Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-28
BUT WHERE ARE The NINTH LANCERS?
II Looks Very Much ns IL They HAD
Fallen Into the Hands of the Beers.
Natal situation Bctter-Jameson In


were sent in pursuit or the bOets rum
Gras Pan.
The Daily Mail says that a private
telegram announces that the Iancers are
stiu scouting ahead of Methuen's adj
vancing column. but as Methuen an
nounced yesterday that no was giving his
men days rest. this Is hardly possible.
Indeed the greatest anxiety is felt, and
more especially I'm view OF the fact that
Berlin journal the Deutschewarte,
which regularly prints Boer communioa-
lions. announced yesterday. before 1t
could have been ascertained from British
sources. that the naval brigade lost 100
men at Gras Pan and that the Ninth
Lancers were captured.
ANOTHER DIVISION.
II is understood that the government
yesterday decided 10 proceed Immediately
with the mobilization and embarkation
Of q sixth division. Of 1000 men, under q
well-known acknowledgement.
General Hildyard's achievement at
Beacon Hill H. beginning 10 be recognized
as one Of the best things that the cam
paisn has yet shown. as 10 has relieved
the tension OF the situation In Natal and
has brought the relief OF Iadysmith with
I'm measurable distance.
METHUEN MAKES BIG HAUL.
CAPE TOWN. November 27-Afte'-
noOn.-It is reported that General Me-
lhuen has captured Honey Nest Kloof.
ten miles north Of Gras Pan, and 1000 600
rounds OF ammunition
LOSSES At BEACON HILL
DURHAM. NATAL. November 1.-THE
latest reports of General Hildyard's loss
IS at the Beacon IIll engagement show
that fifteen men were killed and seventy
two wounded The West Yorkshire Regi-
ment suffered heavily. Major Hobbs was
captured and several men are missing
Dispatches from President Kruger and
General Joubert. found on Boer prison
e.. said tho Boer losses ar Belmont Were
ten men killed and forty wounded They
added, I'm order 70 reassure the Burghers.
that IL had been deemed necessary TO fan
back on Narrenton.
A pigeon message from Colonies Hamil-
ton and Dun, at Iadysmith. undated, re-
ports all well.
Another naval contingent from the Bri-
fish frst-ciass cruiser Terrible. with two
47-inch guns started for tho front To-
night.
ANOTHER BRIDGE DESTROYED.
ESTCOURT, Sunday, November 90
The railroad bridge al Frere, spanning
wide stream. has been destroyed by the
Beers. who are reported to be- retiring
rapidly.
A general advance upon Colenso has
been ordered. and n flying column has
left hero 10 Intercept the Boer raidng
parties.
\ reliable messenger from Ladysmith
says he gathered from the Beers that
they had proposed combined attack all
over the country for to-day. General
Joubert Is expected % sturdily dispute
the passage Of the Tugela river
BOERS RETIRE FROM ESTcOURT.
LONDON. November 1.-THE War Of
fee has received tho following dispatch
from General Butler. dated Pietermaritz-
burg, Sunday, November 26th'
'uHyarr. from Estcourt, made n sue
cessful attack November 2t, with three
battallous one field battery. q naval gun
and 200 mounted troops, on me enemy oc-
cupvinC Beacon Hin which dominates
IS llism Grange. and had interrupted ms
communication As a result or the opera
tons the enemy is retiring, and the rail-
way and telegraph lines have been re-
stored between EstCourt ana Weston.
"Our loss was about fourteen killed and
fifty wounded
HILYARD NEAR FRERE
"Hnyard has advanced 10 n position
near Frere as he hopes TO cut OK ma
enemy who g. believed to be retiring on
tOlensO, Via Weenan.
Barton. from Weston, has advanced to
Estcourt.
As soon as communication IS restored
[ Will telegraph particulars. So far as 1
can make out the operation is one for
which Huyard and the troops deserve
much credit The railway ls now open
t0 frere.'
CASUALTIES At GRAS PAN.
LONDON. November 1.-THE COM
mander-in-chief at the Cape has sent the
Admiralty am additional list OF casualties
among the British naval brigade engaged
at the battle of Gras Pan, as follows.
Mldshipman Huddsrt, Of the cruiser
Doris and ten sailors and marines Killed.
and thirteen petty officers and seamen
and seventy-siX non-commissioned officers
and men OF the marines wounded. Total
casualties Jos.
The following message has been tele-
grabbed TO the commander-in-chief az the
Cape:
"The Queen desires you 20 convey 20
the naval brigade who were present at the
action AT Gras Pan her Majosty's con-
CALCULATIONS on their gallant conduct, and
az the same time express the Queens
regret al the losses sustained by the bril-
gade."
JA II f4@ON IN LIN LONs
Or. jameson, the leader OF the IA
NOUS raid. has arrived i'm London from
South Africa.
STATE OF WAR ANNOUNCED.
WASHINGTON, November 1.-THE
British Ambassador, Lord Pamcefote.
has informed the secretary Of State that
In view OF a doubt which appeared 10 eX-
lst whether her 3lajestys government
recognize that the hOstilities now in
course OF progress m South Africa con-
sttute state OF war between Great Bril-
tain and the two South African republics,
he has been directed by the Marquis OF
Salisbury 10 inform the Secretary OF
state as an act Of courtesy, that the
South African republic and the Orange
Free state having declared war against
her Majesty tho Queen, and having I'M
vadod the British colonies OF the Cape
and Natal, q state Of war has actually
existed since the 18th Of october between
England and tho South African republic
and tho Orange Free State.
This notice appears % be cOuched In
similar terms 10 those addressed by the
British Government 10 the governments
OF continental Europa IL Will probably
not materially affect the United States.
except % enable the government 70 deal
vigorously with any persons who at
tempt 10 recruit In the United States for
either Of the parties TO the war; Boer or
British.
Nothing has been heard from Mr. Mac
rum recently respecting the measure or
success attending his efforts To care FOR
British interests o. the two Dutch re-
publics. which were conhded 10 him.
ENLIsTMENTS FOR BOERS
NEW YORK, November U.-The Eve
ming Post says "Enllstments for the Boer
army. N was learned to-day, are making
some progress In this city. though more