WAR NEWS.
RUSSIANS DEFEATED
SEVERE FIGHTING
HEAVY LOSSES
LATEST TELEGRAMS
[Special to the. Mail.] [Per Submarine Cablk.] [Reuters Telegrams, Per Press Agency.] (Agent-General's Telegram) London, September I, 6.40 p.m. After furious fighting at Shipka pass and immense losses on both sides, Russians still retain position, Suliman Pasha trying to surround Russians and destroy their line of communication, thus preventing their retreat to Gabrova (?). Both sides have receiA r ed large reinforcements, and Seiwia is expected to take part in the war. Greece holding back. Germany, supported by other powers, complained to Turkey of treatment of prisoners. Bunk rate raised to three per cent. Bombay, undated. Mehemet's victory fully confirmed. Russian position east of Plevna attacked. Routed enemy thirty thousand strong. After severe fighting, carried three redoubts by assault. Sydney, undated. Herald's special London reporter says Mehemet reports Colonel Baker greatly distinguished himself, but is said to be missing, Two horses shot dead under him. Lieutenant-General Radettzky, commanding Shipka pass in danger, being surrounded, food and water failing. Turkish reinforcements arrived from Adrinople. Russian Imperial Guards arriving at Bucharest. Prince Charles takes command RussoRoumanian corps, with General Latoff, chief of staff. . . .
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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 2, Issue 118, 4 September 1877, Page 3
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190WAR NEWS. Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 2, Issue 118, 4 September 1877, Page 3
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