The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-29

The main invasion is expected to take place
via Ginrgevo and Rustchuk, which, uniting
with the Dobrudscha column. would threaten
5humla, previously capturing or masking Siistria.
The Danube, however, now affords an impenetra.
BILE screen, behind which the actual intentions or
the invaders efrectualy vciled
''rhe Turks have not yet crossed the Danube.
The occupation OF GIurgevo by the Russians is de-
MED.
at Is rumored here that the Sultan proceeds
next week to Shumla; his brother Eschad goes to
Kars.
'The Turkish feet is ordered to blockade the
Russian ports. Hobart Pacha sails shortly for
Crete. The Ottoman troops now occupy the whole
Mridte district. The Turkish budget shows de-
nct OF El2,ooo.ooo."
THE COMMANDMENT OF PoTr.
The HERALD correspondent at Vienna telegraphs
IS follows:-
"The Turkish squadron entirely destroyed the
town OF Poti by Smelling 1t for twelve hours causing
sconnagratlon that left nothing to burh.
"Of the three Russian columns marching into Ar
mcnia only one has met with serious resistance
few miles from BajaIid, where there was extensive
fighting yesterday
"A Turkish Official despatch from Batoum, dated
Friday says the Russians having renewed the
attack, were again repulsed With heavy loss.
"Large bodies OF Russian troops, with artillery,
are leaving Poland for the Caucasus"
Persia has 1000 men ready to join the Russians.
THE MARCH TO GALATz.
The Russian march to Galatz was really won.
derful performance. The whole distance was ira
versed on foot in fifteen hours without halt
Wagons were only provided to carry knapsacks and
arms. The artillery, cavalry and baggage trains
:. all arrived together. 1t was expected that a
detachment would commence action Immediately
upon arriving, as the Turks had only to
cross the river to seize the railway and
destroy the bridge. The railway is now secure.
The Russian army is moving forward, mostly afoot
The railway is only used for heavy artillery and
baggage General Tchernayen arrived at Kischenen
on Thursday. He will receive command. Prince
Chakhowsky, commanding the Eleventh Russian
corps, occupied Galatz and Braila on Friday. The
shirtysixth division has occupied Ismail and Kilia
CIVILIZED INVASION.
AS the Russian army advances proclamatons will
be issued both to the Christian and Mussulman
populations of Turkey, ordering them to remain
quiet and attempt nothing against each other as
all who remain quietly in their homes will not be
moested. Nothing is to De taken without payment
Russia does not wish the Christian population to
ne Ii,
useless boodshed; but Christians who wish to
take part in the war can come to the Russian
lines, where they will be given arms and uniforms
! and be regularly enrolled in q special d.
vision, commanded by Russian officers under
the strictest discipline. No irregular bands Of
guerillas will be allowed. No inquiries will be
made respecting the atrocities OF ast~year, except
In sucn cases as Sheiket Pacha and Others men,
toned in the reports Of Mr. Barring and Mr..
Schuyler II these are caught they will be tried
and summarily punished. II more massacres occur
punishment will be swift and certain.
NO TnoRoUGHFARE
The Danube is declared closed to navigation by
the Russian commanders. Lloyds confirm this and
say that neutral vessels must leave soon as un-
loaded. No inward bound vessels will be allowed to
pass after Sunday.
The Khedive is reported to be favorable to the
naturalization Of the Sucz Canal, negotiations for
which progressing. He is willing to sell his
1900 founders shares.
RoUMANIA GETTING INTO LINE.
The Roumanian government intends Introducing
n hor nj icS CHS mo- tho
constitution endowing Prince Charles with discre-
tonary powers and authorizing military prepare
tons on the largest scale. Depression prevails,
because Turkish invasion is apprehended.
sERvIA AND THE PORTE
A telegram from ST. Petersburg states that Aus.
tra has demonstrated with tns Porte against its
alleged intention OF invading Scfvian territory.
The Political Correspondence, OF Vienna, says an
Official telegram from Belgrade says Servia has re-
ccived no intimation OF Turkeys intention to oc-
.upy servan territory, nor have the Turkish move
mcnts indicating occupation been noticed by the
5ervian commanders.
EGYPT HOLDING BACK.
The Times despatch says the announcement that
the Khedvc's son, Hassan goes to the assistance OF
the Porte is contradicted II is stated that his mis-
sion is to explain the Khedvc's inability to comply
with the Sultans request for troops. A despatch 10
the Dauy telegraph from Paris further explains
the Egyptian situation. It says:-.Not only has
Russia warned the Khcdivc against sending troops
10 aid the Sultan but France has warned him
against dvcfting any sums he has set apart Tor
creditors to such purpose"