CONSOLS FALLING.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 784, 26 June 1877, Page 2

CONSOLS FALLING.

Singapore, June 22. 11.10 p m The Russian "batteries have commenced bombarding the forts at Kars. 5 p rn Consols are falling, consequent on the report that the Government will ask for additional credit for armaments. The left wing of the Russians is marching towards Koprikoi.

TELEGRAM FROM THE AGENT-GENERAL.

RUSSIAN TICTORY AT DELABABA. The following is the first message received by the Government from the Agent-General in London : — London, June 21. . The left wing of the Russian army is Asia has gained a victory over the Turks at Dela-Baba, in Armenia, not far from Hassan Kaleh, on the road to Erzeroum. The number of, Turks killed, is

reported to be ICOO and 450 prisoners. IMPORTANT BATTLE . EXPECTED ON THE. DANUBE. f^The Russians are about to cross the river Danube. An important battle is hourly expected to take place. London, June 23. A despatch from Gortschakoft -promises to respect .British interests, and states further, that so long as England remains neutral, Russia will not interfere with Egypt or the Suez Canal, nor extend war elsewhere, as she does not need to go beyond. Statnbpul. With a view to the future, and for the protection of the common interests which may belong to European powers,- these powers would act in concert, and settle the question as to the passage of the. Dardanelles apd Bosphorus on an equitable basis. The despatch adds, that the Czar is resolved to hold a guarantee for the security of the Christians in the Turkish provinces.