WAR ON THE AFGHAN FRONTIER.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 11020, 10 September 1897, Page 2

WAR ON THE AFGHAN FRONTIER.

TRIBESMEN BECOMING DISHEARTENED. [PER PKEB3 ASSOCIATION.] Calcutta , Septamber B.— The Ameer's fiction in taking steps to disperse the tribesmen acd prevent them joining the rebels has had an excellent effect upon the Afghan chiefs. The troops have also showed great enthusiasm in obeying the Ameer's commands. The Orakzaishave becomedisheartened. The telegraph wires running through the Bolan Pass to Quettahave again been cut. The Maharajah of Kuch-Behar, a native State in Bengal, has joined the staff of Brigadier-General Briggs, who is directing operations against the Orakzais at Fort j Hangu. Calcutta, September 9.— The tribesmen at Kurram asked permission of the Indian military authorities to attack the Orakrais nearest to the border. The natives in the Peshawar and Kohat districts are displaying general disinclination to obey the fighting orders of the Mollahs. The northern column of the British field force, which is advancing against Mohmands, crossed the Panjkora river without opposition on the part of the tribesmen. Several tribes en route are negotiating for peace terms. Di»seii3ion among the Afridis is reported to be increasing. Reports from Hangu state that the tribesmen have petitioned to have their country included in British territory.