The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-05-25
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
England.

LONDON, May PA Berlin dispatch to
the Reuters Telegram Company says there
was great activity at the Foreign Office
while Prince Bismarck was here, and an
active interchange OF kilograms with am
bassadors abroad, particularly the ambasSa-
dor at Rome. 1t is stated that the latter
will shortly visit Berlin. From these and
other indications tlfe National Ze1tltag con-
cludeS that Prince Bismarck is about to as
sert his personal influence upon the course
OF affairs. -...
Prince Bismarck's family have started for
KiSsengen. -.. ..
It is announced from Liverpool that Mr..
Fairchild, United States consul there, is abb
sent on leave, and that Mr. Baden, consul
general at London, Is going to Liverpool
to receive eX-President Grant. The Mayor
OF Liverpool has rendered his Inequalities
to the distinguished traveller.
France. .....
THE PARIS EXPOSITION NOT TO BE POST
PONED.
PARIS, May 24.-It is officially announced
that the assertions that an idea is entertain
cd OF postponng the Paris Exposition are
unfounded. ....
Belgium.
. STRIKE OF GOLFERS.
SERAINGA, BELGIUM, May 24.-Thc strike
of the GOLFERS is assuming serious charac-
ter. A large force OF troops have arrived.
The cavalry cleared the streets to-day, and
some were slightly injured. Several arrests
were made. ..r ... a.. .E
yisIT OF THE AMERICAN PILGRIMS To THE
.. POPE. .s.~.
D.. tho
American pilgrims to-day. The Bishop OF
Philadelphia read an address to his Holiness
expressing the devotion and affection OF
American Roman Catholics, and affirming
that the sufferings OF the Pope are theirs,
and that distance increased their devotion.
Another bishop read the address OF the
archbishop Of New York, expressing the
same sentiments. Subsequently nine OF the
bishops present presented the Pope the
offerings OF their dioceses, amounting to
$4,000. Other offering were presented by
representative of the American Catholic
Association.
His Holiness, in reply, expressed his joy
at seeing himself surrounded by the faith
full who had come from such distant lands,
He spoke Of faith in the Instability Of the
Church, and dwelt in detail upon the pro-
gress Of the Church in America. He alluded
to the prosecutions to which the Church is
subjected in Europe; and in conclusion
thanked them for their offerings, and gave
them his blessing.
Tie War.
THE RUSSIAN LEFT wlNG-AE ATTACK UPON
THE RUSSIANS EXPECTED TODAY.
CoNsTANTISopLE, May 24.-Inteligence
from Erzeroum announces that the Russians
are moving their left wing in southerly
direction. Detachmcnts of Cossacks have
been seen near Vari.
Faick Pasha has formed camp. at
Abagha.' The Russians are reportedto be
in few hours march Of it. Constant sllr-
mishes occur between the Turkish and RUS
sian advanced posts. s:'.:. @f,y -"
A Persian camp, composed Of 10000 in
fantry and 1000 cavalry, is stated to have
been formed at Gremast, near the Turco-
Persian frontier, with the object OF defend
ing Persian neutrality.
a simultaneous attack upon the Russians
is expected to be made tomorrow by
Mukhtar Pasha aud Hassan Pasha.
The Grand Vizier and all the Ministers
have brought their private, horses to the
Ministry Of War, in response to the requl-
sition for the horses of.all civil and military
functionaries, for the army. -. ...-,
TURKISH OFFICIALS DEsP0SDEST.
MANCHESTER, May 24.-The Guardians
correspondent Mt Ragusa telegraphs as fol-
lows: have Just returned from Albania.
The TURKS about Scutari and PodgaritZa
number 10000 regulars, with forty cannon
and about SO, 600 Albanian Bashi Bazollks.
They received orders on Tuesday to adj
vance in force along the Moratcha valley, to
attempt the capture OF Danilograd. The
Turkish officials in Albania are very de.
spondent. Many express the belief that the
days OF the empire are numbered. Agrea1
Russian victory on the Danube would pre-
badly be a signal for a general revolt in
Albania and Eperris.
DISMISSAL OF THE MINISTER'S DEMANDED.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May PA body o.
Sofas to-day proceeded to the Chamber O.
Deputies and presented petition demand
ing the dismissal OF the ministers. The de
bate which followed in the Chamber was sc
strong that the president was obliged tt
suspend the sitting. The Sofas Their
marched to the palace. 1t, Is believed tina
some Of the ministers will resign. ..'r..
: .",,,.-7 AN ATTACK UPON KARs. ri s.,j.t:,.
LONDON, May, "a. "A telegram dated Er
zeroum, Thursday evening, reports that TIT
Russians yesterday attacked hars. TWt
assaults were repulsed, with heavy firing OF
| both sides, which continued yesterday eve
| ming. The result is unknown.
CONCENTRATION OF TURKISH TROOPS.
: LONDON, May PA Reuter- dispatch
from Erzeroum on " ednesday says Mnkh
tar Pasba is again making q flank movement
upon TZakiababada. The Turks hitherto
encamped at Kara Kelioa have fallen bach
| upon Taprak Kaleh. Asgreat concentfa
ton Of Turkish troops is being effected nea
ErZeroum. i'tE ..,2 r,s:,'i '',,.,,.
GENERAL ADVANCE OF THE RUSSIAN, ARMY.
LoSDos, May ga Reuter- dispatc'
from Erzeroum, Wednesday, says the Rus
slams again bombarded Forts Tahmatz ant
Karadadgh, two out-works at kars, 81
Tuesday. Krupp guns1in the forts replies
we'll sz q - 80 =. s. ~
A Reuter- Constanttnople dispatch SAYS
4 According to intelligence received heresth
Russians are at Olti, and ARE advanein
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