LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 285, 3 September 1877, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

[PRESS AGENCY. J Sydney, September, 1. Randwick Races.—Trial Stakes ;Cruaader, 1 ; Lorton, 2; Mortand, 3. Derby.—Woodlands, 1; Chester, 2 ; Cap-a-pie, a. Splendid race. Won by half a neck. Time ; 2 min 49|sec. Bombay, August 31 219. A Turkish force from Eski Djnma crossed the. Lorn, near laslar, where the Russians were defeated and compelled to fall back from the Lom. The Turks from Razgrad advanced north but were repulsed by the Russians after capturing two guns. -c A great battle is imminent. The Turks have assumed the offensive along the whole, line. September 1 1.13. Mehemet Ali telegraphs that there were nine hours desperate fighting on the 30bh ult. at Kerrchasiauler, on the right bank of the Lorn. The place was taken and retaken, and finally retainedby the Turks. The Russians retreated in disorder, hotly pursued, and were compelled to abandon Haidaragese 'with the loss of 4000 men and immense booty. The Turkish loss was 3000. AGENT-GENERAL’S TELTCftttAMg. London, September 1, 6.40 p,m. ’ After a furious fight at Shipka Pass, and immense losses .on both sides, the Russians still retajru possession. salieman Pasha is trying’ to surround the Russians in order to destroy their line of communication, and pre^ vent their retreat to Gabrbva. Both sides have received large reinforcements." r i Servia is expected to take partinthA war. Greece is holding back. Germany supported by other powers, complained to Turkey of her treatment of prisoners. . ' r Bank rate is raised to three per cent. The present is commonly regarded as a period .of suspense, but decisive action", is shortly anticipated.' f