The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-08
CENTRAL AFRICA.
Later from the Egyptian Exploration in
the Albert Nyanza Country
BAKER ON THE EQUATOR.
lntrigues Against Him by the
Ivory Traders.
KAMRASrS CULTURED TRIBE.
A Palace with Ivory Pillars and
Silken Tapestry.
BAKER Furnishes A POIsONER.
Bloody Resistance by the Sol
diers Of King Kabrega.
BAKERS PRESENT POSITION.
In Pnccnccinu nf Eatuka Which Ha Holds
A Palace with Ivory Pillars and
Silken Tapestry.
BAKER Furnishes A PoIsoNER.
Bloody Resistance by the Sol
diers Of King Kabrega.
BAKERS PRESENT POSITION
In Possession Of Fatuka, Which He Holds
Against the Nubian Chiefs.

Against the NuDlan CulelSs
KHARroOM. Dec. I, 1872.
1t is 80 long since news arrived giving any inlor
nation in detail Of the movements of Sir Samuel
Baker that what have now to write must be read
with the greatest interest and since the arst In
quiry made will probably be to its authenticity
give the source fully
On the 7th day OF November the merchant feet
reached here, comprising ten sail, owned by Mo-
manned Akad, who is the sole proprietor OF the
ivory establishment situated south OF GondoRooro.
1t brought about eight hundred cantars of ele-
plants teeth, the whole of which has been sold at
most exorbitant rates, varying from one hundred
and thirty to one hundred and 1fty-fve dollars
the highest rate last season having been Sis.
Owing to a scarcity of hands the caravan had to
leave at Fabo above GOndokooro, quantity Of
about one thousand cantars, which have been en-
trusted to the care OF an escort numbering 400
men. The total yield OF ivory brought to this mar
ket annually is estimated roughly at three thou
sand cantars, the largest portion of which
is owned by Akad, who sends every year
twenty boats to Gondokooro, and SIX to Bahr-al-Ga
SAL This trade Is confined to the White River and
Its tributaries, comprising in all about fifty sail,
and employing nearly six thousand persons.
The return of the Akad expedition brought also
the tidings from Sir Samuel Baker that you Will
perhaps regard as more precious than ivory. Baker
himself has not written line either to Europe or
to the Egyptian government, SO far as can learn.
therefore can only report what have patiently
gathered from the men who have seen Baker in the
equatorial regions. Although they come direct from
there and from association with him. the reports
must, until further advices be received with Ger.
tain degree Of caution.
When Sir Samuel Baker took his departure from
Khartoom in January, 1870, he entered into con-
tract with the Shah Mohammed-el-Akad stipula-
ting that the exploration between G0ndokoOro and
the Albert Nyanza should be undertaken on joint
account, the proceeds realized from the sale Of
Ivory, 10 be divided in the ratio OF the number Of
men furnished by either OF the contracting parties
Akad agreed to furnish men for transportation
purposes and to furnish the necessary provisions
for Bakers soldiers Akads portion Of the expe-
ditiOn was placed under the command Of his SON.
in-law and partner Abu Saut
DIFFICULTIES AND DISPUTES.
But before the expedition had even reached
Condokooro dissensions arose-in regard to which
IL appears that Baker lays the blame to Abu Saul,
while the latter seems to regard them as neces-
sary and natural result OF Bakers infrmity of
temper and too hasty and overbearing disposition.
The Bari-negroes employed as carriers-revoted
against Bakers severity and ran away, thus leav-
ing the expedition without the necessary trans
portatlon Baker accused Abu Saul of completely
In the desertion Of the negroes and Of favoring
and encouraging that dissatisfaction among them
that led to the desertion. Abu Saul is certainly
great 1avorite with the negroes and much re-
spected by them, but this is hardly sufficient rea
son for supposing that he would provoke revolt to
his own injury.
On Abu saut's arrival at Gondokooro Baker would
mir upl0 hnoto fha hopr NJ
the river but compelled him to confine himsefto an
island at the opposite side.
Time, however, was pressing. The Egyptian
troops with Baker, under command OF Djebel
Redjef, had been already detained several months
and now, with an open quarrel on foot, the only
prospect was one to indefinite delay. In this posi-
ton Baker found himself forced to make what use
he could Of Abu Saut's influence in the
country, and through him negotiated for
new party of negro carriers. He was
thus enabled to proceed towards the equa-
tor with 200 soldiers, leaving the remainder OF his
forces and all his baggage at Gondokooro under
command of Colonel Raul Bey.
BEYOND GONDOKooRo.
For several years past Akad has been in possess
sion OF several trading stations in the equatorial
regions, namely, at
l. Farscheie, in the district of Medi, six DAYS,
march from Gondokooro.
2. Fal6ro, three days march from Farschele
3. Fabo eight hours south OF Fal0rQ.
l. Fatuka, In the district Of Fadui, eight hours
east Of FabO. ION Bakers map it is called Fatiko.)
s. Fauer tFauira on Bakers map situated on the
Bahr Magango, in the district OF the Faloa tribes,
four days from Fatuka.
g. Musindi, residence of King Kamras FIVE days
south OF the river Maganga.
All these establishments had to be inspected by
Abu Saut, and therefore he went on ahead OF
Baker and visited Musindi, where he found that
Kamrasi had died and was succeeded by his son
Kabrega. The latter proved an old acquaintance
OF Abu Saul, who was therefore received with
much consideration. Kamrasi's tribe is OF q
higher state OF culture than the negroes OF
northern tribes. Nakedness Is prohibited; all are
clothed The residence Of the King Ia
highly ornamented. The roof rests on ivory
pillars, the walls are covered with siIken and
wooen stufYs and the floors well carpeted. These
luxurfes are provided by traders from Zanzibar
who have station three days. Journey south OF
Musindi, situated in the district of MaganQo the
chief Of which is named Kamrasi. The proprietor
OF this trading station is lisa Mansur, who like al
his companions believes in Islam. He can com.
mand 800 musxets. The traders of the Indian
Ocean and the ivory traders Of Central Africa meet
each other at Musind and from this point there is
four days journey in western direction to the
Albert Nyanza. In this district Abu Saul has been
In the habit Of annually bargaining for about five
hundred cantars Of elephants teeth, and during
this season has returned, as usual, with q large
cargo to the station at Fabo.
Baker arrived at Musindi subsequently to Abu
Sauts VISIT and doubtless there had been refer
ence to Baker in the conversations OF Abu Saul
with Kabrega the King, for the latter was informed
of Bakers coming and OF his purposes. He re-
NAMED quiet, but jealously watched the move
ments OF the expedition.
MORE SERIOUS TROUBLE
The goods which Baker brought with him were
unpacked and exhibited in his tents The natives,
invited by Baker, came to exchange ivory for the