Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-23
OVER THE OCEAN.
A BRISK BATTLE IN KHlBER PASS.
The British Troops Among the Lava Beds"
---Capture Of Fort Ali musjid---
After a Stubborn Resist
ance the Afghans
Skedadde
Capture of Fort Ali Masjid.

stood on the little plain beyond
Jamrood watching the march to the
front. A picket OF the any's cavalry
was visible on the top ridge beyond
range. The advance guard marched
briskly, and presently crested height,
whence at ten o'clock ski"mishing fire
was opened on the enemy's picket. The
latter retired, our force pressing on.
At noon Ali Masjid fired the first shell,
which burst in the air. The
second shell was well aimed, and
flew over the flagstaff on Shagai ridge,
and fell without bursting beyond. a
long halt was necessary to allow our
heavy battery to come up, and the IN
terval was utilized by the horse artillery
in placing guns on the height to our
right. Fort Ali Masjid replied, and the
firing became somewhat brisk. Mean
while firing was heard to the left OF Fort
Ali Masjid, and the troops held their
ground, although thus apparently
threatened on the flank and front. At
l o'clock =. NJ. the forty Founders
reached the scene, AS also the wagoners
of the battery. Horse guns then gave
place to the ninepounder battery, while
the forty Founders played against the
right of the Afghan position. About 2
o'clock shells crashed into the central
bastion and crumbled great portion of
it, apparently dismOnnting the gun
which had been so stubborn. Soon after
two o'clock the infantry advanced
brisklv. The fourth brigade took
the left slopes of the valley,
pressing on through the rocks toward
Fort Ali Masjid, while the third brigade
took the right side. When the last
rocky ridge on the left slope was crossed,
a rocky plateau followed nearly up to
the foot OF Fort Ali Masjid rock. The
skirmishers pushed on steadily, firing
brisklv and evoking a sharp reply from
the enemy, who were studding the rock
strewn slopes. Meanwhile Manderson's
battery, which was moving along the
bed of the stream, had couIe into action.
Four guns previously silenced came
again into action, and the enemy de-
vcloped gum in new places. Operations
were suspended at sunset.
LONDON, November 22.-A dispatch
from Jamrood this morning says that
the Afghans abandoned Fort Ali Musjid
in the course of the night. We took
possession this morning without firing a
shot.
LAHORE, November 22.-The procla-
nation OF the Viceroy, of India, re-
connts the history OF relations between
India and Afghanistan, during the last
ten years and concluded as follows:
Upon the Ameer Shere Ali alone rests
the responsibility of having exchanged
friendship for the hostility of the En-
press of India.
An advanced detachment Of the third
brigade moved forward until they found
confronted by successive
lines OF entrcnchment, and at dusk,
when retiring in accordance with or
ders, they were severely handled.
Major Birch, who commanded, and
Lieut.. Fitzgerald were killed, and Il
Lieutenant, over twenty sepooyss,
and four artillerymen were wounded.
LONDON, November 23.-A dispatch
dated Jumeread, Friday, says: The
garrison Of Ali Masjid has bolted pre-
cipitately, leaving arms, food, twenty
one cannon, and forty or fifty wounded.
Considerable numbers Of prisoners have
been taken, and it is reported that the
Afghan commander is among them.
Considerable firing was heard up the
bass this Friday morning in the direc-
ton OF Tytler's turning force. Its be-
lieved the Aighanf are not in condition
to make any further resistance.
LONDON, November 23.-the Ad,ertiser
says: A private telegram received in
London estimates the killed and wound
ed in the operations in khyber Pass at
800.
A dispatch from Thull reports that
the khuram column has formed great
camp at Fort kapaying. The cavalry,
and a portion Of the infantry and artil
lcry, have pushed forward eight miles to
Hazarpin. The inhabitants OF the valley
are friendly, and are bringing in sup
plies freely.
Russia to the Ameer.
BERLIN. November ,. - General
Kaufman. when delivering the sword
to be transmitted to the Ameer,
said: my illustrious sovereign, IN
whose empire the sun never sets, AMI
whose raised finger causes millions ol
soldiers Ia take up arms, sends this
pledge OF friendship and unchanging al
lection 10 his friend and ally the
noble and chivalrous ruler OF the
Aiyhans and Belooches. History
teaches that Russia ever espouses a
lust cause: that she has always
known how to protect her allies iron
the attacks Of any enemy however pow.
erful. Whoever sides with Russia need
not fear that hair Of his head will bt
injured. The power OF the Russian
sword is great; this. is a TACT known tf
the enemies OF Russia as well as TO heI
allies. May God protect and preserve
the two powerful sovereigns, the Czal
and Ameer. May God promote the
welfare Of the two allied countries u
the benefit Of the Afghans, Russian:
and humanity at large. May the echt
Of these words awaken consolation anC
hope where oppression and tyranny ar
paramount. The blade Of tn. sword hai
the following inscription in the Persian
tongue: MAY God give thee victor,
over the infidels."
The Pope and King Humbert.
ROME. November 22.-The Pope diC
not telegraph directly to King Humber
but directed the Archbishop of Maple
TO convey the expression OF the Pope
feeling OF Indignation At the execrahl'
attempt on His Majesty's life and ais.
hoped that His Majesty might at lengtl
recognize the danger OF the policy which
by violating all divine and human Laws
had 50 thoroughly demoraliLed tn
people.
Mail Coach Robbed.
FoRr FErTERNAS, Wy, November =
The mail which left Fort Mckinni
on the sfl,h inst R,as sfOpped and rot