TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 848, 22 November 1877, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

EUROPEAN CALOGHAMa. . THE~WAR. [Router's Telegrams.] SEVERE LOSSES OF THE TURKS. ERZERUM CAPTURED. 70,000 RUSSIANS TO CROSS THE BALKANS. Lovdon, Nov. 5. It is said that Turkish Ministerial changes are imminent, owing to disasters. An army division of General Zimmerman's corps has advanced, notwithstanding the bad weather. Telegrams from Sbamooul state that Suleiman Pasha is ordered to assume the offensive. Chefket Pasha has retired from the .command, of Orchaoie, having been superseded'by Mehemit Ali. Ismail Pasha commands at Erzeroum. November 6. The Russians forces in Asia attacked the Turkish positions at Erzeroum on Monday, and aftur. ten hours fighting, shattered the Turkish centre. Mukhtar Pasha was slightly wounded. The Russians, at Vetovi, on Friday, repulsed deveral hundred Edoss. 25i)00 Servians are massed on the frontier. Skirmishing has commenced. It is reports I at St Peterburgh that General Ignatieff staled that Russia would be certain of German sympathy in the annexation of Armenia, and the formation of independent states on the Lower Danube. $ [ A telegram to the ' Times '.states that Kars is closely invested. The Russians entered the Western, side of the Euphrates Yalley over Barderzi. Mukhtar Pasha's position at Devitz y«n in nearly unt.enable. The j-iussians occupy the country close to Orchanie. Mehemec Ali has arrived at Sophia to take charge of the army at Orchauie. Russian despatches report General Gourka, commander, killed. November 7. Mukhtar Pasha was completely routed on Monday at Devitzayan, and is now retreating to Trebizoud. It is reported thai the Russians occupied Erzeroum yesterday. The residents objected to Mukhtar's defence of the city. Semi official reports state that a Russian army, 70,000 strong, will

cross the Balkans under General Gourka, regardless of the fate of Plevna, and advance on Adrianople. . November 8. The capture of Erzeroum is confirmed. Captain Burnaby left London for Bulgaria in the hope of entering Plevna. November 13. Fighting occurred at Shipka Pass, lasting eleven hours. It is reported that the Russians, lost 500 men. Russian cavalry are ; scouring the country between Plevna, and. Widdiu. , 1 < , Great uneasiness is felt regarding the Pope’s health. He never rises from his chair,- and suffers from general weakness. General MacMahon continues inexorable. A meeting of the lift denied that any member will assume tbe formation of a Cabinet without a guarantee against sudden dismissal. , The Indian Famine Fund has closed. The total amount subscribed is £446,000. Novembers. - The French Chambers met yesterday, and after formal business, the : Senate adjourned. Grevy... was elided President of the Assembly./, Three days were occupied in examining returns. The real business commences about the'l2th. November 12. The death of the Pope is reported from Paris. November 17. Rumours of the Pope’s death are denied. Sadler beat Kelly on the Thames. Stakes: £4OO, - ; "r ♦ S ECIAL TELEGRAMS. Auckland, last night. : Presbytery : The Rev Mr Garrick accepted the call to St. Andrew’s. He will be inducted on the 27th. The Presbytery resolved tq support the Rev Mr Norris’ action i i respect to the disputed Ciaurch site at Queen’s Redoubt, . ; The Society of Artists’ Exhibition was most successful. If opened today. Hunter and Nolan’s wool sales : Prices ruled half-penny higher. Greasy ranged, B£d to 9fd; washed, 12£ d to 14|d. f ■ Alexandra, Tuesday. Tawhiao’s meeting at Hikurangi will be a large one. The natives are attending from all parts.. They say Sir G. Grey, will come up and meet them there as soon as the session is over. Large quantities; of food have now arrived.