Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-23
DRAG0MANPASSRETAKEN
THE BATTLE HAND TO HAND IN
DEEP SNOW.

Slivnitza Reported Fallen-The BuIga-
rians Retire into the FOrtihcatioDs at
Widdin-The Result OF Later Fighting
stIll In Doubt-The Conference Reaches
An Agreement.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Nov. 22.-The Ball
kan conference has drafted final proto-
col which embodies a decision declaring
that the restoration Of status quo ante is
equally binding upon Servia and Bul-
garia. 1t is reported that If King Milan
refuses immediate peace under the terms
OF the conference he will be declared an
enemy to the peace Of Europe, and two Of
the signatory powers Will enforce his de-
position.
There are now 272,O0O Turkish troops
on the Balkan peninsula.
THE sERvIAN HEADQUARTERS.
BELGRADE, Nov. 22.-The Servian head
quarters have been removed to Tzaribrod.
The Servian losses on Nov. II, IS and 10
included eleven officers killed and twen-
ty-two wounded.
Emperor Francis Joseph, in compliance
with the request OF Queen Natalie, has
granted permission to the doctors Of the
Austrian Red Cross Society TO go to
Servia.
A dispatch from Tzaribrod says the Bull
kdAlduh nave luHS5hCIEu II CEINiuu IlCua
tenant named kokitich, who was found
on the field Of battle wounded, and two
Servian Lieutenauts named Schivko and
Balkoviche, who were prisoners of wars
Gen. Leshjanin telegraphs that the Bull
garian troops which have been fighting in
the field near Widdin have been enseonced
in the fortress of that town, and that the
entire district between TimOk, Belgradjik,
and Lom, on the Danube. has been cleared
of Buigarians.
sLIvNITZA REPORTED FALLEN.
A rumor is current here that Slivnitxa
has fallen. No official confirmation Of the
report has been received. however. The
diversion by force OF 5000 Servians in
the direction OF Sofia aided Col. Topalo-
vilch TO win victory yesterday. Thirty
carriages containing about 1 200 wounded
soldiers arrived here to-day. The Queens
sister, Princess Ghika, personally attend
ed the sufferers and gave them refresh-s
ments and tobacco. A large number
OF ladies assisted her in the work.
Every building in the city is crowded
with wounded soldiers. subscription
lists have been opened throughout Aus
tria and Hungary in aid Of the SerVians.
Liberal responses are being made to APP
peals for help. Many more wounded sOl-
diers are expected to arrive soon. There
are 5000 wounded men at PixOt. The
| Bulgarian prisoners who have been
brought here state that many Russians
| and Englishmen are serving as officers or
| privates in the Bulgarian army.
The Austrian minister here visited
Queen Natalie to-day. 1t is reported
| that he is urging the government to ac-
cept Prince Alexander's offer OF an arm-
istice.
DRAGoMAN PASS RECAPTURED.
LONDON, Nov. 22.-Dispatches received
here state that the Servians have eyacu-
ated Dragoman Pass. The SerVian gov
ernment has appointed a commission to
proceed TO the seat OF war, and inquire
into the reported killing and mutilation
of wounded SerYians by the Bulgarian
troops. The SerVian Minister here has
received no information regarding tho
reported armistice between the Servian
and Bulgarian governments, and doubts
the truth Of the Tumor.
wIDDIN BEsIEGED.
The servians have besieged Widdin. A.
battle was fought to-day without deci-
sive result.
The Porte has proposed an armistice.,
10 is reported that Prince Alexander is
unwilling to listen 10 the proposition un--
til he has expelled the Servians from Bull
garia.
The people at Phlippopolis continue TO
manifest great enthusiasm. Recruiting
| Is going on actively. Numbers Of officials
have resigned TO 20 to the seat Of war.
| A ConstantinOple correspondent says
I that The Turkish government has warned
Servia 10 withdraw her troops from Bull
garia, or Turkish troops Will invade Ser
/ via.
After stiff battle this afternoon the.
Servians were again driven out OF Drago-
man Pass by the Balgarians, who then
occupied the pass.
dispatch from COnstantinople says
I the Balkan conference resolved In favor
of the appointment OF temporary Gov
erBor OF Roumeha, and OF a commission
20 inquire into the future administration
Of the country.
FIGHTING IN THE SNOW.
Advices from Tzaribrod state that the
weather there is terribly severe. Drag0-
man pass il blOckaded with snow and the
roads across the mountains are almost
impossible. The Drina division forced
its way through after a hand TO hand
struggle in Saturdays fight and Joined
the main army before Sliynitza. Orders
have been sent 20 Belgrade to delay the
formation Of the second reserve division,
as il is not needed AT present.
TURKEY INCLINED TO FIGHT.
A dispatch from Athens says that Tur-
key Is inclined to force conflict with
Greece before the latter mas completed
her preparations Tor war.
The NelrS has "a dispatch from Sofia
which says the servian prisoners state
that King Milan Intends 10 celebrate his
birthday In Sofia, and promised his sol
diers a rare feast of roast mutton and good
wine on the occasion.
The Greek government has contracted
for Nordenieldt guns, with which 70 arm
cruisers and steam launches.
Dispatches from Servia are silent Ia re-
gard 10 yesterdays battle with the ex-
ceptiOn Of vague statement that the .
Bulgarians are reireatng. The public
at Belgrade are anxious and alarmed.
King Milan, IL is stated, desires 20 re-
trieve his losses before agreeing TO an ar
mistice.
A Vienna correspondent says Austria,
feeling for the position OF King Milan, has
joined Germany In urging Turkey 70 in-
teryene.
VOLUNTEERS FROM VIENNA.
VIENNA, Nov. GA body Of Bulgarian
volunteers left here to-day for Sofia.
Prominent in the ranks were a number OF
sclav students. The volunteers were
heartily cheered by the crowds that wit
messed their departure.
GREEK ARMY MOVEMENTS.
ATHENS. Nov. 22.-The government has
prohibited the publication OF news OF the
movements OF Greek troops or military