Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-11-18
WAR IN THE EAST!

A war between Servia and Bulgaria was
commenced last Saturday. 1t seems that
a force of Bulgarians on Thursday attacked
body of Servians near Vasina. The Ser
vians returned the fire. Ten Bulgarians,
killed or wounded, were left on Servian
territory. Several of the Servians were
wounded. In consequence of the attack of
the Bulgarians the cabinet on Friday decid-
ed to declare war.
In pursuance with his formal declaration
of war against Bulgaria, King Milan OF
Servia crossed the Bulgarian frontier with
his army at one O'Clock Saturday morning
in three divisions-at Tsaribrod, Klissura
and Bregova, Gen. Horvatovich command
ing the left wing, Gen. Leshyania the right,
and King Milan the centre, the point Of
attack being Sofia, The Bulgarian capital
The Servian army met with no resistance
in crossing. Sharp fighting occurred at
Tru, on the Vlasina road, and at Kustendle
Many were killed and wounded on botf
sides. The Bulgarians retreated at al
points. The Servians COMMENCED operation:
by vigorous attack on the Bulgarian posi-
zion at Rewskedol. The Servians, descend
ing from the heights of Dastcheui and
Kladenetz, occupied the Bulgarian village.
Of Milostawtz, Zelene, Gard and Svoutzi, il
She Tru district They met with no op
position.
A dispatch from Sofia, dated Sunday
says
The following has been issued by the
government: ''Servians having invaded
Baigaria near Tsalibrod before declaring
var, Bulgaria has decided to uphold the
national cause by all the means at her dis
posal."
Intense excitement prevails. Active
preparations are being made to defend the
city. A number of heavy guns are being
mounted in available positions commanding
the different roads leading to the city.
Prince Alexander, in an order to the of
ticers and men of his army, Says: 'sKing
Milan has declared war against us and
has ordered the Servian army to in
vad Bulgaria. Our Servian brethren, in
stead of assisting us, wish to ruin oul
country. Show your courage now and de
fend your mothers, wives, sisters anG
homes Pursue and annihilate the coward
ly, treacherous enemy Let Forward b.
your battle-cry, brethren, and may God aid
us and grant us victory"
Prince Alexander arrived at Sofia at ten
o'clock this morning. He was greeted with
the utmost enthusiasm by the populace.-
The Bulgarian government has asked
Turkey for assistance.
Servia will respect the rights of the Sui
tan in Bulgaria.
LATER.-An official report from Col
Benecky. commanding the Shumadja divi
sion, rays : '.After brilliant charge the
Servians carried four Bulgarian redoubts
beyond Tzalibrod. Col. Djuknitch, with
the Tlmok division, has taken Kiela. The
Servian troops continue advancing every
where, and have captured 400 Bulgarian
prisoners. The Servians have lost zoe
wounded and so killed. A great battle is
now being fought in the direction of Drag
oman"
1t is reported from the front that the
Servians, have turned the Dragoman Pass,
are now marching on Sofia, and that the
road to the line of entertainments OF
that city is clear.
Lieut.-Col. Slockitsch, of the Serviar
army, was killed In the fight at KIeba.-
King Milan has his headquarters at Tzari-
brod. He commands force of AZ, 000.