FRONTIER FIGHTING.
A SHARP ENGAGEMENT. Pre** Asuociation-Kv Tekprraph-Oopyrighl CALCUTTA, May 26. General Wilcocks destroyed a grpat deal of the Mohmands'. property, including the residence of Chid Mullah, the chief leader of the revolt. He also met a desperate gathering of 2000 Utmankels opposite Ivaregha. A fsw rounds of shell were used and after a sharp tight with some fanatics of whom 50 w-jiv killed. th 3 rebels vielded. The Ut.mankel tribesmen lost a hundred in the , recent- fighting. They have tendered t'heir submission and offer to pay anv fine demanded. They numbered 3CCO. Their position was easily turned, and the Fiftv-third Sikhs then seized the crest of the "hills. The tribesmen wenexposed to shrapnel and maxims and magazine rifle fire. The campaign is nearly closed. It is expected that it will cost £2G0,000. All the Mohmands have submitted.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13606, 28 May 1908, Page 5
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138FRONTIER FIGHTING. Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13606, 28 May 1908, Page 5
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