Reports bsd been received that thousand Imperialist troops were defeated at Kaotze on the 17th instant, the rebels ontoumbering them by fire to one, It is generally estimated that there are nct more than about 5,000 an immaneely strong position onteid South Gate and " frontal attack will mean heavy losses to the rebels. If the rebels enter by another way, then the Imperial troops will be in a trap, as they woold be separated from supplies and reinforcements,
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