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more than counterbalanced by the troops which the
Turks are receiving from Asia. The sanitary condi-
ton of the Russians Is so much worse than that OF
the Turks that the gaps occasioued by sickness among
the former almost establish an equilibrium OF forces.
Various reports are prevalent. The Russian forces
continue to cross the Danube. The Turks will land
the %, 900 Sukum-Kaleh expeditionary forces at Var
ma, and form an army of $4,000 men to take the
place of Mehemet Ali's troops in the quadrilateral,
or assume the offensive should General Zimmerman
be weak. Suleiman Pasha is to reoccupy and hold
the Balkan Passes based on Adrianople, whilst Ter
der Ekrem and Eyoub Pasha will hold the CzaroWitz
in check.
KUsTENpJ. August I9.-The Russian army has
occupied this town. There are no signs Of either
the Turkish army or the feet. The Russian army
occupies in force the line extending form tnat
town to Shipka pass. The Turks are a considera-
BILE distance of. and do not make any demonstra-
ton. 1t is said the Russians intend TO lombard
Plevna, but will not attempt to take II by assault.
Osman Pasha's supplies are beginning TO iail.
At the special request Of Grand Duke Nicholas the
mobilization of two more divisions has been or
dered.
For the future the army and the Imperial head
quarters will remain united at Bulgareni, which
seems to imply that the Emperor will encourage
the soldiers by his actual presence in the battle
field. The Emperor is pleasantly q~uartered in a
good house outside of the village, and seems in
excellent health and spirits. The air is pure in
contrast to that of Biela. The General Ignatief
is still ailing. Prince Galatz has been obliged to
leave for Carlsbad. The stream OF reinforcements Is
flowing now steadily through Roumania. 1t is ex-
pected that both guard and g~renadier corps will
be in Bulgaria by the FIRST week in September.
The staG here calculate that 10000 men are
now actually on the march to reinforce the army.
The next battle about Plevna is meant to be de-
cisive hence the delay is for the sake OF insuring
success.
The fourth Cavalry division has been detached
ON an independent expedition for the purpose Of
stouping Turkish communication with Sophia by
blocking Orchordik pass, the main throughfare
and the easiest marching route over the Balkans.
IA = falk thoA thfo should haun hnan 6nnQ
earlier, but if successful now it will still have
good results. The Egyptian contingent in Turkey
will be increased.
The outbreak of cholera in the Russian army Of
Bulgaria is thus announced =
The delay of the Russian operations on the Danube
is owing in part to the sanitary difficulties. Cholera
and deadly fevers have weakened the forces during
the last four weeks more than their losses before
Plevna. The intense heat of The summer and want
of proper food and medicine is Frustrating the Rus
slams at the rate of five hundred per day. Sixty-fye
thousand reinforcements have been received by the
Danubian army since the battle Of Plevna. A great
battle cannot long be delayed. There is much dis
trust over the Grand Dukes in command. Tho fail
ures in Armenia and in Europe are charged to their
incapacity This feeling is operating in Russia, and
producing q profound impression. The difficulties Of
the Russians are increasing every day as their num-
bers are greatly dispropOrtionate to the means Of
supply.
The latest news from Montenegro is to the follow
ing effect -
Montenegrin outposts report that q Turkish army
of twelve battalions of regulars and several thousand
irregulars have begun q movement on Drobniak.
The Montenegrin force, utterly inadequate to oppose
them, will fall back for the protection OF the inhabi-
tants until endorsements arrive.
The foregoing statements are confirmed by the fol-
lowing telegram =
LONDON, August 16-The Prince of Montenegro
has been obliged to raise the siege of Nicsics. to
march against Turkish troops who are endeayoring
to enter Montenegro, 80 that the Turks have again
assumed the offensive in Montenegro.
The political situation in Servia is set forth in the
following telegraphic intelligence:
The visit of Minister Ristics to Vienna is postponed,
and the Servian Ministry remains in Office. The
question of servia's taking part in the war has been
discussed in tie Servian Cabinet. Ministers Milok-
ovitch aad Grovitch did not approve Of such an un-
dertakipg. but Grovitch appears to have yielded to
the influence of Ristics. The Servian Ministers
rendered their designations. Prince Milan accepted
only those of stiotcha, President of the Council, and
Miloikovich. Ristics has been appointed President
of the Council. The foreign policy is supposed to be
the trouble. Ristics informed foreign Representatives
that no change in the policy Of neutrality was in
tended. The army would not be modified at pres
ent, and the calling out of the militia was merely in
tended to protect the frontier.
The participation of Servia in the war still re-
mains problematic.
The Greeks are reported TO be growing daily more
excited, both in Turkey and Greece. The Cretans
were in open rebellion, according to our latest &C
counts, and q telegram says Two iron-clads, with
1900 men, are about to leave Constantlnople for
Crete.
The Greek volunteer movement Is increasing. The
authorities have detained 60 volunteers, intending to
leave Constantinople on the ground Of their being
subjects Of the Porte.
The Turkish massacre awakens horror and indig-
nation at Athens, difficult to describe.
A state Of siege has been proclaimed in Salonica
This is the same town to whose people Paul ad.
dressed his epistle. The majority Of the population
are Greeks. But the Turks have little 10 fear frem
isolated revolts.
The tone of mind of the Car is thus pictured in
the following despatch:
NEW YORK, August 19.-The Times special from
London says: 1 have just received a letter from the
correspondent of the New York Times, dated Bu-
charest, the 18th, in which he says The main hops
of the Russians is that they may succeed in winning
q decisive victory at Tirnoya, and that in case vic
tory should crown their efforts, they will be ready tc
agree upon terms of peace. The Emperor Of Russit
is not entirely hopeful Of final success in the cam
paign now going on beyond the Danube. They say
he constantly upbraids his advisers, both military
and civil, for having led him to make war agains
Turkey. To those around he is continually repeat
ing the warning of the Emperor Nicholas, bis father
that q nation should never make war except to repe
invasion, Alexander will not forget the prophesy
that he win never live to see the sixtieth anniversary
of his birthday. He still lives in constant fear o
assassination, and 1t il almost impossible for
stranger to penetrate to his headquarters: His six
tieth birthday anniversary will, II he lives, occur
April 10Th, 1873.
The same correspondent states that the Gar hal
removed his headquarters to the town known al
Schaucn hlasnla. Inc place uOes 10 appear On an
of the maps, and is located at the junction Of tw'
roads, one leading to Plevna and the other to Biela
both connecting at Sistova. 1t lies q few miles TO tn
north Of Tirnova. II is q retrograde movement OF tn
Emperor and his staff is o~stensibly to conduct pend
ing operations, but is really to avoid the possibilit.
Of being cut of from his line of retreat in case Q
another defeat Of his army.
The misunderstanding between the Padsha ant
Mihdat Pasha has been arranged, unfortunately
perhaps, for the cause Of peace. A telegram says
Midhat Pasha's reconciliation with the Sultan ]
looked upon as entirely unfAvOrable to an earl
peace.
1t is believed that Midhat or Server Pashs will b
appointed Ottoman Ambassador at Vienna. Mibda
has lately been proposed for Paris Ambassador, bu
does not wish to take the post.
There are very few items Of diplomatic news in th
latest dispatches. A correspondent writes (;
Bismarck is expected in Berlin next week, for
conference with the Emperor.
The same correspondent writes The opino
seema to be gaining ground that Austria proposes
{ throw her influence, and, If need be. her active SUI
: port, with Russia, in exchange for an extension
fhe Hun0arian frontier. Az this might invol,