The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-08-31
EUROPE.

EUROPE.
LONDON. Aug. 80 Fc. many days the
army of the GraLd Duke Nicholas has
been closing together against Pievna,
with the view Of an attack.
The wear and tear Of the Russian
army has been slch that the reinforce
ments brought up hitherto. have not
compensated for the losses suffered from
battle and other causes. Without any
thing like an epidemic, there has been
a considerable falling out of ranks ow-
ing to sickness. Thus, despite the
great reinforcements on the way the
Russians may begin to doubt whether
they will be able to have, before break
ing up weather, the numerical superb
ority necessary for decisive result.
The editor Of the Madras Times, who
is a member Of the relief committee,
writes under date of August lst that
the population of Southern India who
are more or less affected by the famine
number twenty tour million. Under
the most favorable circumstances at
least one sixth will die.
The Russian newspaper Cedeomete, af-
ter an elaborate review Of the sums
already expended on the war, draws
the conclusion that if it lasts till next
Autumn, it will cost not less than eight
hundred and fifty million rouoles. of
which 232 millions has already been
expended. To cover this SUN there is
reserve of one hundred million rou-
blcs. As to the remaining l,450,OO0,-
600 of paper money, of which there
is already 77O,OOO,OO0 roubles in circu-
lation, must be reimbursed.
Rain has fallen in torrents all over
the north Of Scotland almost without
intermission since last night Harvest
reports from all ons.ters are most de-
spond;ra. Floods have caused great
damage in South Wales
The Times in commenting upon the
bank rates and the possible future with
drawal Of gold by the German govern
ment. says the bank had to consider
more what is likely to be the export of
bullion to America in the future than
what has already actually been sent.
PARIS, Aug. 29-The Public Prose-
cutor has to day issued u summons
which will be served on Gambetta.
Witnesses will be heard by q
magistrate charged with the pre-
liminary examination.
LONDON, Aug. ga telegram from
the sea. of war states that Sulicman
Pssha considers the taking of Schipka
pass from the front as hopeless, and
will construct fortified camps in the
villages Of Schipks and Hukora and
cross the Balkans through other passes
The Porte has ordered the concentra-
ton of 2o,e1O troops on the Timoka
fr~-tier. Servia, and resolved to depose
Prince Milan. if ServiA begins war and
appoint Turkish governor of the prin'
cipality.
Owing to depression in the cotton
trade, the Muncaton cotton mill, which
employs over 5000 operatives. will be
closed.
A special. dated Courtney Studoni,
2Sth, Gays the chief Of the Russian staff
visited Schipka pass and reports the
troops well supplied with provisions
and very determined. The Turks are
getting wearied. Several thousand un-
buried dead cause an nnbearable stencil
around the hillside. Considerable re-
Inducements arrived at Gibroyo Sun
day. Correspondents estimate the Rus
sian garrison in Sch;pka pass at 500
battAlions.
LONDON. Aug. 29-Gen. Gruicez has
been appointed Chief of the servian
Staff.
Officers from Russian headquarters
are buying large quantities of grain
and cattle.
Servia and Roumanis have not con-
cluded any military convention with
Russia. The Roumauiau army will
preserve its individuality though act
ing in concert with the Russians.
Charles, with the bulk Of his army
will shortly follow the vanguard across
the Danube at Korabia
CoNsTANrrSoPLE, Aug 30--Sulieman
Pasha telegraphs ON the 2sth; Our in
trenched lines of investigation is only
but $50 PAGES from the enemy's fortifi-
cations. We still hold command Of
Ali Kridgebel heights. The Russians
are blockaded on three sides. Every
effort is being made to complete the
blockade by shelling them of their