The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-05-03
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behest of the Gar has been the knout
death, or worse than either, exile to th;t
northern living tomb, Siberia.
That the position Of the Greek rel.
gionists will be better under Russian
than Turkish rule we have little doubt.
The Port whatever good intentions it
may have entertained has been unable
of late to check the fierce tanaticism of
its moslem against its Christian popula>
ton. This failure to protect the weak
from the rapacity of the strong will lin;
duce many to rejoice ut its downfall.
| It seem incredible that government
comparatively SO weak as Turkey should
lossal Russian power, unless the Porte
has some secret understanding with one
or more OF the great powers of Europe
for active aid. In that event the pass
age OF the Pruth on the oath Ut, is the
prelude of u general European war. In
that event it is impossible to foreshadow
probable events. We must be content
to take the news as it comes. Just now
the effect upon breadstuffs and provis-
ions il this country has been marked
everything taking a rapid rise.
The following are the latest impor.
tant kilograms from the seat OF war.
V1ESA,s April 24.-.The Russian advance
guard, which commenced crossing the Pruth
at sunrise to-day, numbers 80 900 men half
cavalry and half infantry They are taking the
direction of Golotz. Five other divisions,
with 40 cannon, are stationed at Kubei. They
will advance so as to reach the Danube at Is
mael, Kilia and Veloff.
Companies OF sapers, who have already pass
ed through Bucharest, are going to GuirgevO
to throw up defenses against the Turkish raids.
BUCHAREST, April 24.-The Roumania gov
eminent, in reply to the Turkish Grand Vizer's
dispatch requesting the Prince to make arrange
ments with Abdul Kerim, cOmmander-in-chlef
of the Turkish army, to prevent the passage OF
the Russian army, or to permit the passage of
the Turkish army, has declared that such
step is too serious to be determined by the ex-
ecutive power alone. Tho ROumanian Cham
berS will assemble the 26th, to examine the
. question.
The first Russian detachment, consisting OF
, Az sapers and officers crossed the ROumanian
frontier yesterday at Bestinak; 900 men are
) expected to cross to-day. The Grand Duke
' Nicolas has issued proclamation to the in
!, habtants of Ronmania announcing the pass
age of the Russian army, under his command,
toward the Danube. k0umania having re-
. ceiyed no preliminary notification has declared
it Yields to force, and has directed it troops to
fall back to await tn conflict.
corresp ndent Of the Standard on board OF
| Don, 1b..c fo ,bOat -
: made great movement from Widen towards
Rustchuk in boats tOwed by steamers 1t is
reported however, that they were brought back
), by night Turkish preparations for the de-
fence of the Danube by means of gunboats.
. iron clads, etc., are the most formidable. The
: | Turkish troops are wei armed and clothed and
/ are in good spirits, although dysentery has APP
/ peared among them.
. A Vienna correspondent telegraphs that the
: Turkish Ambassador here, when commune
g eating to Count Andrassy the Grand Viziers
/. note to Roumania, expressed the opinion that
= Roumania would merely protest against the
:. note and not resist Turkeys occupation OF
: Kalafat.
The immediate object of the Russian advance
!. in Roumania is to protect the railway bridge
8 at Barbaschi, where the first COLLISION Is ex-
o pected. Ii the Turks succeed in destroying the
q brigde the Russians would have difficulty in
d procuring supplies
: The latest dispatch from Constantinople an
IS nominees that the Turkish iron squadron in TIN
e Bospnorus is ready to sail. 1t is eIieved that
i the British feet will come to Constantinopde
II PARIS, April 58.-A dispatch says not only
n has Russia warned the Khedive against send.
Is ing troops to aid the Sultan, but France hal
e warned him against diverting any sums h
} has set apart for creditors to such purposes.
re- The statement that BlIechroder has concluded
,e a loan of lO0,O 900 is untrue.
10 New YoKR, April 28-A dispatch from Lon
{ don says advices from Turkish sources repor
y the battle OF Belorene ragged throughout yes
l. terday. The Russianr commanded by 6rane
ID Duke Michael, were repulsed with heavy loss
"A The Turks. under Hassan Pasha, suffered
,r slight losses. The Russians resumed the at
n tack last night and were again defeated ant
al driven across the frontier. Other dispatche
az saw the Turks crossed the Danube to-day nea
to Siestria, where an engagement is expected.
$ The Italian government has7issued the decla
nj ration Of neutrality.
m BUCHAREST, April 28.-The Ronmanian gov
- eminent intends introducing bill in tn
Chamber of Deputies snspending the constifu
ton, and endowing Prince Charles with di:
o. cretionary powers, and authorizing miitar
3d preparations the largest scale. Great depres
preston :prevails because Turkish invasion
- apprehended.
CONSTANTS opLg April 2s-Official dspatc
$ from Batoum Of Friday saws the Russians hav
=. ing renewed the attack were again lepulse
with heavy loss. The Turks have not arrive
Us at the Danube The occupation OF Guirgev
4. by the Russians il denied.
r. The Sultan proceeds next week to Schumla
His brother Eschad goes to kars. Turks
IN fleet has been ordered to blockade Russia
=. ports. Hobert Pasha sails shortly for Crrtf
Ottoman troops occupy the whole OF the Mer
ty idate District The Turkish budget shows
j,s deficit Of el2 ,000. 900.
LONDON, April 28.-A special from Atheu
L reports the Greek government, while activel
d. arning, intends for the present to maintain til
q attitude of reserved neutrality. The Car ha
Vi sent Prince Nicolas the military order of s
y, George. General VickoTitz, the Montenegro
= leader. has been ordered to Grohavo, where
M strong advance guard from the Montenegro
Nv ID stationed. Another leader has 5een sent
&c Drobnlsk with ! 800 men 10 assume the offer
siye in the direction Of Berane, and thir
Yesterday occupied Sistane Albania.
- Iii stated that the Russians captured II
Turkish camp at Meikasder "Wednesday, an
he afterwards advanced to Kissitach.