the relief of khartoum; the british government still hesitating. a novel plan for securing gen. gordon's safety--threatening the khedive's life. share full article. april 27, 1884.

With typical energy, Gordon set about evacuating women, children and the sick and organised Khartoum's defences, building fortifications andplanting mines of his own design.

gordon's new policy; conciliation to be followed by active warfare. the garrison of khartoum in peril-- british plans and negotiations for suppressing the rebellion. share full article.

CHINESE GORDON: THE STORY OF A HERO (256 pp.)—Lawrence and Elisabeth Hanson—Funk & Waqnalls ($4).When General Charles George Gordon was speared to death at Khartoum in 1885, Queen ...