THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN

Thames Star, Volume XVI, Issue 5022, 16 February 1885, Page 2

THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN

[srECIAI TO THE VHKSi JSBOOIATION.] w London, February 12. Particulars of tho Fighting at Bulka. Further particulars of tho battle show that on Tuesday Genoral Karlo surrounded tho Arab position. Tho Black Watch stormed tho rooks, where somo of tho enemy had taken up there position. Major-Genernl Earlo was killed while loading the calvary which captured the Arab camp. 1 The first battalion of the South Staffordshire Bogiment was engaged storming the high hills, when an obstinato defence was maintained by tho rebels. After five hours' a decisive victory was gained over the Arabs, who lost heavily their leader and several Emirs being killed. Lord Wolseley arrived at Gubal on Sunday. February 13. The offer made by the Government of New South Wales of military assistance for the repression of the Soudan rebellion has favorably impressed the public, and the English Government are gratified at this expression of loyalty by that colony, "but it is not considered likely that the offer will be accepted. -. .

[Rei-eived February 1(5, 11 a.m.] London, February 15. New South "Wales' Offer Accepted. The Observer newspaper to*day state*

that'it lias been decided to acce.pt the offer of New South Wales to supply troops for the Soudan, and it is expected the Queen will personally indicate her high estimation of the generous offer of the colony. . ■ -

[Received February 16, noon.J 'J Sydney, This day. Enthusiasm in Sydney. The acceptance of the Colony's offer of troops for Egypt has evoked extraordinary enthusiasm. Only one battery of artillery is required., • The Agent-General wires that the force must be placed absolutely under the orders of the General commanding, and that it must call at Aden for instructions. The local Press comments favorably oh the splendid offer. - The steamship Iberia will be ready by the 28th inst. to convey the men. A patriotic fund has been established, and numerous offers of men and money are forthcoming. t "•'.

[Age Specials.] London, February 9. The Italian Government offered to cq« operate with Britain in suppressing the rebellion in the Soudan and, restoring order. The Times, in commenting upon this offer, says Britain's prestige would be destroyed if the aid of a foreign power was accepted now in bringing the Mahdi and his followers to obedience. Humors are still persistently circulated tbat General Gordon is alive, and that he has entrenched himself in the Coptian Church, in Khartoum.