St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-16
The Ottoman Empires Existence Depend
ing Upon the Outcome of the Servo
Bulgarian Dispute.
England Will Aid the Sultan in Maintain
ing Inviolate the Integrity Of
His Empire.
The Servians, in a Sktrmish, Attack
the Bulgarians, Who Lose Th1r-
ty-Four Men.
England Accused by the Russian
Press Of Responsibility for the
Disturbance.
ENGLAND Backs Turkey.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 15.-Belleving
that the final struggle of the Turkish en-
pire for existence is approaching, Lord Sal
isbury has telegraphed to Mr. White, the
British representative at COnstantinople,
Instructions to assure the porte that Eng
land will do her utmost to preserve the in
tegrity of Turkey. 1t is believed that the
majority of the Turkish troops will be
Withdrawn from the Roumelan frontier
and concentrated on the Servian frontier.
Rustin Pasha, formerly governor of Leba-
non, has been appointed Turkish ambassa-
dor at London, vice Musurus Pasha, who
has been recalled. Another contract has
been made with the Austrian Lloyds for
the transportation of thirty more battalions
of troops from Asia Minor to European
Turkey.
THE MERRY WAR GOES ON.
RUsTCHUK, Nov. 15.-Great activity
prevails at Philippopolis. Trains filled
with soldiers singing patriotic songs are
constantly leaving for the frontier. The
people throughout the country manifest
great enthusiasm. The troops are gratified
at engaging in war for the first time with
out a single foreigner in the ranks. Bull
garia has decided to remain on the defense.
She accepts war with calmness, knowing
that Europe will acquit her of all blame.
The Russian consul here has been ordered
to hold himself in readiness to leave with
the archives of his Office. A steamer has
which are now being unloaded. Soldiers
of the national guard have been summoned
to join their colors. Prince Alexander has
sent circular to the powers, in which he
complains that the Servian agent in Bull
garia withheld for eight hours the notiica-
ton of Servias declaration of war. Prince
Alexander Indignantly denies that Bulga-
ria violated the Servian frontier, and de-
clares that the Servians are solely blame
able for the recent events ON the boundary.
SALoNICA, Nov. 15.-Unlimited prepa-
rations for war are being made here.
Troops. horses and guns are being EN-
barked for the Greek frontier. Business in
| the city is at a StandStill.
TURKEY WILL FIGHT.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Nov. 15.-Turkish
officers on the Greek and Servian frontiers
have been Instructed to repel any attempt
| to invade Turkish territory without wait
| ing for orders. The Servian ministers here,
! in notifying the sultan of the outbreak of
war between Servia and Bulgaria, adhered
| to the Servian former declaration in favor
| Of the restoration of the status quo ante,
I and of Strengthening the sultan's authority
| in the Balkans.
BULGARIA APPEALS TO TURKEY.
! LONDON, Nov. 15.-Prince Alexander
arrived at Sofia at 10 o'clock this morning.
He was greeted with the utmost enthu-
siasm. The Bulgarian government has
ashod Turkey for assistance. Servia will
respect the rights OF tic euitan in Bulgaria.
| A SKIRMISH TAKES PLACE.
| LONDON, Nov. 15.-Six battalions OF
Servian infantry. two battalions of artillery
and two squadrons of cavalry to-day at
tackled two battalions of regular and irregu-
lar Bulgarian troops. The Bulgarians lost
thirty-four killed and wounded. Servian
| troops under Col. Michovitch have occupied
Taribrod, sustaining small loss. Fifty
Bulgarians were captured and sent to the
fortress at Belgrade. Topalovitch, with
the MOravian division, is operating against
Tein. Coils. Mickovitch and Benecky, COM
manding the Drina and Shumadja divisions,
are advancing on Drogeman pass. Gen.
JOwanovitch is in command of the Danube
division, which is held as reserve at Bella
Palank. Djimknitch is leading the Timok
division against Belogradshik. Each di-
vision consists of 20, 900 men. King Milan,
before the advance commenced, observed to
Col. Benecky that Sofia would be captured
within three days.
| RUSSIA ACCUSES ENGLAND.
| ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. 15.-Russian
newspapers, both official and unofficial,
unite in condemning the fratricidal Servo
| Bulgarian war, and declare that Russia will
be unable to sit quiet while Bulgaria and
Servia tear each other to pieces. The Jour
nal de St. Petersburg hints that England,
by delaying the meeting of the Balkan con-
ference is responsible for the outbreak of
war between Servia and Bulgaria.