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TUSKS IN THE iOAUOASUS.
SEVERE LOSSES,.
Potrogradj Sumday.—It is officially
stated that in the Caucasus ithe Turks
suffered severe losses. Regiments be
longing to two divisioM lost half their
strength. Two 'battalions' were almost
annihilated.
The TurkSj dissatisfied Tvith the con
duct of the Kurdfe, have decidled to dde
band them. '.
THE . HOLY (LAND. . - - '
Cairo, Sunday.—Fugitives from Jeru
salem state that the Turks , have seized
the monasteries and convents belonging
to the Allies.
?'??.' FRIENDLY- ARABS. :' .
The Senussi-Tripolitan tribesmen have
informed the Egyptian Governiment that
Turkey's action is no concern of theirs,
as they wish to maintain, their friendly
relations with ithe British authorities
in Egypt.
"?? '? THE DARDANELLES.
Bordeaux, Sunday.—lt is officially
announced that the French -and British
squadrons continue to iblbckadte the
Dardanelles, and to control the Egypt
ian coast. . . v
A GRIM THREAT.
. London, Sunday.—Reuter s correspond
dent at Constantinople states that Dje
mal Pasha has telegraphed to the United
States ambassador threatening that for
every Ottoman killed l or injured as a
result of the 'bom'bardlnient of undefend
ed Syrian porta, three. French,_,or -Bri
tish subjects will be shot. %
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