The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-10-28
TRANSvAAL FORCES GIVEN AN
AWFUL DRUBBING.
Strong B0er Position at Glands
laaRte Captured by h British
After q Brilliant EnEagement-
Boer Losses Were Very COnsid-
cradle, British Loss Roughly Els
timated at $50 Killed and Wound
= ed-Boers Advancing Toward Or
anEe River-Glencoe Attacked by
the BOer Main Northern Column.

SCCWaf WnlLe, feSafulHS Lue ehSuSC
ment at Elandslaagte, between Glen
coe and Ladysmith, when the British,
under Gen. French, routed the Trans
vaal forces under Gen. Jan III. M.
Kock, second in command of the
Transvaal army, who was wounded
and captured, and has since died:
"In the action at Elandslaagte yester-
day the whole force was under Gen.
French, Col. Ian Hamilton command
ing the infantry. Although desultory
fighting took place earlier in the day,
the real action did not begin until $3.50
p. m. At that hour the Beers held a
position of very exceptional strength,
consisting of a rock hill about q mile
and q half from the Beers, whose guns
at once opened fire. This fire was
generally well directed, but somewhat
high. Contrary to previous experiences
their shells burst well. Three compa-
MES Of light horse moved toward the
left Of the enemy's position and two
squadrons of the Fifth Lancers to-
ward the left. During the artillery
duel mounted Beers pushed out from
their left and engaged the imperial
light horse. In a few minutes the
Enemy's Guns Ceased
firing and our artillery was turned on
the mounted Beers who opposed the
imperial light horse. The latter at
once fell back. After the artillery
preparations IL infantry advanced to
the attack, supported by guns In
the second position. The Devonshires
held the enemy in front, while the
Manchester regiment and the Gordon
Highlanders turned his left flank. The
Boer guns, although often temporarily
silenced, invariably opened fire again
on the slightest opportunity and were
served with great courage. After Sc
we're fighting our infantry carried the
position. At $50 p. m. this was ac-
complished, the enemy standing his
ground to the last with courage and
tenacity. The Fifth Lancers and a
squadron Of the Fifth Dragon Guards
charged three times through the re-
treating Beers in the dark, doing con-
siderable execution. We captured the
Boer camp, with tents, wagons,
horses and also two guns. The Boer
losses were very considerable, includ-
ing a number of wounded and I'M
wounded prisoners. Among the form
er are Gen. Jan Kock and Pet JOu-
bert, nephew Of Commandant Gen.
Joubert. One goods train with sup
plies for Glencoe camp and nine Eng
lish prisoners were recovered. Our
losses, l regret to say, are heavy. 1t Is
roughly computed at $50 killed and
wounded. The behavior Of III troops
and of the colonial forces was ad-
mirable.
Was q Brilliant Fight.
49, w.. o.4 "a D;c-o%oI,nc ,o
ceived from the front regarding the
capture of Elandslaagte show it to
have been a brilliant feat of arms. The
Beers were strongly %intrenched and
fought with their wonted bravery.
They seized every opportunity Of COM
ing into action and ran to serve their
guns whenever they could get a
chance. The British wounded are now
being taken to L%adysmith. Every
care and attention are also being given
to the Boer wounded, who are being
dispatched down the country.
20:
London, Oct. 24-According to a spe-
cial dispatch from Glencoe Camp, the
British cavalry, while pursuing the de-
feated Beers, were engageh by a
strong force Of the enemy on the north
road. Firing is now in progress.
20:
Cape Town. Oct. pa message re-
ceived from Col. Baden-Powell, in CON-
mand at Mafeking, dated Oct. Is, says
that ffty-tsree Beers were killed Int
n large number wounded in the en-
counter with his force.
1t is now definitely known that Glen
cOe was attacked Saturday by the
BOer main northern column. Our
forces are intrenched in a good posi-
ton. The situation there is not yet
fully cleared up.
Shock for the Beers.
London, Oct. 24.-There is no longer
any apprehension of even the expected
initial success of the Beers. The two
victories already gained by the British
must have completely disillusiOned
them Of the idea they had gained
through the Majuba affair. and looking
to the statements, already circulated
that President Kurger himself was op-
posed to sending the ultimatum. there
is speculation in some quarters that
the Beers may now u for peace. At
least, it is learned that the fear of a
Dutch rising in the British colonies
may be set aside.
Surrendered to the Beers.
Cape Town, Oct. 24.-It is rumored
here that Barkly West, northwest Of
Kimberley, has been surrendered to
the Beers without firing a shot. Cape
volunteers, it is reported, will be sent
to relieve Kimberley.
Advancing on Orange River:
London, Oct. "a. = The latest dis.
patches received do not indicate any
general incursion of Beers as yet into
Bechunaland. Along tile Orange river
everything seems to be quiet. From
Colesburg, Cape Colony, it is reported
that all the available b%urghers from
the Orange Free State have been sent
north and west. On the other hand a
messenger from Aliwalnortk reports
that a large body of Beers If adva7sc.
ing toward the Orange river. Refu-
gees are leaving that town in greater
numbers daily. The Beers have mount
ed q Krupp gun on a bridge command
ing the most thickly populated part.
Advices from Cape Town say that a /
fear of a rising in Basuto- !