Egypt.

Manawatu Herald, 20 September 1898, Page 2

Egypt.

The gunboat Sultan intercepted the Dervish garrison at Gedaref, killing 1000 of them and driving the remainder back. The commander of the garrison at Kißsala in now marching on Gedaref. The Khalifa is surrounded and will shortly be captured, dead or alive. « The captain of the Khalifa's steamer which surrendered to General Kitchener after being driven from Fashoda reports that eight. European? with a force of 100 Singalese, assisted by blacks defeated the Faahoda garrison killing 100. Generals Kitchener and Wingate and Commander Keppel, with 1800 Sondagese 100 Cameron Highlanders and Maxim guns, started on the 8;h, aboard tbe gunboats Sultan and Sheikdal, with the intention of hoist, ing the British flag at FashoOa under any circumstances.

FASHODA OCCUPIED. < The "Daily Telegraph " says that General Kitchener has presented an ultimatum to Captain Marchand, leader, of the French expedition, requiring him to gnU Fashoda forthwith, and if the French fire the British will use force. The tribe of Shillooks, who co-operated with CftptMn Marohand in the attack on Fashoda, have sent pledges of loyalty to the Khedive and it is expected they will join General Kitchener's force. The French newspapers are tremendously excited over the Fashoda developments. "La Temps " says that France attaches real importance to Captain Marchand'fl mission, and any aot menacing the French flag will be considered to entail consequences arising out of such incidents.