The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-11

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London, Feb 1o-Sir George Goldie,
commanding the Royal Niger company's
expedition against the emir of Nupe, ca
bled from the palace OF the emir, at
Bida, on January 20, saying that the pal
ace had been captured and that all the
members of the expedition were well
Dispatches yesterday stated that Bida
was 70 be bombarded on January q. \
private telegram today adds that the
British officer Lieutenant Thompson OF
the Leicestershire regiment was killed.
The capture of Bida probably completes
the destruction of the Fulah power. and
will most likely add TO the territory OF
Great Britain in Africa. The dispute
between the emir of Nupe and the Niger
company is one Of long standing and
among other things grew OUT OF the
emir'S practice OF executing slaves by
the wholesale, after raiding territory
under the protection of the company in
order to obtain victims. Sir George
Goldie, founder and deputy governor OF
the Royai Niger company, has repeated
ly warned the emir during the past years
and in 1892, accompanied by Lord Scar
borough, he visited Bida and warned the
Fulah ruler that if the massacre of slaves
was not stopped the emir and his follow
ers would have to reckon with the Niger
company. For some time the practices
complained Of ceased, but last year were
renewed. The enir raided the country
urder the protection Of the company, and
eventually it was decided TO send a punt
tive expedition to Bida. 1t consisted OF
500 PauSa troops, six Maxim rapid-fire
guns, &c mounted European officers and
900 carriers, backed up by a flotilla OF
stern-wheel river steamers belonging 20
the company. The Fu.ah army was said
to number nearly 10000 foot and 1000
cavalry. The enir of Nupe is the most
powerful vassal OF the great Mohamme-
dan empire of Sokoto.
Another telegram from the west coast
of Africa, and dated January 20, says
the Royal Niger company's expedition
against the Emir OF Nupe engaged in a
big battle which lasted from sunrise I'M
I'll sunset on that day, the British col
uinns driving their Fulah enemies be-
fore them. 1t is estimated that the fol-
lowers of the Emir of Nupe numbered at
leost 10000. The British cavalry and in
fantry were stationed on the ridge in
front Of Bida- The Fulahs sent out
thanking brigades for the purpose Of
cutting off the British artillery, which
was following in the rear. The British
advance column formed square. the
Maxim rapid-fire guns being stationed
at the corners. The Fulah forces charg-
ed repea tedly, but were mown down
and failed to touch the square.
BRITISH VESSEL AGROUND.
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The British steamer Thornby, Captain
Chiswick, from Baltimore on January 81
for Copenhagen, is ashore off Hertzhorn.
The vessel registers 1,129 tons net, is
schooner rugged. was built at Stockton,
England, halls from West Hartlepool and
is owned by r. Ropner & Co. The Thorn
by had cargo Of corn valued at Sc, 26i,
shipped by Smith, Gambrill & Co., of this
city.
WILLIE WELCOMES OTTO.
Berlin, Feb. 10.-Archduke Otto of Aus
tria, nephew of Emperor Joseph and heir
pTesumptive to the throne of Austria. ar
rived here today and was received with
great ceremony by Emperor William, the
imperial princess and high court, military
and civil officials. The emperor embrac-
ed the archduke and the party was
driven to the palace in state carriages,
escorted by the cuirassiers, amid the ac-
clamation Of the crowds on the streets.
AT the palace the archduke was enter
tanned at luncheon. A state ball was
given In his honor this evening.
SPANISH LIBERALS.
Madrid, Feb. 10.-Premier Sagasta, the
Liberal leader, has called a meeting OF
the members of his former cabinet to
consider the political, situation. This &C.
ton is regarded as being of considerable
importance.
SANGUILLY'S RELEASE.
Washington. Feb. 10.-Spain has prom
ised TO release Julio Sanguilly, sentenced
in Cuba TO life Imprisonment for alleged
conspiracy against the government. Sec
rotary Olney has received from Madrid
an answer TO the representa- tons ne had
made through Minister Taylor several
weeks ago, TO the effect which is given
above. When Spain will put her prom
Use into execution cannot be learned.
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Tacoma, Wash, Feb. 1o-The steamer
Pelican, which has arrived from China.
brings news from the Philippine Islands
received at Hong Kong up to January s.
The Spanish consul at Hong Kong re-
ceived telegram from the governor
general OF the Philippines. dated Manila.
January 4. which reads:
General Galbis, with 200 men. SUD-
ported by columns under Serrandi and
Albert, at Tagging routed 4. 900 rebels from
Cavite commanded by man known by
the rebels as General Aquina,do. taking
several trenches, one large gun, several
small guns and military effects Many
rebels were killed. thirty-two being count
ed. Our casualties were ten killed and
eighteen wounded. The marines helped
efficiently in the operations. Our troops
are actively pursuing the enemy. Bala-
can and Batan, the Pasig region, is now
free OF rebels"
January 20. the Spanish consul receiv-
ed the following telegram from the same
source:
'On the 1st OF January our troops car
RED on operations al Cacarogne. Reisea
and Bulucan. taking six trenches. seven
guns, the mandatory OF cartridges. sew
eral small guns, many rifles and other
weapons. The rebels had 100 killed
counted. amongst them the greater part
OF the native soldiers who have deserted.
Our casualties were twenty-four killed
and sixty-eight wounded.
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