. In darkest Africa; or, the quest, rescue, and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria . e pact,to confine his destructive raids within certain limits, and,finally, to lend the services of 600 carriers to our Expe-dition, which is destined for the rescue of a worthyGovernor beleaguered by many enemies at the north endof the Albert Nyanza. While exhibiting the utmost goodwill, ungrudginghospitality, and exercising numerous small kindnesses tothe officers of the Expedition, he contrives to delay per-forming the terms of his solemn contract, and monthsare wasted l)efore he moves to take the neces
. In darkest Africa; or, the quest, rescue, and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria . e pact,to confine his destructive raids within certain limits, and,finally, to lend the services of 600 carriers to our Expe-dition, which is destined for the rescue of a worthyGovernor beleaguered by many enemies at the north endof the Albert Nyanza. While exhibiting the utmost goodwill, ungrudginghospitality, and exercising numerous small kindnesses tothe officers of the Expedition, he contrives to delay per-forming the terms of his solemn contract, and monthsare wasted l)efore he moves to take the necessary stepsfor accomplishing his duties. Finally, as the officersprovoke him by constant and persistent entreaties, he I THE SAD STORT OF THE REAR COLUMN. 499 1888,Aug. makes a journey of over 700 miles, collects the carriers,and after eleven months systematic delay, surrendersthem to his white friends. But a few weeks later a ^^^J*catastrophe occurs: one of the head-men of thesecarriers, named Sanga, points his musket at the princi-pal European officer in charge, and shoots him MAJOR BARTTELOT Second, is Major Edmund Musgrave Barttelot, agenerous, frank, and chivalrous young English officer,distinguished in Afghanistan and on the Soudanese Nilefor pluck and performance of duty. His rank and pastexperience in the command of men entitle him to theappointment of commander of the rear column. He is 500 IN DARKEST AFRICA. 1888. instructed to remain at Yambiiya until the arrival of aAug. certain contingent of carriers from Bolobo, in the chargea°aya. ^£ i\^xqq Subordinate officers, Messrs. Ward, Troup, andBonny. If Tippu-Tib has arrived previous to or bythat date, he is to lose no time in following the track ofthe advance column, which has preceded him by aboutseven weeks. If Tippu-Tib has not arrived by the timethe Bolobo contingent has reached Yambuya, he is tomake a forward move by slow stages with his own forceof about 210 carriers, making repeated trips backwardsand for
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