THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

Timaru Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 3256, 4 March 1885, Page 2

THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

» HEAVY FIGHTING. The Rebels Victorious. Departure of the New South Wales Contingent. (Per Electric Telegraph. — Copyright. ) [Reoeived 9.40 p.m., March 3rd.] Cairo, March 2. Prince Hassen, the Khedive's brother, who has been appointed Governor of the Sondan, and Commander of the Egyptian troops therein, has started for Korti. Intelligence is to hand from Kassala, m the Soudan, that the Egyptian garrison recently made a sortie from the place, when a large force of rebels was encountered, and heavy fighting ensued. The Egyptians were finally repulsed with heavy losa, and compelled to fall back on the town. ; (Special to the Press Association.) IKeceived 11.10 a.m., March 3rd.J • London, March. 2. One thousand Fenians are being equiped m Chicago for the purpose of assisting the Mahdiin the Soudan rebellion. (Rbuter's Agency.) [Keoeived 11 p.m., March 3rd.] Sydney, March 3. To-day was observed as a public holiday to celebrate the departure of the Soudan Contingent. The streets forming the line of route from the barracks to Circular Quay were lined with an immense number of spectators from all parts, forming a - dense mass. All the buildings and points of vantage were crowded. The troops were escorted by GOO sailors and marines from the war ships, and all the available local forces, accompanied by the Governor, Ministers, and official personages. The procession formed an imposing spectacle, and popular enthusiasm was unbounded. The contingent proceeded along the principal streets amid the loud cheers and good wishes of the assembled masses. Reaching the quay the men formed a hollow square, and were addressed by the Governor, who said it was the first time m the history of the Empire of a distant colony sending at its own cost a completely equipped contingent of troops who had volunteered with enthusiasm of which those only who witnessed it could judge. They would be greeted m Egypt by the hearty welcome from thousands of chivalrous soldiers,, and the news of their exploits, would be eagerly read m all parts of the world where our flag floats. The country, he added, charges itself with the careof theirdear onea left behind. All that generosity, tend.em.us and gratitude

could do for them would be looked upon as a labor of love by the nation. The contingent, numbering 800, then marched on board the transports, which were accompanied to the Heads by a fleet of small steamers. [Received 1 a.m., March 4th.] Melbourne, March 3. The Governor and Premier have telegraphed their congratulations and good wishes to the New South Wales troops.