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Manawatu Herald, 7 November 1893, Page 2

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The Sherman Silver Act Repeal | Bill is now law; tflie statement of accounts . in connection with the World's Failshows a debit balance of ttfo and a half million dollars: file stockholders will probably be reimbursed half the capital invested. News has just been received of the crashing and decisive defeat of the Matabeles. The enemy for many days preserved a wary attitude, and though in touch with the scouts of the Chartered Company's fordes; could ndt be brought to book. On Friday, however, an Impi made a vigorous attack on Forbes 1 laagei. They were mowed down in large numbers by the unceasing fire of the breechloaders, but nothing daunted, renewed the attack on Saturday, when the column had reached within 10 miles of Buluwayo. The Maxim guns made terrible havoc in the crowded masses of men. aud after a severe struggle the Matabeles showed signs of giving way under the continued shower of bullets. Forbes, an officer in command, seizing the opportunity, ordered a general charge, and the dispirited natives gave way before the shock, and were completely routed. The Jmbezo regiment, commanded by Lobengula in person, alone stood firm. The enemy retreated to Buluwayo, but without giving them time to rally, the combined columns attacked and captured the King's kraal. Forbes' loss was only slight, but no less than 9000 Mafcabeles were left dead on the field. Scouts state that Lobengnla has fled into the North Matappo hills, about 140 miles west of the position now held by the Chartered Company's columns. Tt is believed that his ultimate escape is impossible. Mr Cecil Rhodes claims the entire credit of the victory over the Matabeles. Lobengula has returned to the vicinity of Bulnwayo, and another battle is imminent.