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PER AUSTRALIA, NOV. is.

The following is the latest telegraphic intelli.
gence Of the war in Bulgaria -
A Berlin correspondent says: 1t is asserted
that Prince Gortchakof, in a communication TO the
Russian ambassador here, emphasized the deter
mination OF the Gear to continue the war until the
conditions Of the Christian in Bosnia, Herzogo.
Vina and Bulgaria is fully and definitely improved.
LONDON, Oct. 25th.-Morning-A correspon-
dent at Rasgrad states that the Egyptians, before
their removal to Varna, suffered dreadfully, 300 or
400 going into the hospital daily with dysentery.
LONDON, Oct. 26tb.-Morning.--A Russian off
cial dispatch, dated TutcheniiZa, before PleVna,
October 18th, says: Yesterday, after a desperate
engagement of ten hours duration, General
Gourka's detachment, cooperating with "a portion
of the Imperial Guard, captured a strong Turkish
position between GueTDji Dubnik and Tclicbe.
General Gourka then stationed himself on the
Sofia road strengthening bis position with new
the capture Of Ahmed Ewsi Pasha. together with
his Chief of STAFF. many other Turkish officers.
about 5000 foot soldiers and an entire regiment of
cavalry. Four cannon and a quantity OF rifles
and ammunition were also captured. Our loss is
not known, but must have been considerable.
In regard to general Gourka's victory Chevket
Pasha's Official despatch from OTchanie claims that
the attack on Teliche was repulsed. but adds that
the Russian cavalry has posted itself at Dabnik
and destroyed the telegraph lines.
LONDON, Oct. ga correspondent gives the
following account of Russian operations derived from
q Russian officer just returned from Plevna No
convoy has entered Plevna since General Gourka
took command of the cavalry. The investment is
now complete. The Imperial Guards as they ar
rived took up positions on the Russian left, thus
gradually prolonging the investment across the
Lovatz road to the Sofa road. The investment by
infantry extends from the Rumanian position north
east of Plevna, to the Sofia road on the west. The
circle is completed by General Gourka's cavalry,
which can cut off all supplies. but the Russians are
every day receiving reinforcemenIs. And there is
every appearance that they intended to surround
Diavno hu n aariao nf uvorlo no eLa arrnana ia
Paris. The Russians will soon have troops enough
to complete the infantry investment. The CORES
pendent thinks there is every reason to believe that
Plevna is not yictualed sufficiently to stand q siege
until Spring, and that appearances are 0sman
Pasha will attempt, probably unsuccessfully, to fight.
81 must say now the question Of n second campaign
is resolutely faced, and the prospect looks more
hopeful for the Russians than at any time since
General Krudener's defeat in July
CoSsTASTINoPLE, Oct. 26.-The elections for the
Turkish Chamber have begun.
Private dispatches say that Ismail Pasha has ef-
fected a junction with Mouktar Pasha.
LONDON, Oct. 26.-The impression prevails that
since the rain the Russians are convinced Of the
impOssibility of w%intering in Bulgaria. and will
make a desperate effort TO reduce Plevna and defeat
Suleiman Pashas army before retirement into Rou-
mania becomes necessary.
Tuakey, securing a release of &2s,O 900 Egyptian
tribute, is about to negotiate a new loan Of $4,000
900, the interest secured by the G2o 900.
LONUONa OCts Zls-A hub1lb ~ ukpntSH
from Poredin says: Grand Duke Nicholas inspected
Thursdays battlefield at Gorney Dubuirk. The
troops are elated by their victory. The Russian loss
was $500 the Turkish loss nearly equal. Eighty
Turkish officers were taken prisoners and a flag aud
four guns captured.
CHICAGO, Oct. GA Times special from Lon
don says 1t is almost impossible TO get the facts
as to the situation south of Plevna. The most re-
liable accounts agree that communications with
Plevna have been cut of, and that the investment
nf 0aman ia nracticallV OOmnlete. although the
Russian forces west Of the Vid have not come near
enough to operate against the defenses Of Plevna.
II his communications are cut of, as asserted, Os-
man is unquestionably ia a most precarious condi-
ton and will either surrender or attempt 10 fight
his way out. The best evidence Of q Turkish defeat
and the loss Of their line Of supplies is found in the
depressed comments Of the London Turcophile jour-
nails. They admit that II Gourka has accomplish
ed all that is claimed in the Russian official reports,
the fate of Plevna will be settled ia q few days.
There has been heavy fighting along various portions
of Suleiman's front, indicating q general advance Of
the Russian army Of the East and q large, recon-
noissance to discover ~Suleiman's position There
has been nothing decisive in these movements, but
they promise speedy operations Of considerable mag
nitude, and the Russian effort to mask Rustchuk is
sure to bring on a general engagement. S%uleiman's
right is on the LON, below Kakidio. The Turkish
position is very strong, With admirable supports in
the rear in case Of q Turkish defeat. Suleiman 10
himself on ground Of the most favorable character
for defense. A battle. it is thought, will be in pro-
gress to-day. IN any case 1t does not seem probable
that a great and. perhaps. decisive engagement can
be long delayed.
General Zimmerman, commanding the army Of
the Dobrudsha. is bringing a heavy siege train from
Lejidjie, to be used against Silistria.
BUCHAREST, Oct. 29.-Yesterday q body Of Rus
slams carried the Turkish position at Telische, west
of Plevns. One Pasba, several officers and seven
Of Turkish troops vera taken prisoners.
Three cannons we're captured.