The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1877-06-22

Russian communication with Ardahan. Should
the Turkish c0mmander succeed, kyictualine
the Russian armies will be difficult. On the
approach Of the three flying columns sent by
wing, the Russians not only evacuated 0lti
but Penak, at the foot of the pass over Kanly
range, leading to Arabian. Both Olti and
Penak were reOccupied by the Turks, who also
went in pursuit Of the Russians. The above
is not from the Immediate scene Of operations.
and previous dispatches stated the Russians
were withdrawing from the direction of
Erzeroum, in order to. prosecute the siege of
Kars, reduce it and keep their rear free from
attack, and also that the Grand Duke Michael.
commander-in-chiefo of the Russian armies in
Asia, commenced personally to reconitre Kars
the 9th inst. For some days past the impress
sion has been gaining in Russian circles that
the Montenegrins are not able to continue to
resist the overwhelmingly superior forces of
the Turks, and AustTian1 governments was
sounded as to how far it might be disposed to
do something to prevent their being crushed.
The Russians and Turks have con-
Misunderstanding Of batteries ON the opposite
shores of the Danube at Satuma and Isaktch,
where the Russians crossed in 1925 The i'm
mense mass of material which the Russians
are moving toward the Danube can hardly be
lodged in the ,depots on the river before July
LIST. 1t is therefore scarcely probable that any
attempt will be made to cross before that
month, and this supposition is strengthened
by the present state of the Danube. The ene-s
my will certainly be on the alert On accountssof
the Cars arrival at headquarters, and there.
fore instead of the Cars arrival, It is thought
by some, being an indication of immediate ac-
tivity, it is much more probable it will be al
lowed to lose it's awakening effect on the
Turks, and that they will be suffered to re-
lapse into their usual lethargic state. The
Russians. have .massed around Kars all the
frso0 xuhi f1,nx, ~ A
Giemry Kogischman and Louricamich. For
several days they have attempted to storm
Forts TahameZ and Karudagh, but on every
occasion they have been repulsed. On Satur-
day they made desperate effort to take pos
session OF some Of the heights, when the gar
pulsed the Russians with great loss. There
are no Russian soldiers between Olti and
Erzeroum. Mukhtar Pasha's pickets extend
from his camp at levin to Olti on one side, and
Erzeroum on the other. The Turks are at
tempting to form counter approaches at Kars,
and are constantly making sorties The Rus
sian batteries have been very successful in
frustrating all these attempts. A sortie was
repulsed on the 18th, with heavy loss. to the
Turks. Seven Russians were slightly
wounded. g - - /. {& - )
~ The Z3imes correspondent at the Mon
5tenegrin headquarters at sOstrok photographs
the following unnder, date Iof the 10th inst.
when lnQlcateS that the :MOntenegrlnS are not
yet completely driven from the Duga Pass.
The Turks have moved up to Noidre, within
reach of cannon shot from the Montenegrins'
guns at Prespeka, but up to this time no indi-
cation Of attack has been given. It is expected
however, that M vement will be made to-mor-
row. The Turkish column advancing through
the WassojeVitch district makes slow progress, )
and has not yet reached Koloschim. It de-
stroys all villages within reach, but has thus
far not entered the mountainous country, It.
is supposed this column intends moving
Through Driobriak to unite with the army now
in Duga Pass. Another rumor saws that after
the relief Of Nicsics and capture Of Danilograd,
the bulk of the Turkish forces will be with
drawn to operate on the frontier ! The great
est confidence if felt here in the general re-
suit Of the campaign. IA Ploiesti dispatch
states it is supposed operations will soon com
mence, as everythng is prepared but the Dan
ube falls very slowly. There have been many
departures from this place, butithe destination
Of those who leave is kept profoundly secret.
dispatch dated Shumla, June II, says an at.
tempt TO cross is hourly expected. 81 There is
great Excitement at Rust chuk and Shumla.
iIheresis everytappearance Of desperate Fl ght-
sing shortly, &Lennox starts for the front to-
morrow. The same correspondent telegraphs
under the date of Thursday, says that Rustchuk
is almost empty. Communication is liable to
be cut off and newspaper correspondents are
warmed to leave at a moments notice. The
Danube is rapidly suhsiding.