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Show TurUs liclorlOQH. Constantinople,, 15. The Russians are massing large forces in the neigh borhood of Kan. Cannonading is proceeding at variotiB points on the Danube. Intelligence is received here that the Turkish squadron bombarded bom-barded the fortified port of Sukum Kalsch. A body of troops landed who set tho Russians at defiance, and remained masters of the position. The population of the neighborhood is joining the Turks. London, 15. Standard's Constan tinople: I am glad to report great success of tho Turks in Asia. On Monday Admiral Hassan Pasha, after bombarding the fortifications of Sukum Kalsch, landed a number of soldiers who were immediately joined by 3,000 natives. A violent combat ensued. The Russians were driven out of Sukum Kalsch to day. Upwards Up-wards of 10,000 natives joined the Turkish forces, who hold the fortifications. fortifica-tions. The town is in flames. All the surrounding country is rising in support of the Turks. Telegraphic communication between Constantinople Constanti-nople and Kara, by way of Erzeroum, remains intact. |