THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN

Thames Star, Volume XVI, Issue 5036, 4 March 1885, Page 2

THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN

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[Beeeived March 4, 11 30 am] „..•"' ; London, March 3. All the Colonial Troops to be Accepted if Required, In the House of Lordß to^day. tlje Duke of Cambridge made a statement to the effect (bat the acceptance by the Imperial Government of all the colonial offers of troops for the Soudan would be absolute iv case the services of the men were found to be required. The military authorities, he added, are now only discussim? the necessary details, and it was unlikely there would be any great delay in deciding definitely as to the iceepttuoo pf tlit offer, 'of the colonies.

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Cairo, March 2.

;,/Frince\Ha >ssan t .tlie''£h'ediyd''s';brpth'er^ who has been appointed Governor of ,the Soudan and commander of the Egyptian troops therein, has started for Korti;' "

Egyptian Sortie from Kassala

Defeated;

Intelligence is tq hand froni Kassala, in the Sondun, tbiit, the, Egyptian garrison recently made a sortie from that place, when a large force of the rebels was encountered, and heavy fighting ensued. The Egyptians were finally repulsed with heavy losses, and compelled to fall back on the town. ''■*' ,

Sydney, Yesterday.

Departure of thi Sydney Troops.

Enthusiastic Demonstration of

Public Feeling.

Speech by tho Governor.

To-day was observed as a public holiday, to celebrate the departure of the Soudan, contingent. The streets forming the line of route from the barracks to the Circular Quay were lined with an immense number of people from all parts, forming dense masses. All buildings and points of vantage were crowded to excess. The troops were escorted by 600 sailors and marines from the warships, and all available local forces,, ; accompanied by the Governor, Ministers, nod official personages. ■••. , •"■:■ ';■ '•' .'.:;' \';-';;'- '■"/.•■;.■•

The procession farmed a, most imposing sight, and the popular enthusiasm was unbounded. The contingent proceeded along the principal streets amid loud cheers and the good wishes of the assembled masses.^'. '•■..; ■■-.' Iv-r ■■■ ,:: ■■.'■■;;.'.'...- •• ■'.'■,.■•'■'•■•

Op reaching the quay the men formed a hollow square, and were addressed by the Govern or, who said it was the first time in the history of the Empire of the distant colonies sending, at their own cost," a completely equipped contingent of troops, who bad volunteered with an enthusiasm of which those only hho witnessed it could judge. They would be greeted by H a hearty welcome from thousands of chivalrous soldiers, and news of their exploits would be eagerly read in all parts of the world where our flag floats. ■ The country, lie added, charges itaelf with the cargo of their dear one* left behind. All ihat generosity and gratitude could do for them would be looked upon as a labor of lore by the nation. >>'. -\ \ v:- •' ■••''■ ■ '.•'■ '7-■. :.;■'. y'v

The contingent, numbering 800, then marched on board the transports, which were accompanied to the Heads by a fleet of small steamers.

[Beoeired March 4th, 12.25 a.m.]

Sydney, This day. Fatal Accident at the Embarkation.

is the steamship Iberia, one of the transports,; was leaving'the Heads yesterday afternoon, she came into collision with the steamer Nemesis, one of the escorting fleet. Two women and > child were crushed to death by the collision.' One of the deceased was watching her husband off to the Sondan.

During the procession of the contingent to the Circular Quay, several accidents occurod; the; crush'in some places being terrible. .

Mkiboubne, Yesterday.

The GoTernor and Premier hare wired their congratulations and good wishes for

the New South Wales, troops.

Sydney, February 24.

Contributions for the expenses of the expedition are coming in freely. A- small band will accompany; the' forces. A number of applications hare been received from ministers of religion, desirious of accompanying the expedition as chaplains, but it has been decided not to send any, as many denominations are represented. The physique of the men is Very good, and they reflect credit) on the colony.

Melbourne, February 24.

There is a general feeling of relief at the refusal of the acceptance of the Victorion contingent, as public opinion is very adverse to sending men. The colony is unable to spare such a number of workers. If the offer had been; accepted serious complications were certain to have arisen when Parliament met. Subscriptions for the Gordon memorial fund continue to come in. It is proposed to erect his statue in a prominent place ia the city. ;

[SPECIAI TO THE PKBSJ ASSOCIATION.]

. London, March 2,

Tho American Fenian 3 oa tlio . v; \; : -v-i«iWi>f";"fflMti.-:;-';,-.--.:';'!;v

A thousand Fenians are being equipped in Chicago for the purpose of assisting the Mahdi in the Soudan rebellion.