The record-union., 1899-11-28

of the marines wounded. Total casual
ties, 105.
The following message has been tele-
graphed the commander-in-c chief at
the Cape:
THE Queen desires you to convey 10
the naval brigade who We're present at
the action at Gras Pan her majesty s
congratulations on their gallant con-
duct, and at the same time express
the Queens regret at the losses sus-
tanned by the brigade"
For the moment the Boer invasion
southwark in Natal seems not only to
have spent it's force, but to have de-
veloped into a retrogrode movement,
though with forces SO mobile as those
of the Beers it is difficult to surluise
where they will appear next.
Apparently General Clery's advance
to the relief of Ladysnlitn has really
commenced. So far as ascertainaple
General Hilyard's force, which is al
ready at Frere must number l,UOU
men, and should be able to reoccupy
Colenso, where it may have to await
reinforcements of artillery and cavalry
before joining hands with General
White.
General Barton now occuoies Est
court, and Mooi River will be occupied
by reinforcements from Pietermaritz-
burg.
The whole situation has been dis
tinctly cleared since the arrival of Gen
e.al Butler in Natal, though doubtless
the British will have difficulties to
overcome. Before General White s. re-
leased big pdtt!e is likely to occur at
the passage of Tugela River, and it
may be expected that the Beers will
make a stand there. In any case,
wherever they elect to try to stem the
British advance there will be desper-
ate fighting, and of a sanguinary char
acter.
The outlook in Cape Colony is dark
for the British. That General Gatacre
has no easy task is proved by the latest
dispatches from Queenstown and else
where, showing that the majority of
the population on the frontier have
openly declared themselves on the side
of the Beers. Bands of Beers are doing
immense damage over a wide area,
and they have now appeared south of
Stormberg. General Gatacre, how
ever, moves to the front to-day, so it
is hoped by the British that the inva-
sion will soon be stemmed.
A meeting of refugees from Aiwal-
north in the constituency of J. w.
Sauer, the Commissioner of Public
Works, held at Queenstown on Sun
day, passed a resolution of "distrust
and alarm at Mr.. Sauer's visit to the
border, which has been followed by
such an outbreak of treason and re-
bellion.
The reason which has been sent to
Sir Alfred Miner adds: 1.-The refugees
do not grudge any sacrifices, provided
British supremacy is re-established.'
DR.. Jameson, the leader of the ia
nous raid, has arrived in London from
South Africa
GENERAL METHEUN GAINS AN
OTHER VICTORY.
CAPE TOWN, NOT. II. = Afternoon.
1t is reported that General Metheun
has captured Honey Nestkloof, ten
miles north of Gras Pan, and two mill
ion rounds of ammunition.
HILDYARD MAKES A SUCCESSFUL
ATTACK
LONDON, Nov. 27.-The War Office
has received the following dispatch
from General Butler, dated Pietermar-
itzburg, Sunday, November Goth:
"Hildyard, from Estcourt, made
successful attack November 23d with
three battalions, one field battery,
naval gun and 700 mounted troops on
the enemy occupying Beacon Hill,
which dominates William Grange, and
lad interrupted his communication. AS
a result of the operations the enemy is
retreating, and the railway and tele-
graph lines have been restored be-
tween Estcourt and Weston. Our loss
was about fourteen killed and fifty
wounded
"Hildyard has advanced to position
near Frere, as he hopes to cut off the
enemy, who is believed to be retiring
on Colenso, via Weenen.
Barton, from Weston, has advanced
to Estcourt.
GAS soon as communication IS re-
stored I will telegraph particulars. So
far as I can make out the operation is
one for which Hildyard and the troops
deserve much credit. The railway is
now open to Frere.''
HILDYARD'S LOSSES.
DURHAM, Nov 26.-The latest re-
ports of General Hildyards losses at
the Beacon Hill engagement show that
fifteen men were killed and seventy
two wounded. The West Yorkshire
Regiment suffered heavily. Major
Hobbs was captured and several men
are missing.
Dispatches from President Kruger
and General Joubert found on Boer
prisoner said the Boer losses at Bel
mont were ten men killed and fort
wounded 1t added, in order to reas-
sure the Burghers, that it had been
deemed necessary to fall back to War
renton.
A pigeon message from Colonels
Hamilton and Duff at Ladysmith. un-
dated, reports all we'll. Another naval
contingent from the British cruiser
Terrible with two 42-inch guns started
for the front tonight.
BOERS DESTROY RAILROAD
BRIDGE.
ESTCOURT Sunday, Nov. 26.-The
railroad bridge at 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 a flying column has
left here to intercept the Boer raidlng
parties.
A reliable messenger from Ladysrnith
saws he gathered from the Beers that
they had proposed a combined attack
all over the country for to-day.
General Joubert is expected to stoutly