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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1331, 20 November 1885, Page 2

LATEST FROM EUROPE

fanuTsa's telegrams—ooptkight.l The War. Belgrade. November 18.. Despatches from the army in - Bulgaria announce that the division which crossed the Timok a few days ago has captured Widden, while the forces operating in the south have taken . Radomir. The division advancing upon Slivnitza met with a check. The Bulgarian v troops attacked and captured the Servian position, in that neighborhood after an obstinate resistance. Sofia, November 18. It is estimated that the Servians sus* 3 ’ tained a loss of upwards three thousand, killed and wounded, in the fighting near Slivnitza. The Bulgarian losses are not yet reported Frozen Heat. Rio De Janeiro, November 17. The R.M.S. Tongariro arrived yesterday afternoon from Auckland. Her cargo of frozen mutton was reported to be in fair condition. The Kalis. London, November 18. The Australian mails dated Oct. io, per Salazie, were delivered yesterday via Marseilles.

(Received November 20, noon). The War. Belgrade, November 19. Further reports respecting the en* gagement near Slivnitza, state that 25,000 Servians and 15,000 Bulgarians' were in action. The fighting was of the severest nature, and continued eighteen hours. The conflict was renewed yesterday, and was still proceeding when despatches were forwarded. King Milan claims that his troops are slowly forcing Prince. Alexander to retire upon Sofia. Parliamentary. London. .November 19. Parliament was formally dissolved yesterday.

(Received November 30, 13.45 a. m) German Reichstag. Berlin, November 19. The German Reichstag opened yes* terday. In his speech the Emperor William made special reference to the recent difficulty with Spain, and .announced that the mediation of the Pope, had definitely settled the Caroline Islands question. His Majesty expressed himself confident that the struggle now taking place in the Balkans would in no way disturb the friendly relations of the Great Powers; He hoped the signers of the Berlin treaty would maintain the eocurity

peoples concerned and impress upon them the necessity for respecting the treaty. Servian Defeat. Bklokadk, November 19. King Milan advises that the Servian forces advancing upon SHvnitza have sustained a defeat, and are now retiring to Dragon Pass to await reinforcements. (Received November 20,1.15 p.m ) Monetary and CommercialLondon, November 18. Consols, 108J6. New Zealand securities—Five per cent. 10-40 loan, 103; 4# per cent. 1879-1904 loan J 4 pet cent, inscribed stock, 99. Hie market rate has advanced and is now ii below the Bank rate. There Is no change in breadstuff*. Australian tallow remains at previous quototions. Beef, fair average quality, 25s per cwt. Mutton, 265. Wool. At today’s sales 1,180 bales were catalogued. The.tone of the market was firm.