YESTERDAY'S TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 1014, 25 September 1877, Page 2

YESTERDAY'S TELEGRAMS

[eKUTBB'S SPECIAL TELEGBAM3 TO THB PEES 9 AGENCY.] Continued Bombardment of Plevna. Eeported Turkish Victory at Biela. African Exploration. International Rifle Match. MacMahon's Manifesto. London, September 17. A Turkish official despatch states that Sulieman Pasha on the 16th instant captured Fort Nicholas at Shipka Pass. The army of the Czarewitch on the line of the Jantra lias been strongly reinforced, and a great battle with Mehemeb Ali is believed to be imminent. The Russian army in Poland has been ordered to Bulgaria. The Germans guard the frontier. General Todlebcn is planuing a winter campaign. Matchin, Hirstova, Sistova, Nicopolis, and Bosnia are all in a state of siege. London, September 18. The bombardment of Plevna continues. General Chevnet is marching to the relief of the defenders of Plevna. The Russians at Shipka Pass have been reinforced. London, September 20. Bismarck and Andrassy conferred together for four hours. Semi-official correspondence published in Berlin indicates that the object of the conference wa3 to consider what steps could be taken towards restoring peace. MacMahon has issued a manifesto, in which he asserts that he serves no party, but will maintain the Constitution whatever may be the result of the elections. He will retain and defend Conservative interests, with the help of the Senate. Stanley has crossed Africa, and arrived on the West Const. He lias proved the identity of Lualaba with Congo. Sydney, September 21. The " Herald's " special message says it is reported that Sulieman Pasha has effected a junction with Mehemet Ali, whose combined forces are expected to attack the Czarewitch at Biela. The Russian staff is censured for refusing reinforcements to Skobeloff, whose division was nearly annihilated. The total loss at Plevna has been 13,000 Russians and 3000 Roumanians. The Montenegrins have captured Bilck. The total points made in the International Rille Match were : —America, 3331; British, 3212.

Bombay, September 21. The "Daily News" correspondent says the attack on Plevna has been abandoned. A Turkish official report states that, the Mehemet is slowly advancing along the right bank of the Banikolani, towards Kopria, twelve miles south-east of Biela, where the Russians are massing their forces. News from Stamboul is to the effect that the Porte refuses mediation while there is a single Russian in Turkey. She will refuse an

armistice unless it is concurrent with peace proposals.

Later news is that the blockade and bombarding of Plevna continued. A report from reliable sources says that the interview of Saltzburg strengthens a complete understanding between the three Emperors. September 22. It is reported that Mehemet Ali has gained a complete victory at Biela, inflicting great loss on the Russians. MacMahon's manifesto has caused uneasiness. The Republicans are indignant, and have issued a counter manifesto. The Loss of the Avalanche. Auckland, September 12. A South British Insurance cable telegram states that the Company has a full line on the Avalanche. This means either five or six thousand pounds. A New Zealand Insurance cable telegram says that the vessel sank in deep water. The losses will be total. INTERPROVINCIAL. [PEB PRESS AGENCY. J Auckland, September 24. Dr. Skae is inspecting the quarantine station as a temporary asylum, the present location being wholly unsuitable and dangerous. A proposal is made to lodge them in Government House. Dunedin, September 24. The criminal sessions commence next Monday. The calendar comprises two cases of rape, one of attempted rape, one of forgery, three of embezzlement, one of manslaughter, two larceny, two of cattle stealing, three of maliciously killing animals, one of cutting and wounding, one of attempted suicide, and one of libel. [from the correspondent of the press.] The Otago Railways. Dunedin, September 24. The papers here unite in condemning the Hon. Mr McLean's opposition to the Strath Taieri railway. The "Times" thinks it would hare been preferable to have carried Mr Rattray's amendment, which would have given him an opportunity of explaining his action, though, whatever the explanation may be, it is a miserable spectacle to see the Otago members pulling in different ways, while her enemies are filching her revenues and depriving her of the means of future advancement. Several speakers said Mr McLean's action was dictated by a desire to curry favor with his constituents, fearing dissolution.

The Port Chalmers section is advancing rapidly. It is expected that an engine will run to Deborah Bay next week. Mr Conycrs telegraphs to the Locomotive Inspector at Dunedin to make arrangements for the construction of waggon wheels, axles, and buffers, at the Port Chalmers workshops.