FIGHTING AT SUAKIM.
<» .. THE REBELS HOLD THEIR GROUND. MORE REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED. Suakim, November 8. A sharp skirmish has taken place with the rebels, but Major-General Grenfell was unable to dislodge the enemy. He has applied for further enforcements. Suakim, November 9. A sortie was made from the city to-day, with the view of spiking the enemy's guns. A vigorous engagement resulted, the enemy losing heavily, while the British loss was only five killed.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9209, 12 November 1888, Page 5
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