THE WAR IN SOUDAN.
[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. + A DESPERATE BATTLE OEE KHARTOUM. GORDON SUMMONED BY EL MAHDI TO SURRENDER. (Received November 4, 1.35 a.m.) London, November 3. In its issue to-day the Daily News publishes a telegram from its correspondent in Soudan stating that a terrible battle has taken place between General Gordon's forces and the followers of El Mahdi. The latter numbered over 25,000 men, and fought desperately for eight hours, suffering enormous losses and temporary reverses, but continually returning to the field in increased numbers. (Received November 4, 1 p.m.) Cairo, November 3, Evening. Intelligence has been received that El Mahdi is gathering his forces around Khartoum and has summoned Gordon to surrender.
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Kumara Times, Issue 2549, 4 November 1884, Page 2
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117THE WAR IN SOUDAN. Kumara Times, Issue 2549, 4 November 1884, Page 2
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