The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-01-19
FOREIGN NEWS.

narrative of events subsequent to the fall oil
Plevna 1t is said that when Osmau Pasha
abandoned the intrepchments, he had three
weeks provisions still on hand, and ten DAYS
rations in his transports for the whole army; and
that the immediate cause of his attempt to cut
his way through the Russian lines was the break
ing out of an epidemic among his troops, causing
a great mortality, which was constantly increas-
ing. There we're no men available to bury the
dead, and the hospitals were crowded with the
sick and wounded. We already know the result
of the sortie.
Events have moved slowly since the capture Of
PleVna. On the 18th fifty Turkish battalions
made a determined, but unsuccessful attack upon
the Russian troops under the command of the
Grand Duke Vladimir, at Metchka, Il point nine
miles south of Rustchuck. Their want of success
seems to indicate that the Russian armies are
being concentrated at strategic points in such
force as to be quite able to hold their ground
efectually. At all events, Russia's occupation
OF the country between the LON and the Jantra
appears to be impregnable, and her troops can
now pass the Balkans with but little obstruction
whenever the weather permits. The co-operation
of Servia-nOw fully assured-is regarded as
fully equivalent to another victory in the field.
10 add to the Importance OF Servia's action, there
Is no longer any danger of its dragging Austria
into the conflict. Prince Milan's proclamation,
announcing the Servian manifesto, concludes with
the following words: Let US move forward
alongside the victorious banners of the Car, the
h%berator, with faith in God, the protector of
right, and success Is sure
The following arc said to be the conditions on
"hlch Russia Will consent to make peace: The
independence OF Roumania and Servia, the au-
tonomy OF Bulgaria under 4 foreign prince, free
passage of the Dardannelles. delivery of the
Turkish feet as a war indemnity and the cession
of a large portion of Armenia.
A Berlin dispatch says the impression in di-
plomatic and government circles is that Germany
Is desIrOus of Il termination of the war, but will
adhere fully and freely TO whatever conditions
Russia may see fit to demand; and has resolved TO
lnterpose no obstacle, nor, go far az she can help.
Will she permit any other Power to hinder the
extinction Of Turkey as an European power.
A movement is being made CDec. 49, by the
Russians through the Balkans, and when thew
have concentrated a sufficient force, they will be
ready to open negotiations. If these are success
full, the result will be communicated to the SIGMA
SOAJ pO"Cic' TuECucr Ie"lUIOrcemcDtS from RuE-
STA are c~ountermanded, the Car believing the
present army to be sufficient.
On the whole, it is believed that both Russia
and Turkey are anxious for peace. This impress
sion comes by way of London. but we are not dis
posed to place much reliance upon it, for Turkey
ID not yet sufficiently humbled to be willing to
concede all that Russia is likely to demand. A
large slice of Turkey only will satisfy her foe.
and any important cession of her European terri
tory she will fight to the bitter end to resist.
There is no doubt she is willing, nay, anxious to
have Europe intercedc, and stop the war where it
ls, but Russia does not regard any mediation,
especially by England, or interference from any
source, with favor.
AS to the rumOr circulated i'm Constantinonle
that England has conferred with Russia as to
the conditions of peace, it is said that the Porte
mas Deen informed that Russia prefers to nego-
tiate directly with Turkey, and that mediation
will only have the effect to make the terms
harder. There is great discomfort among the
of Stamboul, and seditious placards
are frequently found.
The Queens proclamation fer the assembling
Of the British Parliament three weeks before the
usual time is regarded by Russia as equivalent
% a declaration of war and the public senti-
nent of that country welcomes what it considers
% be q challenge, for it is thought that a war
low with England will give on opportunity to
wipe out the disgrace of the Crimean war. The
excitement in England is growing more and
more intense from hour to hour. 1t has not
zen equaled since the siege of Sebastopol.
The news from America is go full of interest
We find it difficult to condense, and give
ur Island readers an intelligent idea of what is
Ding on in g the States" The Silver agitation
1 congress has had an injurious effect upon the
lie of the four per cent. bonds, after large sales
ad been effected last summer. The Presidents f
essage and the report of the Secretary of the v
reasury caused a revival of price above par.
1t when 1t was found that the advocates of
lands Silver Bill would be able to pass it over
e Presidents veto, they Immediately sank
par, where they will probably remain l
It'll the question is finally disposed of by Con- t.
ess. N
A bill has been introduced in Congress by :
lttrell, Of California, to regulate elections and
e elective franchise in Utah, intended to pre- y
Mt Norman interference in the freedom of cleo ne
ms. A bill has been introduced creating q SO
W Territory to be called Oklohoma. Al
There has been some fighting on the Texan =
inter. The particular cause of the disnutc
ms to have grown out of the free use of a salt
re, to which everybody-Texans and Mexicans 4
had access, and which had not hitherto been ar!
rmitted to be located. Recently, however. il e
IS purchased by a company, and a charge i'm
sed upon the right to obtain the salt. The j
'xlcans say they will have the salt free. and 7
'eaten vengeance upon all who oppose them.
is trlHIng matter seems likely to lead to seri-
consequences.
lhe rumorS of changes in the Cabinet are I
nIed upon the Presidents authority. iaI'
Two sailing ships and a steamer will sail in :
oruary and March, under direction of the
retary of the Navy. with goods for the French "A
Exposition. An exhaustive dis kkess
y of cotton, wool, tobacco, Indian corn. supar =
;, and other products of the country will he
t forward.