THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1180, 20 May 1884, Page 1

THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN.

Cairo, May 15. In consequence of the hostile attitude of Arab tribes and increasing fears of an attack being made upon Dongola by Osman Digna, the Governor of that town has sent urgent appeals for reinforcements. The Government have authorised him to withdraw the garrison from Dongola and abandon the town if he considers it unable to resist an attack, stating that it is impossible to strengthen the garrison by reinforcements at tha present time. May 17. The Governor of Dongola has declined to accept the permission granted him to withdraw the garrison and abandon the town. In consequence of further representations by the Egyptian Government, England has now consented to the despatch ol Egyptian troops to Wady Haifa and Korosbo, on the .Nubian frontier. London, May 16. In the House of Commons to-day, Earl Granville announced that Government had received a telegram from Cairo, announcing that refugees from Berber and Korosko, who have arrived at Assouan, on the Egyptian border, report that General Gordon was well when last advices were despatched from Khartoum, General Gordon had made some sorties from Khartoum with the Egyptian garrision, and had on each occasion successfully attacked the rebels who are surrounding that city. 1 May 17. It is reported that the Government has now decided to make preparations for the despatch of an expedition to the Soudan to relieve General Gordon. It is further stated that the troops will start as soon as the Nile has risen sufficient to permit the passage of a small steamer. No official announcement has yet been made. Mav 18, The Governor of Dongola is reported to be disloyal. ~