Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-03
War Intelligence.
LONDON, June 30. 1877.

LONDON, June oU. lS -.
~ Gable to Tne Inter ocean.
The sole topic of conversation is
the passage of the Danube, the easy
accomplishment of which was gen
eral surprise. Everyone expected a
terrific struggle, and many were pre-
pared for a successful repulse of the
invader. From all accounts the rcsis-
tance Of the Turks was of the feeblest
character, and unless they show more
spirit in defending the Balkan passes,
whittier they viii soon retire, the cam
paign in central Europe is practically
over. Indeed, the liberal politicians
here see in the conduct Of the Turkish
commanders a deliberate attempt to
force England to interfere. According
TO this view, the Turks will give way
before the Russians until they are in
the neighborhood Of Constantinople.
BY that time they think the British
interests will be threatened to an ex-
tent " Nhich wifi justify protection by
force of arms. The Importance of the
Dobrusoba position is lessened by the
success Of operations near the middle
Danube. Two Russian corps are in
Bulgaria, two courses are open TO
them. Leaving sufficient force on the
road to engage the garrison Of Rust
chull, they may march to Rasgrad
without danger, communications be-
ing severed. They will then be on the
line of railroad between Rustchuk and
Varna, and Will cut ohthe former from
Yarna and Shumla. Or relying upon
uperiority of numbers, they may leave
a large army echeloned along the line
Of the river Juntra, between Sistora
and Turnova, at the foot of the Bal
kans, and thus covered from attack OF
communication by the Turkish forces
within the quadtilateral, march the
remainder OF the army on the western
passes, and come down On Sophia OF
4 Philpdopolis. Thence the road is
open to Stamboul The latter plan is
considered tie most perilous, but il
has many advantages that recommend
4 it. Everything depends, however
upon the result Of the fighting on the
Bulgarian bank, respecting which, a.
yet, nothing definite is heard exact
The disposition of the Turkish force
is not yet known. 1t is doubtless di-
vided by the crossing at Sistona, anC
those on one side fal! back to Widil
and the other to Rustchuk. No ser
ious action is expected in Bulgarii
for few days 1t will take the Rus
slams some time to transfer their ma
terial and apparatus Of war TO th
right bank.
AUsTR1A's ATTITUDE.
The speech of NJ. Tisza has give
great satisfaction. 1t is complet
contradiction of the rumors of ALLAN
ces and secret obligations which hav
been so prevalent. Austria's action
however, will be quickened by th'
position of affairs on the Danube
\ For some time the populations of tn,
small states, friendly to Russia, hav
been retained by doubt as to whethe
the Gar could fulfill his programme
but the successful passage ofthe Oar
ube viii renew the clamor for wa
should the rulers give way to popula
demand The mobilization of Aus
trian forces is almost certain. a POI
ton of the English press, notwith
standing the statement to the contrs
ry, still believe that there is an undel
standing between Austria and Russis
THE POSITION OF TUE ENGLISH
cabinet is still a mystery. There j
no abatement Of the rumors of dis
agreements. 1t is understood that th
! excitement caused by the contempla
ted applications for extraordinary ere
dit mas compelled Beacons6eld to post
pone action until later period in h
session. No explic denial has bee
made to the statement that the govern
ment viii apply for money for wa
purposes. The official organs simpl
say that it is not the present intention
but at the same time there are b in
that events are taking place whic
will render action necessary. Th
health of the first lord Of the admira
tY will probably necessitatc his resis
nation in which event the Premier wi
5 strengthen the Cabinet with anotht
ultra British statesman. There is sti
/ considerable unearin