THE TROUBLE IN INDIA.
_—_—— - A GENERAL ADVANCE TO-DAY. [Per / Vt'.vs Axiociatiim.—VopynyUt.') Calcutta Oct. 29. General Lockhart's expedition has assembled at Fort Sempagha Pass, and commences the advance against the enemy to-day. SEMPAGIIA PASS TAKEN. THE NATIVES MAKE A POOR STAND. Calcutta, Oct. 29. General Lockhart has captured Sempagha Pass. General A. Gaselee, C.8., led the advance. The euemy made a poor stand. The artillery proved most effective in clearing the ranges. Captain F. R. McC-rea Debbuts, of the Royal Artillery, in charge of the Native Mountain Artillery, was amongst the killed. General Lockhart's force has halted in Mistura Valley.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 464, 30 October 1897, Page 3
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99THE TROUBLE IN INDIA. Hastings Standard, Issue 464, 30 October 1897, Page 3
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