The Niger Expedition.
(Per Press Association.) London. February 26. The British force on the Niger numbered 300. The capital of the natives was shelled, and the operations were completely successful, though the position was vigorously defended by 1600 negroes who were armed with Enfields and aided by a concealed battery. Many canoes were captured and two sunk. The operations in the district are now ended, two warships being left on guard.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 205, 28 February 1895, Page 2
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71The Niger Expedition. Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 205, 28 February 1895, Page 2
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