THE SOUDAN.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1212, 22 May 1885, Page 3

THE SOUDAN.

Suakin, May 14. Lieutenants Airey, Wrench, and Spar* row, of the New South Wales contingent, have volunteered to remain behind an I act as raouute 1 scouts after the departure of the remainder of the contingent for Sydney. Lieutenant-colonel llichardson, the commandant, is unwell, and has gone on board the Ganges, the Hospital ship. London, May 14, TheVbient will probably take the New South Wales contingent from Suakin to Sydney. Sydney, May 15. The Government have been advised that the New South Wales contingent, which will shortly embark for Sydney, will bo transported at the expense of the British Government. The whole of the horses sent to the Sondan with the Colonial artillery have been presented to the War Office as a gift from New South Wales. A telegram from Suakin announces that Lieutenant colonel Richardson, the Australian commander, is suffering from fever. London, May 12. The New South Wales contingent, which is under orders to return to Australia shortly, has presen f ed their troop horses to English Government. Ids thought probable that some of the officers of the contingent may remain in England for a time as guests of the Government. May 16. The New South Wales contingent will embark either on Saturday or Sunday. None of them will visit Kngland. The English Government will bear the cost of

their transport to Sydney. Lord Wolaeley advised that 80 of the New South Wales contingent should visit England, and Mr Howard Vincent and others were willing to defray the expenses of the visit.

A battery of artillery has been presented to the New South Wales contingent.

My 19, It is stated that negotiations are now in progress between the Governments of Italy and Great Britain with a view to the occupation of Snakin by the former country, and that a number of Italian troops have received orders to hold themselves in readiness for that service.

Sydney, May 16. The nine-pounder battery with which the Colonial Artillery were armed by. the Homo Government on their arrival at Suahin has been presented to New South Wales by the War Office. The Australian contingent embarked for Sydney either by the Union Steam Ship Company’s Arab or the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s Decean. It is understood that the Hon Mr Dailey has declined the honours offerd him in recognition of his action in offering the services of the New South Wales contingent to England. The Australian contingent embarked this morning, and were loudly cheered by the British troops on shore. At a dinner on board the transport, Lord Wolseley, who was present, addressed the Colonials, and in the course of his speech expressed surprise at the appearance of the men, which be said was most creditable for a force just off active service. He concluded by assuring them they carried with them the heartiest good wishes of himself and staff for their homeward voyage. The transport, with the Australian contingent aboard, will sail to-morrow.