Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-05
The Eastern War.

sembly has been conVoAed tor may 20
A consu! at Galatz telegraphs that turkish
monitor has been firing Oh the batteries below
REM since II o'clock yesterday morning. The
point of attack is probably lsakatehe' or 1sa
kia. between REM and Toolcha, where the Rus
slams are constructing bridge. The cauEoDade
was between the Russian batteries and gun.
boat which was exploring the mouth OF the
Pruth.
Russia is making great efforts TO raise ioau
10 Paris. French, German and Dutch bankers
have nearly arrived ct an agreement about It.
The Russian advance guard has reached
Urztchepi, south of Busco. Tho road there
divides, one brarch leading eastward to Guerra
Ialomicl, nearly opposite the Turkish town CT
Hirsoya, and the other south to kalarach, OF
posite Silistria.
At Hirsova the Danube is compressed into
one channel, the banks of which are not mar
shv. The passage here is much easier than at
any point between Silistria and GalatZ. Hlr-
soVia is also much less strongly defended than
Siistria It is probable strong corps OF nus.
slams will be concentrated at Gura Jalomlc and
Kalarach either to forco o crossing or keep the
parrisops at Sstria and HirsoVa occupied
while the crossing is effected elsewhere.
English travellers from the interior OF Turkey
state that the reports of Moslcm enthusiasm are
much exaggerated.
The Porte has assured Mr.. Layard that
state Of siege will not be proclaimed unless ne
cessary.
The Porte has notified the German embassy
| that Russians will he permitted 10 reside 10
Turkey.
The Grand Duke Nicholas has ordered &c n.
Cadaleff to repair instantly to Jassy.
The Servian Red Croas Society is sending
| ambuIanccs to R9umania and Montenegro.
| A council Of Ministers, at which Prince Mi
lau presided, was held on Thursday 10 consider
the question OF the mobilization OF the army.
| Refugees are beginning to arrive. 10 SerVla
| from Widdiu. Eyaub Pasha asked if SerVla
| would consent to receive them, as the Russians
arc expected to bonn bard Widdin from kalaiat.
The Bucharest official Journal publishes the
Prince assent to the convention with Russia.
| 1t is reported that the bombardmeat Of lbral
and Barboschi recommended yesterday even
ing.
In the Chamber Of Deputies yesterday the
Minister of Foreign Affairs, 10 reply to ques-
ton concerning the bombardmeut OF lbrsll,
stated that the Russian batteries fired first
upon the Turks, who replied. Five bonn bshci!s
| fell into Ibrai!, two Of which struck the resi-
dence Of the Project. There vas slight loss
[ of lite, and one house was destroyed. This &C.
currence. although deplcrable, was cot intend
| ed By the Turks.
The Minister concluded by saying that he
had opposed every solicitation to declare the
| independence of Roumania and that the coun-
try did not consider itself 10 state Of war with
Turkey.
A Turkish circular dated May .. vas pre-.
| sented to the Prussian Government yesterday
in reference TO the Russo Roumanian conven.
! ton. The Porte protests against the convex
ton as 40 illegal act Of the principally facili
tating tho invasion, and furthermore declares
that the Prince authorizes Roumauia to be in
the power Of hostile Government
10 the Austrian Reichsrath and the Huoga-
Ran Diet yesterday the Ministers made identi.
cal replies to interpretations about the Eastern
question, 10 the following effect: Austria
msintains an attitude Of benevolent i0tercs! in
the Christian subjects of the Port, and, while
observing strict neutrality, reserves the right TO
protect its own interests, or Intervene with eli
forts for the cessation of localziog the conH'ct.
| The Ministers recognize the Empires intimate
connection with and interest in tho affairs Of
European Turkey, but deem resort to war
| like measures for their protection unnecessary,
| 10 view Of the attitude Of the other Powers,
and the cordial support the Government can
command from the representatives OF the people
whenever action becomes necessary.
Safvet Pasha has informed, by telegraph, the
| Ottoman ambassadors abroad that 10 consequence
ofthe convention between Roumania and Russia
he has notified the agency which represents Rou
mania at Constantinople that It's functions are
suspended. Roumanians 10 Turkey will uerer-
theless continue to enjoy the protection Of the
laws, Roumapian vessels will remain under
the protection Of the Turkish authorities o.
Ottoman cousus abroad.
The London Post says I'VE are given to
understand that. with view TO possible event.
ualities 10 the East, the Government has re-
solved to fit out for sea With the utmost expe.
dition the whole class Of small turret ships Of
which the Hecate aud Glutton are types These
vessels. though armor- plated arc Of COMPARE
lively light draught. They carry four power
full guns each. The Hecale will probably DO
first ready for sea-"
The committee of the Egyptian Assembly Of
! Notab!es having decided upon the imposition
of an extraordinary war tax of $50, 900 pounds,
the Khcdive has telegraphed to Constantine
pie that the Egyptian contingent now IN Tur
| key, numbering nine thousand men, will be
raised to twelve thousand. The remainder of
the Egyptian contingent will be kept 10 Egypt
for the protection of the Suez canal.
The mobilization Of the Russian army will
not become general. Three divisions Of the
St. Petersburg corps have been placed on war
footiog. The first and second divisions of the
Infantry of the guard are being modified.
These troops will for the present remain al
reserve in their garrison quarters.
| 10 reply to numerous offers of assistance 10
! the medical department of the army FROM Ger
maD, French aud Italian doctors, the Russian
| Minister OF War, while expressing thanks,
| states that he is unable at present to utilize
| their services. He, however, reserves the
liberty of availpg himself of their offers should
occasion hereafter arise.
A decree has been issued at Belgrade forbid
ding Servians from leaving the couotry without
permission of the authorities. This order is
undoubtedly prompted by the prospect Of o
general mobilization of the Servian troors.