THE SOUDAN.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1197, 6 February 1885, Page 3

THE SOUDAN.

Cairo, January 28. The latest reports fiom El Metemneh show that the enemy numbered 701)0 men. I'heir loss is estimated at 200 i), and that of the British at 21 hided and 100 wounded. Sir Herbert Stewart has been raised to the rank of major-general. General Earle telegraphs that it is doubtful whether any lighting will occur before the column teaches Berber. He reports that the uncles of Schemas, by whose orders Colo ml Stewart and his party were murdered, have submitted to him.

Telegrams received here report that the Arabs made an attack upon General Earle’s column, hut were repulsed by the cavalry. Subsequently the column attacked the rebels, and force I them to retire to Berti Lord Wolseley wires that Metemneh has been captured by Colonel Stewart’s column after heavy fighting, during which Colonel Stewart was severely wounded. Colonel Sir C. Wilson lias left Bl Mctemueh for Khartoum in a steamer.

A later telegram from L -rd Wolseloy gives the following details of the action at Metemneh : When Sir Charles Wilson arrived within four miles of the Mile on tne iß.h inst.. the enemy showed in strong force. Colonel Stewart therefore halted his column, although under heavy lire. It was note that Colonel Stewart was severely wounded. Colonel Sir C. Wilson assumed command, ami leaving the wounded at Tarabah marched out the same afternoon. The enemy, led by several Emirs on horseback, charged thu British gallantly, but were repulsed each time, losing live of their Emirs and 250 kille I, besides many wounded. The British loss is not stated. Mr Cameron, special correspondent of the Standard, and Mr Herbert, of tho Morning Post, were killed. A snbs quent inspection of El Metemneh showed that it was tonified, and occupied by 2000 Arabs ; and Colonel Wilson considered that much loss would be incurred in carrying it by assault. During the inspection of the enemy’s position four steamoi s. under command of Mist i Pasha, from Khartoum, reached Gubut Fort, south of El Metemneh, and lande 1 gnus and men. Korxi, January 28. The troops under Sir Herbert Stewarl made a fomed march on Sunday and Mon day, and had nearly reached tho Nile whet they were stopped by the rebels near E Metemneh. The rebels were beaten afte four hours’ heavy fighting. Tho BritUl io-s was slight. 't he British column succeeded in reachim tho Nile after a severe fight, and remainei there till Tuesday evening. Dining tho engagement Mr Cameron, special correspondent of tho London Standard, was killed. London, January 28. Sir Charles Wilson, with the steamers and a detachment of the Royal Sussex, started for Khartoum on the 24th inst. Major general Boiler is now leaving Korti for Guhut, where he will take command of the rations. The Royal Irish have also started, and the West Kent follow shot.ly. , Latest naws from General Gordon is | dated Khartoum, December 29, and ho reported all well. January 30 El Metemneh was attacked by the British on the 2lat. The British lost n ; ne men, and then withdrew. Sir Charles Wilson lias bombarded Shendey, opposite El Metemneh. Captain Viscount St. Vincent who was wounded at the battle of Abukla Wells, , has died of his wounds. 1 London, February 2. Major-general Bailer has only been tem-

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The British Iron pi reconnoitred the position held by Osman Digna at Kuaheen, but the rebels decline • the attack.