§ EARL GRANVILLEI will read to your Lordships two telegrams which have been received to-day. One of them is from Colonel Baker, and dated Suakim, February 22, noon—
Fall of Tokar is reported by fugitives and spies. Married half of garrison submitted to Osman, and an attempt was made to come here by others.The second is dated Suakim, 22nd February, 1.30 P.M., about an hour later, and is addressed to my noble Friend the Secretary of State for War—Just received express report that Civil Governor and Commander of troops at Tokar went to rebel camp on Wednesday, and agreed to surrender on Thursday. Five men have come in from garrison making same statement. Report of Tokar being actually surrendered not yet received. All preparations for landing at Trinkitat are therefore being pressed forward.