London via Bombay, 25th December.
Italy having accorded the necessary facilities, seven hundred troops have left Berbera for Obbia where they should arrive on the 27th instant. Count Levatelli accompanies the force as the representative of Italy,—Reuter.
London, 29th December, Ib is understood that the force landing at Obbia from Berbera is only intended to prepare the base of operations. It is improbable that the general advance will take place before April. Italy does not partici-ate in the expedition, although several Italian naval and military officers are attached to it—Zaclusive service.
London vid Bombay, 30th December.
The Government has accepted one hundred Boers for service in Somaliland,—Reuter.
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