The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-06-29
The Turco- Russian War.

says the Turks seem to have been lulled in
TO a delusive security by Russia's long de-
lay, and the crossing of the Danube took
them by surprise. The Russians now prac-
tically control the Danube, and are advanc-
ing. Stirring news is anticipated. Sulel-
man Pasha, after effecting a junction with
Ali Saib with terrible sacrifice, withdrew
into Albania, leaving Monienegrin territory
without the presence of a Turkish soldier.
A Russian cruiser In Heryklix dashed into
the harbor of Heracles, In Asia Minor, re-
Gently, and sending out launches with tor
pedoes, sunk three merchant vessels. A
doubtful report alleges that the Heryklix
has been sunk.
The London Times leading article says
neutral states are painfully interested by re-
ports that the Russians have been violating
the laws Of war by iDflcting wanton injury
II they deliberately directed their guns
against consulstes and defenseless parts Of
Rustcbuk. their guilt is surpassed only by
their folly, and that folly would be all the
more glaring because-if, as reported, they
continued to fire on the English consulate
after the consul had hoisted the American
6ag-they have gone out of their wsy to
sssail q power peculiarly friendly to them
selves. 1t Is well to remember that similar
charges invariably accompany every bom-
bardment.
Grand Duke Nicholas telegraphs as fol-
lows: The task of crossing the Danube is
achieved, Cistova and surrounding heights
are in our hands. G n Dragonieroff's di.
vision with the mountain artillery was the
first to cross, There are now Con the
evening of the 27th) on the other side the
9Th army corps and 4th ride brigade. The
35th diAision is nov crossing.
A Rustchuk dispatch dated midnight last
night, says the Russians are crossing the
Danube near Sistova. Terrible fighting is
going on, the Turks doing their utmost to
resist the enemy. Another crossing is
confidently expected at Tiemunda. The
bombardment of Rustchuk continues.
The grand duke Alexander at the head
of the eighth army corps crossed the Dan
ube near Simni yesterday at daybreak,
drawing the Turks from their positions.
Boats filled with troops continued to cross
all yesterday. A Russian official account
dated yesterday says the engagement with
the Turks is still proceeding. Nlkopolis
has been burned by bombardment.
The Globe says Russia has ordered a
hundred fish torpedoes to be dispatched to
the Black sea and Danube. The Russian
government is resolved if possible to de-
stroy or drive away all Turkish monitors In
or near the mouths of the Danube, and then
assume the offensive with the iron clads
they have at Nlcolat fte, and some torpedo
vessels now constructing at St. Petersburg
The New York Times London special
says the sultan is reported to be firmly op-
posed to all suggestions of peace. Russia
is busy proposing terms to Austria relative
to Servia. There are evidences of closer
relationship between Germany and Russia
| Legal proceedings have been commenced
against the Republique Forancaise for re.
producing the Rome telegram asserting thai
Cardinal Geirbert, aschbshop of Paris had
made political mission to the Vatican.
The Russian batteries at Turna burned
the town of Nicopolis. The Turks wert
surprised and driven from the town witt
heavy losses.
The official decree published to-day com.
mutiug or remitting sentences Of 4S addi.
tional communist convicts.
A Bucharest special says Bulgarians II
Doburdscha are arming against the Turks
A Constahtinople despatch says the s2ss
ion chamber of deputies haa closed.
Count Andrsssy refuses to mediate IL
favor of Montenegro.
All the troops of Gen. Zimmerman have
crossed the Danube at Galatz,
Don Carlos ID on his way to Kalafat.