Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
THE TURKS NOT IDLE.
HEAVY GUNS MOVED FROM THE
BOSPHORUS Batteries.
WHAT O>MAN PASHA SAYS.
PUTRID FEVER RAGING IN THE
GARRISONS AT EZEROUM.
AN INSTRUCTION AGAINST THE
RUSSIANS.

LONDON, MAY %. st. Petersburg CORES.
pondent of the Times says as we are still far from
a certainty Of peace, though the general convic-
ton and sentiment is in favor thereof. powerful
military preparations are being pushed forward
eBergetically.
Even il war is avoided, it is thought prepare
tons for war will be useful make weight for
Russian influence at the congress.
Iodiebens activity aud his importunscy about
the fortressts, must be regarded indicating the
failure of Schouvsoffs mission.
VIENNA, May %. The result of Schouvaloa"s
EFFORTS " III probably turn out that he has secured
basis for further negotiations. Meantime, PIE.
psratlons before Con.tal tnople continue energet-
iealy.
The Russians continue to exhibit a tendency to
q adually creep up toward the capital, keeping
the Turks constantly on the alert.
Fresh Teuforcements are constantly going to
Bulgaria and Roumella.
Odessa is swsrming with soldiers and shipping
Troops, guns and stores are going thence to Bur.
gar. on the Black Sea or by railway to Roumania
and Bulgaria.
The Turks not idle. They have brought
troops across the Bosphorus from Scutari, until
one hundred and thirty battalons are now on the
nor hern lines.
Heavy siege guns were moved from the Bos-
phorus batteries into the lines while the batteries
on the AsiatIc side are strengthened so as to form
10 conjunction with the fleet line of defence to
which they might retire in OF need, though
tuty are now more IMAM ever cOunuent oil aDlIlty
to hold their position.
British frigate sloop left the 18th, probably
Tor Acapulco and Mszatlsn. so as to be as near
ss possible to San Francisco and British Columbia
IN case of war with Russia.
NEW YORK May %. Cable specials say that
1t Is authortatively stated IN London that Schou-
valoff brings from the counter propose s
couched IN concilistory terms, that all questions
pertaining to European Turkey be submitted to
and treated nv Y Eurnpe and all
tons relating to Turkey in Asia be made the sub
ject Of separate convention between England
and Russia alone.
Constantisople sdvices are that the belief in a
congress assembling is increasing
CoNsTANTINoPLE, NAV %. The vakit and
Basseiet newspapers publish letter from Osman
Pashs, DENYING be SAID Constantinople was not
susceptible Of defence against q considerable Rus
sian force, and declaring he never will be a party
to the disgrace of retiring before an enemy much
weakened by lines. and fatigue.
A despatch from Trkbzonde states the Russian
force at Ezeroum is reinforced by 10000 men.
Putnd fever is raging in the garIisons Of that
place.
An instruction in LoZisatn, against the Rus
slams is spnuging up. 1t is estimated that be-
tween 10000 and ID, 900 Lazis are under arms
prosecuting guerilla warfare against Russians
about Artvn and Batoum.
LONDON. MAY %. The Times leading editor
al says: ut becomes every day matter Of more
and more imperative necessity for Russia to OBJ
ain recognition by the other powers of some
modified arrangement under which she will be re-
ieved from what is practically state of war.
This only be done by full discussion of the
san Stefano treaty in the European congress.
Russia already knows the simple condition on
which alone England can enter such congress.
1t may be II odihed possibly in form but in sub
slance it must be conceded"
The Vienna correspondent Of the Daily Tele-
graph says Count Andrassy and his colleagues
nave gradually come round to Euglands view
about the terms on which congress should meet.
"a well as on many other points.
Germany is disturbed. Prince Bismarck whose
influence here once omnpotent, now fire.
qucntly tenders advice which is UNDECIDED.
The Pera cor espondent Of the Daily Telegraph
saws: The embassies here are hopeful Of peace.
1t is believed the party Of Cancellation is gaining
SUI remscy in the councils Of the sultan also"
A Consantinople desIa SAYS the Russians
have advanced their entire line slightly without
however violating the neutral zone.
Immense quantities of war material continue TO
reach the Russian camp.