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of some 400 miles up the Juba, a river which parts the “ sphere of influ- 
ence” of England in East Africa from that of Italy. The inhabitants 
of both coasts of this river are the fanatical Mussulman, Somali or Swa- 
hili, who resent the coming among them of any European, though some 
of the coast Somalis seem to have become accustomed to their presence. 
At the very entrance of the river the natives assembled in great 
numbers, completely over-awed the crew of Zanzibaris, and gave Capt. 
Dundas to understand that he could not proceed without leave. The 
Captain was compelled to go to Mombasa, and enlist the aid of the res- 
ident there by whose tact leave was obtained, the Somal chief appro- 
priating a sword and an armchair as a present. At about a hundred 
miles from the sea a second river channel, trending toward the ocean, 
south of the mouth known as that of the J uba, enters the latter stream. 
New troubles commenced when the territory of the chief of Berbera, — 
within which the unfortunate expedition of Van der Decken came to an 
end, was reached. Thousands of savages appeared on the banks, and 
many sprang into the river to seize the little stern wheel steamer. The 
discharge of a rocket cleared the river, but the danger remained. 
Accompanied by his interpreter, Capt. Dundas went ashore, and, con- 
stantly repeating “ Aman” (peace) made his way, spite of the contact 
of cold spears, into the chief’s presence. “ We have done you no harm, 
is it to be ‘aman’ or not,” was the substance of the Captain’s speech. 
The astonished chief hesitated, asked for time to consider, and then sent 
word that, though he objected to white men, he rather 'iked the captain. 
Finally, with some natives on board, the Kenia was allowed to pro- 
ceed, passing by the wreck of Van der Decken’s vessel, to some rapids ; 
whence, as the Somals assured Capt. D that important falls existed 
a few miles higher up, and as the water was shallow, the Kenia 
commenced its return journey. 
Capt. Dundas speaks with considerable admiration of the fighting 
powers and physique of the Somalis, who are attired with a long spear 
and a stabbing knife, and who guard their women rigidly. Many 
lighter complexioned Galla, probably slaves, were observed among 
them. 
Danomey—The end of General Dodd’s victorious compaign in 
Dahomey has been the declaration that all that country is now under 
French protection, while the districts of Whydah, Godomy, Abomey— 
Kalavi, with some others, are annexed to France. 
Sources OF THE Nite—Dr. Bauman’s journeys in the district 
between Lakes Tanganyika and Victoria Nyanza have thrown much 
light on the ultimate sources of the Nile. Dr. Bauman considers the 
