THE COLONIES AND THE SOUDAN.
[eeuteb's telegram. I London, March 3. In the House of Lords to-day the Duke of Cambridge made a statement to the effect that the acceptance by the Imperial Government of- all the colonial offers of troops for the Soudan would be absolute, in case the services of the men were found to be required. The military authorities, lie added, were now only discussing the necessary details, and it was unlikely there would be any great delay in deciding definitely as to the acceptance of the offer of the colonies. [special to press association.] London, March 3. The Agents-General have had a conference with the Marquis of Harrington, in regard to colonial troops for the Soudan. The Duke of Cambridge and Lord Derby were present, and questions of transport, discipline, and efficiency were discussed. The Agents-General stated the colonies would be glad to rehew the offers already made in the autumn.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 7268, 5 March 1885, Page 5
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