Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-01-23
War News.


the oarrisons of Widdin on the Danube
and of Erzeroum in Asia Minor have
asked terms for surrender, and will
capitulate in few days. Suleiman
Pasha is trying to reach Adrianople with
his army, but it is believed that he will
either be intercepted by Gen. Radetsky,
or forced to abandon the railroad and
90 bv roundabout road to the south.
RUssIA's TERMS
have been sent to the Grand Duke
Nicholas, but cannot reach him for
several days yet, and, until commune
Gated officially through him to the
Turkish plenipotentiaries, no knowledge
of them can be obtained.
RUMORs.
A special from Constantinople of the
18th says many rumors are current in
regard to the attitude of the great
powers. 1t is said the Grand Vizier as
sured the German Ambassador that the
Porte was determined to make peace
with Russia, leaving any power which
objected to the conditions to settle the
of the Turkish plenipotentiaries are
such as to make the conclusion Of an
armistice absolutely certain. General
Ignatief is expected to take part in the
negotiations. 1t is thought the nego-
tiations may be held at Tirnova Sem
emil instead OF Kezanlik, which would
accelerate matters.
BISMARCK.
A Vienna correspondent hears from
p;c,,o rn1y hos 1r,o.xo1 h;c
objections to another European con-
ference on Eastern affairs.
THE TURKISH DELEGATES.
A telegram received in Paris states
that the Turkish delegates arrived at
Adrianople. The Turkish press have
been enjoined to show the greatest
moderation. One paper has been sup
pressed for attacking the Gar.
BEFORE PHILIProLIs.
A London special Of Jan. 10th says
the Russians are before Philippolis:: that
battle is imminent, and that the for
eign consular representative has de-
manded the suspension of arms "a
hours to send away non-combatants.
A dispatch says Sulieman Pasha, after
fighting his way from Tatar Bazartljik
to Philppolis, found the Russians there
in great force, and fought desperate
battle. Tuesday, finally succeeding in
clearing a road to Adrianople, and con-
tinuing the retreat thither.
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
A Vienna press telegram dated Jan.
18th states that the Turks will ask for a
suspension of hostilities for three or five
days, while the armistice is being nego-
tiated. Their object is to gain time to
refer to Russia's conditions, which will
only become known to the delegates
when they arrive at Kezanlik to Con-
stantinople. 1t is not probable that the
Russians would grant this preliminary
truce, as it might enable Sulciman
Pasha to reach Adrianople. Another
account published in Vienna papers
says the delegates will remit the condi-
tons for consideration by the grand
Ottoman Council.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT,
published in Vienna, says the delegates
will remit the conditions for consider
alton by the grand Ottoman Council.
ANOTHER PERA DISPATCH
says in consequence of the action of
England and Austria, the Ottoman dele
gates have been instructed that if the
Russian demands contain anything in
consistent with the Treaty of Paris they
must apply to Constantinople for further
instructions.
GREAT BATTLE
A Constantinople dispatch of Jan.
10th, says a great battle was fought
Monday between Tartar Bazardiek and
Phillipopolis. The fighting was resumed
to-day. Suleiman Pasha afterwards
took up positions near Phillipopolis and
ordered the inhabitants to leave that
town. The Russians have reached
Teherpan, south of Zeni Saghra, and
are marching on Zeni Maplgre.
WHAT sERvIA WANTS.
A special from Belgrade of Jan.
10th. says Servia intends to claim
the following peace conditions: indie
p,endence of the principally, cession of
old Servla, aad indemnity for Turkish
devastations in the last war.
CErTINGE, Jan. 15.-Prince Nikita is
marching from Antivaria against Sou
taria.
ANTICIPATING PEACE.
A Constantinople dispatch of Jan.
10th, states that in anticipation of
the conclusion of an armistice, the
Turkish fleet has been ordered to re-
main at Sinova.
THE TURKISH NAVY.
An Odessa press telegram of Jan.
10th, says the Turks have bombarded
the town of Theodosa, southeast of