THE KHARTOUM.

Press, Volume XLI, Issue 6053, 9 February 1885, Page 3

THE KHARTOUM.

EXPEDITION,

THE FEELING IN ENGLAND. MASSACRE "OF GORDON'S FOLLOWERS. Bγ Euoiaio TauaniFH—CorraiOHT. [SPSCXAIi TO FBSSB ASSOCIATIOH.] Beoeired February 7tb, 11.16 x.m. LONDON, Pebrnaty 6. The feeling of public indignation and disgust pervading all classes of the people regarding the miscarriage in the Soudan is unparalleled, and in oonsec[uenee Consols have declined I per cent*

Profound sympathy is expressed on the Continent at the failure of Lord Wolseley'e expedition to rescue Gordon.

It is reported that 2000 of Gordon's followers were massacred, and the Palace at Khartoum was completely gutted by the rebels. Bcceiyed February 9tb, 1.45 a m. LONDON, February 8. Information from Khartoum states that the English troops, under General Gordon, approached to .within 200 yards of the rebels, and that only, the flags of the latter could then be seen. The batteries kept up a hot shelling, but the troops were com* pelled to retrpat, and this was effected partly by strategy. Some of thereperts state that Gordon was killed, and that there was fifteen days' hard fighting, while others say that two pashaa betrayed General Gordon, but he is alive and still defending Khartoum. The "Observer" states that Lord Wolseley has been instructed to suppress the rebellion if General Gordon is dead. The Italian Government are prepared to send 35,000 troops to the Soudan if necessary. [bBDTXB'B TILXeRAXB.] Becdved February 7th, 11.30 sum. LONDON, February 6. The Londen papere referring to the British position in Soudan are unanimous in declaring retreat impossible. Most journals advise that strong reinforcements, consisting partly of Indian native regiments, be despatched to Souakim, {hence along the open road to Berber.

A Cabinet Council ia,to be held to-day to consider the Soudan position.

Sir C. Dilke, President of the Local Government Board, speaking at Paddington last night, announced that Lord Wolseley telegraphed there was no cause for anxiety as to the position of the British troops in Gakdul and Metemneh. Received February 7th, 4.45 p.m. ■ LONDON, February 7. No details have come to hand regarding the capture of Khartoum, Press telegrams from the Soudan having been stopped. The Cabinet have given Lord Wolseley complete discretion, promising him every assistance he may .demand, stating England will strive to save Gordon if living. Lord Wolseley telegraphs to the Horse Guards that he is sending a messenger to ascertain the fate of Gordon. He also states that the Shukriyeh tribes have joined the Mahdi; therefore, both banka of the Nile are now hostile. The telegram further announces that the British convoys reached Gubat, on the road to Metemneh. . fceoelved February 9th, 1.50 turn. LONDON, February 7. The accounts to hand of Sir Charles Wilson's expedition from Metemneh to Khartoum, state that to him the palace at the latter place appealed wrecked, and it was the general opinion that Gordon had been killed, but the Mahdi's messenger, who came to Sir Charles Wilson with a summons to surrender, asserted that he (Gordon) wa3 alive. Becelved February 9th, 1.60 a.m. CAIEO, February 7. The latest telegrams from Korti state that General Earle's progress towards Berber is unopposed, and that steamers from Gubat are able to patrol the river and obtain supplies.