New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
DEFEAT OF BAKER PACHA.
TWO THOUSAND KILLED AND WOUNDED
HIS FORCE ALMOST ANNIHILATED NEAR IohAR-
THE TROOPS BADLY EQUIPPED.

HIS FORCE ALMOST ANNIHILAIED NEAR iohAN
THE TROOPS BADLY EQUIPPED.
LONDON Feb. GA rumor prevalent IN the lob-
bies Of the House of Commons that Oeneral baher
army had been annihilated is considered authentic
Another report however, says that Baker has lost
1000 men, but that he has escaped
Later dispatches reiterate previous reports that
he has met with serious defeat He had with him
$500 men and was advancing when attacked. The
losses in killed and wounded amount to 1000 men,
With the remnant of his force he succeeded In
reaching Trinkitat, where the gunboat Ranger Is
lying. Baker Pacha intends to proceed lmmedl-
ately to Suakim in the Ranger.
dispatch to Reuters Telegraph Company from
Cairo saysi "The Khedive has received a telegram
from Baker Pacha reporting his defeat near Tokar.
His losses were 1000 men, four Krupp cannon and
two Gatlng guns. The Turks and Europeans fonght
well. Baker Pacha will return at once to suakim
with the remainder of his force.
CAIRO, Feb. ga portion of Baker Pachas force
left ninkitat on Saturday, and threw up entrench-
ments on the shore Of lagoon four miles distant
The rest of the troops followed on Monday. Baker
Pacha intended TO advance TO the well OF ieb' hVe
miles further and halfway to Tokar. Nothing was
heard afterward of his movements until there came
the news of his defeat, This disaster was rather
expected, as the force consisted of raw and badly
equipped drilled and disciplined recruits, some OF
whom were sent to the front without arms and
some with only old muskets The gloomiest rumors
have prevailed since the start of the expedition.
FALSE REPORTS FROM SPIES.
Advices regarding the defeat of Baker Pacha are
conflicting, but the following details have been re-
ceived, Baker Pacha began his advance from the
intrenchments at Trinkitat on Sunday. His force
consisted of 5000 troops, badly armed and short of
ammunition, and many Of whom showed an unwill-
ingness to proceed. Baker Pacha had sent
from Trinkitat TO Cairo an urgent appeal for rifles
to replace the old muskets with which numbers of
his troops armed. In reply he received orders
TO try force his way to Tokar without delay, and
with the English officers connected with the eXpe-
ditiOn, began the march expecting defeat The
spies had falsely reported that the roads clear
with the exception of small bands of rebels. On
Monday forenoon portion # the advance encoun-
tered body of Osnan Dignas troops, and fight
enSued which was more of a rout than battle
DETAILS OF THE FIGHT.
SUAKIM, Feb. 5.-Marines have been landed here
to prevent a panic. Baker Pacha lost all
his camels and baggage in the fight.
Most of the Egyptian officers and men
boted. Colonel Sartorius tried hard to rally them,
but without success. The Europeans behaved
splenddy Colonel Sartorius narrowly escaped
with his life. The enemy pursued almost into
Trinlitat. The Europeans, police and Turkish in
fantry were cut to pieces. Fourteen European and
and three native officers are missing.
The fight was begun by few Arab horse
men attacking Baker Pacha's cavalry, which
fed. Baker then formed a square, which the enemy
surrounded. The rest of the Egyptians then fed
In confusion and the gunners deserted their guns.
Baker Paoha was several times surrounded by the
enemy, but, with his staff, managed to cut his way
through.
LONDON. Feb. Con receipt of the news of
Baker Pacha's defeat the Admiralty issued tele-
graphic orders stopping troopships on their way to
India. Much anxiety is felt regarding Colonel
Burnaby, who is believed to have been
present at the fight The Egyptian correspondence
has been published. 1t confirms the report that
England had no intention Of employing British or
Indian troops in the Soudan. The English Govern
ment does not object TO the employment of Turkish
troops in Egypt provided the Porte pays their ex