St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29

position at Gabut that is confidently asserted
it can be held by small garrison against
any force which the rebels may send to attack
it. The route across the desert from Gubat
to Korti is securely held by the English. Col.
Sir Redvers Butler will be in command of
this route. He left Korti to-day to assume
the position.
The news Of Stewards movements since
the battle at the Ahu Klea wells was brought
to Korti by Capt. Pigeott He left Gubat
with dispatches Saturday last, and reached
Korti this morning, having encountered no
serious difficulty by the way.
GEN. GORDON IN GOOD SHAPE.
An official dispatch received this afternoon
from Gordon shows his position at Khartoum
by no means as desperate as supposed. he
says he could held out there for years
Stewart's wounds are reported as doing well.
THE REBELS DEFEATED AT TRIYKITAT.
News was received at Suakim Of a battle
near Trinkitat, between the force of Benz
Ameer's friendly tribe of Arabs and the reb-
els, in which Benz Ameer badly defeated the
rebels and captured all their cattle.
THE NEWS RECEIVED AT LONDON.
The excitement occasioned by the explo-
sions and the great anxiety concerning the
fate OF Gen. Stewart, which has existed the
past several days. was completely Oblterated
to-day by the news that Stewart had captured
Metemneh and succeeded in communicating
with Gen. Gordon. Great enthusiasm pre-
walls and many congratulations over the
success Of Stewards expedition have been
received at the war office.
THE ANXIETY IN LONDON.
There is intense anxiety as to the nature
of Gen. Stewards wound and the prospects
Of his recovery. There was report this af-
ternoon, to the effect that he had been
killed, and that the war office had withheld
the information to that effect. This report
was refuted tonight by the fact that the
queen had sent dispatch to the war Office,
in which she expresses personal sympathy
with Gen. Stewart, and thanks him for his
conspicuous bravery. This dispatch was
ordered transmitted to Gen. Stewart with all
possible speed, and viii be published officially
tomorrow morning. Whitehall street is i'm
passible tonight in the vicinity of the home
guards. Immense throngs of people have
congregated there, eagerly listening to every
scrap of information that can be obtained
from Soudan.
THE DEATH OF HERBERT.
Herbert, the special correspondent of the
London Post, whose death was reported to-
day, was shot dead during the fierce attack Of
the rebels while the British we're erecting the
Zareba. Herbert was secretary 10 Lord Duff
ferin when the latter was governor general
Of Canada. Herbert witnessed the battles of
Tel FL Kebir, Fl Teb and Toma!. He was
severely wounded in tine last named battle.
The queen sent dispatch thanking Gen.
Stewart and troops for their bravery, con-
doing with them for their losses and promot-
ing Gen. Stewart to the rank of major gen
eral.
THE BRITISH ENCAMPSfEST.
On the 22d the British encamped at Abu
Kru, two miles south of Metemneh. The
enemy we're most sparing in their use Of am-
munltion in defending Metemneh, and only
kept up desultory fire. The rebel forces
throughout all the engagements have been
well handled. It is stated that two Euro
peans are among them, which may explain
the fact. A female prisoner states the British
fire decimated the enemy, who seem de-
termined to remain inside Metemneh. Five
Of Gen. Gordon's steamers, conveying 500
soldiers aud five guns, arrived at Gubat on
the 22d. All the troops and guns we're
landed, when the guns were turned upon
Metemneh. without, however, producing any
apparent effect upon the rebels. It is re-
ported the Mahdi is sending more troops
and guns to Metemneh.
BoMBARDING sHESDY.
On the 22d, Gen. Wilson, with four Of
Gen. Gordon's steamers, a number OF black
troops, two companies Of mounted infantry
and six guns, bo,nbarded shendy two hours
and almost completely destroyed the town.
But the occupants. Of whom there were
few, appeared to be unwilling to surrender.
The steamers afterwards returned to Gubat
where a number Of forts are being erected
Il is stated the mahdi has a force of 5000
around khartoum. The population of Khar-
t0um is now estimated at $4,000. A convoy
has gone 70 Gokdul 10 fetch stores and am
muniuon.
The inhabitants Of Mctcmueh ere appar-
emily in hiding, as scouts are able TO see only
few persons in the town.
TUE KILLED AND WOUNDED.
The total British loss, including the loss at
Abu Hlea, was lO4 killed end 9lG wounded
The enemy's loss was 5000 killed and
wounded.
THE REBELS DESERVING.
Gen. Earle telegraphs from Bahan catar-
act, abouttweuty-two miles below Bolti, as
follows:
''Thc rebels still occupy Boiti, and It Is
doubtful whether We will light them there or
retire 70 Bsrber. A few OF the mahdrs regular
soldiers at Boit came from Berber. They
say they intend to desert tous. Two uucles
Of Sheikh Sulemau, who murdered Col
Stewart, have sent US word they will come In
aud submit. The natives are now returning
to the villages"