THE LATEST.

Thames Star, Volume XIII, Issue 4264, 31 August 1882, Page 2

THE LATEST.

London, August 29. The Battle of Kassassin.

An official despatch ba.s been received fully confirming the news to hand of an attack by Arabi upon the British, position at Kassassin and the infliction of a severe defeat upon the enemy. Particulars now received state that Arabi's force consisted of eight battalions of infantry and a considerable body of artillery, with 8 guns. The British position was defended by three and a half battalions of infantry, a few cavalry, and a body of artillery, with five guns. After Arabi had made a series of unsuccessful attacks on the position, the British assumed the offensive, and made an assault on the enemy's front. The cavalry were employed on their flank, and were completely successful, a great number of the enemy being sabred. Arabi commanded his force in person. After the British attack the enemy withdrew, and succeeded in taking their guns, which were not captured, as previously stated, A large supply of ammunition,

however, fell into the hands of the British The British loss is now officially stated at 7 killed and 61 wounded.

London, August 30.

Further intelligence to hand regarding the battle at Kassassin, states that the enemy maintained the attack for several hours during the night and until daybreak, when the British attack was commenced. The charge made was thoroughly successful, the enemy being completely routed with the result already stated, their loss being very heavy.

Alexandbia, August 30. British. Forces Massing. The railway line between Ismalia and Kassassin is completely in the bands of the British, and is. now working without interruption. The whole of the troops under Sir Garnet Wolseley are consequently being rapidly moved to the front, and it is anticipated that an overwhelming force will soon be prepared to attack enemy.