THE SOUDAN.

Manawatu Standard, Volume IX, Issue 44, 24 January 1885, Page 2

THE SOUDAN.

FURTHER HIiTICULABS OF THE ... FIGHTING. (BY ELECTRIC TELEG B \VU .CpPYBIGHT.) (REUTEK's TELEGRAMS.) Londov, Jan. 22. Official telegrams from Lord Wolseley states that oh Sat'irdiiy last the Brit* ish column. under Colonel Stotvait inflicted a complete defeat of 10,000 Mabditos who were occupying a position at Abukola weita, between Gnkdul and Meteiuneh. Colonel Stewart, leaving camels and baggage at the camp, advuueed iv a square, the whole; , forge /being Ou foot. He outflanked the enemy, who charged ' bravely under a withering fire and sueceedod m peiietntting the; left of the square. The , British were admirably steady and maintained' a 'haiid lo hand fight with the rebels who at length were driven off, completely defeated. • . •• ■ .'■■'■ ..;.-;,;.■.•! Lster. The continuation of . Lord Wolseley'B telegram.— " Wiijile fighting, was proceeding on the left, otiier ' parts of the square were tiring on the enemy, who were finally repulsed, (leaving 800 dsad and a number wounded. The Hussars have since - occupied tho enemy's position at Abukela andiQol. Stewart is vow advancing |ou Metcmueh, The British loss is 9 officers killed, jjne^ing Colonel Burnaby, nine wounded, including Captains Viscount Sir. ~ Vincent and Earl Airlie, sixty-five men killed, and eighty five wounded; Colonel Stewa>t believes his victory will dishearten " the euemy, and that future ( fighting, wjl^ be less obstinate on their part.