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policy of an alliance with Austria, while Prussia
Is trying to prevent any alliance between Austria
and any of the powers. It is also reported that
Russia seeks the alliance OF King Victor. Mean
while France is as quiet as a mouse, and appears
not TO have the slightest interest In the European
politics Of the day. The little Kingdom o, Sreece
is beginning to talk big, and a rupture between
King George and the Padshah Is considered likely.
The Greeks In the Turkish Provinces OF Thessaly
and Epirus and the Greek Islands are disposed TO
be rebellious. But, at best, the Greeks cannot do
much, and an expedition OF troopsfrom CONSTANT
nople and Egypt, landed at the Piraeus could take
Athens without great difficulty, quite independent
Of the lighting in Bulgaria. II Is probable that
England would at once interfere 20 prevent King
George from joining in the Eight, for bis own sake.
The most singular item OF diplomatic news is a
statement in a Vienna despatch that Sweden In
about 10 make some military preparations, In view
of the political situation. This might signify that
Sweden thinks IL possible TO recover once more
from Russia her lost Duchy Of Finland and East
Baltic provinces. Were Sweden to undertake a
war against Russia TO recover Finland, and the
Poles to rise simultaneously, the Gear might have
to fight for his life in the long run. The barbarity
of his troops in Europe and Asia is made the basis
OF a circular from the Turkish Minister for Foreign
Affairs to the diplomatic corps OF Turkey abroad,
which charges the Russian soldiery with the most
inhuman treatment Of helpless Turks, men, women
and children. On the other hand the fanaticism OF
the Moslems Of Stamboul consequent on the ex-
element Of the war, had reached such a pitch that
a general massacre OF christians was seriously mp
pretended by the foreign Consuls at Constantine
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religions, in which both sides thirst for the blood
of their foes, and think that in shedding IL they do
an act meritorious in the sight of the Deity whom
they worship.
LONDON, August 3d.-A correspondent sends
from Poredin, near Plevna, q graphic account Of
Tuesdays battle which conveys a vivid idea OF the
extent Of the Russian disaster. The correspondent
is with Prince Schackoskoys' command
And now all hope Of success anywhere was dead.
nor did the chances offer 20 make the best OF defeat.
Prince Schackoskoys had not a man left to cover
the retreat. The Turks struck without stint.
They had the upper hand for once, and were de-
termined to show that they knew how 20 make
the most Of it. They advanced in swarms through
the dusk on their original positions, and captured
Russian cannon before the batteries could be with
drawn. Turkish shells began once more 10 whistle
over the ridge above Radishova and fall into the
village below, now crammed with wounded. The
lines Of wounded men vending their painful way
over the ridge were incessant. The badly woun-
ded mostly lay where they fell. Later. In the
darkness, a baleful sort Of "krhnkentrnger"
swarmed over the battlefield, In the shape Of
Bashi- Bazouks, who spared none. Lingering ON
the ridge till the moon rose the stan could hear
from below on the still night air the cries OF pain
and entreaties for mercy. IL was, indeed, an hour
TO wiring the sternest heart. We stayed there 60
learn, if it might be, what troops were coming up
the valley Of the shadow Of death below. or Weather
there were, indeed. any at all to come. The Turks
had our range before dark, and We could watch
the fash Of fame over against as and then listen
TO the scream Of shell as Il tore by US. The sound
Oh IlHe ullct was luCcbbhuNa tnCOIN NNNINMt-
ing wounded were struck. A detachment at length
began to come struggling up, but IL will give an
idea Of the Reorganization 10 say that when q
company was told of to cover somewhat the woun-
ded in Radishova il had 70 be made up OF men OF
several regiments. About 9 o'clock the STAFF
quilted the ridge, leaving IL Uttered with groaning
men, and moving gently, lest we should tread on
PROSTATE wounded, we lost our way, as we had
lost our army. We could find no rest for the soles
of our feet. by reason Of the alarms Of Rashi-
Bazouks swarming in among the scattered md
retreating Russians. At length, at ] In the morn
ing, having been in the saddle since Q ON the
previous evening, we returned into o stubble-held,
and making beds Of reaped grain, correspondent
and Cossack alike rested under the stars. But We
were not even then allowed to rest before the alarm
came that the Bashi- Bazouks were upon US, and
we had to rouse and tramp away. The only pro-
lection of the chief Of what In the morning was a
fine army was now a handful Of wearied Cossacks.
