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A soldier was byyoneted in mistake for a Fenian at the gun-cotton magazine. The orders to the guards on duty at the Government powder magazines are now very strict. The instructions posted in the sentry-box are to stop any person…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →LONDON, March 23.--A desperate encounter took place yesterday between the British troops and a large force under Osman Digna near Suakim, resulting in the repulse of the enemy…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →We have received from the Surveyor-General's office a new and very complete map, showing the routes between Soakim, Khartoum, and DongoLa, with diagrams of the seat of war. This admirable man has…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The "China Mail " of February 19, in considering the question "Is war to be declared?" say:--"To China the state of reprisals has its advantages. It is obvious that the position of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →LONDON, March 24,—Further details have been received from Suakin in regard to the engagement which took place on Sunday last, near Hasheen, between the British troops under…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →China has had the most favourable opportunity which is likely to be offered her of coming to terms with, France, and she has deliberately let it pass. To those Who are familiar with the appeals which China…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The "Eeercito Italiano," an Italian military newspaper, publishes an article on the fighting in the Soudan. It says:--"The battle of Abu Kies," which resulted in such severe lots to General…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →London, March 25,—A telegram from Suakim says that the Arabs under Osman Digna are undismayed by their defeats at the hands of the British in the recent engagements near Hasheen…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →London, March 25.--A British force of 50,000 men is being mobilised for service in India. The force will be under the command of Sir Donald Stewart, assisted by Major…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →London, March 25.—War between Britain and Russia is [?]mminent. All the officers of the Indian army on furlough are hastening to join their regiments in India. Russia is bidding for an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sir,—I have just forwarded the following letter, which being of public interest, I should feel obliged if you would give a place in your columns.—Yours, &c. THOS. WALKER…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The steamer Taiwan, from Hongkong 4th March, arrived at Cooktown to-day. She brings the following summary of China news:—A. telegram to the Hongkong Daily Press, dated Shanghai 18th February, states that…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →War between England and Russia is imminent. All the officers of the Indian army on, furlough are hastening to join, their…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →LONDON, March 25.—Persons engaged largely in foreign financial operations are of opinion that war is imminent. Furloughed officers are hastening back to India. It is believed that Russia is…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →In the news received by the Orient, we learn that among those who were severely wounded in the fight at Dulka, where the column under the late General Earle was engaged, was the special war correspondent…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →PARIS, March 19.—It is authoritatively denied that the German Government has offored its mediation between France aud China. On the other hand, it is announced that M. Jules…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →MR. Dalley on Monday received the following interesting cablegram from Sir Saul Samuel:— "Times to-day says General Graham will need all his men. Australian contingent on arrival will…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →"Wars, Revolutions, and Tumults" was the characteristic title of Mr. G. A. Sala's first lecture, delivered in the Town Hall, Melbourne, on Monday evening, to a full house. He spoke for about two…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Paris, March 20.--Advices were received to-day that the French force, under General Negrier, encountered a large body of Chinese and met with a repulse. General Negrier was consequently…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Duke of Argyle, Lord Tennyson, and other notable men, have signed an address thanking the Australian colonies for their patriotic offers of military assistance to…
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