THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN
C.uuo, September 2'J. TIIE Dervishes stubbornly defended two of their forts by a long line w»r rifle pits, and the gunboats had difficulty in getting within range. Twice they were compelled to retire, but ultimately with field guns they occupied an island commanding Ilatir, which is on the western side of the Nile, nearly opposite Kerman. and both armies were spectators to an artillery duel for many hours. Eventually the gunboats forced a passage, and turned the position in favour of the British. The casualties on the British side were IC. The Dervishes sent their women southward, and in the engagement lost the major portion of their ammunition. The Sirdar has offered the Dervishes pardon if they will surrender, but reports from Hafir state that the Bishara has re-entered Dongola, and intends to fight.
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Waikato Argus, Volume I, Issue 33, 24 September 1896, Page 2
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137THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN Waikato Argus, Volume I, Issue 33, 24 September 1896, Page 2
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