MAIL NEWS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XI, Issue 243, 10 November 1876, Page 2

MAIL NEWS.

THE EASTERN QUESTION. London, October 4th. — The Thereapia correspondent of the Times in a letter dated September 25th says:— The Porte grounds its response to the demands of the powers on its alleged inability to curb the passions of the mob. Its ultimatum is a threat of massacre of Christians. The Turkish Ministers allege that they are constantly receiving anonymous letters, and placards are posted at every corner of Stamboul, threatening popular vengeance on the Government if they accept conditions incompatible with the dignity of the Empire. The Timet despatch from Berlin says Russia is arming with energy, and that valuable furniture and other moveables haye been taken out of the Russian chapel at Constantinople and sent to Odessa. Russian journals speak of redoubled activity in the Government gun manufactories. The Austrian Government has called in recruits earlier than usual, and is making preparations for the immediate mobilization of some corps. Court Andrassy has advised Emperor Francis Joseph to take no part with Russia in military intervention, without the approval of the signatory Powers. A Paris correspondent says every one is now convinced that the peace of Europe can only be maintained by a conference. A Belgrade telegram to the Times reports that the Servian Covernment has hired 20t> mechanics from the German Imperial gun factory for six months. General Tchernayeff sends a telegraphic despatch to the Daily News stating that terrible tortures are inflicted on the Servians by Turks, and the Servians were so exasperated that it is impossible to prevent th«m from committing similar cruelties in retaliation. A despatch from Nisch says that during the past few days irregular bands of Servians have attacked Arkul and K«rchaviti, burning ninetesn Turkish villages, and murdering six Mussulmen. The Telegraph^ correspondent at Constantinople represents that a strong war spirit is manifested by the populace. The commencement of hostilities with Russia wonld be welcome to the Mussulmen, and is considered by them unavoidable, London, October 3rd.— The organs of both the Russian and Austrian Governments are exchanging threats of war. The tone of many of the leading organs of Germany is strongly opposed to the supposed ambitious designs of Russia. Vienna, October 2nd.— A correspondent of the Times says: — An answer, drawn up by Count Andrassy, to the Russian letter, was submitted to the Emperor of Austria on Sunday for his sanction. The Russian pro posals culminate in a declaration that the application and enforcement of reforms proposed by the Powers cannot be entrusted to Turkey, therefore the Powers are invited to come to an understanding about guarantees. A great step it is, involving, as it does, the taking out of the Porte's hands the future organization of Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Bulgaria, aiid providing for the occupation of those provinces. The Times in a leader says: -Russia cannot too emphatically be warned that in proposing the occupation of Bulgaria the Czar has misread the mitfds of Europe. The English fleet is watching the Bosphorus vow, and intends to remain there until the storm clouds blow away. The scheme of Russian troops marching to Bulgaria is a masterpiece of boldness and audacity. Bulgaria is the key to Turkey. A considerable portion of the Russian army is said to be ready for immediate concentration. London, October 2nd.— The " Times," correspondent at Turkish headquarters says: Thursday's battle, both as regards losses and numbers engaged, was decidedly the greatest of the whole war. The Russian officers had to drive the Servian soldiers to attack at the sword's point. The Porte has decided to hold Roumania responsible for permitting the passage throngh her territory of Russian volunteers. The Servian War Minister has ordered the purhase of 25,000 Chassepot rifles. It is rumored that a brother of Harry Abbott, the German -Consul at Salonica, assassinated last May, has been massacred together with his family, near Salonica. Four Bosnia battalions attacked the Turks at Clintisch. The battle lasted all day. Thirty houses were burned. The Turks suffered severely. Russia has ordered the railways leading to •Turkey and Roumania to place sixteen trains daily at her disposal, and a request to the same effect has been made to the Roumanian railways. The losses of the Montenegrins in the campaign, which amount to four thousand killed, have produced re-action in favor of peace. i Roumania will join the fortunes of Russia. She now openly allows the passage of armed bodies through her territory. Roumania will keep 30,000 soldiers ready to protect the country. Italian journals freely discuss the question of gaining that part of the Austrian territory south of the Tyrol where the people speak Italian, and also the Austrian districts of Gorz and Gradiske, in case Austria seeks aggrandizement of territory in Turkey. Turkey is on h«r mettle by the Russian occupation scheme. She will not accept England's programme as long as Russia threatens thus to enJorce the terms of peace. The Turkish Government is exasperated ! by the continued entry of Russians into Servia. | It is asserted that the Porte asked Lord \ Derby to propose new terms, and he refused, advising the Porte to accept, unconditionally, and without delay, the propositions already made. London, October 6.— Great preparations are making in Deligrade for the coronation of Prince Milan. A magnificent throne and canopy were sent from Belgrade to Deligrade. Large numbers of volunteers are joining the Servians from Germany. Fifty Bavarian and Prussian soldiers have lately arrived. The plague has broken out in the Turkish camp before Alexinatz. compelling them to move every three days and to burn their tents and huts. It is reported that Russia, Austria, and Germany have entered into a secret treaty, in regard to a partition of a portion of Turkey. Belgrade, September 29.— The Servian forces under Generals Tchernayeff and Papovich simultaneously attacked the Turks on Thursday morning and drove them beyond Teschitz. During the engagement the Servian artillery fired seven caissons of gunpowder into the Turkish ammunition depot, and the explosion caused fearful havoc among the Turks. General Hargatovich made aflauk

movement and occupied the heights in the rear of the Turkish position. It is stated that the Turkish army is now threatened on three sides, namely— Tchernayeff, with the bulk of the Servian army, threatens their front ; General Papovich their left wing and Hargatovich their rear.