The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-22
Roumania Declares Herself an
Independent Power.
THE CARS PLAN OF ATTACK.
Interview Of a Herald Correspondent
with the KhediVe.
HOW ARABIAN WAS TAKEN


LoNDoNs uoJ 80 Aoss
An unconhrmed despatch from Erzeroum an
nounces that on Friday last the Russians attacked
the outer line at Kars with determination, having
preceded their attempt by heavy, but Ill directed,
cannonade from the siege artillery. The powerful
guns in the Turkish batteries replied with better
effect. The duel was vigorously maintained
until the Russians brought up columns Of
infantry as close as they dared to
the fortifcations apparently purposng II
possible 10 take the place by storm. The Ottoman
commander, observing this, drew together large
body OF troops behind the ramparts and launched
tremendous sorte upon the Russian flank and rear,
under the shock OF which the enemy were obliged
TO retreat into Instantaneous position. A
bloody engagement followed at close quarters, and
at It's termination the Russians were Obliged to
retreat beaten, leaving upon the field 300 corpses
anu large number OF wounded. There was q
slight encounter meantime, between the cavalry,
without any special result.
THE AGGRESSIVE WARFARE or TURKEY
The Grand Duke Michael teegraphs TO st. Peters
burg from This, May 20, as follows:-"Along the
entire coast, from Cape Adler to Cape Ptchentchyr
Turkish men-of-war are bombarding and burning
undefended and peaceful settlements, and landing
Crcassian emigrants at various points, who seek
to excite the Abchasians to rebellion. Troops have
been despatched to suppress any rising" 1t will
be remembered that this aggressive policy Of Tur-
key was outlined several days ago. complete
confirmation Of the HRRALD's special from Constant
tinople ut that time is therefore found above.
RoUMANIAN INDEPENDENCE.
The Russians are making decided movement
below the river Aloota. The HERALDs Bucharest
correspondent telegraphed last night that the high
waters on the river Aloota had carried away the
bridge on the road leading to Kraova Ten cars
and the locomotive have been engulphed. The
Roumanian Chambers, now In session, have unani-
mously proclaimed the independence OF the country
and declared war against Turkey, but directed thas
Roumania should remain on the defensive. A Blu.
charest correspondent announces that he has had
an interview with the Prince OF Roumania who
stated his belief that arriere peasee Of annexa-
ton is entertained by Russia.
The Senate has unanimously voted the independ-
OF Roun,ania.
THE RUSSIAN PLAN IN EUROPE.
The HERALD's correspondent at Rustchuk tele-
graphs under date OF the 18th az fonows:-"There
Is good authority for saying that the Russian plan
il TO await complete development OF the invasion
OF the Asiatic frontier, which everything, far as
learned, indicates will be vigorously pressed. Rus.
sia having her hands freer there than on the Dan.
ube, can move more rapidly. Meanwhile, the Euro.
pean invading force Will endeayor to tire out the
Turks by worrying and harassing them with FREE
quent feints along the river. The Turkish Danu.
ban fortresses, especially the quadralateral
formed By Rustchuk, Siiestna Shuma and
amply provisioned and stronger now than ever
before The Turkish plan is q strictly defensive
one, awaiting the onslaught at Rustchuck. There
have notbeen any active nostiities here yet butths
river landing stages have been cleared. and barYes
having unloaded immense quantities Of grain have
| been removed to place OF safety. only an occa-
sional tug hugging the southern shore. breaks the
smooth surface OF the Danube. A gunboat recently
launched here has received her armament, and, It
is stated, Is about proceeding in search Of o mys
| FERROUS Roumanan steamer. The wallachian
earthworks have not offered any opposition but
remain silent. 1t Is believed that the Turkish mill.
tary authorities have instructions not TO open nre
| arsLn
| Eight thousand Russians belonging to twelve di.
| visions march toward Krajova tomorrow. They
win be succeeded by thrty-three divisions, which
are already waiting at the next stage in the rear.
| A railway bridge over the Aluta, near SIatina,
fell to-day. train OF ten wagons carrying ammu-
nItion to Little wallachia was enguphed with its
attendants. Five passengers were drowned.
Within the last forty EIGHT hours OF peace
which, however, are not traceable TO any source
have been circulated among the Russian offcers.
The Car will start for the Danube on the ID o.
June. He viii be absent about three weeks
| The Turks are concentrating large masses OF
troops ut Turtukai and sIstova expecting the Rus
slams TO make powerful attempt to cross the Dan
ube within the next few days.
THE KmEDvE RECOMMENDS MS BONDS.
The IIERAID's correspondent at Cairo telegraphs,
unuer uate Oh may Jul mad an audience Win the
| Khedive on yesterday. 4 stated to His Highness
that the HERALD would be glad topupish any state
ment which he might be pleased TO make concern
Ing the attitude OF Egypt during the war. The
Khedive received me very grsciously. and replied
that nc felt less restraint In speaking to the corre-
spondent of an American journal, because America
had no interest IN the success or either party to
the fight. Concerning Egypt he said shat the
rights OF Egyptian creditors would be most strictly
guarded No FUNDS whatever which are now ap-
piled 70 the payment of the puofc debt ordebts OF
the DARN wnuld In INV cnsa be diverted to other