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THE ABYSSINIAN CAMPAIGN.

THE OCCUPATION OF KASSALA. THE NEGUS SEEKING PEACE. [Per Press Association.] LONDON, March 19. Lord Salisbury told the House of Lords that the fall of Kassala was extremely improbable. The Italian Government had no information on the subject that would lead them to suppose the place untenable. In the House of Commons, Mr Curzon stated that Italy had decided not to evacuate the town unless compelled. There was no alliance or agreement between England and Italy, but their mutual interests required that they should co-operate. ROME, March 20'. The Negus has written to General Baldisera stating that he is anxious to conclude terms of peace. It is reported that he has garotted Ibis prisoners.

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Lyttelton Times, Volume XCV, Issue 10912, 21 March 1896, Page 5

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THE ABYSSINIAN CAMPAIGN. Lyttelton Times, Volume XCV, Issue 10912, 21 March 1896, Page 5

THE ABYSSINIAN CAMPAIGN. Lyttelton Times, Volume XCV, Issue 10912, 21 March 1896, Page 5