By Captain H. H. Wilson, January, 1903.
By Captain H. H. Wilson, January, 1903.
By Major G. de H. Smith, May1904.
N.B.—This is not a route that is much used, but it was opened up by cutting the bush, etc., in May, 1904, with a view to its possibly being suitable as a trade route from Beni Shangul to the White Nile at Melut. The going is nearly all over bad cotton soil and the water supply is at present very uncertain. It would no doubt be difficult during the rainy season.
By Major C. W. Gwynn, C.M.G., D.S.O.
[20]For description,videPart I,p. 119.[21]In 1904, there was a small village and well at J. Mazmum.[22]A road has been cut (1904) direct from Agadi to Gule.[23]A good deal, if not all, of this wad has been cleared (1904).
[20]For description,videPart I,p. 119.
[20]For description,videPart I,p. 119.
[21]In 1904, there was a small village and well at J. Mazmum.
[21]In 1904, there was a small village and well at J. Mazmum.
[22]A road has been cut (1904) direct from Agadi to Gule.
[22]A road has been cut (1904) direct from Agadi to Gule.
[23]A good deal, if not all, of this wad has been cleared (1904).
[23]A good deal, if not all, of this wad has been cleared (1904).
(SOUTH-EASTERN SUDAN.)
By Major Gwynn, C.M.G., D.S.O., February, 1901.
There is a good road in the dry season from Nasser down the Sobat.
Practically no supplies can be obtained from natives, but guinea fowl are common and gazelle can generally be shot. There are generally plenty of trees and bush as far as Nyakwoik, but after entering the Dinka country the only trees which are seen are a few grown in the villages for shade. The Dinkas carry charcoal long distances for fuel.
By Captain H. H. Wilson, April and May, 1902.
Note.—No local Nuer guides can be obtained for any of the above country from M’Yolga to Keik, owing to the active hostility of Nuers. The only men who know the general lie of the country are Dinkas who have been slaves of Nuers, or who lived in this country before Nuers seized it. They can be obtained at M’Yolga, but, at the best, are not reliable as regards water or distances.
By Major Stanton, October, 1898—Additions by Lieutenant-Colonel Sparkes, C.M.G., March, 1899.