The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-14
,n.rs position and win be covered from attack from

Widdn by corps, called the TimoK Valley Corps but
through ssrvan territory the best information
that Russia for both political and military reasons.
will not violate Scrvian territory.
The Russian centre 10 rapidly assuming shape on the
Aluta. and small deachments have already occupied
Turnu-Magure and Islash that IL is very probable
they intend crossing the Danube At this point to OBJ
tain possession OF three CHEF passes of the Balkans
and thus Turkish communication with the trans
Balkan Districts The ground between tho rivers Iska
vd ond Osma increases in difficulties tow
ard the south, tho mountains becoming more
rugged and steep, but east OF these passes
Of the Balkans is the valley OF the Ysntra
with the intrenchcd ana partially fortified town Of
Tirnova. the former capital OF ancient Bulgaria To
the westward Ia another series passes for which,
Lompalankc on tho Danube would DO the starting
point, and which converge upon Sophia and Niscn.
The Russians may choose either OF these routes, but
II Is not likely they will split up their forces, and for
many reasons the first named would be the best
iNEYrIcIEScy or THE TURKISH MONITORS.
Operations by the Turkish monitors on the Upper
Danube are a mere farce. These monitors have only
three-quarter inch armor and armed with three
and halt centimetrc guns.
Dispatches, dated Saturday, mention accidental
explosion on o monitor, anchored at Machin, but do
not shy what the effect OF the explosion This s
probably the same monitor sunk by the Russian bat
teries, as reported from Bucharest
ATTEMPTED INVASION RorMAxrA
A despatch from Bucharest dated May 10 gives the
following substance OF official despatch from
Oitcnitzn, u Roumanian town on the bank OF the
Danube above Siistra 1.-The Turks endeavored on
Saturday night TO effect landing AZ Otenitza The
attempt was frustrated by tho gallant resistance of the
Roumanians. General Mann has asked for reinforce
menta Prince Charles has gone 10 oltenitza"
THE CAMPAIGN IN ASIA
In England opinion Is somewhat divided as to the
probable strategy OF tho Russians In Asia OF course,
all views from military authorities here tinted by
the anti. Russian interests OF Great Britain. Accord
ing TO prevailing opinion there seems to be two dis.
tnct movements progressing in Asia Minor. One Is an
advance upon Erzeroum, with the operations about Kars
as incident thereto; tho other Is a movement upon
Van and Bitls which will be the base OF further opera
tons against Darbckr. Van and Bitlis are slightly
fortified and dominated by heights, which, IN tho case
OF van traversed by comparatively good and easy
roads Bitlis occupies q somewhat stronger position,
bat can o1er serious opposition. The force Of the
Turks in this district is unknown Ii they have 20 900
25 900 mon they might make successful stand At
Sturt at the entrance of the pass, through
which good road leads from Bills to Diarbekir.
despatch from Erzeroum dated yesterday says that
Q detachment OF Cossacks advanced TO Bask Koy, but
were compelled to fall back to Knjshinan The
Russians have sent forward accommodating parties in
two directions from soghaue probably with tho object
OF making q flank attack upon the Turkish camp
at Bardcz; but owing to the depth of the
snow they were unable to prosecute the plan.
Turkish rciniorcements continue arriving on large
scale There is scarcity Of provisions at Alexander
pol and Ervsn. Geographic communication with Kars
continues The Russians endeavored to obtain infor
nation by tapping the wires. hut they wero mmcdi.
atcy discovered by their questions. The inhabitants
Of Erzeroum arc contributing largely In money and
provisions Tor tho defence OF Kars.
A Conssantinoplc despatch reports the news Of tho
battle OF Batoum Friday and the defeat Of the Rus
slams substantially previously telegraphed. News
has reached Constantinople that communication be-
tween Kars and Erzeroum has been re.estabshed.
The Governor OF Kars reports tho loss OF thirty killed
in the engagement Of the 9Th inst
ASI Petersburg despatch says:-An official telegram
from Tih states that after capturing Mukhaster, tho
Russians on the l1th inst, threw forward columns
against Khazuoahi Heights, skirtng the River KIM
trisoL This strong position was sormed by the Rus
slams with the logs Of twelve killed and 116 wounded
The Turkish losses were enormous. Kha,zubani
Heights are near Batoum and the Turks
trenched in their positions there The above Is the
Russian vcrsion Of tho same affair which tho Turks
CLAIM victory.
Vienna telegram, dated Sunday evening, says
Moukhtar Pacha has asked for reinforcements
DrsrRkss IN coSsrAXrSoPLE
Tho correspondent OF the Pal Mall Gazette al Con.
stantinople under date Of May T. writes as ollows:-
sThe discount Turkish paper money continues to
advance and with 1t tho price OF provisions This is
ebgcndering pronounced feeling OF discomfort
than has heretofore prevailed II any great military
l,O
bread riots las they would be calle.t) Of serious
character"
Another Constantnopie telegram says the innaDi.
tants OF that city who hitherto have been exempt from
conscription arc TO be made amenable.
The Porte very uneasy about supplies OF arms an
ammunition, which have still to come from New York
and is very angry with America tor allowing the Rus.
sian squadron to remain in American waters
SHALL sERyIA AND MONTENEGRO BE UNITED?
A correspondent writes under date OF Belgrade MAY
A. that the deposition OF Prince Milan probable soon
Russia beginning TO recognize that his dynasty can
not DO much longer maintained favors the Prince of
Montenegro his successor. Tho Servians also ap.
prove Nicholas. while Austria Is intriguing In favor
OF Karagcorgevch Austria, and especially Hungary,
would tight rather than permit the establishment OF
Slayouic Kingdom by the union OF Montenegro and
Serya-
Vienna telegram says Austria has lodged no pro.
test against Russas extending the OF war further
westward. Tho Russian government has al.
ready, by friendly diplomatic intercourse. been
acquainted with the line OF dcmarkation whore Aus
trials interests would De touched Berlin despatch
says--It Is said the Seryian representative
at ST. Petersburg has demanded tho recall
OF the Russian Consul General at Belgrade,
because OF his conduct toward Prime Minister Rls,cs
Russo scrvian diplomatic negotiations have consc-
quen,ly been suspended at Belgrade, and are now
carried on at 81. Petersburg
THE QUESTION or RoUMAyIA
Vienna despatch says the circular OF Count
Andrassy to the Austrian representatives abroad
announces that Austria will consider any declaration
OF tho independence OF Roumana as null and void.
The following Is the text OF tho Roumanan resolution