LATER DESPATCHES. Gordon's Death Confirmed.
Korti, February 10. — Colonels Wilson and Wortley, with the expedition sent to Khartoum, arrived here to day. They m-idc the journey from Gubat in four days. They bring news of General Gordon's death 1 >ne of the Pashas among Gene al Gordon's forces marched the garrison to the side of the town nearest Omdurman, saying that a rebel attack was expected at that point. Meantime another traitorous Pa ha opened the gates at the other side of the city, allowed the Mahdi's troops to enter, and they easily captured tho p ! ace. General Gordon was stabbed whilo leaving the Government House.
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Te Aroha News, Volume II, Issue 93, 14 March 1885, Page 6
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106LATER DESPATCHES. Gordon's Death Confirmed. Te Aroha News, Volume II, Issue 93, 14 March 1885, Page 6
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