Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-09
The Russians are Investing
ErzerOum.
Comments upon England.
Course.

NEW YORK, Mays. A despatch from Buchar-
est says the Turks, without declaring war. COM
menced the bombardment of Kslafatf in Rouma-
mia.
Roumanian batteries are now replying to the
Turkish fire with much spirit.
BUCHAREST. May s. Prince Charles of Rou-
mania, acknow lodging the address by the Senate
foresee with sorrow that moderation will be of no
avail, and we must meet force by force as il is our
duty to defend our country
LONDON. May s. 1t is certain that both the
Turkish and Russian troops are being hurried in
to Asia Minor with all speed, and in vast num-
bers.
The main object of the Russians at present ap-
pears to be the investment of Erzsroum.
The Turks are throwing strong reinforcements
into lace, and the Russians are advancing from
several objections.
Noir remarks that Great Britain's neutrality
closely resembles the ,zars speeches prior TO the
outbreak Of the war. Russia wishes for peace
Eng land undertakes to remain neutral, hut the
best intentions fall under force of circumstances.
The Times Vienna correspondent says of the
IN litary situation in Asia: A simultaneous adj
vance by the Caravan road from Bagazid, which
touched Erzeroum on the left from Alexandrapo
to kars in the centre, and on the light towards
Batoum, leaves little doubt that the object of the
Russians is Erzeroum, and not kars. All these
lines converge on ErZeroum.
The position Mukhlsr Pasha occupies, COM
mands a junction Of the two roads which lead
from kars through the passes of Loghauls and
Dagh. but unfortunately besides the Russian GEN.
tire which is advancing from Kars, there are also
Indications of an advance from the two wings.
As regards the advance on the left now that
Bayazit is taken, there seeming nothing to stop
this olumn from moving up to the plateau OF
lmdagh, which is q strong defensive position, but
lies in the rear of the position occupied by Makh'
tar Pasha.
As regards the onerations of the Russian r;obi
wing. the advance on Batoum was probably
fent to mask the advance of q column up the val
ley of the Tscenrukson.
Once in the valley the Russians got on q fine
road conveying on Erzeroum from the northeast
that is TO the rear of the two positions, which bar
the way OF the remaining two Russian columns.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May 8. corps of Polish
volunteers are being formed here.
LIVERPOOL, May y. The Post saws Her Mai.
esty's war ship Achilles. lying in Mersey, received
Instructions yesterday to proceed TO Plymouth on
Friday.
We are infol med that the government has al.
ready 30 900 troops and H. 900 horses ready to
embark at any moment.
LONDON, May s. The Globe reported that Ad
miral PapoH will take command of the Russian
armament in the Black Sea.
CoNsTANTINoPLE. May s. Hobat Pasha will
remain permanently In the Ottoman service.
The lecent Intelligence from Englan especial.
y Lord Deiby's reply to Prince Gortschakof, has
revived confidence. 1t is believed that Turkey
may still look to Eogland for support.
1t is said Austria seems determined to oppose
the entry of the Russians into Servia.
BUCHAREST, May s. The Turks are lombard
ing kalafai from Widin, and the Roumanian bat.
terles are returning the fire.
PARIS, May 8. The French government will
merely scknow ledge the receipt of Prince Gorts
chakoff's circular.