[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] ENGAGEMENT AT RAEMSES. DEFEAT OF THE ENEMY.
London, August, 25. A despatch has been received from Sir Garnet Wolsoley, stating that he ha* captured Doin and Ngafal after a series ot brilliant skirmishes. The enemy had been strongly reinforced and numbered fully 10,000 men. The British force opposing them only amounted to 1500 cavalry ami infantry. Sir 6. Wolseley will attack Holanke
to-day. Alexandria, August 26. Sir Garnet Wolseley, supported by strong reinforcements from Ismailia, attacked and routed the enemy at Raemses. After several skirmishes along the route, Dom was captured by a brilliant assault, but owing to the strength of the enemy, the British were unable to advance, and held their ground all day waiting for assistance. On the arrival of reinforcements; an advance was made upon Raemses, and a signal defeat inflicted upon the enemy at that place. Constantinople, August 26. The Porte declares that Syria is tranquil, and that no anti-Christian outrages are to be feared.
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Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1584, 29 August 1882, Page 2
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161[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] ENGAGEMENT AT RAEMSES. DEFEAT OF THE ENEMY. Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1584, 29 August 1882, Page 2
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