THE NILE EXPEDITION.
THE LATE ENGAGEMENT. Cairo, Sept. 22. The Dervishes stubbornly defended two forts by a long line of rifle pits, and the gunboats had a difficulty in getting within range. Twice they were compelled to retire, but ultimately field guns occupied the island commanding Haftir, which is on the western side of the hill nearly opposite Kermen, and both armies were spectators to an artillery duel for many hours. Eventually the gunboat forced a passage and turned the position in favor of the British. The Queen has sent a message to the Sirdar (General Kitchener), congratulating him on the success of the expedition. The casualities on the British side were 16.
The Dervishes sent their women southward, and in the engagement lost the major portion of their ammunition-. The Sirdar- has offered the Dervishes pardon if they will surrender, but reports from Haffir state that Bishara has re-entered Dongola and intends to fight. There are further reports that Bishara Arabs have reappeared outside Dongola.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 128, 23 September 1896, Page 3
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