The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-04
KarS Completely Invested and Mukhtar
Pacha Hemmed In.
FIGHTING IN ARMENIA.
Progress Of the Campaign in
Europe and Asia.
AFFAIRS IN CONSTANTINOPLE
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD

LONDON, June 4, 1877.
From the news this morning 1t Is evident we may
expect to hear OF decisive battle In Asia within
the next few days, though the Danube the
swollen condition of the river appears to retard
the progress OF the Russian armies to such an
extent that the arrival OF the Gear ut poecsti
may MOI. after ALL be the signal for the passage OF
the river. But while we are waiting tor news OF a
great battle the astute German Chancellor thinks
the time appropriate for mediationin favor OF peace.
The Berlin correspondent OF the HERALD reports
that Prince Bismarck is earnestly endeavoring to
arrange an understanding between England and
Russia in order that conflict between those two
Powers over their mutual interests in the East may
be avoided. 1t is believed that the visit OF Lord
Odo Russell to England is in connection with the
efforts OF Prince Bismarck
THE CAR En- ROUTE TO PLoEJEsTI.
The HERALD correspondent at Bucharest tce-
graphs that the Gear will arrive at Plocjcsti on
Wednesday next, at eight O'Clock p. M. Colonel
Porcovtch and the Minister OF Foreign Affairs will
meet the Emperor at Kischenen and Prince
General Ignatietr will arrive at Ploeesti on Tues
day. 1t is now known that on the demand OF Aus
tria Little Wallachia will be considered neutral
ground.
A telegram from ST. Petersburg announces that
the Car, Czarewitch and Granu Duke Sergius left
for the Danube Saturday at midnight
Bucharest despatch received this morning
says the Gar, the Czarcwitch and the Grand Duke
Vladimir have arrived there. The reception by the
public was respectful, but not cordial.
MuKHTAR rAcHA SURROUNDED.
The HERALD correspondent at Erzeroum tele-
graphs that Kars is now completely invested by the
Russians. Kars IS amply provisioned but, as a pre-
ca,tionary measure the garrison has been put on
hall ratons. Tcegraphic communication ceased two
days ago. The Russian forces are concentrated
around Mukhtar Pacha, and their headquarters
have been advanced so that we may look for decls
i've news from that quarter very soon. The sItua.
ton is grave in the extreme. great battle that
win decide the campaign in Asia must be fought
its ending in a Russian victory.
The vanguard OF the Russian right wing has APP
peared before Oltu. The Turks are retreating,irom
Oltu. detachment OF the Russian centre has
reached Souganlu. Mukhtar Pachas position at
SEWN is thus rendered untenabe, as the
Russians could turn his nank via Getsche-
van. The Turkish detachmcnts OF Kurakelessa
and Toprak Kaleh are falling back upon Debaba
before the advance Of the Russian LETT wing
detachment from Van to reinforce Mukhtar Pacha
is expected at Hassan-KaleL A detachment from
the Russian centre is marching to ntcrccptit The
weather is fine. Another despatch from Erzcroum
says 1t is confirmed that scouts belonging to
the Russian centre column patrol az far as the
Soghaula Mountains. The Turkish headquarters
have fallen back HunprikoL The vanguard OF
the Russian right wing has passed Oltu and KILL
Kilissa. Constantinople despatch states that the
arrival OF Russian forces at Souganu and KILL
Kiiissa brings two strong columns within six hours
march OF Erzcronm. later despatch says intel
falling back on Zam.
Another Erzcroum despatch received this MORN
ing says preparations being made there for the
defence Of the town.
The Russians are advancing in force toward Diar-
bekir. 1t is said the Russians lost 5000 men in
recent attacks on Kars.
FIGHTING NEAR KARs.
The Russian General Kommron commanding at
Arabian, on the 3Oth OF May reconnoitred beyond
Pennek and Olt During the night Of May
90 the Russians defeated and routed
Moussa Pacha's Circassians at Bckii An.
med, north OF Kars. Bekl Ahmed burned.
The Turkish cavalry under Moussa Pacha, were
again defeated and dispersed Bechrachcl
The Russians captured two mountain guns, four
ammunition wagons and two standards The Rus.
sian loss was seven killed and thirty wounded. The
Turks LEFT eightythree dead on the field.
TURKISH VICTORY CONFIRMED.
The HERALD correspondent in Constantinoplc an
nounces that the news OF the capture OF Fort I'll,
near Sukum. Kalch, by the Turks, is confirmed
Mustapha Bey, the Turkish commander, compelled
the Russian garrison, which 5000 strong, to n.y.
leaving their tents and munitions of war behind
them. The Russians crossed the River Kodar, de-
stroymg the bridge behind them. The Russian loss
was 300 men Killed and the Turks captured eight
guns.
PROGRESS Tue WAR.
On the Danube the Russians have ut last occupied
the chief positions and their lines extend from Gaa,z
to Kaafat But the formidable bars their way,
and until the stream returns 10 its normal summer
level will DO perous, 1t not physically impossible
that tho Russians can execute t1ts great military
operation for the next thrcc weeks They may como
to close quarters with the Turkish armies about tho
beginning OF July, SO that the campaign VIII probably