Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-13
high treason. in consequences of their pro-
Beers MINE BRIDGE PIERS.


Boer attitude.
Beers NINE BRIDGE PIERS
LOURENZO MARQUES. october r.
Information has reached here that the
Beers have mined three piers OF the
bridge at Konati Poort, on the komau
rive.
INVADE CAPE COLONY.
LONDON, October l2.-The Free State
Burghers, according to private message
Just received in the city of London. have
crossed the Orange river into Cape
and have occupied Philipstown.
Their object. It Is supposed, is to cut
the railway az De Aar Junction. which IL
an important strategic point.
CAPE TROOPS MOVE WESTWARD.
CAPE TOWN. October 12--All the avail
able troops from the garrisons OF the
Cape district were dispatched to a point
near tho western border last night.
ENTHUSIASM AT CAPE TOWN.
CAPE TOWN, October l2.-The reply OF
the Imperial Government to the Trans
walls ultimatum Is published here. IL was
accompanied by instructions 10 Conyng-
ham Greene, British Diplomatic Agent at
Pretoria, to ask for his passports. The
reply was publicly read by magistrate
at the evening parade Of the town guard
here, and evoked loyal and enthusiastic
demonstrations.
Cecil Rhodes has arrived at Kimberley.
PANIC AT VRYBURG.
A panic has broken out ut Vryburg and
hurried exodus has begun, owing TO
British refugees from the Transyaai de-
claring that a large force OF Beers was
advancing on the town The rumoc that
Newcastle has been occupied by the Beers
Is without confirmation.
Mr.. HOfmeyer ana other prominent
members Of the Afrikander Bund have
issued circular appealing for subscrip-
tions for tho relief of the widows and
families OF Burghers killed ia the 1rdns-
wall.
PECULIAR SITUATION.
The position Of the Orange Free state
at the present juncture is peculiar While
tho Transvaal has virtually declared war,
technically Great Britain and the Free
state are on friendly terms.
Beers CUT BORDER FENCE.
yRYBURG. CAPE COLONY. October
l2-Afternoon.-A body OF Beers have cut
the border fence. advanced 10 The rdil
way. and cut the telegraph wires. Two
thousand Beers are now occupying the
railway line.
WAR FORMALLY DECLARED.
JOHANNESBURG, October l2.-War
was declared yesterday The formal
declaration was made at 10 o'clock TINS
morning.
FREE STATE WITH THE rRANSNAAL
LONDON. October Elm reply to the
formal inquiry OF Sir Alfred Miner. Gov
ernor OF cape Colony. and British Hish
Commissioner in SCUM Africa. president
stevne. OF the Orange Free state an
nounces that that Sta-e viii make COM
mon cause with the TransvaaL
Tho home preparations TO- war are
growing apace. The rescrvlsfs are re
spending with more ACTIVITY 90 the pro-
olanation ordering their mobilization ana
the government has engaged more udhs-
ports. &,
In military circles no apprehension Is
felt at any Of the movements yet reI1i /
ed ON the part Of the Boe-s, and IL is rot
believed they will make any serious az
tack. preferring to wait To- the BRUSH
advance.
GENERAL BOER ADVANCE.
LONDON. October 13.-When the Cabi-
net meets at noon to-day 1t Is evident
The Boer advance will Dee IN full swing
Judging from present appearances, the
Beers are preparing for simultaneon'
invasion at five separate points-Laing !
Mex. Kimberley, Vryburg. Mafekns' ano
Lobatsi Therefore, it is almost lmpos
sible 20 guess The plan of campaign.
RAILWAY STATION SEIZED.
A dispatch from Durham, dated Thurs
day morning at o'clock announces tha'
the Beers seized Albertina station ant
demanded the keys. which were delivered
70 them by the stationmaster whI
reached Tadysmith on 4 trolley-car. The
excitement at Ladysmlth IS increasing
and the troops are ready TO act ~
moments notice.
BOFRS on THE BORDER.
LONDON. October 13-The Daily MaiFs
correspondent at LObatsi, I'm specla
dated Wednesday. says the Beers are on
the border preparing % croSe at o'ciocH
to-day. A messenger sent 10 the Beers
asking them TO spare the women anc
children. has been detained.
KRUGER DESTROYING RECORDS
LONDON. October 13.-The Daily Mail:
| CORRESPONDENT ~ Pietermaritzburg says
Il is rumored at Newcastle That the de
stpuction of documents discriminating
President Kruger and other members o.
| the Executive Department has com
menced at Pretoria.
no CODE MESSAGE FOR THE CAPE
LONDON. October 12.-The Eastern
| Telegraph Company. Limited announces
| that no code messages Will be accepted
| for Cane Town.