THE AFRICAN TROUBLES.

Clutha Leader, Volume XXIII, Issue 1141, 17 July 1896, Page 6

THE AFRICAN TROUBLES.

The Matabeles were armed with Lee-Metford rifles, and fought like devils in defence o£ iheir stronghold. When driven across Ingolunga they occupied a strong position among the granite kopjes. The first assault was repulsed, but Colonel Plumer persevered, and in the end the rebels were routed and dispersed in all directions. Alarmist cablegrams are being received reporting the prevalence of discontent at Fort Salisbury. The officers disagree upon the method of defence, and supplies are quoted at fabulous pricps. Reports from Fort Salisbury state that 40 whites and 100 Zulus repulsed the Mashonas, killing 25 of their number. Ihe rebels have burned Mnrendella. White relieved Fort Charter, marching from Buluwayo in 12 days and defeating the rebels. He found the insurrection extended all along the route. Beal has relieved 200 whites who were beleaguered at Egforn. Lord Grey, administrator of the Chartered Company, has accepted the oScr of the Cape Government to transport a corps to Rhodesia on condition thafc the company pays the cost. The corps has been ordered to proceed to Beira. Ware's patrol burned many kraals, and killed 15 of the enemy, who took refuge in caves. An amnesty is offered to 25 Matabele chiefs on condition that they surrender before August 10. The settlers are indignant. The Cape Transport Corps have arrived at Beira. In the recent engagement with the natives at Thaba, one of the number fired at Mr Cecil Rhodes at a distance of only eight paces, and missed him. General Carringfon attacks the Matabele position at Matoppo Hills in a fortnight.