WAR IN ABYSSINIA
— -+ i [by Ilectrio telegraph — copyright) (Pbb Pbess Association) Masowah, August 33 A force of 330 Auxiliaries, along with their Italian officers, who were despatched against the Abyssinians at Saquite, were totally annihilated owing to the treachery of the native allies who joined the enemy's force during the evening while the engagement was taking place. (Received August 16, 12.30 p.m.) Masbowah. August 14. The Italian auxiliaries who were routed by the Abyssinians at Sagancite comprised font hundred BashiPlsonkß and two hundred Assoudins. The latter deserted during the engagement and joined the enemy, who inflicted terrible loss on the Italian force.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1920, 16 August 1888, Page 3
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102WAR IN ABYSSINIA Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1920, 16 August 1888, Page 3
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