LATEST CABLE NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5240, 9 January 1878, Page 2

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

SPECIAL TELEGRAM. London, January 7. Radetsky has passed through the Shipka Pass unopposed. A junction of the armies under the Czarewioh and Zimmerman is probable. Germany and Austria object to Russian war vessels entering the Hellespont, unless other Powers have the same privilege. General Louvelle’s corps on the Balkans has 800 men frost-bitten; 53 died. Layard has officially informed the Porte that Russia requires an armistice' arranged between the opposing commanders. Turkey has applied through England for an armistice. Six thousand Turks engaged the Russians near Erzeroum. The Russians were defeated. Sciudia's conduct in India is regarded as disaffected. A Berlin telegram states that through the friendly action of Germany Russia gives a guarantee of non-interference with English interests, and England consents to direct negotiations between Russia and Turkey. (REUTER’S SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCYJ LATEST WAR NEWS. London, January 6. The Russians have occupied Sophia. , Vienna telegrams state that Russia requires Bulgaria to be evacuated as a condition of an armistice. It is unlikely that the Porte will assent. The Observer asserts that England has just replied to France that no action is intended regarding Egypt. Mr. Forster, M.P., made an important speech at Bradford. He said he believed that all the European Powers would prevent Russia possessing Stamboul. He thought if any difference of opinion existed between Mr. Disraeli and his colleagues, the Premier would appeal to the nation, and the existing treaties must remain unaltered unless with the assent of all the contracting Powers. It is reported that if Disraeli finds Parliament unwilling to support his foreign policy he will dissolve. Obituary ; General La Marmora. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Sydney, Tuesday. Marshall Wood, sculptor, leaves Sydney today for New Zealand per Wakatipu.