McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-13
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| A lively scene occurred in the com
mons on the Sd. Questions were put to tn.
government regarding the condition of az
fairs in Egypt, which the government re.
fused to answer, whereupon great excite.
ment arose. Sir Wilfred Lawson, radical.
moved that the house adjourn, in order to
discuss the London problem. He made q
violent attack upon the government, charg-
ing it with cowardice, blood-guiltiness,
butchery and Jingoism.
The North German Gazette Obs
marck's organ) condemns the proposal OF
the secessionists to offer In the reichstag q
resolution thanking the United States house
of representatives for its action on the death
of Lasker. 1t says such resolution would
| be violation of law and q breach of the
constitution.
The London Times says: aWe I'M
derstand orders have been sent General
Graham to retreat forwith from Tokar and
arrange for the immediate return of the
troops to England from Egypt" The peo-
pie Of Tokar kissed General Graham 8
hands as he entered the town, and there
were great rejoicings. The enemy ac-
knowledge fifteen hundreds of their num-
Der killed.
German newspapers, referring to
the dynamite outrages in London, says
England is now reaping the fruits Of her
hospitality to anarchists and cut-throats
from all parts Of the world.
Every mark of respect for the men,
DRY of the deceased American Minister
Hunt was shown by the authorities and
others at st. Petersburg. A military es-
cort to attend the remains to their temper
airy resting place in the church was ten
dered, but the relatives of Mr.. Hunt de-
clined the honor.
Gen. Gordon's report of the submits
sion of the Sheikhs is distrrsted in Cairo.
1t is said that he is dupe Of the Sheikhs,
who will take brides and delude him with
false news. It is reported that Sheik Ibra-
him, on the White Nile, with 5000 Arabs,
and sheikh Rosser, on the Blue Nile, with
5000 men, are advancing on Khartoum.
General Graham is making prepare
lions at Suakim to advance upon Tamanieb.
The sheikhs of several tribes have sent en-
voys offering to desert Osman Digna and
assist the English if paid for their services.
Two thousand seven hundred bodies were
buried at Teb, including the Egyptians
killed in the fight between Baker Pasha's
troops and the rebels. Gen. Gordon asks
further supplies of money and the treasurer
at Cairo has sent him "a, 900 and number
Of decorations.
Earl Granville has assured France
that England intends to maintain the exist
ing conventions with Soudan.' 1t is neces-
of the English name in that quarter. The
acts Of General Gordon are only partially
approved.
Gen. Graham, with 800 men, will
advance from Suakim against Osmar Digna,
who remains at Teb, ready to accept battle.
Earl Granville announced in the
house of lords the receipt Of Egyptian dis
patches which reported that 1000 men,
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Khartoum, had been defeated by tribes
friendly to Gen. Gordon.
An ARRAY occurred at Pressa, Italy,
between railroad laborers and the inhabit-
ants Of the village. The carbineers, in en-
deavoring to suppress the disturbance,
fired, killing eight and wounding thirteen
villagers.
A messenger from the enemy's camp
reports that despite Osman's exhortations
his followers are demoralized. The situation
appears favorable for negotiations. Consul
Baker has telegraphed the British minister
at Cairo, offering to go to Osman's camp
and bring him to terms. He believes the
tribes will not only conclude treaty of
peace but will undertake to keep the road
to Berber open.
The murder of Col. Sudeikin has so
thoroughly frightened the masses in St.
Petersburg that it is difficult to obtain can
didates for police. General dresser has re-
ceived the fifteenth letter threatening him
with death. He however moves about at
tended only by single officer.
Another Heavy Robbery.
CHICAGO, March Cast Saturday,