River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-07
RUSSIA'S VAR WITH TURKEY.

The widest rum DIS are in. circulation
concerning the condition of affairs at Constan-
tinOple. Ii Is said a conspiracy has been dis
covered against the dynasty, with ramifiea-
tons in the provinces. A court martial is sit
ting with closed doors. The only certain fact
is that MahmOud Damad Pasha insists upon
drafting all the SOftas into the army. The
London IetegTdphs dispatch from Bucharest
saws: Rumors are current here in political
and diplomatic circles respecting the possibil-
ity of an arrangement through the mediation
of Germany. The fact that Prince Gortscha-
kOfT will accompany the Gar is asserted TO be
a pacific symptom. The impression gains
daily that Russia more than ever desires a
speedy solution of the present complications"
The Russians attacked the Turkish pO-
sitions at Batoum on May 30th. Notwith-
standing the large force which the Russians
brought to the attack and their persisten-
cy against the CALLING fire of the
Ottoman artillery and infantry, they were
finally repulsed, leaving great numbers ofdead
and wounded. The engagement lasted ten
hours. during which time several close COM
bats took place. 4 Berlin dispatch states that
semi-offieial papers there continue to intimate
that the end Of the war Is approaching. The
conclusion of an armistice is already rumored.
The London Times Paris correspondent
SAYS: According to a letter from Russia, en-
amating from a trustworthy source, Prince
GoTtschakOf accompanies the Car TO Ploiestl
solely to prevent Seryia from being involved
in the war Gortschakof fully estimates the
capital importance of the attitude Seryia Is
now attaining, and does not wish to abandon
this delicate question to purely military man.
agement But there is certainly another mo-
tive for the chancellor's journey. II seems
probable that Russia will attempt the rapid
seizure Of Rustchuk, and there propose peace,
after a signal victory. Gortschakoh, OF
course, wishes to be at the Emperors side
should this occur, for if Russia accepts peace
on the basis of reforms proposed by confer
/ ence she will probably wish to act in thor
oughly formal manner, by placing peace re-
/ forms under the protection of the signatories
| of the protocol Despite, however, what have
| Just said, the rumors of peace which people are
| pleased to circulate are at present altogether
PREMATURE
A special from Vienna says on the
1 Cars arrival at Ploiesti council Of war will
be held, and on the 9TH inst. orders are TO be
| given for crossing the Danube at lbrail and
/ Turnu Magureli. An important demonstra-
| ton under Prince Charles will be made from
Kalafat. Atelegram dated Erezeroum to-day
/ SAYS the Russians are canonading Karadagh
and that the Turks are replying. An impor-
i tant movement is being carried out by the
Ottoman force from Van. Extraordinary pre-
cautions have been taken relative TO the Cars
/ journey. Trains usually used for imperial
/ Journeys have twice passed along the Galicien
1 railways, all the windows being closely cur
/ tanned each time; il was believed the Gar had
passed. Twelve regiments morse SuaTuS VIII
/ be sent on in advance by twenty-four separate
/ trains. The Russian army on the Danube is to
be increased to 100000 men. Provision con-
tracts have been made for this number.
A number of bulletins from the Rus
sian commander-in-c in the Caucasus
seem TO show that the Instruction has spread
/ towards the Caspian sea for a successful ex-
petition is recorded against a tribe on the
/ eastern slopes Of the Caucasus, which forms
part Of Daghestan. Bulletins report that Gen.
kravehento had hot engagement with 5000
Of the enemy on passing over the bridge OF
/ BOyada From this it would seem he has been
/ obliged to leave his position above Sukum
Kaleh and fall back behind the river KOdor,
where force is being assembled TO prevent
/ the Turks from invading Mingula' The Grand
/ Duke Nicholas recently said 10 foreign Con-
sui, Neither Prince Birmarck nor Lord Derby
viii prevent US from entering Constantinople
I las the Germans entered Paris, only TO leave
/ again'