The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-04


government. exploit the great ivory interest,
amelorate the condition OF the irdi0ene and drive
from her confines The accursed SLAYER. Colonel
Gordon, accompanied by his chieiof-stan Lieuten-
ant Colonel Long an American OF the Egyptian
army for 1--WE years, left Cairo the 2lst o. Febru-
airy, reaching Gondokoro the 18TH OF April preced-
ing the limited number VINO were called TO aid him.
aud who were to follow with the materials for re-
moving distractions.
HIS RESOLVE AND ACTION.
The first act or Colonel Gordon on his arrival at
Gondokoro was to confde to his chief stan,
Lieutenant Colonel Long, the command of expe-
dition TO that unknown country, Uganda. How ably
and intelligenty were interpreted the wishes OF his
commander may be understood from the afec
tlonate greeting OF the latter on his arrival
Long, you have done great work. more than
any one here.n What obstacles and what suffer
ings were surmountec and endured In the short
space OF six months only be fully known 10
that offceI.
AWAY FROM GoNDoKoRo
Colonel Long left Gondokoro on the oath Of
April with hastily collected stores. two soldiers
said and Abdel Seilm, q soldier speak
ing the Uganda language as interpreter.
The Colonel was well armed He had two soldiers
with Snyders The rainy season had commenced
and the route Southwark was difficult. Undaunted
by any OF the many obstacles ne mad determined to
see Mtess the King OF Uganda, and TO unlock the
hidden secrets that seemed TO resist all former
efforts, and though the augurys were not favor
able he "Set his life upon the cast and stood the
hazard OF the die.n Fty-eight days OF painful
marches and he arrived at Uganda welcomed
by thousands who crowded the broad and
well swept roads, sent by Mtessi. Man
and horse were an equal object OF
wonder delight and fear; rude music and antas-
TIC cOnvolutions OF faniasucally dressed soldiers.
armed with guns OF pattern of a past age.
Accompanied by column OF at least 2, 900 men
he arrived upon the brow Of hill. The palace OF
Mtessl faced him from another.
ROYAL COMPLIMENT.
Here, surrounded by mass Of men and his hun
dred wives, Mtessl expressed his delight at the
honor done him by the great Sultan at Carlo
and by the Governor General at Gondokoro.
After an exchange Of salutations Mtessi ordered
his courtiers to conduct Colonel Long 70 buildings
expressly built for him. The next morning
Colonel Long was formally presented, accom-
panied by an immense and curious throng Of
natives, dressed in their loga OF yellow bark OF
trees, the common costume OF the M'Uganda.
The palace, a nigh pyramidal shaped hut, with
open portal and closed by seven high grass walls.
from which swing or ought to swing, but dom:
swing gates Of unweildy plated grass With
in each court are the attendant courtiers.
soldiers and music, were arranged In mass.
Rude music, accompanied by vocal limitations OF
the crow and other birds from within, the tall
figure OF Mtessi approached Colonel Long as he
dsmounted and received his graceful salutations.
Mtessi neatly attired Ia Turk, and In his left
hand he held a scimitar suspended from richly
worked belt OF gold from Zanzibar. The MtangOh
Chiefs and Ministers OF State occupied sites near
the walls OF the hut. Mtessi retrogrades to his
royal chair, over which is thrown a cloth bordered
with gold.
The King seemed greatly embarrassed ana
turned his eyes iurtively TO glance at the white
man. Ambassador OF the great Sultan at Molr
Colonel Long sat upon chair, placed by the
King himself
"Speki could not sit before Mtessi; this must
be great ma H." These were ejac 1lations of the
wandering courtiers, as interpreted by The Drag
oman.
A SURPRISE.
Suddenly q sound OF horns and beating OF
drums, and Mtessi motioned Colonel Long to
look. The fantastically dressed and endisn look
ing Boureanes snatch from their heads the cords,
badge and instrument alike Of office, and thirty
victims without the doors, amid cries
and struggles, are executed Colonel
Long felt horrthed for NON ent, but
this was the customary manner OF King
Mtess to impress one with hts power o custom
not unknown to other African potentates. DR..
Livingstone, IN his last letter to- Mr.. Stanley
says:-'T wish some one would visit Mtessi or
Uganda without Bamby as interpreter. He is by
means a sound author. The King OF Dahomey
suffered eclipse alter o commOn-sense visitor, and
We seldom hear any more Of his atrocities. The
mightiest African potentate and the most dreadful
cruelties told OF Africa owe q vast deal 70 the
teller" Since then Mr.. Stanley tells the fearful
story OF Coomasse, and even Mr.. Stanley, who, in
his book, believes in the mobility Of the African,
must have less admiration on association for the
down-trodden race. Colonel Long has thorough
appreciation OF tue negro character. Born in the
South, he proved lt IN his delicate communication
with Mtess securing his assent and cooperation
A PHILANTHROPrc HOPE D1ssIPArEp.
subsequent visits OF Colonel Long 10 Mtessi were
attended by executions from eight TO ten, DR..
Livingstone TO the contrary Notwithstanding.
He represents Mtessi Tar from being cruel,
oftentimes exhibiting much feehng-that strange
combination so often found In the negro character
in America, VINO, when they commit crimes and in
expiation on the scanold, express extreme peni.
tence and assurance in the hereafter.
Permission was granted Colonel Long to visit
the Lake Victoria NyanZa He found It's waters
light and sweet no tides in the lake, and no shells
VIDE. HIS return by the Victoria Nile persist
emily opposed by MtessL There were 'rocks and
rapids" Spoke tried TO do so.
PERSEVERANCE REWARDED.
The persistence OF Colonel Long prevailed. The
marcn distance. 1t consumed twenty days
victim OF hundred annoyances d Ia Spoke. In
TWO Hgnb canoes Will Ills Uttle Dan0 IurnlSned
only with i've pounds OF hour and five pounds OF
beans he set out upon the unknown and re
pated dangerous river; aye days after IN lat;
great lake at least from twenty to twenty-five
miles vide, vide, r.I reservoir of the waters Of
the plateau running southwark. Colonel Long
claims 1t to be the real source Of the Nilel Here,
beset by fearful storms and without a compass, he
could not reach land or ind his road. Finally, leo
only by the scarcely perceptlble Polar star he
found again the river, being Ortyeight hours with
out food, pushing on and reaching at last Mroa,
the former capital OF Unyoro and residence OF Kam-
rasi,
BATTLE AND GRAND VICTORY.
As he neared the shore he was attacked by 400
OF Kaba Rega's tine present King men IN canoes
ana alter desperate nght Of several hours routed
the enemy, killing eighty-two the chief OF whom
Colonel Long killed at the FIRST shot with No. 8
elephant gun-cOup deDaOrdLizdnt. At sunset the
enemy, who had deserted their canoes and followed
him on shore, retreated. No accident occurred to
the party save that Colonel Long was wound
ed in the face ADDED TO the service Co.
lionel Long has rendered his adopted country,
i should mention that he SO won the