SERVIA EAGER FOR WAR.

Inangahua Times, Volume IV, Issue 95, 14 November 1877, Page 2

SERVIA E AGER FOR WAR.

A Belgrade correspondent on October 9 say<* ;— *- 1 hear from diplomatic source that the Porte has demanded explanation* regnrding Servia's purpose in arming and negotiating* with Russia and Roumatn'a, The Porte declares it will bo oliged to send a special commission to Belgrade to enquire whether its Suzerain rights aro not being tampered with. AH of the-first-class militia excpnfc those of Belgrade, Schabalio, and Vale have marched to the frontier. The second class will fol«* low in ten days. More money and several hundred boxes of shoes UaTe arrived from I Russia, negotiations with whom havo at 1 last come to a satisfactory close. A ' Cabinet Council bas resofved upon; war- | like measures, though not before tho* I middle of November. I A specia? corrcsDondent confirm** the Turkish story that Plevna was revictnnlled* and reinforced on September 23 by 2'> battalions of infantry, two batteries of artillery, 20CX) cavalry, and an immense! qun n tity of food and ammunition. It is stated that the rainy weather w impeding operations. Osman Pasha reports three considerable engagements since September I 2*. in all of which the Turks were victorious. Hisposition is now (September 26) believed to be secure, and the impression at Const antinopl*** and in Servia is that the Russians and Roumnnians are gradually wiihdrawing from their attempt against. Plevna. It is reported that by tbe Cz-ir's orders the question of war or peace hns been discussed by the Counril of Ministers at St. Pelerslmrgh. The Granr? Duke Con** stantine, who presidod, and tire Minister of War pronounced for thccontin-ianeeof war. The otber Ministers were in- favor of ppace negotiations. The correspondent of the Times nt Peru says that tbe opinion is gaining, ground that no diplomacy can end the war this full. Tt will be almost sure t*> include all Rurope. Diplomacy is powerless, and England is doomed to llu&l---participation in the conflict.