The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-13


here. 1t was accompanied by instruc-
tions to Conyngham Greene, British
diplomatic agent at Pretoria, to ask
for his passparts The reply was pub
licly read by a magistrate at the even
ing parade of the town guard here
and evoked loyal and enthusiastic
demonstrations
A panic has broken out at Vryburg
and hurried exodus has begun, ow-
ing to British refugees from the Trans
vaal declaring that large force of
Beers was advancing on the town. The
rumor that Newcastle has been occu-
pied by the Beers is without con-
flrmation.
Advices from Mafeking say that
every precaution has been taken
against attack and that ell the streets
are barred to wagons. According to
these advices the Beers intend to shell
the town before delivering their at
tack. They are said to possess 10
guns. Every man in Mafeking is car
~ ing a rife, and the military authori
ties are confident that they will be able
to repel attack, but they lack the force
necessary to follow a Boer retreat. The
town is fairly quiet. The convent sis
stay and nurse the wounded, and many
houses have been converted into hos
pitfalls. The searchlight on the fort is
kept working across the veldt. Three
Boer spies have been arrested in the
town. Railway communication to thu
southwark is practically at the mercy
Of the Beers, over 200 miles Of the line
being within easy striking distance
of the enterprising commandos.
The government has arranged for the
safe conduct of Mr.. Greene through
the Transvaal and Orange Free State
territory to Natal.
President Kruger is credited with de-
clining to quit Pretoria, declaring that
"like faithful captain, he will re-
main on the bridge, whether the ship
rides safely into the harbor or goes
down into the deep"
Harry Escombe, former prime min
lister OF Natal. was among the last to
leave Charlestown. He still doubts
whether the Beers will really move
into Natal.
Conyngham Greene, when bidding
farewell to the Transvaal government,
mentioned the case of the Englishmsn
Robertson, who is imprisoned at Pre-
toria, on a charge of attempting to
raise recruits at johannesburg for the
Natal light horse. His friends are
seriously concerned for his safety, an
have appealed to the American consul
on his behalf.
in reply to the formal inquiry Of Sir
Alfred Miner. governor of Cape Col
ony and British high commissioner In
South Africa. President Steyn, of the
Orance Free State, announces IL at that
state viii naRe common cause with the
TIansvaal.
The home preparations for war are
growing apace. The reservists are re-
spending more actively to the procla.
nation ordering their mobilization,
and the government has engaged more
transports.
In military circles no apprehension
is felt at any of the movements ye
reported on the part of the Beers and
it is not believed they will make any
serious attack, preferring TO wait for
the British to advance.
The Daily News correspondent a:
Lobatsi, telegraphing on Wednesday,
says: "The Beers are on the border
preparing to cross at 3 o'clock today.
A messenger sent to the Beers asking
them to spare tha women and Chi .dren
has been detained"
At $40 O'Clock Wednesday evening
three carriages containing women and
children, but not single white man
except sick ministers, were dispatched
from Mafeking The preparations for
the defense of Mafeking are excellent.
II is reported by natives at Mafeking
that they were robbed of money by the
RnRrs NJ NalnoAEL- $50