THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.
« (PerElectrio Telegraph. — Copyright.) (Special to the Pbess Association.) lEeceived 11 a.m., March 11th.] London, March 10. It is reported tbat the Mahdi has retreated from ' Khartoum southward to Abdah Island, in consequence of the scarcity of food and on account of the discontent among hiß followers. It is expected that a rising will take place in Khartoum between those who are faithful to him and the malcontents. The Mahdi lives in daily dread of assassination. I Received 1 a.m. March 12th.l The Times trusts that the loyal enthusiasm displayed by the colonies in regard to assistance for the Soudan will induce an adhesion to the further offers made in case of their being required for other foreign service.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 3263, 12 March 1885, Page 2
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121THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN. Timaru Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 3263, 12 March 1885, Page 2
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