River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-03
SUMMARY OF THEGENERAL NEWS.
Ru--ia Declares War.

The Cars manifesto TO the people and
the army was promulgated on the oath; the
following is its text: "Our faithful and be-
loved subjects know the strong interest We
have constantly felt in the destinies Of the OPP
pressed Christian population Of Turkey Our
desire to ameliOrate and assuage their lot has
been shared By the whole Nation which now
shows itself ready to bear fresh sacrifices TO
alleviate the position Of the Christians in the
Balkan peninsular The blood and property
81 our faithful subjects have always been dear
to US, and our whole reign attests our constant
solicitude to preserve to Russia the benefits Of
peace This solicitude never failed To actuate
rs during the deplorable events in
Herzegovina Bosnia and Bulgaria
Our object before al was to effect the anchor
ration in the position Of the Christians in the
East by means Of pacific negotiations, and in
concert with the great European powers, our
allies aud friends, for two years we have made
ineessant efforts to induce the Porte to effect
such reforms as would protect the Christians
in Bosnia, Herzegovina and Bulgaria from the
arbitrary measure Of local authority. The
accomplishment Of the reforms was absolutely
stipulated BY anterior engagements contracted
0y the Porte to the whole Of Europe. Our
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tions, made in common with the other govern
ments. have not, however, attained their object.
The Porte has remained mistaken in its for
nal refusal Of any effective guaranty for the
security Of its Christian subjects, and has re-
iected the conclusions Of the COnstantinOple
conference. Wishing to essay every possible
means Of Cancellation in order to persuade the
Porte, we proposed to the other cabinets to
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most essential conditions Ofthe COnstantinOple
conference ar to invite the Turkish govern
ment to adhere to this international act which
states the extreme limit Of our peaceful de-
mands; but our expectation was not fulfilledi
the Porte did not defer to this unanimous wish
Of the Christians Of Europe and did not adhere
ID the provisions Of the protocol. Having ex-
hausted pacific efforts, we are compelled by
the naughty Obstinaey Of the Porte TO
proceed to more decisive acts, feeling that
our equity and our own dignity enjOin it,
b. her refusal Turkey places Us nnder the ne
cessity Of having recourse to arms. Profoundly
convinced Of the justice Of our cause, and
humbly committing ourselves To the grace
and help Of the Most High, make known
10 our faithful subjects that the moment for
-reu, when we pronounce the words 10 which
all Russia responds with complete unanimity,
hls now arrived. We expressed the intention
10 act Independently when we deemed it nee
essary and when Russia's honor should de-
maud IT, now, invoking the blessing Of God
upon our valiant armies, give them the order
10 cross the Turkish frontier.
lSignedl ALEXANDER.
Given al Eischenef this 18th day Of April,
90 50, in the year Of Grace 1877, and in the
sd year Of our reign.
4 Vienna telegram Of the oath says: The
Russian advance guard, which commenced
crossing the Pruth-at sunrise to-day, num-
bers 5000 men-half cavalry and half infan-
try They are taking the direction Of Golotz.
Five other divisions, with 10 cannon, are sta
toned at Kubci. They will advance so as to
reach the Danube at Ismacl, Kilia and Vclofr