Threatened Fenian Raid. London, Jan. 11.
Waikato Times, Volume XVI, Issue 1332, 13 January 1881, Page 3
Threatened Fenian Raid. London, Jan. 11.
The rumours current last week of intended Fenain raids on Volunteers are renewed, and are again receiving the attention of the authorities. Reports now received point to the possibility of attacks on the military establishments at Gosport and Chester Castle, and extensive precautions are being taken at both places to withstand any assault. It is officially announced that Lieut. General Sir Donald Stewart, who commanded the British anuy at Cabul, will shortly succeed General Haves as Coinmander-in-Uhief in India.