The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-05
THE OLD WORLD.

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CRITICAL SITUATION OF THE RUSSIANS.
LONDON, July 5.-The position Of the
Russians on the Danube at SimnitZa Is
reported very critical. 1t Is rumored
that the Russians are preparing to re-
treat across the river, as the Turkish
iron-clads are ascending the Danube,
ana pontoons are being thrown across
at Simnilzl. The Turks are also re-
ported advancing from Nicopolis and
Ru tchuk, aSwell as from the rear, and
threaten the Russians on all three sides.
THE SIEGE OF KARs NOT RAISED.
LONDON, July "a telegram from St.
Petersburg states that adyices from the
Russian headquarters in Asia Minor
deny that the siege of Kars has been
raised.
RUSSIAN DEFEATS.
A dispatch from Constantinople says
that since the 18th Of June the Russians
defeats have been incessant, and they
have lost 10000 men in killed and
wounded. 1t Is also stated that Monkh-
tar Pasha's troops expected to enter
harS on Weunesuay.
RUSSIAN DEFEATS CONFIRMED.
VIENNA, July 0.-A telegram Gays that
| severe fighting took place around Bal
toum, which resulted in a rout of the
Russians, thus uncnvering the army bt-
sieging Kars. The Turkish loss was Sc
great as to prevent them from following
| up the victory.
GENERAL GRANT.
LONDON, July 5.-General Grant will
leave to-day for Paris. He dined yester.
day, in company with Senator Conkling
and Governor Hendricks, with Minister
Pierrepont at the American Embassy
Eve hundred Americans called to pay
their respects to the distinguished
| statesmen.
| ENGLAND NOT SATISFIED.
NEW YORK, July ga cable spe.
cial from London says the prog
ress of the Russians in tht
direction of Constantinople, withou
any promise of the Car not to occupy
tue Turkish Capital, is tending to annoy
the British Ministry, and Earl Derby
has distinctly informed Count Sch0uy
alutf that great Britain Will not sanction
the occupation of Constantinople.
| NATIONAL POLICIES.
| Inc SC. 6IGIbDNES says No u
tempt will be maue upon Egypt BY tut
Ru sian Government 80 long as England
remains neutral, but should the time ar
lrIve when England no longer remain,
neutral t le occupation of Egypt wOult
be one OF the first acts OF Russia. TIL,
position OF Austria is becoming of vita
Interest to both Russia and England
Both these powers are striving for Aus
trials support.
Russia is endeavoring to secure Aus
trian neutrality, and thus leave England
isolated should she determine to engag,
actively in the struggle; but it is un
doubted that Austria has decided, il
certain eventualiLies, to act with En-
gland.
The Cars proclamation to Bulgari;
has lead 10 serious QissensiOns in tn
Austrian Cabinet, while the indiscrim
mate stormIng OF Consuiates at Rust
chuk has excited renewed distrust Q
the Government in the faith of Rus ssial
pledges, and Count Andrassy is prepar
ing protest to Prince GortscnakOn.
FROM ASIA MINOR.
LONDON, July 5.-News from Asia re
ports the Turks fighting obstinately, an
that the Russian plan Of campaigning
detective. The II lssians are, however
determined to lake Kars at any sacr
fee, and reiufOrcements have been OF
dered forward win great urgency.
COMMERCIAL TREATY.
Il PARIS, July fine commercial treat
between France and Italy Will be signe
this week.