The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-05-02
SUMMARY OF THEGENERAL NEWS
Russia Declares War.

The Cars manifesto to the people and
the army was promulgated Oh the 24th; the
following is its text: "Our faithful and be-
loved subjects know the strong interest We
have constantly felt in the dcstinics OF the OPP
pressed Christian population of Turkey. Our
desire to amclioratc and assuagc 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 III the
Balkan pcninsular. The blood and property
of our faithful subjects have always been dear
to us, and our whole rci On attcsts our constant
solicitudc to preserve to Russia the benefits of
peace. This solicitude never failed to actuatc
lis during the dcplorablc events in
Herzegovina, Bosnia and Bulgaria
Our object before all 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 and friends, for two years we have made
inccssant efforts to induce the Porte to effect
such reforms as would protect the Christians
i'll Bosnia, Herzegovina and Bulgaria from the
arbitrary measure of local authority. The
accomplishment of the reforms was absolutely
stipulated by anterior engagements contracted
efforts, supported by diplomatic representa-
tons, made in common with the other govern
mcnts, 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-
jected the conclusions of the Constantinoplc
conference. Wishing to essay every possible
means Of Cancellation in order to persuade the
Porte, we proposed to the other cabinets to
draw up special protocol comprising the
most essential conditions ofthc Constantinoplc
conference and 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 fulfilled :;
the Porte did not defer to this unanimous wish
of the Christians of Europe and did not adhere
to the provisions of the protocol. Having ex-
hausted pacific efforts, we arc compelled by
the naughty obstinacy of the Porte to
proceed to more decisive acts, feeling that
our equity and our own dignity enjoin it.
By 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, we make known
to our faithful SUBJECTS That the moment for
seen, when VIC pronounce the words to which
all Russia responds with complete unanimity,
has now arrived. We expressed the intention
to act independently when we deemed it nee
cssary and when Russia's honor should de-
mand it. now, invoking the blessing of God
upon our valiant armies, give them the order
to cross the Turkish frontier.
[Signed] ALEXANDER.
Givon at Kischenef this 10Th day of April,
%. s., in the year of Grace 1877, and in the
:23d year of our reign.
A Vienna telegram of the oath says: The
Russian advance guard, which commenced
crossing the Pruth-at sunrise to-day, num-
bers SO, 700 men-half cavalry and half infan-
try. They are taking the direction of Golotz
Five other divisions, with 40 cannon, are sta
toned at Kubei. They will advance so as to
reach the Danube at Ismael, Kila and Velotf