The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1885-04-10
THE GAME OF WAR.

Rebellion becoming ESerlOus-E eniHns ne |
viving-Osman Digna's Little Game in the
Soudan.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 2.-Upon
the receipt of the dispatch announcing
the burning of Aspinwall by the Revolu-
tionlsts, Secretary Whitney called upon
Secretary Bayard to define the treaty obli-
cations of the United States in the pre- m
ises. An informal Cabinet Confere nee
was held last night for the con sideratlon
of the subject. Secretaries Bayard,
Whitney and Manning and Attorney |
General Garland were present.
The conference lasted several hours, |
and 1t was decided that while the Gov
ernment has no responsibility for internal
broils at Panama, the old treaty with
Grenada guarantees free and uninter.
rupted transit across the isthmus, and
Secretary Whitney, at the conclusion of
the conference, telegraphed Com
mander Kane, commanding the
Galena, and Consul Adamson, at
Panama, for facts as to the condition
of the railroad and steamship property,
and inquiring whether transit Is open.
He also telegraphed the commandant at
the Brooklyn Navy Yard to gather the
available marines at the Navy Yard with
some gatling guns and men to handle
them. If present advices are confirmed,
men and guns will be shipped Immediate
ly.
Secretary Whitney Is advised that the
Alliance and Swatara are on their way to
Colon; the former from Key West, aud
the latter from New Orleans. Secretary
III -, thn fall nj latfar
last night to j. b. Houston, President OF
the Pacific Mail Company, New York
City;
"The Government proposes to have the
transit from Panama to Colon open and un-
interrupted in the shortest possible time. In
order that your company may avail Itself OF
| law of your steamer to receive the Shipment
| OF an armed force will be necessary. HOW
many men can you tdkeF
| Mr.. Whitney docs not believe that the
| interference OF the United States forces
will be required, but says ample prepara'
tion has been made for the emergency.
| THE RiEL REBELLION.
OTTAWA, ONT, April Late reports
from officers of the Government at Bat
tleford indicate that terrible and whole
sale massacre in the unprotected settle
ment is goin on, and that there has
been general uprising among tribes
heretofore thought to be friendly. Resi-
dents of Battleford, have learned that an
attack will be made on the barracks to-
night. They have food enough
to hold out If the troops
arrive. The situation is critical.
Hundreds of Indians have come in who
| txn f,;a I'm IN will
probably Join the rebel Indians In an at
tack on the barracks. The settlers have
one small cannon and twa hundred stands
of arms, with plenty of ammunition. A
telegraphic line constructor has beer
murdered, and settlers are being killed
/ | wherever found. Colonel Hershman
with seventy mounted police, will prob
i ably arrive at Battleford tomorrow
night.
THE INDIANS LEAVE BATTLEFoRD.
J WINNIPEG, MAN, April --latest ad
vices from Battleford state that all tn
a Indians have suddenly left the town, al
ter pillaging and burning most OF tn
houses; but where they have gone ca
; not be learned. 1t is feared that the
:, have gone to Edmonton to pluuder tina
= place, and to induce the Indians on th
reserve near there to join ther
in their raid. Another supposition
\ that they have started for Carleton, eight
= miles distant, where Riel with the hal
:. breed rebels and 800 Indians of Big Bear
~ and Bear Dy's band are camped. III
troops of General Middleton start to-da
north by way of Touchwood Hills,
meet the rebels. An uprising is repor
II ed TO have occurred among the Indiar
n at Riding mountain, but the rumor is III
d confirmed.
l. A FENIAN SCARE.
TORONTO, ONT, April 2.-Northwe
i advices state that it will require 10
additional troops to squelch the I
N bellion. Arrangements are being mat
le in all parts of Eastern Canada to sci
Il large numbers OF volunteers to the iron
e Some fears are entertained of Feni,
al raid on Eastern Canada while the troo
ye are absent. Rumors prevail that su
Y, picious persons from Buffalo, suppos'
d. to be Fenians, have appeared at Ham
a. ton.
~ osMAN DIGNA's SLEEK GAME.
s. SuAKIM, April 1.-The detachment
or cavalry sent by General Graham to asce
OF tain whether there was any truth in t
a0 reported evacuation of Tamai by Osm
As Digna, has returned to McNeill's zerel
at The commander states that IL is evide
OR from his observations that Osman
re playing deep game. He has circulat
ey reports of his withdrawal with view
ry throwing the En- glsh off their guard.
states that he made thorough rect
X noissance. Attimes he narrowly escaI
=, falling into the hands OF the rebels,
~ close did they get to the city. At f
- sight the place appeared to be desert
but closer inspection brought to vi
"a hordes of Arabs encamped back of
lrs place and on the adjoining hills. .
as officer stated that signs were not lack
"a to Justify the belief that Osman inter
to make determined stand, and desr
lie ate fighting Is to be expected before
I'd is driven from that stronghold. Gen,
RS. Graham on receiving this informal
nd gave orders for immediate preparation
ire an advance at daybreak tomorrow.
err advance will be commenced from
;ad zereba now held by McNeill. Work
l is tue Iaiiroau III COURSE VI cono.luo
his rom ouaAin W noi ~ n"o sSsSs opi ~,
the work hazardous.
ny.
ent The senate's Programme Outlined.
gnu WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 2.-An
'as derstanding has been reached by Rel
ljcan Senators 10 continue in session