The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
Prince Alexander Withdraws His
Troops from Eastern RoumeIia.
The Servians Detected by Their
Reyerses.
BuIgarians Repulse the Servians In
TWO Fierce Attacks.
Prince iAIexander's Success Revives
the Courage of His Troops.
Gen. Pendergast Strongly carrisons
MinhIa.
Emperor Williams Speech at the
Opening of the Reichstag.

via and Bulgaria.
| An account from Tsarbrod the Seryian head
quarters of the battle of yesterday before Slivntza
states that the Servians were unable to bring their
full strength into action and were thus defeated
and compelled to withdraw to Dragoman Pass.
BELGRADE. Nov. ia despatch from Tsarib-
rod says that two Bulgarian battaons were defeat
| ed today in an engagement with the Servians on
! the road between Brisnik and Pernik. The Bull
| garians lost 200 killed and wounded The Servi-
| ans captured sixty prisoners and quantity of
| ammunition and provisions.
LONDON, Nov 19.-Adyices from Belgrade say
that Servian administration has been arranged
for all occupied districts IN Bulgaria Inc hnaD
ed, display friendly spirit toward the Seryians.
A private telegram received at Belgrade states
that all the troops comprising the Widdin garri-
son have been made prisoners
The Times says ''It is reported that Turkey
and Seryia have agreed to arrange r. conditions OF
strong Servia to strong Bulgaria, but also de-
sires to save Prince Alexanders position as much
as possible. Servia likewise does not wish to
personally humiliate Prince Alexander"
Bulgaria is denuding the Turkish frontier OF
troops and is sending all her available forces TO
the front to combat the Servians. The public are
allowed to go to the depots en- route to see their
relatives and friends. Many of the villagers
tramp long distances and wait at the depots sew
eral hours, and in some instances whole days and
nights, in order to see their friends and give them
flowers and presents. Prince Alexander's sue
cess before Sliynitza has revived the courage of
those going to the front, and they undergo ex-
treme hardships with remarkable fortitude. In
many cases they are compelled to march long dis
tances in bad weather, and at night camp In open
spaces where they are shelterless, not haylng
even the ordinary tent to protect them from the
severity OF the weather.
CoNsTANTINoPLE Noy 19.-The Balkan con-
ference met today. 1t is stated that one of the
results of the meetings. that the Turkish envoy
will go to Philipp0pOlis under the Porte's name
but without mandate from the conference.
Prince Alexander In his request to the Porte for
help states that in compliance with the Sqltan's
from Eastern Roumela.
BRUSSELS, Nov. 19.-The Independence Beige
publishes dispatch from Sofia stating that Ser
vans attacked the Third Bulgarian regiment es-
cOrtng an ambulance train and bay0netted the
wounded soldiers it contained The despatch also
states at Prince n Ter rs 70 1e II Term @
princes appeal for help and begs the Sultan to aid
MIN at once.
VIENNA, Nov. 19.-An official Seryian report
says; Accounts telegraphed yesterday that the
Servian troops menacing Synitza were repulsed
bp the Bulgarians under the immediate command
Prince u are tass M ae
der cover of heavy fog, but after shary fighting
they were repulsed: The Servians drove the Bull
garians to Slavinyi entertainments, and In the
whole engagement had 500 men killed and
wounded.
BELGRADE, Nov 19.--Today's dispatches from
the front are adverse to the Seryans. Gen. Mes
kOvitch failed in his attempt to capture Slayinge
and was unable to join the forces at SliynitZa.
Military circles are detected IN consequence OF
the reyerseS. 1t is reported Gen. Benltzkys diyi-
sion has occupied the road between. Slivnitza and
Sofia
SOFIA, Nov. 19.-Bulgarians. today repulsed
Servian attack on Savinge and drove the enemy
back s Kilometres. subsequently the Servians
opened strong artillery fire from the right wing
but the Bulgarians stoutly defended their posi-
ton and again repused the Serylans. The Bul-
garans also repulsed Servian attack on Glintza
taking several prisoners.
England and Burmah.
LONDON Nov. 19.-General Pendergast com
nanding the British expeditionary force, has
strongly garrisoned the town Of Minhla, which ne
captured from the Burmese. He expects TO reach
Mandalay Tuesday night.
Opening of the German Reichstag.
BERLIN, Nov 19.-The Reichstag opened to-
day with the usual formalities The imperial
speech was in substance as follows:
ssThe Pope's mediation is expected to settle the
Carolnes difficulty in manner corresponding to
the friendly relations existing between Spain and
Germany. The foreign relations of Germany are
peaceful and friendly with all nations. The EN-
peror confidently hopes that the Balkan conflict
wilt not disturb tae n PEACE Of Europe & ana
in securing respect for the treaties by the people
rendered Independent by them" The Emperor
said that he was animated by the confidence that
Gods blessing in the future as in the past will be
granted to Germany's efforts to maintain peace.
The speech points out the necessity OF increas-
ing Grants for the army and navy and announces
that bis-will be presented dealing with taxation
of sugar and brandy extension OF the accident
insurance law, formation of canal connecting
the Baltic Sea with the River Elbe and North Sea
and administration Of justice in the German colo
MES. 1t adds that negotiations are proceeding
| with England Spain, France, Portugal and ZanZr
| bar regarding the extent to which German trans
oceanic establishments and acquisitions will
| henceforth be placed under the immediate protec-
| ton or supervision of the German empire. The
passages of the speech referring to the Caroline
| and Balkan troubles were loudly applauded.
irish Protestants Favoring Home
Rule.
CORK, Nov. 10.-There is growing movement
| home rule. At crowded meeting yesterday
| manifesto was adopted which deprecates the de-
csion of the Loyalists to contest every Parnelllte
district, the ground that such course will IN
| tensify the present irritation in Ireland. The
| manifesto also urges reform of the land laws, in
| order to enable farmers and laborers to derive
benefit therefrom and to develop the resources of
| the country.
Foreign Notes.
Financiers at Brussels assert that Belgium has
| decided to join the Latin union.
japan has joined the international metrlcal con-
| vention.
Mr. Bright, speaking in Birmingham last night,
| full estates were passing away. He favored a wide
distribution of land, abolition of the game laws,
\ and equal taxation.
| A London despatch says the returning officer
for Camberwell announces he will refuse to recog-
| nize Miss Helen Taylor as a candidate for member
| of Parliament.