THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN.
London, April 2. Gordon Pasha’s letter from Khartoum show that the outlook of that city is very gloomy. He expresses himself as “ hoping against hope'” Arrangements hare been made by tha British Government for retaining possession of Souakim for some time. Although the British expedition is now leaving there, a small garrison will remain, to ensure the preservation of peace and order at the port. Cairo, April 1. Information has been received from Souakim that Osman Digna, with a thousand followers, among whom are many influential Shiekhs, is now encamped near Ta/naneb, and is preparing to fight the tribes in the neighborhood who are friendly towards the British. Three more British regiments have received orders to return to their station from tha Soudan, and embarked at Souakim to-day. Telegrams from Souakim state that Admiral Hewitt will start on bis journey to Abyssinia to morrow, April 2, Telegrams are to hand from Souakim announcing that Admiral Hewitt lias decided that a force of 300 British troops and a ship of war shall remain at Souakim. An English governor of that town will also be appointed.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1161, 5 April 1884, Page 1
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189THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN. Temuka Leader, Issue 1161, 5 April 1884, Page 1
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