Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-01-17

not informed us OF any very de-
cided movements on the part
Of the contending armies in the
East, beyond gradual advance
on the part OF the Russians, and
a corresponding falling back Of
the Turks. In some very i'm
portant movements the Servians
have somewhat regained the re-
spect of other nations in that
they exhibited more bravery
ahd skill than they had preyi-
eusly done, and at one or two
points gave the Turks sore
defeat. The deep SHOWS and
the cold weather have caused
terrible suffering to the poor
soldiers on both sides, and thou
sands have persisted from these
causes. Very many overcome
by cold and fatigue dropped by
the way in their marches and
were left 10 their fate. Sad, in
deed, are the accounts that
reach lis of these dreadful suf-
ferings and loss Of life. If there
be no interference by Other pow
ers it is evident the Turks can
hold out but a little longer, and
the prospect is that soon after
the opening of spring, if not be-
fore, the Russians will be around
Constatinople.
But while military matters
have moved slowly, diplomatic
affairs have been carried on
with more than usual activity.
At the request of Turkey, Eng
land addressed the Russian gov
crnment in regard to mediation,
and the proposition was en-
phatically, though respectfully,
Russia is willing to
treat directly with Turkey, but
not with another power as the
or representative of
Turkey. This rejection of Eng
lands proposition has produced
intense excitement in Europe,
England, and many
prominent men and papers ex-
press themselves as unable to
see how England can avoid a
interference. Conse-
quently, warlike preparations
are being actively carried on
there as though the government
seriously meditated war. Mean
while, Russia declares herself
prepared for just such an emer-
gency.
The readers of this paper will
remember that from tie out
break of this war the probabili-
ty of its involving the whole of
Europe has frequently been al
ludcd TO. That probability still
exists, but not greater now than
heretofore. True the NANTES
tations ale now more appar-
nnt than heretofore, but the dis
.Irbing elements and the rea-
sons for regarding the inyo!y-
nent Of all Europe as probable,
are no stronger now than at the
beginning. If such an event
should occur the people may
expect England, Italy, and
probably France to take the
part of the Turks; while Ger
many and Austria will likely
;ide with Russia. Possibly all
hose powers, except England
md Germany, may remain men,
raj, but in view Of the compli-
cations that would be almost
'ure to arise, it is very uncer-
ain. However, time will re-
zeal, and we shall see what we
hall sec.
Some Of the English papers
that Russia's answer TO
hat government was an insult |
o be resented, and from what
We can learn the English gov
rnment is far more inclined to
var than are the English peo-
lie, and in that country the in
luence of the people is very
1t is stated that the peace
party at Constantinople is in
reasing, but not yet strong e.
lough to constitute a majority,
II control the operations of the
Porte. There is, however, as
re think, little doubt but that
/ - UN.,rl~- x-o,ll ~,,o g.. $500 |