Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-11-23
War IN 7RANSVAAL.
Beers Cut Telegraph and Interrupt
Communication with Estcourt.
The BoER Guns SHELL NAFEKISC.


London, Nov. 22.-The announce
ment from Durham that communica
ton with Estcourt is interrupted SEEM
to confirm the belief that a Boer com
mando has established itself 1t Willow
Grange or near the Mooi river and hal
cut the telegraph wires. Nevertheless
whatever definite news the British
commanders may have obtained from
the scouts Of the disposition Of the
Boer commands in Natal, ,sand the con
dition of the beleagusred garrisons
particularly, nothing has been allowed
for the public information.
The reoccupation Of Naauwpoort ID
good news for the British. 1t Is not
known here from what point the troops
came, but it is presumed they were
from De Aar, in which event it will
not be long before Stormburg also is
reoccupied. Naauwpoort commands
the gap in the Kikvorshberg, the last
strong fighting position south Of
Grange river, and was made admirably
suited to Boer tactics.
THE BOER GUNS SHELL MAFEKING.
London, Nov. 22.-Late last evening
the war Office made public dispatch
from Col. Baden-Powell, dated at Mafe-
king, November Q, saying:
All well here. We have had a few successful
sorties Our loss Is two officers and II men
killed and four officers and 20 men wounded.
The enemy's loss Is heavy. His numbers are
decreasing, but his guns remain and shell us,
keeping out Of the range Of our small guns.
Have had no news from the outside since Octo-
ber 20.
JOUBERT's WHEREABOUTS UNCERTAIN.
London, Nov 22.-The war corre-
spondent of the Standard at Estcourt
telegraphs as follows under Mondays
date:
No actual confirmation can be obtained Of the
report that Gen. Joubert has moved from his
position In front Of dysmith. Our patrols
and spies have ascertained beyond doubt that
several small commanders are working south
ward There is a growing belief here that we
will move toward Ladysmith about the end Of
this week.
REPORT FROM JoUBERT 8 HEADQUARTE
Pretoria, Nov. s9.-Monday's report
from Gen. Joubert's headquarters,
which was presented to the Transvaal
council Of war yesterday, says:
Heavy gun firing was heard In the direction Of
Estc0urt on Saturday and continuous rifle firing
Is proceeding south Of Ladysmith, A small
sortie from Ladysmith this morning was re-
pulsed. The Transvaa heavy guns fired o num-
ber OF shells into the town this afternoon.
PLENTY OF SUPPLIES AT LADYsMITH.
Durham, Nov. S9--The government
has received the following advices from
Col. Royston, commandant Of the vol
unteers at Ladysmith, under date Of
November 49,
All the volunteers and police are well and
there are plentiful supplies for man and horse.
All was quiet yesterday wednesday, and the
same condition exists this morning. There has
been no further b)mbardment and the effects
hitherto have been trihlng We are anxious
for news from the south.
WILL WELCOME AMERICAN wARsHIPs.
London, Nov. 22-The Cape Town
correspondent of the Daily Mail says:
Preparations are being made to give the
United States warships hearty reception In
order to emphasize the appreciation by the
c0l0nists Of the meaning OF an American naval
display in South African waters at the present
juncture.
THE SITUATION AT LADYsMITH.
London, Nov 22-The Daily Mail
publishes the following dispatch from
Pietermaritzburg:
An official communication from Ladysmith,
dated November Is, says the garrison is main
tanning It's position, A loer force is reported
to the rear Of Boston, about days ride from
here.
WILL EXACT FULL COMPENSATION.
Durham, Nov. 90. Gen. Clery, acting
under instructions from Gen. Butler,
has issued a proclamation announcing
That the government will exact full
for damage done to the
of loyalists.
THE BuERs DEFIED.
Durham, Nov. ~ German farmers in |
Ireytown district have rejected the |
Boer ultimatum to swear allegiance or
10 quit their armsand they have defed |
tha Roorr N onst than, frotsn Ahoir