TURKO-RUSSIAN WAR.

Dunstan Times, Issue 798, 3 August 1877, Page 3

TURKO-RUSSIAN WAR.

—o—(Ry Cable.) (From Dunedin Dailies,) 1 London, July 23. The English Press approves of the despatch of the British force to the Mediterranean. Although it is now only sent ' to Gibralter, it is expected they will oven- • tually go to Gallipoli. 1 The Russians, after severe fighting, with heavy losses, havo taken, and occupy Tchipka Pass. 1 The Russians occupied Lovalin after 1 severe fighting, and are now marching upon 1 Silistria and Bazardjik, and besieging Ruts- 1 ohuk. 1 • 1 There has been desperate fighting at : Petersburg, Virginia, and the regulars were 1 despatched to restore order. The Militia 1 defeated the rioters, and now hold the 1 town with ;arms and cannon. The Sheriff ' was killed. 1 The following is the Agent-General’s telegram : London, July 23, i Thirty-five thousand Russians are south ( of the Balkans. There is great excitement in Constantinople, where the Russian approach is deemed probable.;: . „ A rising in Greece is expected, to acquire Epirus, Macedonia, and Thessaly, ns Greek Provinces. The Turks having withdrawn from i Montenegro, the Montenegrins are resuming ' the offensive. ; The Turkish Cabinet, presided over by the Sultan, have decided, should the Russians take Adrianoplo and advance 1 towards the capital, to unfurl the Prophet’s - standard. This has caused general consternation. Some British troops are being sent ostensibly to Malta, but it is rumoured their Destination is Gallipoli. London, July 23. Lord Derby and Sir Stafford Northcote, in recent speeches regarding the condition of Europe, stated the desirability of supplementing the Mediterranean garrisons by 3000 men. This statement is the solo foundation for the reports respecting the despatch of British forces in the direction of the Scat of War. July 24. Special despatches confirm the reports of atrocities committed by the Russians upon . Turkish subjects. There are vague rumours of an alliance between Russia and Italy. The Russian Press, alleges that if the British squadron enters, the Hellespont Russia will encounter it as an alien squadron. The House of Commons has rescinded a vote of censure passed upon Lord Beaoonsfleld for the appointment of Sir J. Pigott. Singapore, July 20. The Russians havo completely invested Rutschuk. Heavy skirmishes have taken place in tho vicinity of Silistria, Varna, and Shurala. • Bombay, July 20. The Russians have been lepulsed at Silistria. A dispatch from Lord Loftus to Earl Derby says fears are entertained of terrible vengeance on the part of Mussulmans for Russian atrocities. Singapore, July 28. The Turkish army corps concentrated at Plevna threatens the Russian communications with Roumania. Tho Turkish Landwchr has been called out. [The following additional war news was received at 3.10 this morning :—] Tho Russians have invested Silistria. Singapore, July 29. Suleyman Pasha has been defeated at Karabunar. London, July 27. The Russian forces crossed the Balkans at the Grand Pass and reached Jamboli. July 28. The Herald’s special correspondent says it is believed that a war crisis is imminent, owing to tho rapid advance of the Russians into Adrianoplo, in consequence of the defeat of the advance guard ot Sulioman Pasha’s army. Sulieman Pasha remains at Adrianoplo. The Turkish Troops are evacuating Philipopolis. The gravest fears are entertained that the Christians will ho massacred at Stamboul. The Consuls are appealing to the Ambassadors of the several Powers to intervene. Obstructions in the House ot Commons by Irish members culminated in an unprecedented scene. Mr Farrell was ordered to leave tho House, and was suspended from attendance until Friday, when Sir Stafford Northcote will submit a motion to alter the rules so as to facilitate business. Bombay, July 28. Serious riots have occurred in Chicago. The military were called out, and .fired amongst the mob, killing and wounding 130 persons. Singapore, July 29. An agitation has been set on foot in San Francisco against the Chinese Vigilance Committee. Bombay, July 30. Miohie visits Vienna on London’s bo-' half [7]. fwa; The Porte semi-officially objects to a new order of things being created without its concurrence.