The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21

only the forces under Gen. Butler but also those
under Gems. Wolseley and Brackenburg. The opin-
ion Is widely expressed that the war Office has re-
ceived more startling information from Gen.
Wolseley than that conveyed in the telegram Of this
afternoon In relation to Gen. Butler being hemmed
in at the Aou klea wells. 1t is noticef tkat the
quantity of ammunition and proiectiles now under
process of manufacture and preparation at the
Woowich arsenal for transport to Egypt Is greater
than the quantity sent out of the county during the
entire period of the Crimean This fact induces
belief that the government is preparing for long
campaign.
The Irish weekly newspapers for the present
week generally display feeling of jubilation over
the British reverses in the Soadan,
LATER.
KoRTI, Feb. 20.-The following report has Just
been received from Anu Klea:
General Butler sent a portion of his force nclud-
ing all the native troops to Gakdul on the 10th
inst, after which Arab scouts made their appear.
ance about Abu Klea, and General Butler thereup-
ordered forts to be constructed and the out
posts strengthened with a view to protection
against possible attack. The first Arabs appear
ed about in the afternoon, and their numbers con-
tinually increased till within two hours the ridge
on the Berber road fairly swarming with them.
While row of stone defence walls being erect
ed our infantry advanced several times and fired
Volley at the rebels killing many OF them and pre-
venting them from coming nearer than in so yards
Lord Beresford also fired the Gardiner guns which
were placed in the fort. Until this time
the Arabs had made hardly any reply,
but at b.3O p. M without any warning they opened
q well directed IRE from 800 Remington rifles and
ly, and there was no intermission till sundown.
After sunset an occasional volley was fired. All
nres aud lights were forbidden in our camp during
the entire night which cold and windy.
On the British side two were killed and IL
wounded Among the latter is Charles Williams,
correspondent Of the London Chronicle, who was
shot in the leg but Is not seriously wounded.
Gen. Butler has despatched messenger to Gen.
Wolseley describing his situation critical and
stating that Ell Mahdi is advancing upon his posi-
ton with an immense force.
Gladst0ne's Life in Danger.
Leading Liberals have expressed the opinion that
Gladstone will cease to be premier within three
weeks. His pastor has warned him he must choose
between the sacrifice of his life and sacrifice of his
office.
In the Commons.
In the House Of Commons this evening" Sir Hen
ry Tyler, Conservative, gave notice that he would
move addition to the vote of censure to the ef-
feet that it was incumbent the government to
take hold of Khartoum with view of promoting
civilization and commerce in Central Africa.
The Marquis OF harrington, in reply to queE-
tion stated that Prince Hasson had been appointed
governor general of the Soudan at the suggestion
of Gen. Wolseley. and that Prince Hasson would be
under the authority of Lord WoIseley. The Mar
quis also stated that the government expect that
Lord Wolseley will today have received one volume
OF Gen. Gordou's diary. The remaining Volumes be-
lieved to be five in number, were on tue way from
Guoat to Korti. After he had seen these volumes,
the Marquis continued, he would be better able to
state whether or not their contents would be pub
ished,
0laustOne annOuQceQ tnat Tue question or grant,
ing special allowance to the family of Gordon was
receiving the careful attention OF the government
In accordance with his promise to name date for
debate on Sir Stafford Northcote's motion of CEN
suro OF Gladstone fixed next Monday as the day. He
also announced that on Monday the Queens mes
sage deeouncing the reserves would be considered
in the morning.
The governments motion to give to the redistri-
button OF seats bill introduced by the government,
precedence over all orders of the day was adopted
by vote of 223 against 90.
Sexton, the House ruler, moved that the conduct
of those answerable for the action of the police and
military in Ireland in suppressing meetings called
by The national league in Derry, was one sided,
tyrannical and unconstitutional. Defeated-59 to
10.
The debate on the motion of censure will be con-
concluded next Friday. The Parnellites will vote
with the opposition unless the government will
pledge itself TO abandon the renewal of the crimes
act in Ireland. The government whips calculate
to obtain without the Parnelites a majority of 20
on the motion, but it is doubtful if they succeed