The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-10
THE RAILWAY WRECKED
THE BRITISH CAN NOT USE 1T
IN THE FREE STATE.
sALIsBURYS SPEECH AT THE GUILD HALL
He Says England Desires Only Good Govern
ment in South Africa and is Not Actuated
by the Spirit of Greed Gloom
"a Ennrlnnd
in England.


in England.
Orange River, Cape Colony, Monday,
November G.-The Beers investing Kim
berey have been reinforced by 1000
men and have succeeded in corrallins
about 5000 pounds sterling worth u
stock belonging to Kimberley merchants
which was intended for the Sustenance
of the town.
THE BOERS' BOAIBARDMENT.
London, November "a special from
Queenstown dated Monday, November
9th. says:
The railway within the Free State i
completely wrecked. 1t is estimated
that it will take six months to fNpair
the damage already done in South Al
RIGA, and the army viii hardly be able
to use the railway any more than in
| 1881. -
The Colonial Office has received a
telegram from the Governor of Natal
giving a copy of the pigeon-post ms
sage received by the Premier from the
commandant of volunteers. 1t is as
follows:
'Ladysmith, Tuesday. November -
| sent you, November Bird by native
messenger, a report of the engagement
of that day, but / am not sure if II
reached you as the messenger has not
returned. Major Taunton and Sergeant
Mapsome, of the Natal Carbineers, were
killed. Captain Arnott Of the border
| mounted rifles was wounded. Nine
troopers were wounded, all slightly, ana
are doing well.
There has been nothing important
since The hospital was removed 20
spot on the railway, three miles south.
''All was quiet on Sunday and Mon
day. The enemy renewed the 0omblr1-
ment today, but no damage has been
done
MAFEKING STILL SAFE.
London, Nov 9.-The War Office has
received the following dispatch from
General Butler. dated Cape Town. We'd
nesday, November Sth, 1850 p. M:
"Colonel Kekewitch telegraphs from
Kimberley, November 9th, THAT all is
well there and that there has been no
serious attack as yet. Information from
Mafeking shows that place was safe
October 9th. Colonel Plumer had
successful engagement near Fort Tuh,
October 26th.
General White reports by pigeon
post that the wounded and some civilians
from Ladysmith have been removed
four miles down the railroad, by an ar
rangement with General Joubert to a
neutral place, to save them from the
bomhardment.
The bombardment was discontinued
November 18th and November 9th, but it
is expected to re-commence Novem-
Der 9th.
THE BRITISH APPREHENSIVE.
London. Nov. 10-4:3O n. m.-(Friday)
The scanty and conflicting news from
the seat of war and the fact that Gen
eral White has not yet said word
about the alleged fighting around Lady
smith are again producing a feeling of
gloom. 1t may be that General White
has sent news and that General Butler
has thought best to keep it to himself.
Indeed, this is the version that is be-
ginning 10 be believed as it is held to
be impossible that the news of heavy
fighting brought by KaffirS in such cir
detail can be wholly ground
less. If this be so, it is Ominous, for
there could be no ground for concealing
favorable news.
1t cannot be long, however, before a
change occurs. General Buffers forces
will soon arrive at Durham and will
probably begin the advance to the relief
of LadySmith about November 10th.
Orders have been received at Wool
wich and Devonport for the mobilization
of a siege train, which it is supposed,
is intended for the purpose of shelling
Pretoria.
SALISBURY ON THE WAR.
London. Nov. 9-The Lord Mayors |
show, which marked the induction of A. |
q Newton into office, was favored to-
day by exceptionally brilliant weather.
Antiquated floats failed to satisfy the
London crowds, who poured out in enor-
nous numbers to vent their martial en-
thusiasm. The streets were lavlshly |
decorated with flags, but the absence of
Il detachment of the household cavalry |
and the substitution of a number of
schoolboy brigades testified to the pres
ence of the veteran regiments at the
front.
At the Guild Hall banquet the Mar /
quis of Salisbury, Lord Wolseley, Mr.. |
Ritchie, Lord George Hamilton, Lord
Halsbury, the Lord Chief Justice, the
Duke of Marlborough and al few minor
diplomats We're present.
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