THE SIEGE OF SUAKIM
(By Electric Tulkohai'ii—Coi'YHionT.) Hcakim, December 11. Tire dervishes are reported to bo reinforced at ILmdoub. In the reconnaissance Colonel Kitchener lost throo men. A rebel redoubt outside this town has been dostroj'ed. Two thousand men aro now assisting in the defence of the tronches, and General Grenfcll expresses himself confident of success. London", December 10. Great Britain will probably embark in a war in defence of Upper Egypt, which -would probably result in the recapture of tlio Soudan. General Grenfell telegraphs that the enemy are more numerous than over, and eager to fight. Orders have been sent to Cairo to forward strong reinforcements to Suakim at once from troops oil tlio Mediterranean stations.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2563, 13 December 1888, Page 2
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117THE SIEGE OF SUAKIM Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2563, 13 December 1888, Page 2
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