THE MILE EXPEDITION.
Cairo, Sept. 25. The gunboats* have reached Dibbeh. Many of the cartridges found in the possession of the Dervish prisoners had recently been made on the continent.
Many of the leaders have surrendered. The gunbo&ts are still harassing the retiring Dervishes. Over nine hundred prisoners were taken. The forts at Dongola were skilfully built, and if resolutely held"' would have caused immense trouble. The collapse of the resistance was owing to the Jehadiches refusing to fight. Many of that tribe have since joined Sirda's forces. The Baggara Cavalry covered the retreat splendidly, and repeatedly charged the pursuers.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 131, 26 September 1896, Page 3
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100THE MILE EXPEDITION. Hastings Standard, Issue 131, 26 September 1896, Page 3
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