THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 5307, 13 March 1884, Page 2

THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN.

(reuter's telegrams. )

Eeceived March 12, 7.50 p.m.

Cairo, March 10. — Telegrams are to hand from Souakim reporting that firing has been heard in the direction of Zariba, a small town about eight miles from Souakim, where the second battalion of the Royal Highlanderi (42nd Foot) and the 10th Eussars are encamped, and that the whole British force at Souakim has been suddenly despatched to the scene of the supposed battle.

Received March 13, 0.55 a.m.

Cairo, March 11. — Further intelligence has been received from Souakim regarding the fighting which wa'a believed to have commenced near Zariba. Troops despatched from Souakim found that the firiDg was only due to a skirmish which had taken place with a body of Arab rebels, who had attempted to intercept the convoys despatched to the British camp at Zariba. The rebels were dispersed without difficulty. It is now ( expected that a battle between the main body of the rebels under Osman Dignch and General Graham's forces will take place tomorrow.

Received March 13, 12.40 p.m. March 12. — Latest telegrams to hand from Souakim announce that the whole British force under General Graham reached Zariba last evening, and the troops bivouacked for the night. Orders have been given for the advance to be made to-day at noon against Osman Dignah. A portion of the troops will be formed into two squares, and in this order will attack the rebels, who are entrenched in strong fort 3at Tamamb, a short march from Zariba.