Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-23
4 FIGHT
That Came Near Endlag Disastrous.
iy to the British.
A BRUSH WITH ARABS NEAR sUAKix.
Gen. Mcneil is Blamed for Negligence
The British Losses
Were
So KILLED AND IS WOUNDED.

SuAxn, March 22.-While detschments
of English and Indian infantry were near
ing Zeraba, seven miles southwest Of SuA-
kim, to-day, they were suddenly surprised
by rush Of Arabs, who massed and were
were concealed in defles west Of Hasheea.
The English formed square ~ quickly -
possible, but the camels, mules and horses
were driven back in confusion On the troops,
causing . stampede, and amid clouds
of dust the Arabs penetrated to the south
and north sides of the square. Meanyhile
the marines and Berkshire regiment, who
were on the east and west sides Of the square.
maintained a continuous FIRE, holding the
enemy at bay while charge Of cavalry and
fire from guns at Hasheeen Zeraba checked
! the onslaught OF the Arabs, which at the
outset threatened serious disaster to the
British. Gen. Graham reports English
Losses so far as known, officers and - men
killed and 33 men wounded, Losses OF
engineers, transport corps ard Indian
troops not yet reported. A later unofficial
estimate places the British killed
at 81 and wounded at S5. Near all casual
ties are due to spear thrusts received in the
hand to hand engagements. The Arabs
got between the transport train and Ieraba
and speared men of the transport corps and
killed the animals. They fought sayagcly.
refusing to give or take quarter. General
| Mcneil, who commanded Xere5a, reports
vaguely tha, there were several thousand
rebels in the fghi and over O. thousand
killed or wounded. Mcneil is blamed for
not taking precautions against surprise.
The enemy began attack at three this
morning. They were repulsed and the
ground cleared by four.
The damage done to transport material
Yesterday is immense. Guards and artillery
sent reinforcement TO the troops attacked.
The whole British force remained in tbs
field during the night. Csmels and
mules were hamstrung by Arabs aud
scores Of camp followers cut up. The
Arabs are scattered about in the whole
vicinity and intesectng native fugirves.
The appearance and yells Of tbs Arabs Was
so sudden that the whole asssmblAge Of
transport animals mixed with the natives
became panic stricken and surged on
Zeraba making resistance hopeless. The
scene was indescribable. Arabs
glided and crspt in all directions
among the animals. Haddendovas swArmei
from the bush like magic and Gttacke d tho
Xeraba fercely on all sides. Soudane'e
coolies were mistaken for enemies and many
killed by friends. Berkshire regiment and
marines stood firm and cool and fred volley
after volley into the ranks Of the enemy.
The naval brigade inside Of IerAba also
| opened hot fire. Indian troops held their
own gallantly as soon as they we're able to
close square again, but were eventually un-
able to stand the rsttling fire Of the enemy,
and disappeared as they csme.
General Mcneil drew in all his forces and
stood to arms. The hussars brought in tho
wounded though menaccd by the Arab
camel force which watched their movement.
The desert is dotted in every direction with
runaway animals. The enemys loss must
I've heavy. The camp a. Suakim is pre-
pared for q renewal Of the attack, but IN
molested.
| The English and the German Flag.
LONDON. March 22-Adyices relative 70
the recent incident at Victoria, on the west
coas, Of Africa, are TINT the commando Of
the German corvette Bismarck, wish.
ing 10 annex territory in the vicinity OF
Victoria, asked to be allowed 10 pas
through British territory.
British officers ct Victoria politely but
firmly refuse permission. The German
commander thereupon threatened 10 BON.
bard the place but the British gun boat
Wntcbful put in appearance snd
Bismarck moved few miles
down the coast, and the German
asg was hois'ed in strip Of land belonging
to England. The German commander
ato went inclined and bribed the Chief Of
Mstsnza 10 csds 10 Germany territory,
! witch had already been ceded England.
The English Gag was hauled down and
the German flag hoisted, and the German
commander returned to Victoria and sent
written ultimatum 10 the Court OF Equity 70
have the English flag at Matanza removed
within two days.
Put TO Death for secrecy.
KoHrr, March 22.-The Mabdi ssntsnosd
many natives 10 death for not revealing
treasures supposed to be hidden ~ KhaE.
,oum. Many slave women from Khartoum
are being sold st . hundred dollars each.
Emperor wiiiisns's ARpivsrsary.
BgRLIy, March 22.-The eighty eighth
anniversary Of the birth Of Emperor william
was observed with much enthusiasm and
rejoicing to-day. ..-'
Sr HAITI Psrts. Dssd.
Lospos, March 22.--Sir Harry Psrkea.
British Minister to Pekin, is dead. lie y
believed 10 have died Suddenly. .
Yrsaeh Losses.
PARIS, March 72--Total loss BY the
French at Kelung betweea the fourth sat
eighth inst. is 1873 killed and wounded.
Muswusnps Hanged.
SAx FraycIsCo, March 22.-City f
Peking arrived this afternoon bringing
Hong Kong sdyices Of February 2lst and
Yokahama, March I'd. Coean adices
state that fathers and mothers. wives and
children OF Kin Gionkukin, J. 8arhit, and
J. Kohap, who are leading members OF she
independent party Of Corss, vers hanged
hanged at the Palace gates on February 2.
Eleven other CoreAns vhosympsthised With
their cause were hanged With then. Tbs
Parents. wives and childfen Of tour of thsse
latter were also hanged. Hin Gonkukin.
sbo sought refuge in Japan, will soos cone
10 America
aAtisBpt 70 Dysamits the Astiers.