The Abyssinian War.

Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 221, 21 March 1896, Page 2

The Abyssinian War.

[Per Press Association.) London, March 19. Lord Salisbury told the House of Lords that the fall of Kassalar was extremely improbable. The Italian Government had no information on the subject that would lead them to suppose the place untenable. In the Commons, Mr Curzon stated Italy had decided not to evacuate the town unless compelled. There was no alliance or agreement between England and Italy, but their mutual interests required they should co-operate. The Times says that M. Bertbelot's note is a dexterous production, which still leaves the door open to an assent to the English proposals. France is certain to act in concert with Kussia. Paris, March 19. M. Berthelot, in the Chamber of Deputies, said there were serious financial and political objections to the Dongola expedition. It would mean indefinite prolongation of the British occupation, the whole of the reserve would possibly be absorbed, which would require unanimous consent. Cairo, March 20, Martial law has been proclaimed in the immediate neighbourhood of the southern frontier of Egypt. The Egyptian troops have occupied Akasheh, midway between Wady Haifa and Dongala. Brussels, March 20. It is reported that the King is visiting England to arrange for the Dhamis to attack the Dervishes in the south-west simultaneously with the Anglo-Egyptian operations. Rome, March 20. Negus has written to Baldiseira, stating he is anxious to conclude terms of peace. It is stated he has garrotted his prisoners. 1500 Italian troops are prisoners at Adowa, and Ostnan Digna with 13,000 men is beaeiging Kassala.