LATEST WAR NEWS.
EVACUATION OF THE BALKAN PASSES BY Tl-IE RUSSIANS. • Loxnox, August 12. Russia has tried to obtain permission for her troops t<» pass through Servia. It is reported that Austria refuses to grant the request. Ti.e Russians have renewed offensive operations in Asiatic Turkey ; her lirstattack was repulsed. The Russians have evacuated the Bal-
kan passes. The Turks have occupied Ramboral and Querditch. .Snlieman Pasha, with reinforcements, is now endeavouring to co-operate with the forces in Bulgaria. Lord Northcofo, in the House of Commons. said the British policy was strict neutrality, subject to certain contingencies. it is rumoured that Franco is likely to be placed in a state of siege shortly in order to curb the demonstrations of liadi cals and others in favour of war. Melbourne, August 14. The Ringarooina has arrived. 'llie Arawata sails to-morrow. - Sydney, August 13. The Suez mails are at Adelaide, but the news is anticipated. The month's exports to New Zealand are L329,G00.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume II, Issue 403, 14 August 1877, Page 2
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