THE MATABELE RISING.
NEWS most BULUWATO. ARRIVAL OF REINFORCEMENTS, Priis Aaaociatlon. —Electric Teiegnipb.—Coptrblsfc, Capetown, April 20. News has been received that the Matabele threaten Buluwayo from three sides, and are trying to effect a, junction with the tribes at Matofio Hills. Olimo is inciting an attack by foretelling the capture of the town. Dynamite 'mines encircle the town, and scouts are dropping dynamite in the rebel lines, Several provision waggons have arrived safely. A force of two hundred and sixty troopers with ten officers is pushing on from Mafeking. A. similar number of men is nearly equipped tor the journey, including a fine body from the Rand. The Cape Government denies the reports that risings are threatened among the natives in Bechuanaland, Basutoland, And Fondoland.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10111, 21 April 1896, Page 5
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