The Democratic Presidential Candidate
The Abyssinian Mission. Latest from Zululand. [Reuter's Telegrams.] I Received June 9, at 11.30 a.m.J NEW YORK, JT7NE 8. The Chicago Convention have decided to nominate James G-. Blame, ex-Secretary of State, as the Democratic candidate for the Presidency of the United States. CAIRO, June 8. Intelligence is to hand from Massowah, that Admiral Hewitt, who is now on a special mission in Abyssinia, has been well received by King John, and that there is every prospect of the mission being successful. In consequence of the presence of a large body of Arab rebels, under Osman Digna, in the neighbourhood of Souakim, further re-inforcements, comprising all the British marines available at Port Said, and another battalion of Egyptian regulars, are under orders to proceed there without delay. CAPETOWN, June 8. The latest news from Zululand states that the TJsutus recently made a fresh attack upon the loyal tribes in the Reserve territory. Heavy fighting took place, resulting in the defeat of the aggressors. A large body of Boers have now joined the TJsutus, and together they have invaded the country occupied by Usibepu and his followers.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 5023, 9 June 1884, Page 2
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190The Democratic Presidential Candidate Star (Christchurch), Issue 5023, 9 June 1884, Page 2
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