THE SITUATION IN INDIA.
SEVERAL FORTS BUBNED.
MESSAGE FROM THE QUEEN.
Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright,
Calcutta, August 25
The Afridi levies have evacuated Fort Alimus, and a number of them have joined the enemy, who have burned several forts.
Brigadier General Ellis is marching to intercept dOOO Afridis, who are approaching Fort Bara.
The Queen has despatched a message to the troops at the Khyber Pass, expressing her appreciation of their efforts and enquiring for the wounded.
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Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9816, 27 August 1897, Page 5
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