250 Klialifa, A.D. 1885—1886.

was withdrawn, leaving the country unoccupied south of Kosha. A temporary native Government was established at Dongola, but it proved of no value, and fell to pieces on the advance of the enemy.

The Mahdists pushed gradually forward, and by the end of November came into touch with our frontier field force.

TYPES OF SUDANESE SOLUIEKS—TIIE KAW MATERIAL.

now composed of 1,700 British and 1,500 Egyptian troops. A harassing month of skirmishes ensued, which was put an Battle of *o by the decisive victory of our troops, under Sir F. Stephenson, at Ginnis, on the .30th December. Abdol Mejid GinnM, 30tli was wounded, and the enemy's losses amounted to 800 out of 6,0(X). Decern Ijer, 188.'i.