A New Rebellion in the Soudan.

Thames Star, Volume XVI, Issue 5060, 1 April 1885, Page 2

A New Rebellion in the Soudan.

Rising against tni Mandi. Osman Digna sends a Flag of 'Truce. : [Received April 1, 12 noon.] Caibo. March 31. News from the Soudan states that the rebellion against the Mahdi's pretensions is gaining ground rapidly, and tho malcontents now hold El Obeid against him. London, March 31. Tho Daily News' war correspondent in Egypt slates that Osman Digna has sent a flag of truce to; Sir Gerald Graham, askiDg for conditions of peace.

[Rbuieb'B ■ Special. Tjelegbams.]

[Received April 1, 2.45 p.m.] Suakim, March 30 (evening). Tae Rebels Retreating. Spies who came io from Hasheen and Tamai, report that there are many eTicuated Tillages ia the neighborhood, ftnd a detachment of cavalry will come*

qtiently reconnoitre in the direction,of Taraai to morrovp. A reennnaisanco was made to»day as far as Hasheen ; a few rebels" were encountered, but they retired on the approach of the British troops. The construction of the line of railway from this place to Handant is being vigorously proceeded with. The New South Wales infantry were reviewed this afternoon by General Graham. The Colonials wore their new Earkee uniform, and presented a smart appearance. In consequence.of the disappearance of the rebels from the neighborhood of Hasbeen, the proposed general advance from ' this.place to Tamai has been, postponed for a day or two. • '-