Connecticut western news., 1885-02-18
THE WAR IN EGYPT.
Latest Reports by Telegraph from tho
 Scene Of Conflict.
ANOTHER BATTLE.

ANOTHhh BATTLE.
 General Wolseey telegraphs the War Office from Korti, saying that messenger just Tn from Berti, brings him news of Gen. Earle. The general with his command is making rapid progress rowEru BerDer, the objective point Of his expedition. His advance guard, comprised of detachment of cavalry, at the time Uf the runners departure from Berti, had reached Shakout Wells, where they surprsed and put to flight large body of rebels, who had en- camped at the wells on their way to join the Mahdfs aggressive lieutenant, Osman DlRna. Thirty of the rebels were killed and six taken prisoners. The cattle and camels belonging to the band and large number of Remington rifles were secured.
 THE KHEDIvE's VIEWS.
 In an interview the Khedive said he believed that Gen. Gordon was still alive, as the Mahdi was too wise a man to kill him. The Mahdl nau no interest In wishing the death or Gen. Gordon, but, on the contrary, would do all Tn his power to prevent such an occurrence. In stant action on the part of England, he said, is necessary to prevent the further progress of the MahdIs cause and avert new disasters. The abandonment of the Soudan by England under the present circumstances would be grave mistake. The tribes hitherto friendly to Great Britain would now join the Mahdi and if England does not take immediate steps to crush him, his influence may seriously threaten the stability of the British Empire in India
 THD MAHDI's LOSSES.
 Wounded prisoners who have been brought to Gakdul say that the Mahdi told his men that the British were few in number, that their weapons were harmless and that English sol- diers would fly at the sight of Arab spearmen. A majority of the rebels were unwilling sol diers. They were compelled to fight or suffer cruel treatment. The Mahdi threatened to de- prive them of food for forty days, saying that if they survived they would be exempted from military service by Allah's will and left unmo- tested.
 Five thousand of the Mahdi's best troops, and many of the principal sheikhs were killed, wounded or disheartened in the two recent battles. Many emirs are lying at Metemneh wounded. The Mahdi had twenty two guns before Khartoum, commanded by proteges of Ismail Pasha, who had been taught artillery practice at Cairo. Nearly all of the sharp shooters were deserters from Hicks Pasha's army.
 WILSON RESCUED.
 General Wolseley telegraphs the War Office from Korti, announcing the rescue of Colonel Wilson and his gallant little band, consisting Of B detachment of the Sussex regiment, from the island upon which his steamer was stranded on it's return from Khartoum, after learning of the capture of that city by the rebels.
 General Wolseley states that he is advised that the rescue was most gallantly effected, and under the most trying circumstances. The rescuing party was repeatedly fired on and harassed throughout. Sometimes they were closely pressed, put succeeded, not only in keeping the enemy of, but working havoc in their ranks, whenever they came within reach of the guns of the steamer. The river banks at some points actually swarmed with the enemy, who poured in rain of bullets on the steamer ss she passed. During the trip shot from the shore penetrated the boiler of the boat, and other serious damage was done The rebel fire was unusually well directed and at the place | of rescue they made determined stand, keep l ing up an incessant fire until the guns | of the steamer commenced playing on | them, when they beat nasty retreat. The rescue was then accomplished without further | serious opposition.
 The authorities at Cairo are informed that the Italian troops in the vicinity of Massowah are about to march to the relief of ths English garrison at KassaIa and on the Settit River. HOW GORDON DIED. dispatch from Gubat to the London DdilS | Telegraph states that it is reported there that Gen. Gordon was killed on the morning of January 27.
 A dispatch to Reuters Telegram Company from Korti says: "Cols Wilson and Wortley, who were with the expedition to Khartoum, arrived here to-day. They made the journey from Gubat in four days. They brought the news of Gen. Gordon's death. It was learned that one of the treacherous pashas among Gen. Gordon's forces marched the garrison to the side of the town nearest Omdurman saying that the rebel attack was expected at that point. In the meantime another traitorous pasha opened the gates at the other end and allowed the Mahdrs troops to enter, and they easily captured the town. Gen. Gordon was stabbed just as he was leaving the Government House. ''
 LONDON, February 11-Noon.-Gen. Lord Wolseley telegraphs to the Government that scouts who were sent to Khartoum have re- turned. They confirm the report of the kill jug of General Gordon and the atrocities com- mitted in Kharioum by the Mahdi's men. GEN. EARLE SLAIN AT BERTI.
 Gen. Earle was killed on Tuesday during the storming of the enemy's position at Berti.
 A correspondent with Gen. Earle's column sends the following dispatch, dated Dulka Isl and, Tuesday: "1he British troops advanced to attack the enemy, who held strong position on the hills. After some fighting the enemy was completely surrounded. Finding it i'm possible to dislodge the rebels from their forti- fled position, Gen. Earle ordered the troops to charge. Gen. Earle was killed while leading the attack"
 The Black Watch Regiment captured the po- sition at the point of the bayonet, the cavalry taking possession of the enemy's camp. Gen. Brackenbury, upon the fall of Gen. Earle, assumed command and ordered the remaining positions of the enemy to be stormed. The troops acted promptly, made a gallant attack and soon capture all the enemy's
 
 There was great slaughter among the enemy. Those who survived escaped by swimming the river.
 THE CAPTURE OF BERu The following additional particulars art given of Gen. Earle's capture of Berti: After the British forces had succeeded 1T completely surrounding the enemy's position General Earle commanded the Black Watcl regiment to carry the enemy's works at the point of the bayonet The regiment | responded gallantly to this command Tie pipers struck up, and with inspiring cheer | the men moved forward with 8 steadiness and | valor which the enemy were unable to with miration from the lips of Gen. Earle. From | loopholes in the enemy's works rife puffs shot out continuously but the Black Watch kept | brayely adv ancing."
 ''They scaled the difficult rocks which lay il | their path and drove the rebels from theiI shelter at the point of the bayonet. Unhap pily, Gen. Earle fell at this point as he was gal | lsntly leading his troops to victory. Mean | while the cavalry pushed beyond this scene o1 conflict and captured the enemy's camp, three | miles to the rear of their intrenched position | This manoeuvre was accomplished before the | Black Watch had succeeded in carrying tho main position.
 'While the main attack was being delivered | two companies of the South Staffordshire regi- ment were directed to seize a high rocky hil | which Arab rifemen were stoutly defending The British sprang boldly to the charge, but the enemy clung desperately to their position and disputed the ground inch by inch. Bu | the men of Staffordshire were not to be denied and they finally drove the enemy from the hill | This brought the battle of Fl Kibekan to close. From first to last it was gallantly con | tested"
 "The rebels consisted of Arabs of the Mo nassir and Robatat tribes. With them were numbers of derYishes from Berber. It is i'm possible to judge of the number of the enemy,