Trouble in Chitral.

Manawatu Herald, 26 March 1895, Page 2

Trouble in Chitral.

A despatch from Lahore says that Mahomed Sharif, Khan of Dir, with tlnira Khan's help, has dap ured (jhitral. . „ .. . It is reported that Ameer El Mttlr» with the English Resident (Mr RO--bertaon) and other Europeans, are making for Mastuj; on the road td Gilgit . „ i + Lientetiarit Ross; otic of the Indian Staff corps, and 60 Sikhs advancing to reiuforce the British force at Eesburn were attacked near Earagb, and their retreat eat off b jr & thoiisahd of the enemy. In attetnfct* ing to force the passage Soss and .to 1 of the Sikhs with eight other followers Were killed* but the reninatifc escaped. Preparations for a relief ooltimto ti& proceed to Chitral are being expedited to the utmost; It is believed by Mr Robertson and the escort to Karagh that Ross' force was advancing from Gilgit. The rem| nnnt returned to Mastuj. * Many Were killed by rocks hurled from the heights above. Reinforcements are leaving Gilgifc, and active organising proceeds at Birswat, where tribesmen are reported to be willing to assist the British. Abdurraham is also anxious to attack Uuira Ehan. Fourteen thousand British under General How, of Peshawar, will probably advance via Swat and Kyber Pass. Mr Robertson is still at Chifcral. The rising is critical, and this"* opinion is confirmed by the news received by the Viceroy.