The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-02
WARS IN OTHER LANDS.

eminent show that re-enfofrements,
with abundant supplies OF ammunition,
arrived at Dargai at noon yesterday.
The march was forced and very rapid,
and 10 Sikhs died from sunstroke on the
way. Colonel Reid, with large re-en-
forcements, has reached camp Mala-
kand.
In consequence of the rapid spread OF
the revolt from $4,000 TO $4,000 natives
now being under arms, the government
has ordered the reserve brigade to as
semble under the command OF Colonel
Wodehouse.
The British regiments will await events
at Rawalpindi and the native regiments
at Marden. The STAFF will remain for the
time at Nowshera.
Fort Chakdara Is strong enough to re-
sist any attack. and 1t had good supply
of ammunition. The only fear is that
the garrison may become exhausted by
constant fighting.
The tribesmen are sending forward
fresh relays continually. The recon-
noitering column Saturday found the
enemy in great force blocking the road
to Chakdara. During the fighting 100
of the enemy were killed and the British
had IA wounded, among them Captain
Baldwin, who was severely wounded,
and Lieutenant Keyes, who received "a
slight would
The enemy followed up the retiring
column and attacked the camp in a half
hearted manner; being repulsed by the
garrison.
General Blood, with every available
man, will start today for the relief of
Chakdara, and the garrison has been
notified of his intention by heliograph
Heavy fighting is expected at Aman-
dara.
Maulvi Sidayat Rasoul, who was re-
Gently arrested at Lucknow on the
charge of insulting Queen Victoria and
the British government at meeting Of
Mohammedans, called to congratulate
the sultan on his victories over Greece,
on which occasion Maulvi told the as
sembly that But for the sultan's fore
bearance the old woman's ribs would
have been broken years ago." has been
sentenced to a years imprisonment
The government offered to accept sure
} ties Dor his good behavior in lieu of i'm
| prisonment. but he could not produce
them.
Albanians Attack Servian Blockhouse.
Constantinople, Aug. 2.-The incur
sions OF the Albanians, who attacked al
most simultaneously seven Servian
frontier blockhouses along the stretch Of
frontier between Madliza and Rashka,
have led the Survian government to
make formal protest to the powers,
and it is believed that this is part of an
organized plan to provoke Servia. The
matter Is being discussed by the am
bassadors in conference with a view of
getting an explanation from Tewfk
Pasha, the Turkish minister Of foreign
affairs. Word has been received here
from Van. the capital Of the viloyet Of
Van. Armenia, that Armenian revolu-
tionists are preparing to cross the Per-
sian frontier.
Serious Fighting In Langeborg.
Cape Town, Aug. 2.-Serious fighting
took place on Friday in the Langeborg
district. The British loss was triflins.
The enemies position In the Gamasiop
valley was captured and the rebels fell
back in confusion toward Twaiskloof.
The government troops have captured
all the enemy's positions north of
Tweiskloof. Among the British losses
were Sergeant Hall and Sergeant Mercer.
who were killed. Chief Lukajanties.
wholed the rebels, was killed, with many
OF his followers. A general surrender OF
the rebels is expected.
War In Gazaland.
Lisbon, Aug. 2.-Oficial dispatches
from Lournenzo Marques, South Africa.
confirm the reports ofrecent fighting be-
tween the government troops and re-
bellious natives in Gazaland. The bat
tie took place on July "a near Chimbutu.
capital OF Gazaland. V,he governor of
Portuguese East Africa Colonel Albu-
querque. wit ha small Portuguese force,
routed 1000 rebels. The Portuguese
losses were two killed ana 10 wounded.
The natives lost 900.
Nile Tribes FightIsg.
Cairo. Aug. 2.--The Egyptian intelli-
gence department. has received word OF
heavy tribal fighting up the Nile be-
tween the dervishes and Jaalins. The
dervishes. under one Of the generals of
the khaliff, defeated the Jaaiins in a
pitched battle and occupied Me<elneh
Oh July l. The losses on both sides were
very large. The Jaalins are said 10 have
lost 1000 killed.
Portuguese Routed.
London Aug. "A despatch to The
Times from Cape Town says q report
has reached here that the Portuguese
have been badly routed in the BIlenI
district, north OF Delagoa bay. The ma
tives declare that not a Portuguese Is
left alive.
Obeving the Law.
South Norwalk. Conn. Aug. AIN ac-
cordance, with an edict Issued by Mayor
Bohannon. the new Sunday law was
rigidly observed In South Norwaik. and
not as much as n postage stamp could
be purchased In the city.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
ALMANAC. MONDAY. AUG.a
Sun rises-4:ss a. M; sets. 7:o3 p. m. !,
Length Of day-14:2l.
Moon ssts-s;@ p. m.
HiQ6 WnaAr-l N n n 7. AZ n a.