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. LATEST WAR NEWS. SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. London, January 1. Russia has refused Lord Loftus' proposed mediation. If Turkey desires an armistice she must apply direct to the Russian Com-mander-in-Ohief. Gourka’s vanguard has occupied the Balkan passes between Arak Karak and Sophia, . It is reported at Bucharest that the Turks have abandoned and burned Sophia. Midhat Pasha has left Rome for Loudon. The Czarewieh remains in Bulgaria, with Todlehen as chief of the staff. The Servians are advancing on Pristova. Numerous meetings are being held in England regarding Lord Beaconsfield’s supposed war policy. The anti-war feeling predominates. The San Erancisco mail has been delivered. (REUTER'S SPECIAL TO PRESS AOBIfCY.) London, January 1. All war vessels refitting are ordered to be immediately got ready for sea. Kaffir troubles are renewed, and the situation has become alarming. British troops have crossed the Kei River. The 90th Regiment is ordered for service at the Cape. The following Reuter's message confirms the Argus special :—The Russian G o vernment, replying to an intimation from England that the Porte was prepared for peace negotiations, declared if the Porte desires an armistice that it is necessary to treat direct with the Russian Commander-in Chief. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, Friday. It is the general opinion that war between England and Russia is imminent. Colonel Anderson, commander of the land forces, and Captain Manderville, of the Cerberus, were consulted at a Cabinet meeting as to the defences of the colony.! Both officers are to report immediately. Hugh George was presented with a silver service by the employes of the Argus on his severing his connection with that paper to occupy a position on the Sydney Morning Herald, Mr. George has been connected with the Argus for the last twenty years. Sydney, Thursday. Dr. Somerville has completed his tour of New South Wales, and left for New Zealand to-day. Mr. Fitzpatrick, the Colonial Secretary, has been re-elected. This completes the Ministerial elections. All have been returned. Arrived —Hero. Sailed—Australia.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5236, 4 January 1878, Page 4
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