Egypt.
Telegrams from Cairo published in Paria state that the British authorities in Egypt are asking the banks for an advance of 26,000,000 francs (£1,040,000) on the security of the Egyptian revenue for the purpose of defraying the cost of the oampaign in the Soudan.
The Khalifa's influence is waning, and his followers are seeking their own safety by separating. The troops of the expedition will not advance beyond Dongola this year, but it is intended that armed steamers shall patrol the river above the town.
British and Egyptian officers will be appointed to administer the provinoe, and the railway will be completed to Kaibar.
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Manawatu Herald, 6 October 1896, Page 2
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105Egypt. Manawatu Herald, 6 October 1896, Page 2
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