McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
FOREIGN.
AFFAIRS IN THE sOUDAN


Gordon advises the appointment of
Zobehr Pasha to succeed himself as gov
ernor of Soudan. He thinks that Zobhr, if
adequately supported, would dispose OF
the Mahdi whiting year. He strongly de-
nounces the proposed British expedition to
reconquOr the Soudan, and expresses deep
anxiety about the situation at Khartoum.
Unless the British act promptly Ill regard to
Zobehr's appointment the victory ~ Ora
ham will, he thinks, have been useless
bloodshed. He does not believe in sending
further kilograms. 1t is no longer ques-
tion of days, but hours. 1t is reported that
Sheikh Obeid, on the other side Of the Blue
Nile, has risen. IL this is true the tele-
graphs will be cut forthwith. 1t is improb-
but will try to starve the city into submits
sion.
BISMARCK ON THE RESOLUTIONS.
Bismarck appeared in the reichstag
to-day and made a speech in justification Of
his course in refusing to transmit the Las
ker resolutions to the reichstag. He said
he had recognized the good intentions Of
the American congress, but was unable to
harness himself to the car of the oppose
ton. Bismarck continued: 81 should have
refrained from mentioning this matter eX-
cept for the manner In which the reichstag
has discussed it and for the charge of in
reference made by Herr Richter. The re-
lations of Germany with America have al
ways been good The government has con-
stantly tried to cultivate them. Ever since
there has been a minister the relations of
the two countries have been satisfactory.
After the war with Austria, in 1866, and
again after the Franco Prussian war,
America gave numerous proofs Of sympa-
thy, not only with the prosperity of the
empire, but also with the person OF the
chancellor. Nothing has occurred to dis
turb these good relations.''
THE BATTLE AT TAMAI.
Further details of the desperate
battle between Graham's forces and
the rebels near Tamai Wells continue to ar
rive. During the confusion which ensued
when the Arabs made their wild rush on
the British lines and caused them to re-
treat newspaper reporters and other nom
cOmbatants took part in the fray and used
their revolvers freely with deadly effect
against the enemy. After the battle o.
mans camp and three villages were burn
ard was taken and Tewfik Bey's recap
tured. The British loss is considerably
heavier than at first reported. The num-
Der killed will reach 100 and wounded $50.
Gen. Graham telegraphs that five officers
and eighty-six men were killed and eight
officers and 103 men wounded, and nineteen
men are missing. The rebels numbered
from 10, 900 to 1900. Three officers and
seven men of the naval brigade were killed
at the guns. Over 1000 rebels were killed.
The rebels charged regardless Of their great
loss. They left 600 dead at one point of the
square. Gen. Graham's forces are return
ing to Suakim. Osman Digna fed to the
hills. The Arabs retired before the Eng
lish slowly and sullenly. They were de-
feated, but not put to rOut. They walked
away as il sauntering through a bazaar,
with their arms folded or swinging at their
sides. Many were shot down, but this did
not hasten their companions's speed.
FRANCE FEELING FOR PEACE.
The French government has instruct
ed General Millott, commander of the land
force at Tonquin, not to carry operations
beyond Thainquingen and Longson. Prime
Minister Ferry has reopened direct negotia-
tons with Marquis Tseng for a treaty based
on the condition that the French be allowed
to retain possession of Bacninh.
MILITARY CONSPIRACY IN SPAIN.
General Velorde, Brigadier Villa
campo, Senior Moran, secretary for Gorilla,
and large number of minor officers and
men are charged with completely in mill
tary conspiracy similar to that Of August
last.
DECLARED FOR Ell MAHDI.
The leading sheikhs between Shendy
and Khartoum have declared in favor of Fl
Mahdi. The Arab rebels have reappeared
at Tamaneib. They attack all stragglers.