THE SOUDAN.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1211, 15 May 1885, Page 3

THE SOUDAN.

Scakiw, May 7th. A. successful midnight march was made last night against Takahool, which pla'e was attacked by the British troops, and the enemy’s forces defeated with great 10-s. During the withdrawal of English troops Mr Lambie, special correspondent of the Sydney Morning Herald, was wounded--Lord Wolseley to-day made an official inspection of the New South Wales Aitilleiy, and expressed himself well pleased with the smart appearance of the men and rhe cnndiiion of the horses. Lord Wolseley alterwards ‘%ent for Colonel. Richardson, the

commandant, and complimented him on the efficiency of his force. May B'h. General Wolsely to day inspected the entile force under the command of Sir Gerald Graham, and spoke in terms of special praise of the excellent appearance and physique of the Australian troops./-All the officers present remarked on the steady manner in which the contingent marched past. . Her Majesty the Queen has telegraphed her congratulations on the success of the operations at lahakool on Wednesday night. Colonel Richardson says that the remarks which fell from Lord Wolseley in reference to the Colonial men are the most handsome he has ever heard from a general officer. Major general Lyon Freemantle, in command of the Guards, also expressed himself os highly please I at the way in which the Colonials had marched, and they might well feel proud after what had been said by Lord Wolse'ey. The Artillery at Handoub was inspected by Lord Wolse ey on Wednesday, and he referred in satisfactory tei ms to them. He noticed the ambulance waggons favourably, and said they were of good pattern and well fitted for service. The heat is increasing. May 9th.

While visiting the wounded on Thurs •ay, Lord Wolseley specially noticed the Australian patients and spoke in a kind and cheer mg manner to them. Heavy rain falls at night. May 10. Lord Wolseley has expressed great appreciation of the offer of ihe Australian contingent for service as a body of mounted scouts. London, May 11. It is believed that the British troops now serving in Soudan will be with iawn to a position below Assouam. It is reported that Os "an D'gmi is in the neighbourhood of Berber.