Egypt
+ A defcehtnent of British cavalry in crossing the desert found the Abu Klea battle-field — the scene of the defeat of the Madhi's troopa by General Herbert Stewart in 1885— white with bones. Sir Herbert Kitchener concentrateshis forces afc Oraduiman on September 2nd if the Khalifa does not offer j any opposition. Sir Herbert Eiohener is concentrating his force at Higir. The Khalifa's Poho, who is second
in command of the Dervish troops, was thrown from his horse and lamed while manoeuvring with cavalry. Eefugees come into the British camp from Omdarman daily. They report that great preparations are being made there.
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Manawatu Herald, 30 August 1898, Page 2
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102Egypt Manawatu Herald, 30 August 1898, Page 2
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