The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-05
TIE TURKS RETnEATING.
WITHDRAWING THEIR TROOPS FROM
SOFIA AND OTHER POINTS.
Concentrating mt Ikktiman for the Protection
OF Adrianopio-The Deep SHOWS Prevent-
Ing any Movement OF the Russian Army.

Concentrating mt Ikktiman for the Protection
OF Adrianopio-The Deep SHOWS Prevent-
ing any Movement OF the Russian Army.
LONDON, Jan. 4.-From letters written on
Dec. 2s by Lady strangford who Is superin-
tending the hospitals at Sofia. 1t would appear
that tho Turks had at that time determined not
to attempt TO hold the place Lady Strangford
writes that she will remain, and. she believes.
be able to continue her duties without inter-
ruption or annoyance. The Turkish nurses
have agreed to stay. What was feared was dis
order In the town. but tho Turks have gone
away quietly. and there Is not the slightest
panic. noise or trouble. The town will be taken
without resistance. This comedies with infor-
nation from the Turkish side about movements
OF their forces. All the garrisons in exposed
positions beyond Sofia have been gradually
withdrawn and concentrated at Ikhtiman. The
force at Kuamarli seems to have been surprised
and endangered by the Russian flank move
ment upon Tashesen. but succeeded in escap-
Ing to Slatitza after a hard fght from which
place 1t can reach Ikhtiman by tho Topolnitza
valley. 1t is not believed that the Russian Gen.
Gourko has sufficient forco to storm the Ikhti-
man deflle. or that such a force could be sup
piled In the present state OF tho Russian COM
munication.
Dispatches from Bucharest say that the army
which was to cross the Shipka Pass and co.
operate with Con. Gourko In movement
against Adranople gives no sign OF activity,
anu that while the present weather continues
such an operation would be impossible. The
deep snow offers an almost insurmOuntablc OBJ
stacc 10 wagons, and the Russians have no
sledEcs. Orders have been Issued for supply
OF sledges. but 10y the time they are ready tho
snow will probably have disappeared. and the
ronls be impossible from mud and water
Ihe Ddiiv NeirS' correspondent at Bucharest
telographs that he considers it improbable that
the Russians can reach Adrlanoplc before May
=. Booor. Jan. 4.-The TurSs still occupy the
iine OF the Kara LON river. and carefully guard
its bridges on the road to Shumla Heavy leo
continues running in the Danube
ST; PETERSBURG. Jan. A private dcspatch
received here announces that only 40 900 Turks
have retired into Roumelia. The remainder of
inc ottoman forces, numbering 10000 men. re-
naming north OF the Balkans are distributed
among the forces ot the quadriateral. Osman
hnshh VIII shortly be conveyed to tho town OF
kiRan. 10 miles southeast of Moscow where
he Will pass his captivity.
toNsiANrINoPlE. Jan. 4.-The Turkish Cham
Der OF Deputies have lOptcd an amendment to
The address In reply 10 the speech from the
thronc AZ the opening of the Parliament roat-
,ng TO the Goyernments military policy. The
Ministers Of War. Marine and Foreign Affairs
are invited 10 explain. The Government has
demanded vote OF 5.O0O.upO Turkish pounds
Tor the requirements OF the army.
, LONDON, Jan. 4.-Reutcr's despatch from
eign Anairs, has demanded OF the powers the
admission OF Greece to n congress preliminary
" inc conclusion OF peace. II is said Lord
hrrhy has recognized as lust Greecc's claim TO
admission II other secondary States are admit
ted. Italy has likewise replied fayorahly.
Server Pasha. Turkish Minister OF Foreign
Affairs. has sent n note To London protesting
against the participation OF Greece.