The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-31
FOREIGN NE WS.
TINE CIRCAssIAN INsURnECTIoN.
1t May Compel the Russians 10 Retreat
Especial to N. o. Democrat. /

Especial to N. o. Democrat
MANCHESTER, May 30.--A special from
Vienna 10 the Guardian says that the mes
sage from st. Petersburg, denying that the
Circassian insurrection has any influence ON
the campaign, should not be accepted as rep
rosenting the real situation. When the Cir
cassan chief, Schamyl, In 1854, with 10000
Tschetchens, descended into the Koor Valley
the Russians were compelled to evacuate
Bayazid and all their positions. and retire to
Tiis; they also abandoned the expedition
against Afghanistan. The present rebellion
at least blocks their sole communication be-
tween Wadikaus and Tiilis.
The Porte Levyiag Christian Troops.
Especial to N. o. Democrat
LONDON, May 3O.--A London dispatch from
Constantlnople states that the Portehas made
lovies upon Christians for two hundred thou
sand troops.
New Austrian Minister Of War.
Especial to the N. O. Demoorat.1
| LONDON. May 30.-A special from Vienna
| TO the Daily Telegraph says that 1t is rumored
here that the present Austrian Minister of
War is about to be replaced by A. Malinary,
Governor of Croatia, and u leading member Of
the sclave military party. that advocates the
annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to
Austria.
ReinfOrcements for AIsace-LOrraine.
! Especial to N. o. Democrat
BERLIN, May 3O.-An order was issued to-
day designating three battalions Of infantry
and four batteries of artillery to reinforce
Metz and Strasburg, while u battalion Of rifles
will be stationed ut Severne.
| Russian War Con, rlbution.
Especial 10 N. o. Democrat
VIENNA, May 3O.--Over five million roubles
have been raised in Russia for war purposes
by voluntary contributions.
/ Rains in the Caucasus.
Especial 10 N o. Democrat
Sr. PETERSBURG, May 3O.-Heavy rains,
both on the Danube and In the Caucasus de
lay the Russian operations
Few Cavalry engagements.
Especial to the N. o. Democrat.1
LONDON, May 3o.--Advices from TiHis to
the 10th inst. mention only reconnolssances
and unimportant cavalry encounters.
Peace Rum0rs.
Especial to the N. o. Democrat
LONDON May 3O.-The Times and Daily
Ne,cs Bucharest correspondents both reiter-
ate the statement that peace rumors are
again In circulation.
The Reported Rccapture Of Ardahnn.
Especial to tho N. o. Democrat
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May 3o.-No confirmation
has been received here of tho reported recap
ture of Ardahan.
Another Railroad Accident.
tSpecial to N o. Democrat
VIENNA, May 30.--Another railroad acci-
dent occurred near Ploiesti to-day Several
persons were killed and injured.
The Portion of Armenia Now Occupied
by the Russians.
Especial to N 0. Democrat.]
LONDON, May 30>-The country now domi-
mated by the Russians in Armenia is about
5000 square miles.
The Egyptian Contingent.
Especial to N. o. Democrat
LONDON, May 30.-The Alexandria Egyp-
tian contingent for Turkey has not gone vet.
The reasons of this detention are unknown.
A Peaceful Arrang ement Possible.
LONDON, May 30.-The Telegraphs dispatch
from Bucharest says: .Rumors are current
here in political and diplomatic circles re-
specting the possibility of an arrangement
through the mediation of Germany The fact
that Prince Gortschakoff will accompany the
Gar is asserted to be pacific symptom. The
impression gains daily that Russia more than
ever desires a speedy solution of the present
complications.
The Treasures Of Mahomctanism,
LONDON, May 30.-The Scherf of Mecca has
placed the treasures of the holy shrine 1.-THE
accumulated money gifts from pilgrimsl at
the Sultan's disposal The treasures aggre-
gate 200,000,000 piastres.
! COa,abla sheIIed.
LONDON, May 3O.-The Dailu Neps' Vienna
dispatch says: Coarabia was shelled for eight
hours on Monday. Nine sailing ships were
destroyed, and also steamer of the Austrian
Danube Navigation Company.
The Turks Retire from NikopOIis.
LONDON, May 3o.-The Times Bucharest
dispatches contain the following: The Turk
ish camps at Nikopolis have been removed
behind the hills. This is believed to be pre-
lude to the bombardment of Turnumagureli
sersia Favors Russia.
BELGRADE, May pa demonstration in
favor of Russia took place to-day. The
metropolitan offered prayers for Russian
success before the Prince and Princess of Ser
VIA ana an immense crowd. On the other
hand, all the conservative opposition candi-
dates have been elected in the supplementary
elections to the Skoupchtina.
| English Naval Preparations.
LONDON, May 29.-The Daily Telegraph's
dispatch from Plymouth says: Unexpected
on Tuesday evening, that the channel reserve
squadron, now in Plymouth Sound, should
proceed to sea as soon as they were ready.
without waiting for the Thunderer. They
viii! leave Wednesday morning Their destf-
nation Is unannounced, understood to be
The sofia Trial.
LONDON, May 29.-The widest runrors are
in circulation concerning the condition of af-
fairs at Constantinople. 1t is said conspira-
cy has been discoveries against the dynasty,