AFFAIRS AT THE CAPE.
London, Dec. 26,
Mr Cecil Bhodea telegraphs that the Matabelea are entirely subjugated, and King Lobengula has fled without any in* tention of returning. OakstoWk, Bee. 20. Anxiety is still felt for the safety of Captain Wilson’s detachment, which is in pursuit of Lobengula. The members of the detachment are all men of position, ton of them being officials in the service of the chartered companies. Dr Jameson has despatched a patrol to reinforce Wilson, Bee, 27.
A private telegram received here states that Captain Wilson’s detachment was cut to pieces by the Matabele, as was also that under Captain Burrows sent by Major Forbes to assist the former. The total number of the two detachments was 40. B’OR
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Temuka Leader, Issue 2601, 30 December 1893, Page 1
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123AFFAIRS AT THE CAPE. Temuka Leader, Issue 2601, 30 December 1893, Page 1
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