The New York herald., 1878-01-14
Russia's Progress in
Roumelia.
CONCENTRATING ON ADRIANOPLE.
Erzeroum Now Closely Invested by
the Muscovites.
TURKISH BOMBARDMENT OF EUPATORIA
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD

LONDON Jan. IA, 1873.
situation has become greatly complicated
within the past few hours. Italy and Ger
many have suddenly brought England face
to face with new issue more startling to
her people than any event since the begin
ming of the war.
The Standards Constantinople correspond
ent states that the Prince of Reuss, the
German Minister, and Count Corti, the
Italian Minister, informed the Porte that if
it permits the British fleet to come to Con-
stantinople Germany and Italy will also
demand permission for their fleets to pass
through the Dardanelles.
MORE THAN TRIPLE ALLIANCE.
The unquestioned dominance of Russia
in the field has forced England to order
her fleet from Malta to its old an
chorage in Besika Bay, with the pre-
sumed intention of entering the Dar-
denelles at an early day. Germany and
Italy suddenly declare that they have in
terests in the East as we'll as tho Britons.
Perhaps Spain, having tolerable navy,
may have something to say.
ON WHAT TERMS ENGLAND MAY AID TURKEY.
At any rate the action Of the German and
Italian governments is unequivocal. Bis
marck's policy is made clearer to the
world. He is determined that Eng
land shall not perform acts really
warlike unless she arrays herself before
the world as Russia's open enemy. She
shall not go to Gallipoh except as m active
ally of the Turk. The Importance of the ac-
tion of these two powerful nations cannot
be exaggerated. This sudden reappearancs
Of Italy as a Mediterranean Power indicates
that the government Of King Humbert l. is
disposed to assert Italy's claims to con-
trolling influence in Eastern politics.
THE CAUSE OF GERMANYs ACTION.
despatch from Malta announces that
Vice Admiral Hornby has sailed for the
Levant on the iron-clad steamer Sultan.
The iron-clads Devastation, Achilles aHd
Alexandra, and the frigate Raleigh are pre-
pairing to follow. The force in the dock
yard is working till eight o'clock every
night. The troop ship Jumna, homeward
bound from India, with 1,067 men, is de-
tanned at Malta. The Euphrates, outward
bound, with l, 142 men, is also detained
there.
THE RUSSIAN ADVANCE.
The Grand Duke Nicholas telegraphed to st.
Petersburg from Gabrova yesterday as folows:-
81 have arrived here and await further intelligence
from General Radetsky. Tomorrow Monday /
cross the Balkans. Ten thousand prisoners ar
rived here, and are being despatched to various
destinations.
SOUTH OF THE BALKANS
"Karzof, after clearing the Gyopsa Valley OF
Turks, despatched column toward Kaloier and
has occupied Klissura, where he united the de-
tachments OF his division coming from Salitza and
Teteven. General Gourko has occupied IKhtiman."
JENIsAGHRA CAPTURED.
A Constantinope despatch reports that the
Russians entered JeniSaghra on Saturday, The
place was previously burned by the retreating
Turks.
ADRIANoPLE CANNOT DE DEPENDED.
ing:-"Advices from Turkey show tnat the works
OF Adranople are only partially armed and
fitted to resist an attack. In Cons;antI-
nople it is believed possible that Adrianopl, may
be carried by q coup de main.r
THE CAPITAL no BETTER DEPENDED.
"The iortiGcations OF Constantinople are conse-
quentIy being looked to as a last resort, although
they seem to be In even worse condition. Every
thing points to the complete confusion aud dismay
OF the Turks"
THE CZAR's HEALTH.
The condition OF the Cars health Is satisfactory,
and reports published in London to the contrary
arc false.
FAIR WORDS THAT DO NOT REAssuRE.
Captain File, the British Military Attache tele-
graphs to Minister Layard from Adrianople that
there Is no immediate ground for the existing
panic as telegraphic communication Is still open
from Adrianope to Tabar. .BazardJik and Jamboli.
NICHOLAS READY TO TREAT.
The Porte received a telegram. Yesterday from the
Grand Duke Nicholas stating that the latter Is
ready to receive q Turkish delegate to discuss
armistice conditions, but cannot at present give
any indications as to the terms OF peace, as he s
still ignorant thereof
TURKEY ACTS on HIS ADVICE.
The Grand Duke Nicholas In his telegram to the
Porte very expressly asked that the Turkish dele
gates be sent To meet him at kezanlik and that