braia, in the
O,u oed OF the Danube cannot get out, and must be
eoahdoned or destroyed"
various concurrent accounts leave 10 doubt OF the
tremendous loss Of life aboard the Turkish monitor
~ .uieh was sunk of Braila. The only survivor OF
'ue crew. who was picked up by a Russian boat,
'll'ates the crew at 900 The ship was named
-u'ned and was armed with five guns two of
'na'h were nlne-inch and two five-inCh.
AAe municipality Of Kischenef have decided to
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15
GEN. GRANT IN PnILADELrnA.

PHILADELPHIA. May l4.-EX-Presdent Grant
held reception n independence Hall at noon to-day.
The members ~ fhe Select and Common Council met at
p,on m the Common Council chamber aud marched ~ a
body to the hall where they were introduced 10 the ex
President. From the moment the hrot person entered
there was steady stream of people passing through 10
the rate Of 800 hour Some of the more prominent
citizens a. tay entered personally introduced by
Mayor StoEcy The veteran soldiers and sailors II the
city VIII pav their respects to GEN Grant prior 70 his de-
uartur. 10. Europe Wednesday noon, in Independence
IIah meeting % complete arrangements VIII be Held
IN ,hc Common Council chamber Tuesday evening At
ooloeE 10 which old soldiers AMI tdoTs are Invited.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15
INDIAN SUPPLIES.
TIE BIDS OFFERED Al NEw-YORK-GOoDs LOWER
THIS YEAR, TRANSPOKrUJN HIGHER.

his YEAR, IKANSfohi ! iI'' ulH''hN
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBuNE.l
WAsHNGrON, May 14.-Mr Bell, Assistant
Secretary Of the Interior, returned from NcwYor6,
where in company with the Commissioner OF Indian
Affairs and the Board OF Indian Commissioners ho has
been experimenting the letting Of the annual contracts
for Indian goods and supplies lie says that the inspec
tors and experts give it as their opinion that the
prices Of goods and supplies, taken as whole
are this year lower than last though I'm me
matter Of transportation the Government VIII
have TO pay about $4,000 more than during
the present current year. In many instances the Coy
ernmeut purchases the goods for the Indians AT lower
than the leading mercantile houses IN NeNfoIk
can buy The explanation of his Il that manuiac-
tIrcrs consider an Indian contract outside 0 their
regular business not interfering with their ordinary
trade aud worth something them by distributing their
goods IN what may be marse'. For these reasons
they are often willing to make contracts at lower i''o'
than they SOL 20 tECir customers.
The ind, for -four lave not yet been passed upon
The Government oic are Ia something OF qitnaary
recently made ana make contracts at the plcc5 named
in t,m, To readyertisr Considerable di'Iture OF
i'm regard to the effect OF the European |dr on te Irh
OF -four bel eve that the present prices cannot
long be sustained, while others aro OF Op!u'Oh thdJ an
advance VIII soon take place.
In making transI oriatlon contracts the Government
will lose considerable SuU of money through MT D'ug
allowed 10y law 10 make contracts with railroad com
paucs, except through the system oi competition
9a iHe mp'-5s & %f the m rE G,crbo eI 70 'eITS Submit
bids TO the commission IN competition Wlth Trans
porauon companies which s"nd ireiShJ over lh',s
roads. The result s that the latter nN me rates OF
transportation OF Government goods ana hu phea -hcI
than az whch the Secretary Of the lnLer"r cou'd
make a private contract WIKI the 'llo"i t",np,l'I
thomsgivrs II he were allowed to ito So us very de
sigablc that change IA tie law shall oe made auJoil
ing the secretary OF the Interior 10 contract PNatcy
with any railroad company for the transportation "i
goods and supplies, provided tiat tine cOpdly Is "S
to perform The service at rates lower than any bidder
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15
TIE MERCHANTS FESTIVAL
DINNER oF TnE CHAMBER or COMMERCE

