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Manawatu Times, Volume II, Issue 72, 27 June 1877, Page 2

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:■". . June 22. ■The Russian batteries have commenced bombarding the forts at Ears. 1 The left wing of the Russians is marching towards Zoprikoi, near 'Erzerum. The Turks are, retreating on Delibati, where they will receive reinforcements. (No date). Consols have fallen m consequence of a report that the Government will'ask for additional credit for increased armaments. The Turks have been defeated at Delibati, and compelled ttf fall back on Erzerum.

■ Monday, 12-ilJlh. - The British Cabinet m CouiMl resolved to ask the sanction of the, House of [Commons to obtain credit m order to provide the paying of expenses for- precautionary preparations for war. ' ' The Russians are crossing the Danube at Galatz. The Turks under the walls of Matchin are retreating. A further despatch! from GortschakofiE states that Russia does not intend to acquire SlambouL " The following message is the first received by, the Government from the Agent-General : — LONDON. " " June 21. The Russianlleft wing has gained a •victory at Delibati,- Armenia. - The number of Turkish killed is reported at 1,400 ; also 50 prisoners. The Russians are • about to cross the Danube. ' s » . . An- important battle is hourly ex- . pected. June 23. Gortschakoff m his despatch says that 'Russia will respect British interests, and so long as England remains . neutral, will not interfere with Egypt or the Suez Canal ; necessity not requiring her to go beyond Stamboul. * Monday. Bayazid has been retaken by the Turks. ■ » - - • St. Johns, New Brunswick, was al- * most totally destroyed -by fire. TKe damage is estimated at 15,000,000 dollars. The Erench Senate.has adopted a proposal for dissolution. * '