The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
Troubled Condition Of COnstantinOple Fears
Of Revolution and Massacre.
SERviA ON THE VERGE OF WAR


explained by the fact that the Turks would take
the announcement OF his arrival on the Danube as
q warning OF the Russian advance and therefore
hls movements are kept strictly secret
PRECAUTIONS FOR THE czAR's SAFETY.
The HERALD correspondent ut Ploejesti tele-
graphs that the date or the Cars departure for the
front and the route he intends to pursue are pur-
posey kept secret lest any attempt should be made
his life. The cause OF this caution is the suspicion
strongly entertained by the Russian authorities
that the recent railway disasters In Roumania
are the result of some conspiracy SO thoroughly
are the Russian authorities convinced Of the ex-
stence OF conspiracy that strict orders have been
given for q searching investigation. 1t is an.
Joseph and the Gar will meet ut Hermanstadt.
The Car will, on his arrival, formally take com.
mand OF both the Russian and Roumaman armies.
All cause of jealousy will thus be avoided. This.
the Roumanian army remains on the northern bank
OF the Danube.
There was another railway accident near
Poiesti yesterday, and several persons were
killed and injured.
SLAMS SACRIFICE.
The HERALD correspondent in vienna telegraphs
that reliable Information has been received in that
city from Mecca, Arabia which states that the an
nouncement Of the holy war has filled with
enthusiasm the followers OF Mohammed.
Their enthusiasm Is also showing itself
in very practical shape. The faith
full offer not alone their swords but their treasure
Scherif OF Mecca is resolved that the Moslem cause
shall not suffer for want of the slnews OF war; lie has
placed at the Sutans disposal all the treasures Of
the Holy Shrines and the accumulated money gifts
received from the Mohamlnedan pilgrims amount
ing in the aggregate the sum OF 100000, 900 OF
piastres or about $s5Oo,o0O. No doubt the sultan
had this treasure In view when he decided on IN
Turing the standard Of the Prophet and declaring
the Holy War.
TIE cANARD ABOUT ARABIAN
No confirmation has been'recsved in Constantinopls
Of the reported recapture OF Ardahan BY the Turks
the is probably without foundation. Copsid
erabo Indignation was aroused among the fanaticai
portion Of the Turkish popuace by the capture Of that
by the Russians and the popular rage eliminated
the revolutionary demonstration OF the sotas The
canard about It's recapture by the Ottoman troops
anger of the multitude and to give the Porte short
spell Of domestic tranquility tina, all It's energies
might be devoted to the preparation for the approach
Ing struggle on the Danube, which may decide the
fate Of the Empire.
MOVEMENTS IN ASIA.
A despatch from Vienna says:-"To the south of
Sukum.Kaleh q detachment is concentrated under
General Achasof to prevent urco-Circassian force
moving along the shore into the Plains of Minrrclia
II they did now the positions OF the Russians in
the rear Of Sukum- Kaleh and Adler would soon be.
come untenable. As yet tho descent OF the
Turks and Crcassans is only an Inconvenience, but
should the movement reach the Tschlkens. whose
revolt in Terek does not. yet quito suppressed
then it might become real danger TO the Russian
lines Of communication In tho Caucasus A despatch
from Constantinople says :--"Intciigence from
sukum. states that tho Russians have evacuated
and the Turks occupied the fortress OF IN The Rus
SLAMS have evacuated the whole coast line OF the
Abazos country
DANUBE
A Bucharest despatch contains the follow ug:-
"The Turkish camps at Nikopos nave been removed
behind the hills This is believed TO be prelude to
tho bombardment OF Turnu.M agurcIL The Roumaniaps
think the Turkish monitors are placing torpcdoes
along the southern side OF the river. A special
from Krajova, commenting on the estate OF the Rou.
manian army. says-"Betwecn kupcrocns and Ceta,e
ihorc 60 ooo soldiers They excellent phys,-
condition and perfectly equipped and armed ana
have than the ordinary proportion OF art lery
with definite scheme OF action and complete accord
with the Russians very Interesting Intelligence NAV
presently 30 expected from the widdin Kaaiat sec.
lion OF the theatre o. war; While Prince Charles was
passing through Krajova q deputstion OF citizens
greeted him amid great enthusiasm with shouts of
"Long 1.-Two the King OF Roumana"
Vienna despatch says;'Coarabia was shellcd Tor
eight hours on Monday. Nine sailing ships wcro
destroyed and also steamer OF the Austrian Danube
Navigation Company"
SUDDEN MOVEMENT BRITISH FLEET
despatch from Plymouth says very uncx pccted
orders received from tho Admiralty late on Tues
day evening that the Channel reserve squadrons now
In Plymouth sound should proceed TO sea as soon as
they werc ready wiilou, waiting tor the Thundorer
Tney Will leave Wednesday morning. Their dcsllna-