The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-18

CONDEMNED FOR NIGH TREASON.
King Milan here refers probably to Peks
Paulovich. the Herzegovenian chief, and
Pashieo, the servian Radical leader, who
was expelled by King Milan from the
Copies OF a revolutionary
signed by these men and
distributed throughout Servia. were re-
Gently found by Servian officials. and the
latter say that they were disseminated by
the revolutionists under Bulgarian pro-
lection. This Bulgaria denied, claiming
that they were many miles distant from
the Servian frontier interned in q fortress.
King Milan also alludes to the alleged ILL.
treatment of Servian emigrants in Bull
oaria. the blockade OF the frontier by Bull
earia and the alleged attacks by
undisciplined Bulgarian volunteers on the
people and troops. In conclusion,
the King said: II cannot suffer these inter-
national provocations, and l, therefore,
adopt the
POLICY OF OPEN HOSTILITY,
which has been forced upon me by Bulga-
ria. Servia's just cause now rests upon.
the arbitration OF arms, the bravery OF
her army and the protection OF the Al
mighty. 1 rely upon my peoples protec-
tion."
SEHt1AN 5OCNEo6A0s
LONDON, November 15.-Six battalions
of Servian Infantry, two batteries OF artll-
lary and two squadrons oil cavalry to-day
attacked two battalians OF regular and IT.
regular Bulgarian troops. The Bulgarians
lost thirty-iour killed and wounded. The
Servian troops, under Colonel Mlchkovltch,
have occupied Ioaribrod, sustaining
small loss. Fifty Bulgarians were captured
ALo - Of Po}0r06R
Prince Alexander arrived at Sofia at 10
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 Sultan in Bulgaria.
ALExANDER's EXPLORATIONS.
SOFIA. November 15.-Prince Alexan-
der, in an order of the day to the officers
and men of his army, says: liking Milan
has declared war against US and has or
dered the Servian army to invade bulgaria..
Our Servian brethren, instead OF assist
ing us, wish to ruin our country. Show
your courage now, and defend your moth
ers. wives, sisters and homes and annihil-
ate the cowardly, treacherous enemy. Let
forward be your battle cry, brethren,
and may God aid us and give us victory"
CROSSING THE FRONTIER.
BELGRADE. November 15.-The Servian
army crossed the Bulgarian frontier at l
O'Clock this morning in three divisions at
Tsaribrod, Klissure and Bregova. They
met with no resistance in crossing. Sharp
fighting occurred at Trn on the Vlaslna
road and at Kustendil. Many were killed
and wounded on both sides. The Bulga-
rians retreated at all points. The whole
Servian army is now in Bulgaria.
THE FIRST sKIRMIsHING.
It is officially announced that force OF
Bulgarians on Thursday attacked body
of Servians near Veasina, and the Servians
returned the fire. Ten Bulgarians who were
either killed or wounded, were left on the
Servian territory. Several OF the Servlans
were wounded. In consequence OF the at
tack of the Bulgarians the Cabinet on FRI
day decided to declare war. Servian troops
have captured Trn and occupied the
heights.
sERv1A's OFFICERS.
decree has been issued announcing that
King Milan will have the chief command Of
the Servian troops, and appointing General
Petrouch chief of staff. General Janko'
witch, Minister OF War, has gone to Perst'
It is reported that King Milan has tele
graphed to the Emperor OF Austro-Hun
gary that the advance OF the Servlans or
the Dragoman Pass has commenced.
Four Servians who arrived at Lompa
lanka on q steamer were forciDly arrested
by the Bulgarian authorities.
LIVELY MOVEMENTS.
The Seryians commenced operations by
q vigorous attack on the Bulgarian posi-
ton at Bewskedol. Cannonading still con
tinues. The Servians, descending from the
heights of Dastchine and Kladends, occu
pied the Bulgarian villages of Milostantze
Zee]ine. Gard and Sevonthe, in the Tier
district. They met with no opposition
No serious action has yet occurred. The
Bulgarian troops have left for the frontier
while others are advancing by iorcec
marches from Eastern Roumelia. The
Seryians have made no hostile move in the
direction OF Widder. Prince Alexander hat
telegraphed to the Sultan, asking his inten
tions in regard to the integrity OF thu
Ottoman Empire.
VLAss1NE, November ia skirmish hat
taken place near here between Bulgarian
and Servian troops. Eleven men were killed
and twenty wounded. The Bulgarians hav,
retired from Trn, Tsarbrod, Klessuria ane
Breguva.
sERvIA's sYMPATHIzERs.
PEsrB. November 15.-When the an
nouncement of the Servian declaration O
of war was made in the Hungarian Delega
ton it was greeted with cheer upon chez
for Servia.
THE BALKAN CONFERENCE.
BERLIN, November15.-TheN North Ger
man Gazette maintains that the fact thai
Servia has declared war against Bulgaria
will not alter the prospects of the Balkan
Conference.
ENTHUSIASTIC WARRIORS.
PH1L1PPoPoLIs November 15.-Great ex
citement and enthusiasm prevails in THU
city. Troops are being hurried forward tt
the defense of Sofia and the war fever
which recently died out, is again at tn
highest pitch.
OFF FOR THE WAR.
RusrcHuK, November 15.-Great activity
prevails at Philippopolis. Teams filed will
soldiers singing patriotic songs are con
stantly leaving for the front. The peopl
throughout the country manifest great en-
thusiasm. The troops are gratit1ed at en-
gaging in warfare for the first time withou
a single foreigner in their ranks. Bulgaris
has decided to remain on the defensive
She accepts war with calmness, knowing
that Europe will acquit her OF all blame.
ALEXANDER BLAMEs sERvIA.
The Russian Consul here has been ordered
to hold himself in readiness to leave witt
the archives of his Office. "A steamer ha
arrived here with 5,0O0,O00 cartridges
which are now being unloaded. The soldier
of the National Guard have been summoned
to join their colors. Prince Alexander hai
sent circular to the Powers, in which h
complains that the Servian agent in Bul
garia, Withheld for eight hours the notifica
ton OF servia's declaration Of war. Prime
Alexander Indignantly denies that the Bul
garians violated the Servian frontier, ant
declares that tho erviana are solely blame
able for the recent eyents on the, bou adary