The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-01-12
FOREIGN.
The TurcO-Russian War.
NISCH SURRENDERS TO THE
SERVIANS.
5000 Turks Taken Prisoners.
RUMORS CONCERNING THE
ARMISTICE.
AdrianOple's Surrender the First
Condition.
THE DANUBE FORTRESSES
ALSO DEMANDED.
AdrianOple's Surrender the First
Condition.
THE DANUBE FORTRESSES
ALSO DEMANDED.

LONDON, Jan. 10-St Petersburg Golos
to-day prints despatch from Vienna which
contradcts st. Petersburg despatch to the
London Times of the 7th' stating 1T was rumor-
ed Austria and Germany vetoed the idea of
opening the Dardanelles to Russian vessels
only, and that Russia had consequently deter
mined not to raise the cues zion at all. The
GOlos says Austria has not discussed the ques-
ton with Germany and Russia. A despatch
from Berlin says Russia is negotiating with
other Baltic powers for the purpose of prohibit
ing war vessels of non-B attic powers from en-
tering that sea.
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Duke of Sutherland
delivered an anti-Russian speech in this city
yesterday afternoon. Prince Teck number of
the aristocracy were present. The speaker in
giving his views regarding the policy which
England should pursue in dealing with the
Eastern question, expressed strong sympathies
for Turkey, and his denunciations of Russia
have created great sensation in London.
The great sensation is the crowniDg victory
of the Russians ia Shipka Pass. The Times Of
this morning says:
The Russians have now comparatively easy
task before them. An opportunity of pouring
forces across the Balkans, feat supposed last
summer easy of accomplishment, is now finally
offered. The Russians are substantially mas
ters of the last natural line OF Turkish defence
Everything indicates utter disorder and de-
now make peace, if it desires to preserve any
substantial portion of its territory. Turkey
must accept harder terms now than would have
been accorded her year ago, but the expert
ence of the past twelve months must have
taught her that if she resists longer, she has
only to expect complete and final discontinue,
ending in ignominious surrender. An English
alliance is impossible. There is not the re-
hottest prospect of aDy other power comiug to
her aid. England will protect British interests
If they are threatened, but will not defend the
Turk from the consequences of his misdecds.
The Daily News contains long account of
the terrible sufferings endured in the passage
of the Balkans. Hardships beyond description
were encountered by the soldiers. Two thou
sand Russians are Ill from exposure. The COR
respondent concludes:
The dreadful picture of soldiers half asleep,
dragging cannon up vast ice-covered slopes,
their overcoats stiff and white as sheets of tin,
can never be described. The remembrance of
the storms and hardships through which we
passed haunts me at night like terrible dream,
A Russian official despatch says the Turks
left 300 dead 10 the Notifications of Trajan Pass
Besides these a Turkish battalion was almost
'ann1hilated by the encounter with the Russians
turning column.
A Cabinet council has been summoned for to-
day.
The Standards special from Constantinople
says the Russians have occupied Eski Saghra
and Yeui Saghra cutting off the Turkish ar
my: This report is apparently due to panic
in Constantinople.
Special dispatches announce that the garri-
son of Nisch which surrendered to the Ser.
VANS, numbered 5000 with 80 cannon, Il. OOO
rifles and number of flags.
The Times Bucharest despatch reports that
six small steamers have commenced plying be-
tween Simnitza and Sistova
Contradictory reports in regard to the cond-
tiOns of the armistice continue. The Russians
have probably not yet made any proposal, but
all reports current point to severe conditions.
A rumor is in circulation 10 Berlin that the
Russians demand the evacuation of the Dan.
ube fortress and the withdrawal Of the Turks
to line of dem arkation between Adraiuople
and Philippolis.
The Daily Telegrsph's Pera correspondent
sends the following:
The Porte has refused to have the questions
OF peace and armistice to be considered togeth-
er as it was understood these questions were to
be kept separate during preliminary negotia-
tions. | believe the Pore has determined that
defence of Adrianople is virtually impossible
The ministerial changes are regarded as favor
able to peace, but opposed to the separate ar
rangement desired by Russia. Homdi Pasha,
the new Grand Vizier, (not Hanmi Pasha. as
at first telegraphed) favors dgnified and hon
orable peace.
