ITALY AND ABYSSINIA.
EVACUATION OF KASSALA. THE ITALIAN LOSSES. RUSSIAN SYMPATHY WITH ABYSSINIA. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. Bosik, Maech 8. It is reported that 189 officers succeeded in escaping to Adowa. March 9. The riots throughout the country continue. The Marquis de Rudini succeeds Signor Crispi. The Italian Garrison will evacuate Kassala. The latest news is to the effect that the troops in Adigrat have a month's provisions and ammunition. The Italian losses in the recent engagements include 7000 white troops, 1,000,000 rifle and 5000 artillery cartridges, 6000 mules and 10,000 rifles. The Shoas killed the wounded native allies of the Italians, amputating their limbs and otherwise mutilating their bodies. It is feared that Italy will be compelled to retire from the Triple Alliance, owing to her shattered condition. St. Petersburg, March 9. The Russian newspapers are collecting funds for the relief of the Abyssinians wounded in the recent engagements with the Italians.
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Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9361, 10 March 1896, Page 5
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