MATABELE REVOLT.
(l!V KT.KCrBIC TKLKGHAPH. —COPYRIGHT). Cavetowx, July '■>. Tile ATatabele whom Colonel Plummer attacked wore armed with LeeMetford rifles, and fought like devils in defence of their stronghold. When driven across the Ingolnnga they oe>eiinii'd a strong position among the granite kopjes. The first assault was repulsed, but Colonel Pluuimer persevered, anil in the end tlie rebels were routed and dispersed in all directions. lioports from Salisbury state that forty whites and a hundred Zulus repulsed the Mashoiias, killing twentyfive. A number of rebels burned Murcndella. White relieved Port Charter, lmrehing from Buliiwjivo in twelve days and defeating the" rebels. He found the insurrection extended all along the route. Beale has relieved two hundred whites, who were beleagured at Elgfonu. Loxnox, July 9. Alarmist telegrams are being re* ceived, reporting the prevalence of discontent at Fort Salisbury. The officers disagree upon the methods of defence, and the supplies are quoted at fabulous prices.
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Waikato Argus, Volume I, Issue 1, 11 July 1896, Page 7
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153MATABELE REVOLT. Waikato Argus, Volume I, Issue 1, 11 July 1896, Page 7
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