The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-21
The Last Four Years in the Life Of the
Emancipation Of Central Africa.
What He Has Done for the Con-
tinent of Ham.
Poison. Murder, Treachery, Conquest
and Annexation.
Tho Magnificent Basin Of the Nyanza-
Tanganyika.

The following Is the full text OF the telegram sent
by the HERALD special correspondent from Khar-
toum, the junction OF the Blue and White Miles,
tains a condensed history OF Bakers four years.
experience as Governor General OF Central Africa
1t will be found OF absorbing INTEREST,"
KHARToUM, via Alexandra, July 9, 1873
Hasten 10 communicate to you facts OF the high
est importance and interest connection with the
expedition OF Sir Samuel Baker, who has reached
this place from the lake regions and the far South.
On Sunday, the Goth OF June, the English Pacha
arrived at Khartoum, accompanied by Lady Baker,
his nephew, Lieutenant Baker. and seven English
engineers, besides his personal attendants. They
had travelled hither from Gondokoro, using one OF
the steamers which had been taken up country for
the navigation Of the lakes and occupying period
Of thirty two days for the journey.
Baker has accomplished even more than was ex-
pected OF him. He has penetrated as far south
wards ~ Mosindi. which Is point near the head
reaching this place the Pacha found that
THE IVORY AND SLAVE TRADERS
bad spread all kinds OF evil rumors about the ex-
petition. innaming the native tribes against IL.
Kabriki had been informed by them that Baker
Pacha was coming, at the head OF an Egyptian
army to take f0rcble possession OF his country
and annex 1t to Egypt, with the view OF exacting
heavy taxes and tributes and carrying away the
people. 1t was accordingly agreed between the
traders and the negro chiefs to
MURDER BAKER
II possible, and by every means to prevent the
progress of the Egyptian soldiers. Shortly after
the arrival OF the Pacha with . portion or his
troops at Mosindi, Kabriki, following an African
custom, sent ten jars of pomoe-a beverage re-
sembling heer-to the strangers. This liquor was
heavily
CHARGED WITH POISON,
and all the soldiers who partoOk OF it were sud.
denly seized with rightful symptoms and soon fell
to the earth insenstbe and apparently lileess. BY
administering strong antidotes the poison was
neutraized In every case and no lives were lost.
Baker then despatched some Of his oricers as mes.
sengers to demand why the poisoned beer had been
sent into his camp; but as soon as they entered
the negro village Kabrik ordered them to be killed
and they were all Immediately
MURDERED IN COLD BLOOD.
War was then proclaimed, the chief beating his
great drums and ordering levy of TO- 900 warriors
large body Of these attacked the Pacha who had
only hundred ODD Egyptian troops with him.
These men were all greatly fatigued with the long
journey into the interior, and some of them were
suffering from the poisoned drink. Baker was
therefore compelled to beat retreat before the
swARMs OF ENEMIES
assailing him, and he retired after burning his
camp and heavy baggage. During seven days Of
great danger and hardship the backward march Of
the Egyptians was sorely harassed. and as many
as thirty men were left dead on the route. At the
end OF this perilous week the English Pacha came
to the province OF Rewinka, a chief hostile to IA
briki, and welcome assistance was then obtained.
The pursuit had been already abandoned; but with
q view to punish Kabriki 1t was arranged that Re-
winka should supply 1000 armed men, and that
these, with thirty picked Egyptian soldiers, should
return towards Mosindi and do their best to take
and
KILL THE TREAcHEROUs NEGRO.
Baker promised that II this expedition was sue
cessful Rewinka should be appointed Governor OF
his own and Kabrikis district IN the name OF the
viceroy Of Egypt. With the remainder OF his force
the Pacha then returned northwards towards
Fatiko, but on reaching place called Lazarta ~
he and his men were Unexpectedly fired upon from
the houses Of the slave traders there. Thirty Of
Bakers soldiers were thus slain the remainder
entrenched themselves till assistance could be OBJ
tanned, and then issued from their entrenchment
to attack the traders, who held a strong position
In dense thickets Of reeds.
THE ATTACK
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storm, and 14O OF the slavers party were slain,
many prisoners being also captured, while the re-
mainder ned inland The captives. IN explanation
OF the attack made upon Sir Samueps command,
said that the orders Of their masters and OF the
chiefs friendly to them were to kill
''THE NAzARENE"
(meaning Baker, wherever and whenever they
could They all confirmed this declaration, which
was drawn up from their own mouths, signed and
sealed by each. and then forwarded to the govern
ment OF Soudan, At Khartoum, as q documentary
proof OF the malignancy Of these slave-huntlng
merchants
This chastsement cleared the whole country
about Gondokoro and down towards Rewinkas
territory. After period OF repose. which was i'm
peratively needed, Baker commenced systemati-
cally to organize the districts which were in his
possession. He made Fatiko
THE CHIEF TOWN
ofthe new territory, and appointed superintendents
at the other stations Before long the natives settled
down wonderfully well under the new government,
and appeared exceedingly satisfied with the safety
and quiet which 1t Afforded. The light tribute
exacted OF basket OF bread and bundle Of grass
per month for each hut was paid with alacrty and
regularity; and when Sir samuel went finally
northwards, having established the reinforcements
sent him along the annexed region, the negroes at
Fatiko gave him the most vociferous farewels,
calling him '1ather" and MASTER and looking
upon him as
THEIR FUTURE PROTECTOR.
The term Of the contract signed by Sir Samuel
Baker and by the English engineers with the
Khedive had now expired, andlhavng made all ar
rangements, the Pacha embarked at GoDdokoro in
one Of the steamers brought up country by the
expedition. Another vessel Of the same model
mas been successfully carried as far as Gondokoro
and as soon az camel transportation can be OBJ
tanned IL may be taken to the lakes and set anoat
there. The third Of
THE THREE IRON VESSELS
sent up In pieces with the same object lies yet at
Khartoum, the difficulties Of transport having
proved extremely great
Next to Fatiko the chief station OF the new ter
ritory will be Gondokore. Baker has marked out
eight more spots rs principal posts, and these
will constitute a chain leading from Nubia to the
A1bArt Evanza. One thouqand Additional trOOpe