The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-10
Russia Still Hurrying ReinfOrcements
to the Front.
THE TURKS FORTIFYING GALLIPOLI
The Emperors Of Germany and Aus
tria in Friendly Conference.
ENGLAND'S POLICY IN THE EAST
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD

BY CABLE TO THE HERALD.
LONDON, August 10, 1877.
special from AdranOple announces that the
Russians are in force at Kaln-Boghaz, where bat
tie is imminent unless they abandon the Balkans.
RoMoRs IN CoNsTANTINoPLE.
telegram from Constantinople dated yesterday
evening, says:-"Many rumors of Russian defeats
are current to-day, but the War Onlce only con-
firms the victory at Lovatz. The Russian losses
are said to have been very heavy.n
THE TURKS CLAIM ANOTHER VICTORY.
telegram from Constantinoplc, dated yester.
day, says:-"According to intelligence in dipio-
matte circles here the Russians in superior force,
have attacked Plevna to-day. The result is un-
known,
later despatch says it is reported in official
circles that the Russians have again been defeated
ut Plevna
THE RUSSIAN HEADQUARTERS AT BULaARENL
A Bucharest despatch states that the Grand
Duke Nicholas headquarters are at Bulgareni.
RUSSIAN REINPoRcEMENTs POURING IN.
correspondent at Bucharest reports that great
numbers of troops continue to arrive from Russia,
as also wounded from the Danube Vienna
despatch states that two army corps from Odessa
and the Crmea are already on the march to the
Danube. General Krudener has received $1,000
fresh troops and some artillery.
THE GEAR INSPECTING THE ARMY.
Bucharest correspondent teegraphs-"It, is
said the Gar is on a tour Of inspection in the
Czarewitchs army.n
PREPARING TO HOLD GALLIPOLI.
special from Gallipoli states that the Turks are
working energeticay upon the Gallpon lines of
Notifications, restoring all the old English and
French defences. Upward of ten thousand men are
employed and 1t is expected they will finish the
works in a fortnight hence. One hundred guns are
to be mounted.
THE FIGHT NEAR RAsGRAD.
The particulars Of the aght near Rasgrad on Tues
day are reported to be as follows:-"On Tuesday
morning Russian force, consisting of two regi-
ments of horse and one battalion of foot. attacked
the Turks in possession of the Jaslar, but, after a
short conflict, retired in the direction of Popkol
Receiving reinforcements they returned once more
to the attack. but were again repused the Turks
IlaintalLux CuelE pOsltlOH. INC DutCic was bloody
on both sides
ZIMMERMANN IN THE DOBRUDsCHA
Kustendje despatch, dated the 5th inst coming
by way of Bucharest August 8, says:-sGeneral
Zimmerman has most of the Fourteenth corps and
division OF another corps in the DObrudscha, his
main force being encamped abort eight miles from
Tchernavoda. His operations have hitherto con-
sisted mainly in sending out detachments Of Cos
sacks on scouting duty in all directions General
Zimmermann's headquarters are at TchernavOda.
1t is the opinion of officers who should be well in
formed that they Will remain there until the laLOf
Rustchuk or its complete blockade, to enable
General Zimmerman to operate against Siistra
without being taken in the rear"
lie WASTING HIS TINE?
Bucharest correspondent calls attention to the
uselessness OF General Zimmermanns CORPS Is It is
poweress to advance and cannot do nytllingsuntil
other operations successful around Rusthuk,
while 1t could assist these operations were it In
Bulgaria. and after they were completed would he
In q better position to work up on Sistria than
from TchernavOda.
RUSSIAN LOSSES IN BULGARIA.
The Pau Mall Gazette says the Russian losses to
Juy ~, according to the oficia statement, amount
TO 1896 their losses at Plevna are not included in
this statement.
PREPARING TO RECEIVE THE WOUNDED
Constantnople despatch reportsthat three OF
the imperial palaces in that city huEe been con.
verted into hospitals for the wounded.
MEETING OF THE KALsERs
telegram from lschl reports that the Emperor
ofGermany left there at nine O'Clock ycste rday after
cordially taking leave OF the Austrian Empress and
the Crown Prince. The Emperor of Austria accom-
panied Emperor william to Edensec. The whole
interview testified to the existence OF the rankcst
understanding between the two monarchs.
THE sERvIAN QUESTION TOUCHED.
A Vienna correspondent telcgraphs as iollows:--
81 am in position TO state that at the meeting
of the Empcrors william and Francis Joseph, at
Ischl, the question of Russa's extending the seat
Of war to Scrvia was never touched upon. The
question is likely to be dropped altogether. Rus
sian military reports from Iela now Unexpectedly
declare that Servan cooperation is unnecessary.
1t Is supposed that this change OF tone Is otlc to
Russias having become aware that q request Tor
such cooperation would have been refused"
THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE REAFFIRMED.
In relation to the imperial interview at lschl, the
Berlin semi Official papers contradict the report
that definite political agreement was concluded.
They merely admit that the triple alliance was re-
affirmed. The Vienna Ne,o Free Iressc takes a
similar view OF the meeting.
AUSTRIA STILL WATCHING EVENTS.
The Times occasional Vienna correspondent as
serts that the interview ut lschi will exercise no
influence on the Eastern policy Of Austria or Ger
many. Austrias policy remains the same as before
the battle of Plevna. She will continue to watch
events with the greatest vigilance.
sERvIA ON THE VERGE wAI,
correspondent at Vienna says telegram from
Belgrade received ut the Foreign Office,
that the Servan government has taken all ncces-
sary steps to place 10000 men on war footing be-
fore the 10th inst This force Will be entirely
directed to the southeastern frontier Foreign oiil
GERS are again allowed to enter the Servian service.
DISCUSSION NOT ExPEpENr JUST NOW.
Earl Feversham, in the House of Lords, and Mr.
Bentinck, in the House of Commons, yesterday AZ
ternoon consented, at the request OF the govern
ment, to refrain from calling attention the East
ern question: for which they had notices on the