Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-10
FOREIGN FLASHES.
THE BRITISH ADVANCE ON CABUL,
Further Particulars Of the AII-Day Fight
on the Road to the Ameers Capt.
tal-The Afghans Routed
with Heavy Loss.
AFGHANISTAN.
The Battle Near Cabul.

LONDON, October 9.-The most in
tense excitement prevails in the
metropolis to-day over the news from
Afghanistan-not only in official circles,
but among peple hvving friends and
relatives in the army marching upon
the capital OF the Amer's dominions.
A severe battle has been fought, and,
although resulting in the final triumph
of the English troops, the victory was
won at the cost of many valuable lives.
General Sir Frederick Roberts tele-
graphs that at daybreak on the morning
OF the 9th parties reconnoitering on the
roads leading to Cabul reported the en-
emy advancing in great force from the
city. The scouting parties retired tothe
main army, which was posted on a high
range ofhils intervening between Char
asiab and Cabul. The position was
strong one, though the field was too
much contracted 10 admit OF the most
judicious handling OF the forces, who
were somewhat crowded. Almost I'M
mediately range Of hills running along
the Hanks of the camp were observed
to be swarming with Ghilzais.
Meantime reports were received that
the road to Zahidabad was threatened
hv a strong force of the enemy. Along
this road the supporting column OF Gen.
Mcpherson was advancing, with large
CONVOY of stores and ammunition.
Warning was sent to Gen. Mcpherson,
and the assistance OF force OF cavalry.
BY o'clock the battle had fairly
opened, and was raging vigorously all
along the line. The position OF the en-
emy on the heights in front OF Gen
eral Roberts enabled them TO pour in
very annoying fire, and it was
found necessary 10 dislodgc them. This
difficult and dangerous duty was III.
trusted to General Baker, and was dis
charged in the most admirable manner.
He sent party composed of the Nine
tv-second Highlanders, three guns OF
the ROYAL Artillery, one hundred piOn-
GERS and two sQuadrOns OF the Punjaub
Cavalry to advance by the right Of the
gorge. After a most obstinate resistance
the party finally succeeded in driving
the enemy from the main range OF hills,
and later in the day captured twelve
guns. The loss here was four killed and
eight wounded.
General Baker in person, at the head
of the Seventy-Second llighlanders, one
hundred men of the Puniaub Infantry,
the remainder of the Twentv-third PiO-
neers, four guns Of mountain battery
and two Gatlings made a turning move
ment To the left, and was hotly engaged.
The advance of both wings was entirely
satisfactory and successful, height after
height being carried i'm gallant style.
The battle lasted nearly all day, and the
enemy finally fled in great confusion.
Their loss is unknown, but was un-
doubtedlv heavy. The English loss is
seventy men killed and wounded.
Among the officers Capt. Young, Lieut..
Ferguson and DR.. Duncan were wound
ed. Two OF the encmy's standards were
captured.
Large numbers of Ghilzais are still
lowering in the neighborhood, and
strong picket lines are posted. General
Roberts dispatch stated that he hoped
thenext day "Wednesday to be able to
resume his advance, and pitch his camp
in the immediate vicinity OF Cabul.
The Ameer states that Bala llissar is
no longer in possession OF people he
can trust. The head men OF Chardeh,
one of the principal suburbs OF Cabul,
have asked permission 10 pay their re-
spects TO General Roberts, and there is
little doubt that many others will follow
their example.
There Is better feeling at the Foreign
Office. The opinion is confidently ex'
pressed that the spirit of the mutineers
is broken, and the authorities are conf
dent that the country will now quiet
down, seeing the uselessness of Opposi-
ton to the power OF England. There is
great excitementint this city through
out the country.
Reiniorcements have been ordered for
ward, and have probably already reach
ed General Roberts. The natives have
cut the wires beyond Thull, hut news
of important events will be promptly
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