The British, success in forcing a crossing of the River: Amo in two places Was no easy task, says a de-ich from Nairobi. In the Abalti area, the river averages 50 yards in width and flows through a broad valley commanded on the the vantages to the fullest extent, plac-Ing artillery "and machine.gins in positions commanding all approaches:
The determination. of the British and east and west African forces advancing on Jimma overcome all these Obstacles and the entire defences. in thie area have now been captured. gether with 1,000 European prison.
The forces pushing from Soddu have crossed the river ata point where it ly swollen by tains and averages 100 yards in width. This considerable obstacle was staunchly Getended by "the Tallane but they failed {0 hold up the Imperial troops.
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