The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-12-05 00:00:00

THE BURMAII -CAMPAIGN,

The subjoined telegrams have been received at
the India Office:

"From General Premlergsuit, Nov. 27, 1885.
"Myingyan. On afternoon of 24th fleet approached
Myingyan. Enemy visible in force about two miles
inland and batteries on left bank of river. Naval
Brigade and Royal Artillery went forward and en-
gaged enemy at four p.m., and continued in action
until after dark. On 25th prepared to land troops,
but position was found to be evacuated during the
night. Twenty guns of small calibre de-
stroyed. The batteries were the most formidable as
yet encountered. Casualties: First-class Petty Officer
Cooper, her Majesty's ship Turquoise, severely
wounded; Private A. T. Bayley, R.M.L.1., severely
wounded. Five hundred men and two guns garrison
Myingyan. Priests and people seem content. Fleet
proceeded northward.*
From Viceroy, Nov. 28, 1885:
"Prendergast occupied Pagan and Myingyan with
slight 'opposition. Petty Officer Cooper, Turquoise,
and Private A. J. Bayley, Marines, wounded severely.
Officers wounded at Ilinhla doing well; Wilkinson
out of danger."
SURRENDER OF THEEBAW AND HIS ARMY.
The following telegram has been issued from the
India Office:

"From Chief Commiesioner, Rangoon, NOT. 30,
1885.

"On 26th, Royal barge with flag of truce met
flotilla 30 miles below Mandalay, with letter begging
for armistice. Prendergast replied, demanding sur-
render of King's army and Mandalay. Next morning
envoy returned with orders from King to accede to
all demands. Army surrendered Ava forts, 28 guns,
and laid down arms. Prendergast intended proceed
to Mandalay on 28th.
From the Admiralty the following telegram was
issued from Rear-Admiral Sir F. W. Richards,
K.C.8., Commander-in-Chief in the East Indies,
dated Thayetmyo, Nov. 30:
"27th. Woodward reports 26th. Flag of truce
met flotilla close to Ava, wishing to make terms of
peace, and begging forarmistice. General's reply was
surrender of King, his army, and Mandalay flotilla.
Anchored off Ava, 8 a.m. 27th, when envoy returned
with orders from King to recede to all demands
Army surrendered forts, 28 guns, and laid down its
arms, General proceeds to Mandalay to-morrow."
[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.]
RAIcGOOI%7, Nov. 30.

The British expedition was met at Ava on the
morning of the 27th inst. by envoys from King
Theebaw, who offered an unconditional surrender of
all points to the British. As soon as the disarma-
ment of the Burmese troops is completed the expe-
dition will proceed to Mandalay.
The war is virtually over.
OCCUPATION OF MANDALAY.

According to a Central News telegram from Man-
dalay the British forces have entered that city. There
was no resistance, it is stated, and all the European
residents were found to be safe. No official confirma-
tion of this intelligence had, however, been received
at the India Office up to a late hour on Tuesday
night.
The following telegram from the Viceroy, dated Ist
December, was received at the India Office on Tuesday
afternoon.

"The Government of India is very sensible of the
kind expressions of approval which your lordship has
conveyed to it on behalf of her Majesty and Her
Government. General Prendergast deserves the
utmost credit for the skill, humanity, and decisive
promptitude with which he has conducted the whole
business. It is a matter of great importance that the
objects of the expedition should have been at-
tained without engendering any hostile feel-
ing between ourselves and the people of Upper
Burmah, who are akin to our own Burmese sub-
jects in race, religion, and material interests.
I propose to convey to General Prendergast,
and to the officers and troops who have so nobly
seconded their commander's efforts, the thanks of the
Indian Government. I have instructed our agents in
Upper Burmah to administer the country provision-
ally in her Majesty's name."

The Press Association says: "Colonel Sladen, who
accompanied General Prendergast's expedition, will
administer (pro. tem.) the duties of British Resident
Commissioner at Mandalay, a position equivalent to
that of Governor of Upper Burinah."