THE SOUDAN.

Manawatu Standard, Volume IX, Issue 46, 26 January 1885, Page 2

THE SOUDAN.

FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE ENGAGEMENT. BRAVERY OF THE ARABS. EL MAHDI CAPTURES ONDERMAN. ' • (KLEOTMO TKLEGUAPH. — COPYRIGHT.) (REUTERS' TELEG.RAMS.) . London, Jan. 22. Particulars of the engagement between the rebels ami the British troops under Colonel Herbert Stewart, near Gakdul, show that when distant a quarter of a mile from the English lines the Arabs charged m splendid line with banners waving. Amongst those killed was the Emir of El Motemneh. The Emir of Berber received a wound from a spear thrust. Several of the men under .Colonel Burnaby and a great many camels were speared by the Arabs. The Arabs, having formed a square, were charged by the marines who killed every Arab composing the square. Great tactical skill and bravery was shown by the Arabs. The heaviest loss of the English was six officers and forty-six men killed. ; a Gardener gnu was also disabled. The sailors, m their charge on the square, lost two officers. The country m which the engagement took place was very rocky and rugged. The rebels, under El Mahdi, have captured Ondernian. Information from Gakdul m reference to the engagement states that the English were enticed into a very difficult position, when the Arabs charged the front line, but were reimlsed. They then furiously attacked the left rear. At the onset the " Heavies >f broke, but quickly rallied. The Guards and Light Infantry then opened up a murderous lire on the enemy. It is estimated that the Arab loss was 1200 killed and wounded. Colonel Sir Herbert Stewart's horse was killed under him. The enemy have retired to El Metemnoh.