TROUBLE IN INDIA
THE CHITRAL USURPER, DISASTER TO A BRITISH FORCE. (Received March 23, 8.15 p.m.) Calcutta, March 22. Lieutenant Ross, one of the Indian Staff corps, and GO Sikhs advancing to reinforce the British force at Roseburn were attacked near Kar-1 agli, and their retreat cut off by a thousand of the enemy, In attemptto force the passage Ross and 46 of the Sikhs witli eight other followers wore killed but the remnant escaped. Preparations for a. relief column to proceed to Chitral are being expedited to the utmost. (Received, March 24, 6 p.m.) Calcutta, March 23. It is believed by Mr Robertson aad the escort to Karagh, that Boss' force was advancing from Gilgit. The remnant returned to Mastuj. Many were killed by rocks hurled fnm the heights above. Reinforcements are leaving Gilgit, and active organising proceeds at Birswat, where tribesmen are reported to be willing to assist the British. Abdurranani is also anxious to attack Umra Khan. Fourteen thousand British, under General Howe, of Peshawur, will probably advance via Swat and Kyber Pass. ! (Received March 25,12.45 a.m.) Calcutta, March 28. Jli'Hobortsouis still at Chitral. The rising is critical, and this opinion is confirmed by the news received by the Viceroy.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 4984, 25 March 1895, Page 2
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203TROUBLE IN INDIA Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 4984, 25 March 1895, Page 2
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