14 JULY 1900, Page 3

Sir Frederic Hodgson's attempt to break out of Coomassie has

succeeded, and on July 11th he arrived at Cape Coast Castle. He brought away Lady Hodgson with him, and most of the Europeans, including the missionaries, leaving only two or three officers and a hundred men to defend the fort in Coomassie. Almost all the food was left with them, and as Colonel Willcocks is still in full march to their relief, and the Ashantis are falling back, it is probable that all will be saved. A considerable battle must, however, previously be fought, as the Ashantis have concentrated in front of Coomassie and are believed to number thirty thousand men.