THE SOUDAN ADVANCE.
Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. CAIRO, August 22. (Received Aug. 23, at 9.10 a.m.) In connection with the advance of Sir H. Kitchener's force from Atbara a transport train and convoy have reached the.advanced camp of Makawiyeh after a four days' trying march through a devastated district. The Khalifa is determined to fight, and it is reported that he is killing all the Jasliri tribesmen who are trying to desert him.
August 23. (Received Aug. ,24/ at 0.45 a.m.)
Sir H. H. Kitchener's force is now concentrated at Wady. Homed.. The health of the troops is excellent. -. . . Metemneb js in a state of absolute desolation. . The streets are full of corpses, and the houses in ruins. ■ :
The Khalifa has been, experimenting with submarine mines', and succeeded in blowing up one of his own steamer's.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 11200, 24 August 1898, Page 2
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