General Krudener sent word in the morning that
he had lost several and could make no Roadway,
and resolved TO fall back on the line Of the River
Osma. There had been talk Of his troops being
fresh, and Of renewing the attack to-day with his
cooperation but 1t is a plain statement OF fact
that we have no troops to attack with. The most
moderate estimate is that we have lost two regi-
ments. say 5000 men, out Of our three ~brigades.
This takes no account Of General Krudener's losses.
Not a Russian soldier between Tirnova and the
victorious Turkish army in Loreoa and Plevna,
and only a weak division Of the Eleventh Corps
stands between Tirnova and the Shumla army.
1 look on Prince Schackoskoy's force rs wrecked,
as no longer for this campaign TO be counted ne
fighting integer. II is not ten days since the
Division crossed the Danube In the pride
of superb condition. Now, what Of IL IL left IL
demoralized and shattered. So, on this side OF
the Balkans, there remains but the Ninth Corps,
already roughly handled, once at NikOpolis and
once at Plevna ; one division Of the Eleventh Corps,
and the Rustchuk army. Now, II the Rustchuk
army is marched TO the west against Pleyns, then
the Turkish army Of Rustcbuk ID let loose on the
Russian communication to Tirnova. One cannot
avoid the copcluaion that fha advonco avar fha Rat
kans is severely compromised. Russian scattered
have been called up from Roumania,
and the Roumanian division, commanded by Gen.
Manu-, which crossed n day or two ago at
.ikopolis, has been called up to the line Of the
Osma River. We are falling back on Bulgarenio
all speed, leaving Bulgarian villages 10 the
tender mercies Of the Turks. As l close, 1 learn
that on our left General Skobelloh was very severe
ly handled, having lost 300 men out Of his single
battalion.
CHICAGO, August 3.-The Infer OCEANS London
special says: There is quite a jubilant feeling here
on account Of the Turkish victories. The fact 10
recognized that 30 long as there is a Russian disas-
ter there 10 no danger Of English Intervention. Itis
possible that Osman Pasha may take advantage OF
the disorder and confusion. and effect a junction
with Mehemet Ali at Tirnova and crush the forces Of
the Grand Duke, concentrated at that point. On the
other hand, IL General Krudener has held his ground
the Russian loss may be confined 10 the actual num-
Der hors de combat, and reinforoements may be
pressed forward which will enable him to renew the
oebnShs ~ thoh SooOs OhtJ - NANNtnAOu IN nmh y
favor by Mehemet Ali could save the former from de-
II is believed that the latter, who is in COM
munnication with 0sman through Constantinople,
will press forward against Tirnova. The London
considers that this weeks work means either
The prosecution Of the war with immensely increased
orces and most stubborn resolution on the part Of
Russia, or else the acquiescence Of that power In q
which changes all its relations 70 its neigh
bors. Some important moves on the political chess
board are now expected. The more pressure the
Car feels, the more will be be inclined 10 summon
10 bis aid the lesser nationalities. Austria has shown
hat she holds the fate Of the Bulgarian campaign Ia
ler hands. The slightest menace on her part would
compel the Russians TO recroes the Danube and CON
the Austrian army before they could proceed
their operations against the Turks. For the
being, England IL out Of range CT the complica-
ions, aud can afford to remain quiet 20 long A. there
8 a prospect Of the Continental Powers having 10
lefend their national interests.
ERzERoUM, August 3.-The Russian center, rein
breed by fourteen battalions Of infantry and three
batteries, has resumed the offensive. There has
continuous fighting on the advanced lines before
zars. Gen. Tergourkassof has also been reinforced
y Eve ~battalions Of infantry, one battery and q reg
ment Of dragons. The Russian right Is marching
N Penek.