Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-02-26
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Egyptlan War

CAIRO, February 25th.-Grest unessiuess
is felt here at the report that the powerful
Betharesn Arabs, who occupy the territory
between Khsrtoum and Wadyhalfa and east
ward as far as Berber, have revolted. If this
is true General Gordon, with Khartoum and
other garrisons, are cut off.
Ell Mahdis emisssries are going through
the whole of Egypt bearing this simple mes.
sage II am coming bs ready"
SECOND DIsPATCH.l
LONDON, February 25sh.-Rumors are cur
rent here that General Gordon has spiked the
guns, destroyed the stores and determined to
evscuste Khartoum forthwith, on account of
the report that Mahdi is marching on the
town.
THIRD DISPATcHl
TRINKTTAT, February 25th.-B sker Pasha
has been appointed Chief of the Intelligence
Department, with Colonel Bsrnaby, CORE
spondent of the London Post. as assistant.
The transport Thibet has been detained in
quarantine, owing to the appearance of small
pox among the troops on board.
All the soldiers returning to England on
the troopship Jumna volunteered their
services when ashore, which have been ac-
cepted as most welcome addition to Gen.
eral Grshsm's force. Being veterans, they
will give steadipess and increase the conf
dencs of the younger soldiers
FOURTH DIsPATCHl
SUAKIM. February 25th.-A refugee from
Toksr Gays that majority of the garrison
wished to surrender, bat 200 Insisted upon
continuing resistance. 1t is uncertaiu there
fore, whether the surrender will actually be
made, but it is ssrorg,y believed that the ma
jority prevailed, and that Tokar is in the
nsads of the rebels.
Another refugee from Toksr reports that he
met q r.hal acnuairtapca vyho fnId b;,, tI,oE
the intention was TO put all ths garrison at
Tokar to death, except the guusmen, after the
surrender, Notwithstanding the promises that
had been made.
A spy sent to q friendly tribe brings in
formation that the rebels mad attacked the
tribe and taken 7S prisoners and 90 grain
loaded camels.
Reports are abroad that the rebels will at.
tack Suakim tonight.
FIFTH DISPATCH.l
SUAKIM, February 2jth.-A meeting was
held this morning of the black troops. They
dispersed through the bazaar, ana threatened
to join the rebels. Admiral Hewitt will
therefore retain number of marines at Sua-
kim, and the blacks will be sent to Cairo
forthwith.
Spies report great rejoicing in the camp of
Osmsn Digms at the fall Of Tokar.
A patrol caught sight of the rebels and re-
tired, the enemy pursuing.
sixth DISPATCHl
CAIRO, February 25th.-Seven thousand
Arabs have reinforced the army of Osman
Digms, who has taken command in person.
He has altogether 5000 against 1000 British
troops.
Ell Mshdi appeals to Meslem India to sup
port Islam.
SEVENTH DIsPATCH.l
SUAKIM, February 26.h-A. M.-The men.
ofwar have fred during the night to Keep
the rebels at distance.
A London Railway Station Blown I'm
with Dynamite.
LONDON, February 26sh-A. M.-Shortlv
after l o'clock this morning a ter.
rible explosion occurred in the cloak.
room of the Victoria Rsilway station.
London. The explosion was undoubtedly
dynamite. A large portion OF the roof was
blown eff. and nearly all the glass.work
in the station demolished. Seven men hsye
been sent to the hospital with severe injuries.
Extensive damage was done to surrounding
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