The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-22


was dislodged and the infantry exposed without
support to murderous fire. For over twenty min
utes the Ottomans stood before tins new attack.
LOSS or THEIR COMMANDER.
At this crisis Mehemet fell dead. To increase the
diniculties ammunition ran short At ten O'Clock
the height which the Turks held at the opening OF
the battle was no longer tenabe, and by midnight
the last Turk was driveno or A cavalry charge fol-
Is not yet clear.
MuKnTAR rAcHA's rREcAaIous POSITION.
One account says the Russians advanced into the
Plain OF Pasin, two miles from Mukhtar's position.
This Is apparently confirmed by Russian of1icial
despatch saying:-"General Tergukason has left
zedikan and is marching upon Kuprikoi"
HAS HE THE RIVER BEHIND HrMs
On the other hand, Mukhtar Pacha's main po-
stion was, at last accounts, near Zewin and 1t is
certain that the Arras which Is not fordable at
this season, lows between him and the troops
beaten on Saturday, which would protect him from
the Russian lett wing.
CLOSING IN PROM KARs
Another report says, however, that some OF the
army around Kars has advanced toward Erzeroum,
which may explain MuKhtar Pacha's threatened
position. The latest Turkish advces, dated June
II. say the Turkish left wing is retreating Erze
roum. followed by Russian general.
PRESENT POSITION OF THE ARMIES.
An Erzeroum despatch, dated June p, even
Ing says:-"The Russian left wing has fallen
back on Khaliat and Zeidikan. The Turkish
right wing is In front OF the mountain gorge OF
RuMoRgD TURKISH CAPTURE OF BAJAzID.
The Constantinople Bassiret announces that Faik
Pacha, Turkish commandant ut Van, having been
advised Of the approach Of 1000 Russians, des-
patched body OF cavalry and infantry against
them. rhe Russians were defeated and ned to
Bajaxid, the district about which place the Turks
have invested. As Faik Pacha has cut them or
from all assistance the captulation OF Bajazid is
imminent Pera despatch TO the Globe says
Bajazid has been retaken by the Turks.
sERvA MAssIsG TROOPS.
The Servian government is sending 10 the north
eastern frontier all the Servian civil and military
officers conversant with the Russian tongue. The
opinion is gaining ground that the Russians are no
longer averse to crossing the Danube between
Turn SEVERN and Gladova. 1t is thought possible
that the Austrian Court might be induced to leave
Eastern servia to the Russian troops, condition
that the other provinces were left to Emperor
Francis JOseph's control.
CHAT WITH THE GEAR.
Prince Milan was very kindly received by the
Gear, who listened with great attention to his ac-
count OF the difficulties IN which Serva is placed
The Gar assured Prince Milan that Servia might
always reckon on his sympathies. No opportunity
seems to have been given Prince Milan to express
himself directly much less to receive any instruc-
tons; but according to information reaching Vienna
the opinion OF the Gar and his government still Is
that Servia should not stir. As for any positive
prohibition there can be no question OF that, for
by so doing Russia would take upon herself re-
sponsbil.ty she has been always careful to avoid.
MORE EXPLANATIONS TO THE PORTE.
NJ Cristics, the Servian representative at Con-
stantinoplc, has renewed his declarations OF Ser
Was neutrality. He denies that the Servian gov
eminent will allow the Russians 70 march through
Servia-
AUSTRIA TRUSTS HER NOT.
Notwithstanding Seryian promises Austrian mill
tia to tue number OF fifteen battallons have been
called out and taken up position at Negotn. The
Servian forces now calculated to be really equal
in number TO the Turkish force at widdin. Aus.
TRAN Intervention in Servia was publicly discussed
In Vienna last night as expected very shortly.
HAS NOT MOVED YET.
The statement that occupation OF Turkish terri
tory by Austrian troops is imminent is denied in
official circles in Vienna. The mobilization OF an
army corps is also denied. Avicnna correspondent
denies the report Of the mobilization OF the Servian
militia.
AESTRIA'S HOUR FOR ACTION NIGH.
Vienna despatch confirms the report that
Russia has invited Austria to make military pref a.
rations for the purpose OF preventing the Mon
tenegrins from being utterly crushed. The Austrian
Foreign Office is not inclined to move in the mat
ter. The correspondent adds:-"Certain signs In
Ministerial quarters, however, point to the prob
ability that the moment is considered close at hand
when further inaction on the part OF Austria might
unfavorably prejudice her future position in con-
necton with the solution OF the oriental question:
ANOTHER VERSION.
The POSTS despatch from Vienna says there has
been considerable word splitting on the
matter Of Austrian military preparations,
On to-day's Bourse an official representative
OF the government denied the statement
which was first published by the Ministerial
renaden6,au that two army corps were about to
be mobilized. The official Aoendpost however,
did not contain any contradiction 1t Is known that
large detachmcnts have been watching the frontier
since last year. Some increase in their number
would sufiice especially II, as Is semi ofcially
serted tonight, no action but merely demonstra-
ton was intended.
FURTHER EXPLANATIONS.
The Times Vienna correspondent explains the
origin OF the relative to the mobilization OF
Austrian troops, which almost caused panic
in Vienna yesterday. Every year he says
since the commencement Of the troubles on
the Dalmatian and Croabian frontier, which
extends 500 English miles, 1t has been
occupied by four divisions who, on q
peace footing only number $4,000 men.
All that has been done was to consult with Radich
and Moinari about eventually placing these four
divisions or Two army corps war footing.