LONDON.

Manawatu Times, Volume II, Issue 9, 8 September 1877, Page 2

LONDON.

August 30. After furious fighting at Shipka Pass, and immense losses on both sides, the Russians still hoM possession. Suleiman Pasha is* trying to surround the Russians,, to destroy their line of communication, and prevent their retreat to Gabrpva. Both sides have received -large reinforcemeats, and Servia is. expected to take part in the war. \ Greece is. holding back. . Germany, supported by other PpTirers, complained to Turkey of- the treatment of prisoners'.- ■ " September. 3. Mehemet Ali attacked the Russians - in- force . on the 30th at Poskoi, and drove them back beyond" Kralprn (RiverLbm)> with heavy loss. : v Osman Facsha attacked the Russians on the 31st in front of Plevna, and captured severai Russian' positions commanding the road to Loftehe. - • Shipka' situation stilt unchanged^ "Wednesday. A Turkish despatch states that the Russians were repulsed near Eudikpi with a loss 1 of one thousand^ A Russian despatch states that the Turks were expelled from BiTidikoi with a heavy loss, the ßussians losing otily one hundred and seventy.- . Turkish despatches state that the Turkish army corps from Rasgrade isadvancing upon Bielav • A great battle is Believed imminent. Special correspondents say that Suliman Pasha has virtually abandoned- the attack upon- ShipktfPaes.-

The Servian militia is under marching orders. - A public funeral has been awarded Tbiefs;