War in Chitral.
[United Press Association.] Calcutta, April 20. The third brigado crossed the Jambatai Pass, null expect to relievo Chitrul on Saturday next. The passago of Jumbad lms been tried by the troops, who suffered terrible privations. Dir is thrco marches distant. News has been received that the Chitral garrison was sorely p ressed on the 16th, '■ the enemy's mines being carried within ton i yards of the forts. G«uw»l Low has ordered. Colouel Gut? * 1
acre to advance at all hazards, with 500 men, on reaching Dir. The Highlanders ate following with supplies. It is reported that the only pass leading to Chitral is impassible for troops owing to snow. Colonel Kelly is meeting with many obstacles in his march to the relief of Chitral, consequently only slow progress is being made. On the 17th Chitral was said to bo sfc safe.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXIX, Issue 93, 22 April 1895, Page 2
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