This is the province, and this is the situation. You will see that this province is commanded by a man instead of a hundred. As for the money, I brought him problems. The tribal chiefs were present at the Masquma center, and he received them with kind words and gentle speech, and we gave them robes and swords until their faces shone with joy. Then he said to them, "I am leaving among you only a few men from my army to guard this region and establish my authority." The officials then inquired about everything happening in the country and replied, "We are servants of the government. As long as our rights are not violated and we are not wronged, it is not permissible for us to rise against the government or cause the slightest disturbance. You will hear only good things from us."

The real reason for Colonel Gordon's reduction of troops to this province was twofold. First, due to the heat and difficulty of transporting supplies and necessities to the army. Second, to utilize these troops at the Lado station, which greatly needed reinforcements and supplies.

The dismissal of Rufai Bey and the appointment of Tayib Bey Abdullah in his place.

After the meeting of the tribal and village chiefs dispersed, Colonel Gordon said to Rufai Bey, "You are not fit for your job here. You should travel to the Egyptian province, and in your place, Qaimaqam Tayib Bey Abdullah was appointed." This Bey was a commander of the first rank, a Sudanese man from the Baggara tribes, similar to the one appointed to the province of Bahr. Then they planned to transfer the troops to the Lado region. It was then decided to appoint Tayib Bey Abdullah as governor of Lado, and Allah Agha.