The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-06-05
WAR ON THE DANUBE.

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vanced to Spux with the probable intention
of attacking Soganle. Suleiman Pasha,
the Turkish commander in Herzegovina,
has received reinforcements.. A hard fight
Is expected at Krustag. -Four hundred and
fifty insurgents and Montenegrins de-
stroyed the village of Stager, on the 9lst.
The Turkish loss was 11s regulars and 30
irregulars killed. The Montenegrins lost
Ill killed and 10 wounded. Prince Mon
tenegro has gone to Drega Pass. A vi
emma dispatch says an engagement was ex-
pected near Ncsics. The bulk of the
Montenegin forces and their whole artillery
have come to some place above Nicsic.
1t is supposed the Montenegrins will make
an effort to take Nicsics before Suleiman
Pasha can come down through the Drega
Pass, which is held by the insurgents.
GREAT BATTLE IMPENDING.
NEW YORK, June 4.
The Russian headquarters have been ad-
vanced and great battle will soon take
place. A Constantinople special says the
capture of Fort Fill, near Sukum Kaleh, by
the Turks 10 confirmed, the Russians 5000
strong, leaving tents and war munitions be-
hind in their flight.
RUSSIA TRIUMPHANT IN Asia.
LONDON, June 4.
The Standards Constinople correspond
ent says the fate Of the campaign in Asia
is practically settled. Mukhtar Pasha is
about to fall back on EIzeroum, which, as
l learn from the best authority, is wholly
open and cannot be helped. The Russians
are advancing in force towards pisbeker,
and there 10 nothing to prevent them get
ting possession Of the Euphrates valley.
Reports concerning the Danube army are,
on the other hand, exceedingly hopeful.
SUFFERING AND DISEASE IN THE TURKISH
ARMY.
LONDON, June Il.
A dispatch from Orealuk to the Times
says christian doctor who deserted from
Tribinj, gives a gloomy account Of the
condition Of the army. Two thousand
four hundred men have died at Tribinji
since the campaign began, that city being
hospital depot of the army now concen-
trated at Gatschko which consists of 36
battalons of 800 to 400 men each. OF
these at least half are suffering, chiefly
from scurvy. There is also much dysen-
terry. The ply sicians and surgeons are
subject to fanatical outbreaks of Mussul-
mans, are continually menaced and insult
ed and never paid. Three thousand men
are sick at Mostar and deserters from Pom
goritza report the same condition of af-
fairs as prevailing there. The troops are
underfed, having nothing beyond the harest
means of sustaining life. They are CON-
PEELED to work continuously on the earth
works. The health of the Montenegrn
forces is excellent. The hospitals are quite
empty.
GREECE PREPARING TO FIGHT.
A telegram from Athens says at meet
ing of eight thousand persons at the sta
dium last night, resolutions were adopted
declaring the necessity of forming minis
try of the leaders of the respective parties
80 that discussions in the chambers may be
avoided and the government can forward
military preparations promptly and ener-
geticslly. The chamber of deputies haye
adopted resolutions calling upon the party
leaders to come to an understanding to-day
about the formation of coalition ministry
in view Of the extraordinary circumstance
in which Greece is now placed.
ON THE DANUBE.
VIENNA, June 4.
A dispatch from Ostrok reports that the
prince Of Montenegro has effected juno
ton with the corps under Gen. Vukovitz,
which holds Duga Pass. The Turks tried
to prevent the junction but were repulsed.
AROUND KRzERoUM.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, June
Intelligence received here announces that
Mukhtar Pasha has established his head
quarters at Henprikay, about thirty miles
east Of Erzeroum, for the purpose of bar
ring the advance Of the Russian left wing
from Toprak Kaleh. Ismail Hskki, CON-
mandant Of Erzeroum, has taken position
near Kizll Killissa between Bardez and the
Saghaull pass, to meet the Russian center
and right advance via Saghauli and Olti.
EFFECT OF THE WAR.
LONDON, Eng, June 4.
European cabinets have been occupied
some days In considering the territorial
changes IN Asia, which may result from
the war. The basis of final arrangement
in Europe will be protocol. In conse-
quence of Austria's representations, the
porte has abandoned the idea Of forming q
Hungarian legion.
THE TURKISH PARLIAMENT.
A Constantinople dispatch says parlia-
ment will be Immediately dissolved. The
presidents Of the two houses were summon
ed TO the palace last Thursday, and the
sultan discussed with them the best means
Of closing the chamber without public
scandal.