WAR IN THE SOUDAN.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1297, 31 January 1885, Page 1

WAR IN THE SOUDAN.

Cairo, Jan. 27. Latest telegrams from Korti report that General Wolseley had despatched a large convoy with supplies to Gakdul, on the road to Mehemueh. Jan. 28. General Wolseley wires that Metemneh has been captured by Colonel Stewart’s column after heavy fighting, daring which Colonel Stewart was severely wounded. Colonel Sir 0, Wilson

has left El Metemueh for Khartoum ia a steamer. A later telegram from General Wolseley give the following details of the action at Metemueh ;—When Sir Charles Wilson arrived within four miles of the Nile, oh the IBlh inst, the enemy showed in strong force. Colonel Stewart therefore baited his column, and constructed a tarabah, although under a heavy fire. It was here that Colonel Stewart was severely wounded. Colonel Sir O,' Wilson then aswtfned:* . command, and leaylngthe wounded at the tarabah, he marched out the same afternoon. The enemy, led by several Emirs on horseback, charged the British gallantly, but were repulsed each time, losing five of their Emirs, and 250 killed, besides many wounded. The British loss is not stated, Mr Cameron, special correspondent of the Standard, and Mr Herbert, of the Morning Post, were killed. A subsequent inspection of El Metemueh showed that it was fortified and occupied by 2000 Arabs, and Colonel Wilson considered that much loss would be incurred in carrying it by assault. Four steamers under the command of Misri Pasha, from Khartoum, have reached Gubut, a short distance south of El Metemneb, and landed guns and men. Sir Charles Wilson, with two steamers and a detachment of the tloyai Sussex Regiment, started for Khartoum on the 2dth inst. Major-General Buller is now leaving Korti for Gubut, when he will take command. The Royal Irish have a!so started, and the West Kent follow shortly, The latest news from General Gordon is dated Khartoum, December 29th, and reports all well. Korti, Jan. 28. The troops under Colonel Sir Herbert Stewart made forced marches on Sunday and Monday, and had nearly reached the Nile, when they were attacked by the rebels near El Metemneb. The enemy was beaten off after four hours’ heavy fighting. The British loss was slight. The British succeeded in reaching the Nile, after a severe fight, and remained there until Tuesday evening. Daring the engagement Mr Cameron, special correspondent of the London Standard, was killed.