Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-15
The Eastern War.

CrCaSiaDS IN the russian ScTVlcc, puI!iDcI-
ing six cavalry regiments, having refused to
| operate against their Nohammcdan brethren,
have been seat from the main column towards
Bayazid. The Russians who retired from Pen
NIX, OH and Soghanlu, have gathered round
kars.
A dispatch from Boghas says 1.-The Rus'
slams made determined attack On iNars. The
fighting lasted during Saturday, Sunday and
Monday. The Muscovitc troops were rcpuIsed
with great slaughter.
A dispatoh from Sukum kalch represents
that the rising 10 tlle Caucasus which had 5ccn
languishiug, has suddenly immensely revived.
Seventeen hundred horscmcn, entrusted With
ammunition and food, left Mostar yesterday
for the Duga Pass. The German squadron has
passed through the Straits Of Gbralter
A Nicuua correspondent, commcntog uron
the fact that the rcvctuament OF Nicsics has
not vet been reported, despite Turkish success
cs, SAYS that possibly the Montcncgrins, whose
withdrawal after the two days fighting was an
nounccl took up another position at the en-
france to the plain Of Nicsics and made anothc r
stand there.
Sickness, especially typus, causes greater
paps in the Turkish ranks in Asia than volun,
tcers arc able to fill up. Daring the last six
months at least one thousand men have died in
hospital.
The russians have organized fifteen field
hospitals containing altogether 10000 beds, II
b, distributed over Roumanla and tic adjoining
districts. This provision fer the sick and wound
ed is thought to be sufficient for all emergencies.
The Paris correspondent OF the London Times
says he has received letter from Plojcstl, en-
anating from one who is ia q position to give
lust read Prince Gortschak0tfs reply. II IS
conciIintory but firm as 10 Constantnople. No.,
BODY, SAYS Prince Gorschakoif, can predict the
course or issue of the war; but neither the queS-
ton Of Constantnope nor that OF the Dlrda
nelles can be settled apart from Europe. The
Emperor does not wish to take possession Of
Constantnoplc. The policy Of Russia has been
misunderstood. Arrieres pcnses have been lm-
puted to her that she has not entertained. By
this menacug distrust her commerce and In.
dustry have been paraiyzcd. This state OF
things must cease. As events and the bad faith
of the Turks forced the Emperor to draw the
sword, he will not replace it until the questions
at issue have been settled and the programme
of Russia received full satisfaction.
The Porte is expected to reply to the Eng.
lish notification regarding the Suez Canal that
it considerers the canal Turkish property and
as Turkey has the right to fight her enemies on
the High Seas she has also obviously the right
to oppose them on her own territory. At the
same time she recognizes tho great importance
of the canal to the whole world, and will try to
prevent it from becoming the scene of hostlitics
by occupying each end with troops, so as to
prevent the entrance Of any Russian ship9.
Tho Turkish newspapers, 10 referring to the
peace rumors lately current, arc stronly avcrsc
to peace, and dismiss the subject as unworthy
of discussion.
A dispatch, dated Now Bazor, juno TO- says
the inhabitants of Rahovo, Okhova and Bera-
nj have made submission. The Inhabitants Of!
Haaska have been disarmcd. The insurgents
at Montaitaha have been defeated by Constant
Pasha and fed. An insurgent band has at
tackled Mitrowitza.
A correspondent at Pesth says The NUM-
cpalty here are preparing petitions to the Hun
parian Diet and to the Government asking for
clear explanations as to the external policy of
the country, and for the effective Intervention
of Austro- Hungary to preserve the integrity Of
the Ottoman Empire Other Hungarian mu.
inequalities will follow suit.
The Governor General of Syria tclegraphs az
account Of an engagement in the district OF lla-
ma between twelve thousand horsemcn Of the
Bedouin tribes of Scbct aud some Ottoman
troops. The rebels were completely defeated.
Important changes appear imminent in the
Roumanian Government. 1t Is probable Nj.
Cogalniceanu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will
first resign. The retirement will be followed
by that of NJ. Bralano, the Premier Then a
new Ministry will be formed uudcr Prince De-
metrius Ghika, NJ. Barescu and NJ. Foresco.
Whereupon there will be made thorough
change 10 the system of Government 10 which
even the Roumaniau Constitution will not re.
main intact.
The Pcstber Lloyd (newspaper) says it has
reason to believe that peace may be nearer than
is generally supposed.
A Vienna correspondent telegraphs that the
Austrian Government seem to apprehend that
the journey of Prince Milan to Ploesti has
been planned with the view Of provoking q
Turkish attack and thus supply Servia with