Africa.
News has been received of the attack by Portuguese troops on the Chartered Company's expedition up the Pungwe Eiver under the leadership of Mr Johnston. Seven Portuguese were killed. The loss of the English is unknown. The attacking force consisted of 200 Portuguese and 500 natives, while that of the expedition numbered only 60. The fight took place between Massikesse and Fort Salisbury, but the loss on either side is not ascertained. The Portuguese authorities hare closed the Pungwe River. The Governor of Mozambique declares that the Portuguese were attacked by the Company's troops in the neighbourhood of Massikesse. The fighting lasted several hours, and several men were killed on either side. Another account which comes from Delagoa Bay states that the Portuguese had arrived within twenty yards of Fort Salisbury, when the British fired and killed seven, wounding twenty more. Lord R. Churchill cables that the Portuguese were marching on Uintassa when the conflict occurred. Envoys have arrived from Gungunhama, a native chieftain in Manicaland, for the purpose of offering allegiance to England. It is expected Lord Salisbury will decline the offer, preferring to treat with Portugal for a definite settlement.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 28 May 1891, Page 2
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193Africa. Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 28 May 1891, Page 2
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