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Manawatu Herald, 14 October 1893, Page 2

Foreign.

It is expected that the Bechuana police, with 1000 Khama's •will unite with the Chartered Company's fdi 4 Ce"s in attacking King Lobengula's. fob.., _ lowers at Krolbuluwao. It is reported that one of the Cape regiments is to be sent up the country. The Austrian Goverument, to the amazement of all political parties, has suddenly proposed a Universal Suffrage Bill. The Socialists clamour for an increased number of electorates. Information has been received that Admiral Mello has renewed the kombardmeilt of Rio de Janiero. His action is attributed either to treachery or dismantle the fortifications. Another fort has joined Mello, who declares that he will adhere to the Republican cause. Some of the Matabele impis are retiring before the advance of the British. It is expected that Sir Frederick Carrington, formerly Commandant of the Native Forces in Zululand, willl have command of the expedition against Lobengula. King Lobengula is sending a lot of his property down the Zambesi, and has provided a fleet of canoes to secure his retreat if necessary. Mr Cecil Rhodes believes that the Matabeles will be crushed in a month. The Chartered Co's forces are advancing on Bulawayo (Lobengula's Kraal) from the East, and Major Adams' columns from the South and West. King Lobengula with four of hiif best regiment 3 is stationed on the Shangani River, and is quite prepared to fight.