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South Canterbury Times, Issue 3318, 20 November 1883, Page 3

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SHIS DAT. By Blecteio Telegraph—Copyright] [Rsutes’s Agency]. [Reccivea Nov. 20, 1883,2.25 p.m.J The German Crown Prince. Genoa (Italy), Nov. 19. His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Germany, arrived here to-day from Berlin. Ho proceeds to-night to Valencia, en route for Madrid, escorted by the German Mediterranean naval squadron. Attack by Rebels. Alexandeia, Nov. 19, The report to hand last week that a detachment of Egyptian troops had been attacked and routed near Soudan, a port in the Red Sea, is now fully confirmed, The troops number 500 and were going to reinforce the Army in Soudan, where they were attacked by rebel hillmen. Mr Moncrieff, the British Consul at Sonakim, who was with the detachment, was killed. Only fourteen men escaped and they made their way to Sonakim, which was subsequently attacked by the rebels, who were, however, repulsed by the Egyptian garrison. Latest reports state that another attack on Sonakim is imminent, and that the population is flying from the place, fearing that it will fall into the hands of the rebels. A Quick PassageMeleouene, Nov. 20. The steamship Wairarapa, from the Bluff, arrived at Hobart, after a quick passage of 2 days 23 hours. Delegates Arriving. Most of the delegates for the annoxation conference are assembling hero before proceeding to Sydney.