The New York herald., 1877-10-06
are entertained Of cutting on Moukhtar pacha from


apparent that the Judgement effected by the Rus
slams was not OF any Importance, since a subse-
quent assault by the Turks only resulted in the
latter icing driven to the outer line Of their camp.
The loss was also insignificant Finally, the
Turkish bulletin concludes:-"we have gained O
the enemy.r
THE RUSSIANS FINALLY RETREAT.
The Russian bulletin enthusiastically Thurs
day. our right nank viii withdraw from the posi-
tions occupied by them on Tuesday on account Of
the difficulty IN obtaining a supply OF watern
THE RUSSIAN STRENGTH.
The Turks estimate the Russian force engaged
against their lett at thirtyfve battaons OF Infantry
about $1,000 mem and nine regiments OF cavalry.
They assert that Little Yagni was assaulted i've
times and taken and retaken.
A DANGEROUS CRISIS.
The movement against the Turkish right flank
was SO near succeeding that Moukhtar Pacha's CON-
municatons. with Kars at one time were actually
intercepted Eventually the repulse was complete
along the whole line, and the Turks remained in
possession OF the field OF battle, which was covered
with Russian dead.
j ,,A RUSSIAN GRAND DUKE COMMANDS
The Grand Duke Michael commanded In person.
EEAQvAL OF THE RUSSIAN HEADQUARTERS.
Telegram from Bucharest announces that owing
TO the unhealthy state OF Gorny-Studen the Russian
headquarters will be transferred to Sistova
KEEPING THE DANUBE OPEN.
Considerable discussion Is going on at Bucharest
relative to the means OF Keeping communication
across the Danube open during the winter. One
plan suggested is the construction OF bridge upon
floating iron cylinders. Another plan Is for neet
OF steamers to be kept constantly crossing. The
supporters OF the latter plan point to the fact that
the Hudson River ferries kept going during the
winter under far more disadvantageous circum-
stances relative to ice and current than would
have to be encountered on the Danube
OVER PITY THOUSAND RUSSIANS.
The Russians officially acknowledge the loss Of
$4,000 men up to September q.
TROUBLES OF TURKISH COMMANDERS.
despatch from Berlin states that Mehcmet Ali
resigned the chief command OF the Turkish army
on account OF lack OF cooperation between the
other generals and himself and because the gov
ernment failed to furnish the Ie-enforcements he
demanded 1t Is much more probable that
Mehemet Ais recall. like his appointment, was the
result Of political Intrigue at Constantinople.
THAT BRoTHER-IN-LAw.
Mehemet Ais recall from his command is
nscrbed by Berlin correspondent to the influence
Of Mahmoud Damad, the Sultan's other-in-law.
Suleiman Pacha, Fazli Pacha, Mehcmct Ali and
Achmet Eyoub have arrived at Shumla, the last two
on their way to Constantinople. This rs evidently
diferent Fazh Pacha from Moukhtar Pacha's diyis-
ion commander or the same name
THE CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE.
~ AObn nuuvT1n nd nf ft,a ..bssH
army, was also to be replaced by FAIL Pacha, one
OF Moukhtar Pacha's generals, but report reached
Constantinoplc that Fazh Pacha was wounded in
Wednesdays battle. Achmet Eyoub Is much the
senior OF both Mehemet Ali and Suleiman Pacha
and, as he resented the formers appointment and
Jailed to cooperate with him, Suleiman Pacha is
likely to meet the same difficulty in that quarter
unless another successor Is found.
TIE JEALOUS EGYPTIANS
The Times Vienna correspondent confirms the
report that Mehemet ALPS removal is due to the
1ntrigues Of jealous Turkish rivals, who ac-
eused him Of surrounding himself with German
and other Foreign officers, who revealed his plans
to the Russians The Egyptian Prince Hassan is
prominent. among Mchemet's detractors. 1t is
notable that Mehemct Ans last action failed in a
greatmeasure because the Egyptian troops failed
to support him.
TIE MONrENEGRIN WAR.
The Montenegrins' abandonment Of further OF.
fensive movements In Herzegovina, according to o
Vienna correspondent, Is due to political considera-
tions The territory they now hoh ON that side
exactly corresponds with the line OF demarcation
fixed last autumn by the international commits
sion and likewise proposed and accepted by the
preliminary conference at Constantinople as rec
tdcation Of the frontier which might eventually he
given to Montenegro.
THE PRINCES PLANS
It Is not likely, therefore, that Montenegro will
be allowed more in the final settlement which must
be made by Europe. SO Prince Nicholas, with his
usual cool calculation, is turning his attention
to the other side to conquer what he can there on
the'chance Of being allowed TO keep 1t, because it
will not interfere with the interests of any Power
At the time he may be able TO co-ope rate with
Servia in the direction OF Simntza and Novi Bazar
IN case Servia renews hostilities
PEACE PROSPECT
The Teieg,dph's Vienna special says 1t Is rumored
that peace negotiations will shortly be inaugurated
between the Porte and Montenegro. This rumor
probably originates at Pesh as the Standards
Pesth special says the Prince Of Montenegro has al.
ready requested Austrias good offices. Pesth is
very doubtful source OF information.
THE RUSSIAN HARVEST.
The Russian grain harvest Is disappointing, both
In quality and quantity The wet weather in
August and the scarcity OF aborers are assigned as
the causes or the short yield
WHAT HAVE THEY DoNE9
The Turkish Charge d'Afraires at Rome has re-
quested Sehor Melegarl, Minister for Foreign Al
fairs to recall the Italian Consul and Vice Consul at
Rustcnuk, otherwise their excquatur Will be with
drawn by the Porte.
GEN ERAI EIIROPEAN NEWS