The War in Soudan
MORE FIGUTI G. BMTHJt's TILKOKAJfS Caibo, March 10. Latest intelligence from Souakiin is to the effect that a battle between MajorGeneral Graham's troops and the follower* of O«uird ( 'igneh is expected to take place on Friday next. It is probable that the British forces will afterwards advance to Sinkat. O*tnan is at Tainanib, preaching a holy war. Received March 13, 0 55 a.m. Caibo, March 11. Farther intelligence has been received from Souakim regarding the lighting which was believed to hare commenced near Zariba. The troops despatched from Souakim found that the firing was 1 only due to a skirmish which had taken place with a body of Arab rebels who had attempted to intercept the convoys despatched to the British camp at Zariba. The rebels were dispersed without difficulty. It is now expected that a battle ( between the main' bodjr of the rebels ( under Oaman Digneh and General Gra ham's force will take place to-morrow. (
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Feilding Star, Volume V, Issue 30, 13 March 1884, Page 2
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