CABLEGRAMS.
LONDON, February 18. It is rumoured that Khartoum has not fallen into the hands of the rebels. The native tribes friendly to tbe Britisb discredit tbe report that tbe Mabdi's troops have captured Khartoum. Major-General Sir Herbert Stewart, who was severely wounded near E1 Metemmeh, is dying. The Yictoriau Government have asked for details regarding the refusal of assistance frotn. Yictoria. The Grovernment will ask for a further vote of two millions for the Soudan expedition. The Times states that England will adhear to the extension of her annexation boundaries in New Gluinea.
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Little Un, Volume 1, Issue 64, 19 February 1885, Page 3
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