Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-21
RUSSIA vs. TURKEY.
Greece Preparing For War.
1870 600 RUSSIAN REINFORCEMENTS
ON THE MARCH.

GALATz, August 20. 1000 Turkish and Egyp-
tan troops discmbalked at Sulna and are march
ing on Tultscha, which is weakly garrisoned.
The Turks from Silestra said to be marching
against Thernayoda, and the Russians hasten
Ing to lsmal, where heavy reiniorcements are ex-
pected.
ATHENS, August 30. The ministry have sent
out orders to fortify the chief forts with speed
as to have them finished by the end of Octo-
ber Similar orders have been given respecting
preparation of men-of-war. Still nobody IN
Athens believes in the immediate outbreak of
BERLIN, August 20. Germany's representa-
tions to the porte in regard to the atrocities by
the Turkish troops based on the Geneva con-
vention, which, according to the German view,
not only binds the belgcrents to observe its pro-
visions towards each other, but gives neutral CO.
signaories the right to insist faithful observ-
ance. Germanys note will be communicated to
the powers.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, August 90 The Servisn
diplomatic agent here has declared Servia has
knowledge OF an intention on the part of Russia
to send an army through Shrvia. He denies that
Servia has decided to participate in the war, and
states that no troops have been sent to the from
tier.
LONDON August 20. A despatch from Canea
Saturday, says tt ere is pane there. Two Turks
were murdered and their compariots demanded
revenge. Turks from the country came to town
armed, despite prohibition The situation is
critical.
The News correspondent understands that for
the future the army and imperial headquarters
will remain united. The emperor is pleasantly
quartered in a good house outside the village and
seems in llent health and spirits. The is
pure in contrast to that at Biela, and the health
of the suite much improved.
A stream of reintorcements is now flowing
steadily through Roumana. 1t is expected both
the guard and grenadier corps will be in Bulgaria
by the first week in Sept. The staff here calcu-
late that $50 600 men are now actually on the
march to reinforce the army.
The next battle about Plevna is meant to be
decisive, hence the delay for the sake of insuring
success.
The fourth cavalry division is detached on an
independent expedition for the purpose of stop
ping Turkish communication with Sophia by
blocking the Orchorkid pass, the main thorough
fare and easiest marching route over the Balkans.
1t is felt here that this should have been done
earlier, but if successful now ii will still have
good results.
The Egyptian brigade near Salna gives Gen.
Zemmirman, in the Dabrudcha, a larger force
than he intended, and shows the effect of holder
counsels at Constantinope.
The province of Salonica and the coast district
from Olympia to the terminus of Adrianople has
been declared in state Of siege by the porte.
Arms continue to arrive and volunteers liter
ally from the four quarters of the globe, but ow-
ing to the state of affairs in Bulgaria there will
be no movement at present. Hobart Pasha has
left subordinate to superintend and has gone to
Sinope with most of the fleet. 1t is believed he
goes to the Danube.