THE CANDAHAR DISASTER.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XV, Issue 181, 31 July 1880, Page 2

THE CANDAHAR DISASTER.

i DESULTORY FIGHTING.

EXCITED STATE OF THE TRIBES.

GENERAL PHAYRE UNABLE TO ADVANCE. London, July 30. In the House of Commons to day, the Marquis of Hartington, Secretary of State for India, made a statement concerning the disaster at Candahar. He said that though the further details were reassuring, the defeat of the British troops would possibly prolong the war, and it had been decided to sent reinforcements from England for Afghanistan. In accordance with the decision of the Cabinet 5000 troops and arms have been ordered to proceed to India next month to reinforce the British army in Afghanistan. Calcutta, July 29. Further details of the engagement between Ayub's army and General Burrows' brigade in Candahar prove, that the first accounts of the disaster are greatly exaggerated . General Burrows and the chief officers of his force have reached the citadel of Candahar in safety. No details have yet been received as to the extent of the loss sustained by the British troops. July 30. General Phayre's reinforcements* from Bolan Pass have reached Chaman, on the road to Candahar. According to the latest news from Afghanistan there is great excitement amongst the tribes in South Candahar at the retreat of the British before Ayub Khan. Desultory fighting is proceeding at the British outposts with detached bodies of the enemy. The troops under General Phayre, which have reached Chaman from the Bolan Pass on their way to Candar, are unable to advance until strongly reinforced, owing to the disturbed state of the country.