Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27
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THE WARM EUROPE.

THE WARM EUROPE.
LONDON. April 23-The Russian troops
have crossed the Pruth and the greatest
| European war of modern times has virtually
| begun. The Sultan will at once set out for
the seat OF war. The impression is decidly
gaining ground that Turkey will haze to
apply coercion to ROumania. This will b
most desperate war in the face OF Turkeys
other danger to accomplish the wreck
OF this principally. Turkey has collected
10000 Circassians, who will be converted
into Bashi- oazOuks, and turned loose upon
the deienceless people of that province
The horrors of BAtak Will be more than
equallcd If this occurs. Germany will then
become an active ally of Russia, for tine pride
OF the German empire is centred upon keep
ing the HOhenzollern Prince Charles upon
the ROumanian throne. Turkeys fate will
then be sealed for all time. The Christian
nations OF Europe must join to drive the
Turks across the Bosphorus.
ADVANCE OF THE RUSSIANS TOWARD THE
DANUBE.
BUCnARITs, April 24.-The Grand Duke
Nicholas has issued a proclamation to the
inhabitants OF ROumania announcing the
passage of the Russian army under his
command towards the Danube. Roumania
having received no preliminary notification,
has declared that it yields to force. and has
directed its troops to fall back to avoid a
conflict.
RUSSIA DECLARED IN A STATE OF WAR.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 2l.-Gortschakoff
has sent note to the Turkish charge
d'affalres here, requesting him to inform
his government that from to-day Russia
considers herself in state ofwar, and dis
solves diplomatic relations.
THE RUSSIAN ARMY MOVING THROUGH RoU
MANIA.
The Grand Duke Nicholas has issued a
proclamation to the ROumanians. saving
that by the order of the Gar his army en-
tiers ROumania, and will take but a short
time in passing through. 1t will nowhere
disturb tranquility. lie appeals to the an
Gent friendship Of Roumania, and saws
their ancestors shed their blood for the lib
erty OF ROumania, and believes he has a
right to ask for Roumania's support for his
army.
THE CARS WAR MANIFESTO,
Sr. PETERSBURG, April 2i.-The follow
ing Is the Cars manif este:
Our faithful and beloved subjects
know the strong interest We have constant
ly felt in the deStinies of the oppressed
Christian population of Turkey Our de-
sire to ameliOrate and assure their lot has
been shared by the whole Russian nation.
which now shows itself ready - bear fresh
sacrifices to alleviate the position of the
Christians in the Balkan peninsula. The
blood and property of our faithful subjects
have always been dear to us. and our whole
reign attests our constant solieitude to pre-
serve to Russia the benefit of peace. This
sOlicituGe never failed to aetuate ns
fur h,A af,la 10
ed IN Herzegovina, Bosnia and Bulgaria,
Our object before all was to effect ameliora-
ton in the position OF the Christians IN the
East by means of pacific negOtis tions. and
in concert with the great European Pow
erS, our allies and friends tor two wears
We have made lncessant eflJrts to induce the
Porte to effect such reforms as would pro
tect the Christians in Bosnia, Herzegovina
and Bulgaria from the arbitrary measures
OF local authorities. The accomplishment
OF these reforms was absolutely stipulated
by anterior engagements contracted by the
Porte toward the whole Of Europe. Our
efforts, supported by Diplomatic representa-
tons made In common by other
governments, have not attained
their object. The Porte has remained
mistaken in lis formal refusal Of any effec-
tive guarantee for the security of its Chris
tan subjects, and has rejected the cOnclu-
SlOns OF the COnstantInOple conference
W lshing to essay every possible means of
cOnclllatlOn in order to persuade the Porte,
We proposed to other cabinets to draw up
special protocol, comprising the most essen
ilal conditions of the COnstantinOple con-
ference and to invite the Turkish govern
nent to adhere to this international act
which states the extreme limits Of our peace
ul demands. But our expectation was not
4 1
unanimous wish Of Christian Europe, and
lid not adhere to the conclusions OF
he protocol. Having exhausted pa
lie efforts, We are compelled by the
laughty ObStlnacy OF the Porte to
rOceed to more decisive acts, feeling
hat our eqaity and our own dignity cnjoin
{. by her refusal Turkey places US under
he necessity OF having recourse to arms
'rOiOundly convinced of the Justice of our
ause, and humbly committing ourselves to
he grace and help of the Most High. We
lake known TO our faithful subjects that
he moment tOrseen when We pronounced
he words to which all Russia responded
nth complete unanimity has now arrived.
lie expressed the intention to act :ndepen-
evidently when We deemed it necessary,
nd when Russia honor should demand it,
l now invoking the blessing of God upon
IT valiant armies, We give them orders to
oss the Turkish frontier.
(Sgned) ALEXANDER.
RUSSIAs MANIFESTO CONDEMNED.
LONDON, April - The London Press
lanImously condemns the Russian mani
stO.
IN STATE or SIEGE.
ST. REFRESHING, April Am imperial
der was promulgated IL iav, declaring
',Saraba, and the provinces OF Taurida
ii Crlmca IN Il state OF siege.
TrRKEV NCrEAIs To THE POWERS.
CoNsTANrINorLE. April 2j.-Sofret Pa,ha.
plying 10 the Cars manifesto, has sent
'Ircular despatch to the great powers. 1t
Ut '>tS against the declaration of war,
hitting out the Efforts OF Turkey to i'm
Owe the position vt the Christie ans AMI
'iSiy he demands OF the powers In tho
sencc OF any pruvocatiun on the part OF
rkey, Soirtt Pasha declares the Porte at
osS to understand Russa's attack. and
isequentIy appeals to the treaty OF Paris
the mediation oi the guaranteeing
wcrS
VICTORIOUS rURES ON rHE MARCH,.
The Turkish papers state that SULLIVAN
-ha passed through the Duga dClilc after
ulSins the Montenccrips, and Is now
rchIng to Nci>i-
MOTIFS uV TUE SITUATION.
BUCHAREST. April 25.-N esteriay r. 600
>Slans occupied the railway bridscS az
rbo>chi. l y to yesterday evening 10000
sslans had entered Roumania. The Turks,
To- that time, renamed perfectly passive
the banks OF the Danube. The koumg-
II army has retired from the Danube
ID the interior, where 1t *
idJd into two hodIts. one at Bucharest
other at kraiova The inhabitants ON
banks OF the Danube arc lee
INTO the interior OF Roumana.
, Est'>h euuboatS have entered the
luh'. Dnc j. anchored al Golatz. :,
not a shot has been fired. Turks arc
ing NIddln IN great haste in tho direc
Of pohrudseha, where they appear to
Get the principal Russian attack.