WAR IN THE SOUDAN.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1339, 12 May 1885, Page 1

WAR IN THE SOUDAN.

Souakim, May 7. A successful midnight march was made last night against Tahakool, which place was attacked by the British troops, and the enemy's forces were defeated with great loss. During the withdrawal of the English troops, Mr Lambie, special correspondent of the Syduey Morning Herald, was wounded. Evening. General Wolseley made an official inspection of the New, South Wales Artillery and expressed himself pleased with the smart appearance of the men and the condition of the horses. General Wolseley afterwards sent for Colonel Richardson, the commandant, and complimented him on the efficiency of his force. May 8. Her Majesty the Queen has telegraphed her congratulation! on the success of the operations at Tahakool on Wednesday night. Lord Wolseiey reviewed tho troops here this morning. The New South Wales infantry and ambulance and transport corps did admirably. After the march pa»t the whole column advanced in reYuw order. Lord Wolselay then sent for the commanding officers and after addressing them spoke to Colonel Richardson, commander of the New South Wales contingent, in most gratifying terras, aud said ho was highly pleased not only at ;he physique of the men, but at the wcy they had turned out, which reflectrd the greatest credit on all the officers. The colony was to be congratulated on its loyalty in Rending to the assistance of the Mother Country. Colonel Richardson says that the remarks which fell from Lord Wolseley with reference to the colonials are the most handsome he ever heard from a general officer. Mnjor-Gpneral LyonFreemantle, in command of the Guards, also expressed himself highly plpssed at the way the colonials had marched, and said they might well feel proud after

what hod been said by Lord Wolseley. The Artillery at Handoub w»b inspected by Lord Wolseley on Wednesday, and be referred in satisfactory terras to thpm. He noticed the ambulance waggons favorably, and said they were of good pattern, and well fitted for service. The heat is increasing. Heavy rain rain falls at night, May 9. While visiting the Ganges on Thursday, Lord Wolseley specially noticed the Australian patients, and spoke in a kind and cheering maimer to them.