DINNER OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
THE GREATEST SUCCESS N IHE HISTORY OF THB
CuAMBER-sPEFCHEs OF PRESIDENT HAYES
SECRETARIES EvARTs AND sCHURz, GEN. sHER
MAN. HUGH McUILOCH DIR. sroRRs, mAYos
Ely, rX-GOv. HOFFMAN, AND OTHERS.
The 1O9th anniversary of the New-York Chamber
Of Commerce was celebrated by banquet at Del
mOnicO's last evening. 1t was pronounced by old
members of the Chamber to have been the most sue
ccssful celebration ever held President Hayes and
Mr. Evarts, Mr.. Thompson and Mr. Schurz of hii
Cabinet were present. Mayor Ely, eX-Gov. Hof
man, Fernando Wood and other leading Democrats
in attendance. Peter Cooper was also present;
at thc last moment Mr. Tilden sent formal letter OF
dcclinatiOn.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15
TILE wrsrERN ExcuRsIoNIsrs IN vIRGINIA.

RICHMOND Va, May 11.-The Western ex-
cursonss spept sunday In church going aud Sightseeing
generally. Thcy lei At 7:3O to-day tue steamer
Eliza HincoX for Norfolk, accompanied by delegation
from tis city. They VIII remain In Norfolk until
Wednesday morning, and thence 10 Wilmington, ~ o.
EoKFOGK Va. May 14.-The Board OF Trade Committee
went mp River to day met the Western excursion
lists and returned with them the steamer Eliza
UAuCOX.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15
STATE TREASURER sooYs BoNDsMEN

TRENTON, n. D., May l4.-'The case between
the state and bondsmen OF the late Treasurer ooOy
came to q halt to day. Aftcr the evidence all IA, the
counsel agreed TO prepare statement o the two
ponts-as to what time the dedication shall cover and
what amount the pondsmen aro liable for-ali other
pnnts to hr carried u bail uf tiUus. The Jury
are TO meet Monday and render special verdict
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15
Of Dren is preventing the Herzegovinan refugees from
entering Austrian territory.
THE AsIATIC CAMPAIGN.
BATUM AND OTHER BLACK SEA PoRrs-THB OPERA
TIONs AGAINST DIARBEKIR

TIoNs AGAINST DTARBEKIR.
Batum, the scene of the battle last Friday,
is the only good port the eastern end OF the BLACK sea-
and the only safe at all in the Winter season IL IL
well sheltered and capable of containing great many
ships In the middle ages it a town OF much import
ance and suffered severely from the wars. Ruins oi
Greek churches and other edces found in the neigh
borhOod many them being extensive and very inter
estinR To the north OF it are the habOrs OF Poti ana
soukgoum while Trcbizond lies to the southwest distant
los miles, the former two Russian territory Pot
being shown in the small map
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15
pRrsIpENr BABcoCWs sPEECn.

GENTLEMEN We meet "a commemorate tho
lO9th iyeyslry ot the Chamber Of Commerce u tie
State OF New York Those of us Who are Ito ulembers
may congratulate ourselves upon the presence here 20
ni.At vi w large representation Of dstns suisbeI pub
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15
ARIsTARCHI BEY OF RECENT WAR TELEGRAMs
Ari.Larchi BnX. the Inrl-isL Miuister. sald


IIII ~ H-INN IHITNIINU 10 UIT NTtIf
The boats of the Syetana took IN a large
quantity Of provisions yesterday. The officers OF ;he
fleet said that Admiral B0utkon was going Philadelphia
and would return again in the evening This morning
review o. be held on board the AsoOd officer SAID
that tLc fleet Woud not leave to-day bat probably some
time this week. None knew where their SD i-stiGdtiOn
would be The Grand Duke Alexis c.t ashore IA his
steam launch abOIt IL M. yesterday and Was driven
away alone IN "a carf1Ise.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-15
THE WAR IN BOSNIA.
STA alone.

RAGUsA, Monday, May Ia, 1877.
Adyices from SlavOnc sources state that the
rohc commander in Bosnia Despotovich, has been re-
a,orced and is marching toward Liyno. The garrison