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[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.] By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. >——< SERIOUS ASPECT OF AFFAIRS AT SOUAKIM AND BERBER. THE BRITISH MEDITERRANEAN SQUADRON FOR SOUAKIM. THE REPORT OF THE FALL OF BERBER. THE PROJECTED BRITISH EXPEDITION TO KHARTOUM. ITS EFFECT ON THE NATIVES. PRESIDENCY OF THE- UNITED STATES, (Received June 10, 1 a.m, Cairo, June 8. In consequence of the present serious aspect of affairs at Souakim, Admiral Lord John Hay, commanding the Mediterranean squadron has proceeded thither.
The intelligence of the fall of Berber is generally believed to be incredible, and it is expected that contradictory news will shortly be received.
Recent reports brought in by the natives show that the news of the projected expedition for the relief of Khartoum had a good effect upon the rebels, who are said to be retreating into Kordofan, fearing the arrival of British troops. New York, June 8. The Republic party strongly object to the nomination of ex-Secretary Blain as a candidate for the presidency, and refuse to agree with the decision of the Chicago Convention. Per Merchant Shipping and Underwriters Association :—London, June 7. Arrived, the ship Dunelin, from the Bluff’, February 9.
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Kumara Times, Issue 2488, 10 June 1884, Page 2
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