The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-20

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WHY THE RESERVES ARE COMING UP.
Berlin despatch says:-"The experience which
the Russians had or the Turkish needle gun during
the first few days OF the campaign has caused rein
!orccments to be despatched to Roumania and the
Caucasus. In Roumania the three corps which were
to have acted as reserves added to the operat-
ing force and fresh corps are being mobilized
In their stead, while in the Caucasus similar
change Is being brought about The Russian COM
batants In Roumana are thus raised to about
240, 600 men, which Will require the Turks to make
a corresponding effort. Between Rahova and Sis
toya the Danube Is almost unprotected. Probably
no attempt win be made to the Danube before
the arrival OF portion OF the reserve.
GETTING READY FOR THE rgANspASuBIAN JUMP.
Bucharest despatch says thar the infantry col
umn which was expected there yesterday did not
arrive. 1t was probably detained by the storm OF
the day before. Commenting on the removal OF the
Russian headquarters to CotrocenI it says
'sThe establishments OF the Russian headquarters
there indicates purpose OF expanding the Russian
operations over an extended front. This
leads to the natural conclusion that the
passage or the Danube will not be made for
some time, as 1t will be necessary to bring
all the Russian reserve stores near the river in
With Russian corps stretched along the extended
front IL win not be dnlcut to throw force across
the river at some undeiended point where tete
az pont may be seized and fortified to protect
the crossing OF other corps In the vicinity.
AS there are no heavy masses OF Russian
infantry on the bank OF the Danube west
OF Ibrall 1t Is scarcely probable that any passage
will be attempted until all the corps are in posi-
ton,
The above sketch represents the strategic stua
ton. The tactical situation is as follows:--The
Russians appear to have crossed between REM and
lbrail in spite OF the Turkish MONITORS and are now
awaiting deployment or the centre and right wings
on the line OF the river, While the Roumanians and
Turks are exchanging comparatively harmless COM
piments across the river between the Jalomnitza
ana Kaafat positions. These Turko-Roumanian
operations seem to be confined to attempts to
ascertain the number, calibre and position Of each
of the other batteries on the respective SIDES OF
the Danube.
THE crossing referred to Is doubtless that OF
accommodating party.l
Four monitors appeared before Ismai yesterday.
One returned to the mouth OF the Danube, another
went TO Tultcha anil the other two remain watch
ing the Russians at Ismail The Russians have
heen trying experiments with Krupp shells fired
into the river. They succeeded in exploding them
under water, fragments flying a great distance.
The Roumanians are so much in need OF officers
that they intend to prematurely give grades to the
first class OF the Military Academy.
Strong bodies OF Russian troops are moving in
the direction OF Oltentza, but the Russian line all
along the Danube remains stationary several miles
from the river bank.
AdvIces from Guirgevo OF this date say the
movements Of the Russians show that their chief
point OF operations will be the Upper Danube. The
movements at the mouth OF the Danube are mere
fenls.
THE czAR's MOVEMENTS.
despatch from ST. Petersburg states that the
Gear will start for the headquarters OF the army
on the 2lst inst, arriving on the 25th
or Goth. He win be accompanied by
the Czarewitch. IT is believed his arrival
win coincide with the commencement OF operations
on the Danube by the Russians whose concentra-
ton Is nearly completed. Prince Charles OF Rou-
mania has been notified Of the advent of the Gear.
The HERALDs Vienna correspondent states that
during the Cars visit to Bucharest the Russians
viii attempt the crossing OF the Danube at four
points on the same day. The Grand
Duke Nicholas has ordered the whole
army to be ready for action next week. All the
strategic points have been taken up. Fourteen
trains bringing reserves to the front leave Kew
daily.
A Bucharest despatch states that the Grand Duke
Nicholas will transfer his headquarters to Bucha-
rest on Sunday morning. The Prince has offered
him his summer palace, but he will probably
stay at the Russian mission, while his i'm
mediate personal suite and stair will be lodged
at Cotroceni. he is expected to remain here about
five weeks, by which time three army corps will
probably be formally established in Bulgaria. when
also announced to arrive in Bucharest shortly, as
he will witness the crossing Of the Danube.
THE MoSTENEGRIN CAMPAIGN
despatch from Danlograd states that council
OF war has been held, and measures decided on
which, 1t Is hoped will cause the Turks to abandon
their attitude OF reserve. They appear to have
given up their Intention OF attacking Ragoni, find
ing the position prepared for defence. Advices
from Scotar announce that the Miridites have been
defeated in the neighborhood OF Gusinge Two
chieIs-Don Prlm and Dion-were taken prisoners
THE RUSSIAN NAVY.
The HERALD correspondent ut Vienna telegraphs
that the ministerial paper, the Political Co,respon-
denz, publishes news from Mesopotamia stat
ing that a Russian man-of.war has been
taking sOundings In the Persian Cult
Hence it Is concluded that the Russian
Pacific squadron may In that direction in
stead OF up the Mediterranean. The HERALD cor
respondent at Rome teegraphs as follows:-Fifty
Rome to-day, their way to join the Russian ships