, 1877-11-17
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New York, 10th Observation-Disclosures
from the seat of war in Asia announce that
Mukbtar Pasha has sustained and vigorously
rcpelled a general assault on his positions by
ths Russians
. The battle, which was very determined aud
lasted eleven hours was fought forty miles
south Of ElZerOum
In Europe, it is believed that O$man Pasha
is on the point of making a great effort to free
himself from his peril0us pc iti0n at Plevna.
In London, Lord Beaconsfeld, speaking at
the Lord Mayors banquet yesterday, advoca-
ted strict adherence to the policy of neutrality
as being tho best for British interests.
He urged that the vigOur with which
Turkey has defended herself demonstrates
that the Ottoman Empire has a right to exist,
and declared that the military prestige Of
Russia is 10 no way diminished.
Paris news reports that forty Constitutional
list Senators have declined TO support the
Ministry or a dissolution of the Chambers.
The Paris correspondent of the London
''Times" states that the conciliatory recon-
mtndations of the ''Soleil" direct y represent
The views Of the O'leans princes.
The Clyde strike having been referred 10
Mr.. Moncrieff for arbitration. he las decided
in favor of the masters.
NEW YnRE, Nay. 12lh.-Ne VS. from the seat
of war in Europe reports that a convoy of pro.
visions intended for Pleyna was captured by
the Russians at Voratza, but six thousand head
Of cattle were successfully passed intotbe town,
and it is calculated that this supply will cna.
bic Osman pasha to resist six weeks longer.
The Russian line Of Investment is now CON-
tracted 10 within tlIi.iy miles of Plcvna, and it
is stated that one hundred and twenty thou.
sand Russians are engaged in the invrstmpn'.
Constantinopte news announces that forty
servants of the TX -Sultan Murad have been
stfangled for being implicated in a conspiracy.
The Paris paper ale Nord" interpretS the
Earl of b 'aconsfeld's speech as encouraging
Turkey to push the war 70 extremities.
The "Moniteur'' states that Marshal MacMa
hon is determined to select a Miuistry from
the Right.
M. Caillaux has announced that the Budget
is ready.
A motion has been Introduced into the
Chamber for tbe c ssaiion Of proSec Gu ion and
imprisonment Of Deputies.
The Indian Government has ordered a six
weeks expedition against the warIike tribes in
the vicinity Of Lahore.
The Marquis of Harrington has defeated Mr..
cross for the Lord Rectorthip of Edinburgh
University.
VIM wv AOAh USTf- PIeSFduS
from Constantin ople report that severe fguting
has taken place around Plevna, the general re-
suit of which is favourable to the gTsrks.
dispatches from Russian Headquarters stare
that an attack made upon General Skobelcf's
advanced position has been repulsed.
In Paris it is announced that a Deputy of
the Right will move for a vote on the subject
of direct taxes. Should the Left refuse 10
vote, the Senate will probable dissolve and
Marshal Mao Mahon will refer his resignation
to a plsbiscite.
NJ. Alert Grsvy has moved for a vote of ur-
gency regarding the investigation of election
abuses, ~ q &
Ehs Duc.de Broslie supported by the Min
istry il ready to reign. $
A report has, been issued declaring that the
President i legally irresponsible.
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