The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-04-12 00:00:00

THE ZULU WAR.

The Times of Monday published the following (from
their Own Correspondent) :
CAPE TOWN, March 15.

The troops are in excellent spirits and health. Thursday's
telegrams state that Oham, Cetywayo's brother, surrendered
to Colonel Macleod in Swaziland, with 700 followers. His
remaining 3,000 followers were too closely watched by an
impi of Cetywayo's. Colonel Pearson is surrounded at
Ekowe. By serving half rations the provisions will last until
the end of March. Sir Bartle Frere leaves Maritzbnrg to-4y
for the Transvaal. Lord Chelmsford is at iSlaritzburg.
Colonel Lonsdale has recruited 400 natives and 400 whites,
mounted. The 67th Regiment has arrived at Durban from
Ceylon. Nothing decisive has occurred.
MARCH 18.

The Cape Times says:—
“Oham, Cetywayo's brother, surrendered to Captain Mac-
leod in Swaziland with between 600 and 700 followers.

"Those who have hoped that the Zulu. King would not tight
will be disappointed. The reinforcements, it would appear,
have arrived not a moment too soon.

"The road between Ekowe and the Tugela is watched by
about 5.000 of the enemy, but signal communication ia kept
up by flashes. The main body of the Zulu army has gone to
the King's kraal to prepare for an attack on Bkowe, or, if
the river Is low, for an invasion of the colony.
"The High Commissionsr left lidaritzburg for Pretoria on
Saturday.
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"Lord Chelmsford is at Durban, where the military head-
quarters are fixed.
"Colonel Wowl reports all quiet up to the 13th. Colonel
Glyn's column is still at Rorke's Drift and flelpmakaar
awaiting reinforcements.
"The men of the Shah are at Tugela. To relieve them a
column, under Colonel Law, ILA., is being got together.
It consists at present of three companies of the Buffs, three
companies of the 88th Regiment, and a portion of the Naval
Brigade, relieved by the men from the Shah and Tenedos at
Fort Pearson. The 67th Regiment left for Tugela this morn-
ing."
The Standard and Mail says :—" The disturbance which
recently arose in Basutoland out of the threatening attitude
assumed by Morost seems to have died out. The promptitude
di.played by the loyal Bs.sutos and the Government of this
colony has had the effect of restoring quietness, and nothing
of a serious character is expected in that quarter. The other
native tribes on and beyond the colonial borders continue
upon their good behaviour."

CAPE TOWN, March 18.

Your correrpondent with Colonel Wood's column sends the
following :—" Oham, the brother of Cetywayo, and next in
importance to the King, surrenders with followers, and
arrives in Wood's camp to-morrow. Others will probably
follow his lead. This occurrence must have a great influence
on the Zulu question. The King finds great difficulties in as-
sembling his forces."

The following telegram has been received at the War
Office from Lord Chelmsford :

" Oham surrendered March 4. Is now with Colonel Wood
Zulus have made no offensive movements.

"Reinforcements are being pushed on as landed to Lower
Tugeia. Believing column will start for kowe about
28th of March. Signalling by flashes is kept up with its
garrison."