LATEST CAPE NEWS.
1200 Zulus Killed.
London, April 21. News from Capetown, dated Bth April, states that Lord Chelmsfprd had reached Gourgholdra on 6th inst. His troops encountered a large force of Zulus on the 2nd, when a severe engagement ensued 1200 Zulus being killed. 7 ; :
The British loss is not stated.
St. Pjetebsbubg, 4pril 20. A very serious riot has occurred at BostofF. Great excesses were committed, and the Eussian troops were called out and restored order. "■■' ■,■ p
Eussiais virtually in a state of siege {sic), i '.:>[]-.; ;■■-. . ;■ r> ;■,.■;; ;; * ;
, ~;, :T ., LpN:poir >; April 19, 1 The Times advises Mr Berry to return to the colony, instead of wasiing time in urging the Imperial Government to adopt a meddlesome policy, especially as it has been shown that the Council is willing to; agree to moderate reforms. Mr Berryhas interviewed Earl Beaconsfield. The Cabinet has arrived at no decision. Ifc transpired that the Cabinet can do little for himi. It is understood that he will be advised to return to the colony and en* deavoar to obtain a settlement*; ft ?
Colonel Wopp has been appointed Director General of Indian States. \
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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3175, 23 April 1879, Page 2
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187LATEST CAPE NEWS. Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3175, 23 April 1879, Page 2
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