Foreign.

Manawatu Herald, 4 November 1893, Page 2

Foreign.

The Sherman Repeal Act was passed after a continual sitting of 14 days, and 61 days' debate. There were many bitter scenes towards the closing of the debate, The latest news from Matabeleland states that the Matabeles do not intend to retire over the Zambesi River, as it is impossible to transport thejr 1 .cattle across the , intervening country. They are making preparation to offer a determined insistence to the Imperial and Chartered Company's forces. It is expected that the decisive fight will take place at Hope's Fountain, where all the Chartered. -Cbnipany's forces are pressings ;;; " Captain Raaf expects to effect junction with Dr Jameson south of Buluwayo, where many of the natives are massed. Many of Captain Raaf's horses are unfit for service, but the men are all' well . "' ' ' ■ ■ .- .?■ ■. - -r i. The chief Gungunhama is preparing, to assist King Lobengnla because one of the envoys recently shot was a relative of his. The Chartered Company's Victoria columns have, been silent for ten days, and the officials are becoming anxious. ■•■'■'■

The Matabeles are; harassirig the uioii seiifc oitt fco rajiair the telegruph wires which were cut some time j ago ;. King Lobengula, is reported to be fleeiiig in a north -west direction. Half of Khama'd regiment have been killed and his power is broken. The insurgent Republica rammed the Loyalist Braailiau transport vessel proceeding to Baritos> and 800 out bt' llOd oii board Were drowned,. The Loyalist forts fired, on the departing iris urgent vessel, tailing 40 of the crew. The Brazilian Government is organising a strong fleet in New Yorlc. A balloon ia id waiting at Santa Catherina to drop explosives on the insurgent wargh 1 ijlii . The Brazilian Government has purchased six American steamers, which are to be converted into cruiser?, and have also purchased stores costing three million dollars. It is considered likely that the auxiliary fleet Will entrap Admiral Mello in Rio.