The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-23
BOERS SEEK BATTLE
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The Boer losses were very considerable,
including number of wounded and I'M
wounded prisoners. Among the former
are Gen. Jan Kock and Piet Joubert,
nephew Of Commandment Gen. Joubert.
'One goods trains, with supplies for
Glencoe camp and nine English prisoners
were recovered. Our loss. 1 regret to say,
was heavy. 1t is roughly computed at $50
killed and wounded.
The collection of the wounded over a
large area in the darkness, and the ar
rangements for sending them In have thus
far occupied our time and attention, A
full list will go to you laser. Our wound
ed and those Of the enemy are now arriv-
ing by trains. Besides Beers, we have
many Hollanders, Germans ard prisoners
of mixed nationalities. The behavior of
our troops and of the colonial forces was
admirable"
DETAILS OF BATTLE.
The following additional details from
official sources are at hand regarding the
battle at Elandslaagte:
The Beers, although driven from their
| guns, returned again and again, when
ever an opportunity occurred. The high
ground near the left of the enemys posi-
tfo1 was occupied at the commencement
or the action, the British creeping along
II.
The infantry attack was directed
against the right of the enemys position,
the British coming quickly into contact
with the Beers, who at that point oc-
cupied a strong footing, which they held
resolutely until a flank attack was made
by our troops, who advanced with great
dash, and in spite Of heavy losses car
ried the main position with a rush, just
as the light was failing.
Tho ground travarcod hu O1Ir trOopS wa q
rough and stony. and the capture of the
position was fine feat Of arms. The
cavaYry Tapped we'll around, and inflicted
severe loss on the enemy.
1t was highly important to strike a
severe blow, as the Orange Free States
forces are known to be concentrated
northwest of Ladysmith in considerable
| strength.
The flank attack was CALAMITY deliver
ed by the Manchester regiment, the Cor
| don Highlanders and the Imperial Light
Horse. The front attack was done with
| splendid spirit by the Devonshire regt-
| ment The wounded are being attended
in the principal church at Ladysmith,
which has been converted into a hos
pital.
BRILLIANT VICTORY.
CAPE TOWN, Oct. 22.-Dispa tches re-
ceived from the front regarding the cap
ture of Elandslaagte show it to have been
a brilliant feat Of arms. The Beers were
strongly entrenched, and fought with
their wonted bravery. They seized every
opportunity of coming into action, and
ran to serve their guns whenever they
could get a chance The British wounded
| are now being taken to Lady smith. Every
! care and attention are also being given
| to the Boer wounded, who are being dis
| patched down the country.
!
| Elandslaagte, Gen. Jan H. M Kock, who
was taken prisoner, has died of his
| wounds.
| Schiel, a former German officer, who
was leading section of the Beers in the
engagement at Elandslaagte, was taken
prisoner.
The news of Gen. Freuch's victory caus-
ed grc.lt enthusiasm. The newspapers
/ were quickly on the streets with special
editions, end the people left the churches
| in order 20 get the details of the fighting.
Later dispatches from the front say
that the Boer losses at Elandslaa gte were
considerable, and that the British lost
| about 100 men, killed and wounded. A
| large number of Beers were captured.
1t is reported the British at Mafeking
fired from the grand stand on the
race track on the Boer patrols. who were
| guarding the waterworks. The 0urghers
ItpuSu, UuI the pdlTOlS evacuated.
HEAVY LOSS
1t is believed that the explosion of dy-
ramite ut Mefeking, 50 cleverly arranged
by Col. Baden Powell, resulted in very
large loss to the Beers, so that it is be-
| lieved that Gen. Cronie will not resume
the attack, and will perhaps retire alto
gether.
! = message received from Col. Baden
| Powell in command at Mafering, dated
! Oct IS, says that fifty-thrae Eoers were
killed and large number wounded in the
| encounter with his force