Times Bucharest despatch says it is rumored
that the Grand Duke Nicholas has demanded
surrender of Adrianople as a first condition.
An
armistice is felt at Bucharest unless the matter
is conducted entirely by Russian diplomatists
with virtual seclusion of all military element,
A telegram to the Times from Vienna also
says that according to very trustworthy inform
alton, the whole Russian army feels the hard
ness. almost injustice, of the armistice pro-
posals coming just when final triumph is in
view. My informant who knows the feeling
at headquarters, says there is strong DISPOSE
ton to prevent, or at any rate, delay the
armlstice as long as possible
TIE same correspondent says the Prince of
montenegro, having applied to Russian head
quarters for instructions relative to an armis-
tlce, has been informed that he need not send
convoy, as the Grand Duke would take charge
of his interests.
An imperial order giving notice of the chang
es IN the ministry, says the Turk ish defeats ara
due to the faults of the commanders who will
be tried when peace is established. The order
expresses hope that the new ministry will
make such arrangements as will guarantee the
integrity and independence of the country.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Jan. 11.-Houma Pasha
has been appointed Grand Vizier in place of
Edhem Pasha resigned.
The reply of the Grand Duke Nicholas to the
Turkish commander-in-chief, that he would re-
Ter the latters overture for an armistice to St.
petersburg, states that negotiations could only
be conducted with himself direct and there
could be no question at present Of an armistice
1t is stated in off ,ial circles that Layard. the
British ambassador, has informed the Porte
that according to his advices from Lord Derby.
the statement of the Grand Duke Nicholas.
that the armistice must be based upon condi-
tons of peace, could only express the Grand
DUKES views. 1t is said Layard pointed out
that this view was confirmed by the reply of
Grand Duke Michael, who when asked to open
negotiations for an armistice, answered that he
was without instructions in this matter. 1t is
also declared that Layard informed the Porte
that the British minister at ST. Petersburg had
Deen instructed to express to Prince Gortscha-
kof Lord Derby's astonshment at the nom
fulhllment OF his promise, that the Russian
commanders should be ordered to treat for an
armistice, and to remind Prince Gortschakoff
that no stipulation has been made relative to
an armistice being dependent upon the condi-
tons of peace.
The Turkish ministry has been reconstructed,
but Server and Safvet Pasha retain their port.
folIos OF foreign affairs and justice
Two Russian columns from Kezanlik have
arrived, one nearYeni Sagra and the other near
iartar Bazardjit, and the Yamboli Railway is
threatened. The civil population are ordered
TO quit Andrianople, and 5000 persons have
already gone The civil government is trans
ferred to Rodasto.
RETIMo, Jan. 11.-A secret meeting was
nsa last night at Hallepa among Cretan lead
Frs: Two Cretan ENJOYS left this morning for
Athens. Captain Caracas, in command of
900 patriots. has left Hallepa for Almro. The
ioyernor has telegraphed to Constantinople
[or 1000 troops and man-of-war, but has re-
,e1Ved. no answer. There is excitement
throughout the island and the Turks have re.
.reated into the forts Cretans are arriving
rom all parts of Greece and the insurgents
will number probable 10000.
BELGRADE, Jan. 11.-Nisch surrendered this
morning in consequence of the capture by
'torm yesterday, Wednesday, of Goritza Venik
md all the other heights commanding the fort
ess and town. The fight had lasted five DAYS.
Servian loss was considerable.
st. PETERSBURG, Jan. 1.-THE Russian
ournals commenting on the capture of the
Turkish army in Shipka Pass point out that this
new evidence that the Turkish power of re-
Instance is utterly broken, and remark that the
cabinets at both Constantinople and London
must understand the necessity OF recognizing
n the approaching negotiations the decisive
military situation created by the Russian army.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 1.-THE Gar is in
his city. 1t IS announced that Russia proposes
o convert the Baltic into a closed sea and az.
lude vessels of all non-Baltic ports from en-
ering it.
ATHENS, Jan. 1.-Revolutonary bands are
assembling in Thessaly. The position of the
irecian minister is critical and the accession NJ
he war party to office is expected.
RAGUsA, Jan. 1.-THE main body of tho
nontenegrins is now marching toward Scutari.