The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-08-23
THE CONFLICT IN THEoLD WORLD

Prince Eugene of Leutenburg, who
commanded the force of dragons and Bulgar
ians under Gen. Gourka when compelled tc
evacaate Eski Sag ghra had to cut his way ou1
with loss of 800 men. Sulieman Pasha's
vanguard has pressed forward as far as For
denski, on the road to Elena. It seems as il
the Russians wish to abandon the pass. 1t is
rumorcd that Gen. 1gnatieff has fallen into
disgrace; that the passage of the Balkans was
mainly resolved on in consequence of his as.
surancc that with Turks everything might be
ventured upon. The Russian government
says, moreover, it has been misled on certain
other points concerning the state of things in
Turkey. By the last military operation south
of the Balkans, loss of $4,000 killed and
wounded was inflicted on She Russians They
have been driven from all locations south of
the mountains and law and order has been re-
stored. Sulieman Pasha's forward movement
is impeded by bad weather.
There is much discomfort in Roumania
at the passage Of the Danube by the Rouman-
ian troops. The Roumanians derive no bene-
fit from supplying provisions, ETC., for the
Russian army, receiving pay in bonds payable
in three months from date. The Russians yes
terday completed second bridge over the
Danube at Pyrgos, and troops are now pass
ing over. 1t is stated that the Turkish recon-
noitering party found Kustendji evacuated by
the Russians. The Turks reconnoitered in
several directions from Kustendji without
meeting the enemy. Aspecial to the Daily
Ne,cs reports that at Lopkoi on Monday, the
18th, the Russians were defeated and lost five
cannon, instead Of the Turks, as previously re-
ported.
An imperial decree from the Porte
calls to arms all hitherto exoneratcd. Those
who have already served but not yet reached
their fourth year will no divided into the ma
tional guards Who may ultimately be sent to
the seat Of war, and national guards for pro-
lection and internal security. The prince of
Montenegro has been obliged to raise the
siege of Nicrics to march against the Turkish
troops who are endeavoring to enter Monten-
egro.
Bucharest telegram says Gen. Gourka
declares that the Russian positions from the
Danube to Shipka Pass are so strong that the
Turks will not venture to attack them. Both
armies are constantly entrcnching them
selves. The Turks especially hold wonder
fully strong positions at Plevna but Osman
Pasha is nevertheless in difficult situation
because of the numerous cavalry attached to
the 5000 Russians confronting him, completely
cutting off his communication with Sofia and
capturing his conveys of ammunition and
provisions The Russians will not undertake
operations until the whole guard arrives from
st. Petersburg. This signifies pause Of a
fortnighe or three weeks.
The Porte is preparing winter clothing
for the troops, and taking other measures in
anticipation of a winter campaign. Late TEL
egrams from Mukhtar Pasha gives the Turk
ish losses in Saturdays battle as 130 killed and
$50 wounded, and the Russian loss at 1900
killed. Kossuth has addressed proclama-
ton to the Hungarians urging Austro- Hun.
gary to come to an understanding with the
Porte as to the extent Of the concessions to
Christians, which can be made without COM
promising the integrity Of the Turkish EN-.
pire. He says on the basis of this arrange.
ment an alliance with the Porte ought to be
concluded. Russia should then be called upon
to terminate the war. The North German
Gazette confirms the report that the represen.
tations of the Turkish ambassador here rela
tive to the alleged Russian atrocities have
met with a most unfavorable reception from
the German cabinet,