YESTERDAY'S TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 1076, 8 December 1877, Page 2

YESTERDAY'S TELEGRAMS

[BY SUBMARINE CABLE.] [reuter’s telegrams to press agency.] Defence of Erzeroum. Peace Rumours. Resignation of the French Ministry. Commercial. London, November 19, A Russian official despatch, dated November 18th, reports that Kars was carried by assault under General Melikoff, The Russians successfully attacked the Turkish position, and captured Orchanie. November 21. The Russian commander summoned the Turkish garrison in Erzeroum. The Sultan ordered resist ance to the last extremity. Sulieman Pasha has assumed the offensive. The Russian loss before Kars was enormous. November 23. Prince Hassan, with the Egyptian contingent, has fallen back to his fo”mer position. A Russian brigade under Melikoff remains at Kars, while the rest of the Russian troops are marching against Erzeroum. November 22. A Turkish official despatch states that the Turks made a reconnaissance beyond the Lom and Jantra, and inflicted heavy loss on the Russian forces. November 24. Andrassy, replying to the Turkish Ambassador’s note, stated that the moment for mediation had not arrived. The Russian press contained proposals of conditions of peace, which stipulate for the cession of part of the Turkish fleet, joint RussoTurkish occupation of the passage of the Dardanelles, and the exclusion of all other nations. An ukase has" been published, sanctioning the formation of a national guard at Bucharest. The Roumanian army is besieging Widdin. The Russians have captured Etropol. It is scmi-offieially reported that the Turks have abandoned Orchanie. November 28. Servian independence is expected. November 29. A Russian official despatch states that the Turks were attacked and completely defeated

at Orchanie, which they subsequently evacuated. This is since confirmed by the “ Daily Telegraph.” The Russian positions are successfully maintained at Erzeroum. November 15. Russian troops are crossing the Stropel Pass. It is believed at the Russian head-quarters that Osman Pasha is preparing to break through. Skobeloff has captured the Gravitza redoubt. Sulieman Pasha has been appointed Com-mander-in-Chicf in Roumelia. Mehemet commands the troops at Rasgrad. A Russian official despatch states that the account of the battle at Azzi is substantially confirmed. November 17. According to a Russian official despatch the Turks on the night of the 15th thrice unsuccessfully attacked Skobeloff’s position. Mukhtar received reinforcements and repulsed an attack on Kars. War between Turkey and Servia is regarded as imminent, The Russians are besieging Erzeroum. A complete Russian administration has been established in the province of Erzeroum. The Russians have captured Azzi. London, November 15. At the trial of the detectives, Clarke was acquitted. President Macmahon requested the Ministry to retain office, but two days afterwards they tendered their resignation, which was accepted. Moderate constitutionalists have been summoned by the President to form a new ministry. After an animated debate the chamber approved of the official enquiry into electoral abuses. November 23, Macmahon still experiences great difficulty in the formation of a Cabinet. November 24. A Conservative Ministry was formed, upon which the Legislative Chamber adopted resolutions refusing to enter into relations with it. November 24. Macmahon has resolved upon a determined policy of resistance to the Chamber. November 28. A Bonapartist gathering was held on the 26th by proclamation of Bonapartists abroad. [special to the press agency.] London, November 29. The “ Standard” correspondent at Poredin reports that the Russians sent an envoy to Osman demanding the surrender of Plevna. Orman replied that his means of defence are not exhausted. The Turks are extending their batteries at Shipka. There is great popular excitement at Stamboul against the supposed authors of the recent military disasters. Twelve hours’ incessant fighting took place at the capture of Kars, where, besides stores of ammunition, the Russians got a large amount of money. The Turkish loss in killed and wounded was 5000. The Russians lost 2700 in killed and wounded. The capture is ascribed to treachery. Seventeen thousand Russian troops have been detached from the army in Asia to assist in the seige of Plevna. Much outcry is raised about British interests being endangered. Montenegrin successes continue. The Turkish Minister of War urges the unfurling of the Prophet’s standard. The Sultan thinks such a measure premature. One hundred and fifty thousand Civic Guards, Mussulmans and Christians, have been enrolled for the defence of Stamboul. The Russians have ordered an immense quantity of provisions for the relief of the starving garrison of Plevna on their surrender. Mehemet received news from Osman by pigeon post that out of 50,000 in the garrison of Plevna he had 9000 sick or wounded. Fodder is abundant; water and clothing scarce. Peace negotiations are probable after the fall of Plevna. A Berlin telegram to the “ Daily News ” asserts that Germany refuses to entertain diplomatic relations with any French Government springing from a coup d’etat. A motion of want of confidence in the now French Ministry was carried on the 24th by 323 against 208. Cardinals Hinreoni and Picci are henceforth to transact all the Pope’s business. The audiences of the Pope are suspended. The Cardinals are discussing the question of the regency. The Russian loan is a partial failure. Only five millions were subscribed by France, Holland, and Germany. The American and Canadian Fisheries Commission have awarded England five and a half million dollars. The mail via Brindisi was delivered on the 17th. Arrived - Somersetshire, from Melbourne ; Yorkshire, from Sydney. Sailed—Kent, for Melbourne ; Whampoa, for Sydney. November 17. At the opening wool sales prices were well sustained ; good combing was especially firm ; clothing unchanged. In the corn market there has been a decline of a shilling to eighteenpence per quarter. New Zealand wheat, according to quality, thirty-eight to forty-five. November 26. The wool market betrays symptoms of weakness. The price is irregular and depressed. 65,000 bales were catalogued, and 6,000 withdrawn. Wheat unchanged. AUSTRALIAN. Sydney, December 7. Brandy, unchanged ; kerosene, 2s to 2s Id; rice, unchanged ; Adelaide flour, £l4 to £ls 10s ; Adelaide wheat, unchanged; New Zealand wheat, 6s; New Zealand oats, 9s; tobacco and sugar, unchanged ; candles, 9id. Adelaide, December 7. Wheat, 4s lid to 5s 2d ; flour, £l2 to £l4 INTERPROYINCIAL. [per press agency.] Auckland, December 7. The Auckland Volunteers met last evening to protest against the proposal to construct a now road across the face of the rifle range at Mount Eden. The land is the property of the General Government. The meeting passed a resolution to bring the matter under the notice of the Government. The railway line to Hamilton will be open in a fortnight. It is anticipated that the summer meeting of the Auckland Racing Club wifi bo one of

the best ever held here. Mr Horsfall, of Wanganui, sends Ratcatcher, which is entered and accepted for the Cup. Flying Doe is entered for the Spring Steeplechase. Mr Whitefoot Caulton, of Gisborne, sends Gillie Callum and Ishmael. Mr Vavasour’s Shaughraun and Gang Forward are expected. Mr Dolton, of Marlborough, sends two, Lara and Tom Finn. [feom the coeeesfondent of the peess.] Akaeoa, December 7. The Ellesmere and Forsyth Lakes Drainage Trust held a meeting at the lakes on Thursday afternoon. All the members were present with the exception of Mr Marshall. The long promised report by the Trust engineer was read. The Trust were of opinion that the report was useless. Mr Donkin has been recognised by the Trust as assistant engineer, and his evidence was taken as to the general conduct of the Trust business. The Trust has adjourned for four days to take legal advice as to their position.