A VISITATION OF SMALLPOX. 501 however, without punishment a few days later—an act of clemency unsuited to these times. In Dufilé, also, a sergeantmajor shot at his officer, but fortunately missed him.

All this may give you some little idea of the difficulties we have to contend with here. I am hourly expecting to hear that open rebellion has broken out in Lado, and then, of course, I shall go there.* Messengers have come from Kabréga. This time the Waganda have got a thrashing, and have therefore retreated. Kabréga complains bitterly that all the Zanzibar men settled in Uganda came with the Waganda to pillage his country. I am thinking of sending off Captain Casati to Kabréga soon to look after letters, and then he shall take this long letter with him. . No news had come from Dr. Junker, probably because of the war, but I am expecting men from Kabréga again within the next few days, and then I shall probably hear from Junker also. Smallpox has been raging among us in Wadelai for the last three months; it is rather mild as a rule, but does not die out. Rain is wanted, too, and the glowing heat at midday makes even robust people dreadfully languid.

May 15, 1886.

Captain Casati sets out early to-morrow morning, and will stay with Kabréga for the present to forward letters to Uganda and Zanzibar. Perhaps Mr. Mackay will be so good as to give us news of what is going on in Europe. I am sending off all my despatches this time, and I have enough faith in my good fortune to hope that means of forwarding them will ultimately be found. I had news indirectly from Kabréga’s country yesterday. The war is over, and the Waganda have taken their thrashing in silence for once. The smallpox, which is raging there likewise, 2.e., in Unyoéro, may also have had a depressing effect on them. Kabréga has sent word to my agent, who is * It may not be clear to all why Emin still remained at Wddelai while he was so anxious as to the action his men would take at Ladd. He was obliged to remain in the south to open up and maintain his communication with Kabréga, as that ruler would only treat with Emin personally. He did subsequently return to Lado, and withdrew the troops, but the letter explaining this journey has not come to hand.—R. W. F.