Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-06-19
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Great War.
RUSSIANS MAsSING TO CROSS
THE DANUBE.
Specu|ations and Rumors.
STORMY SESSION OF THE
FRENCH CHAMBER.
Revolving and Plundering Arabs.
MISCELLANEOUS EUROPEAN NEWS !
and Plundering Arabs.
MISCELLANEOUS EUROPEAN NEWS f!

LONDON, June Is.
AS regards the European seal Of
war, the principal point worthy of ra-
mark has been the extraordinary
stringency of precautions taken by the
Russians to prevent anything trans
piring relative to their operations. AL
though correspondents in Roumania
number 220, not one has been able to
give any Information which would as
sist the formation of an opinion as to
| where the Russians intend to cross the
Danube. The secrecy taken in on
junction with the issue of the decree
for the new loan, and a large addition
to the army. is interpreted by some,
seemingly with good reasons, as a sign
that Russia no longer hesitates, and
important events may shortly be ex
pected as soon as the Danube, which is
falling, is in condition to permit opera
tiOns. Under the circumstances. Opin-
ions relative to the locality of advance
must be formed from indications OBJ
servaSle from the southern bank of
the Danube. These observations
seem to indicate some where near
Metropolis as the spot where the most
serious effort will be made. Russians
are making concentration OF troops at
the mouth of the rivers Bode and
Aluta, across which they have throw II
bridges. There is scarcely any doubt
that the troops concentrated between
these two rivers form the operating
army. 1t seems as though the Rus
slams would make an attempt to cross
at this part OF the river whilst ener-
getically engaging Rustchuk with
heavy artillery. This latter conclu-
sion is subverted by the arrival of a
good quantity of heavy artillery, es-
pecialiy mortars, at Giuergevo. 1t is
u fact that the Russians have occupied
the Island Of Stokan opposite the town.
and are establishing batteries there
despite the Turkish fire. Turks also
think the passage will be attempted
in force between Metropolis and
Sistoral, and have considerably
reinforced the camps and garrisOns
at these places. In Asia the principal
feature this week has been the partial
withdrawal of the Russian right wing
and a closer investment of Kars and
Batoum. The total Russian force
available for active operations in Asia
Minor is about 10000. OF these, 40,
900 are around Kars; 10000 between
Kars and Batoum; and 80 900 between
Kars and the line of Bayazid and To-
prak kalithus, leaving about 40, 900 in
the center against Mukhtar Pasha's
40 200 in a strong position. These fig
ures show that the Russians have no
men to spare, if they intend to keep
the country they have so far occupied.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, June Is.
There has been a dangerous out
break of from Ia, 900 to 20, 900 mounted
Arabs in the district between Damas.
Gus and Aleppo. The country is al
most denuded Of troops. The Govern
or of Syria has telegraphed for assist
ance. Until it reaches him, the district
will probably be given up to plander.
LONDON, June Is.
Special dispatches from Paris argue
that Saturdays sitting of the Chamber
of Deputies was one of the most vic.
lent ever Witnessed. The Times COR
respondent says it extended over five
hours and a half. During that long
time there Vas one prolonged oar {
vociferatiOns. At one time, when Gam.
beta said that power was in suspit-
Gus hands, the Minister of Public
Works sprang with threatening air
towards the Tribune, and members of
the Right and Left dashed forward.
Ushers had to separate the hostile ar
mics. 1t really seemed rs if there
would he a hand to hand fight. All
~instinctively waited for reports Of re-
volvers.
LONDON, June Is.
No vessel whose repairs are likely to
take any length of time is to be locked
either at Davenport or Keyham yards,
which are to be as clear as possible for
any emergency. Conflicting accounts
come from Roumania. Those who re-
gard operations as imminent explain
the general movement of the Russian
troops during the last week as prepare
tory to a movement fOrc concentrating
the forces hitherto scattered in canton
ments. The departure OF a portion OF
the headquarters, on the 18th instant,
from Ploejesti to Alexandria, is re
garded as an indication of imminent
action, while unusual preparation rs are
taken to prevent any one from ap-
preaching the Russian lines, goes To
confirm this impression. One account
states hat all of the inhabitants have
been ordered to withdraw from
the shore. Believers in this speedy
commencement of operations actually
name June Goth as the date on which
the first attempt to cross the Danube
will be made. From another source,
usually not less well informed, it is
positively stated a fortnight or SO will
elapse before the Russians are ready to
undertake operations along the whole
line, owing to the imperfect state OF
preparations. These were found so far
backward on the Emperor's arrival at
Ploejisti that he expressed his displeas-
ure. Despite the obstacles caused by
rains, ii was thought more might have
been done, If it had not been for want
of harmony and CO operation, extend
ing ever to those occupying very high
positions. The establishment of mag
azines close to the Danube and the col.
lection of bridging materials are par.
ticularly considered very back ward.
Since the Cars arrival fresh energy
has been infused into all preparations.
This at first was somewhat ne~utralized
by various railway breakdowns.
Those who do not believe in immedi-
ate operation explain the present great
movement Of troops by the suppose
ton that the Commander. in-Chief had
reason to modify his plans, and accord.
ing to the new arrangement six or
eight army corps are to be concentrate
cd on the line between Gourgero and
Tslas. IN the river Aluta. Both ODin-