The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-01

/ made only brief editorial comments on
: the news from Ladysmith, but their head
lines voiced the feeling of general sorrow.
The tone of the editorials can be summed
: Up in the following statement of the ST.
i James Gazette: 1T is evident that the
patriotism and forttude Of the nation are
to be tested in real earnest by these OPP
erations OF our in Natal against great
odds. General White had a difficult task
set him, and we must take the disaster
with the logged GOODNESS which Britons
know how to display. We shall await the
final result without apprehension
The Globe calls upon the British en-
pire to receive this bitter and unpalat-
able dispatch with the spirit of a great
nation that relies upon its invincible re-
serves of strength"
BERLIN ISN'T SAYING MUCH
Berlin. Nov 1.-The Berlin papers have
had very little to say so far regarding
the British disaster at Ladysmith, but
they show a disposition to magnify it and
to criticise Sir George Whites tactics Sc
verely upon what one paper styles his
"endeavor to deceive the public" There
is little doubt, however, that. in view of
Emperor Williams coming visit TO Eng
land, the opinions held in high quarters
| will influence the newspaper comments.
AUSTRIA Is RATHER GLAD
Vienna, Nov. 1.-The general public
throughout Austria, so far as can be
judged from the utterances Of the press,
seems rather glad that the British have
met with q reverse.
ITALY sYMPATHIZES
| Rome, Nov. with the exception OF
| the organ OF the Vatican the italian
newspapers sympathize with England in
| her misfortunes.
DIR. LEYDS Is SURPRISED
Brussels, Oct. 31-Dr. Leyds, the spe-
cal representative of the Transvaal gov
eminent in Europe, in the course of an
interview today regarding the situation
at Ladysmfth, said he was greatly sur
prised at the news of the British disas-
ter. While paying warm tribute to the
candor of Sir George White, he pointed
out that a tactical error had been COM
mitted by the British commander in di-
viding his forces and undertaking the
strength of the Beers. He declined to
give an opinion regarding future devel-
opments. kilograms of congratula ton
had been received by him, he said, from
all parts Of Europe and from all classes
of society. In reply to question as to
the Boer forces DR.. Leyds said that the
combined commands of the Transvaal
and the Free State aggregated only $4,000,
including old men and boys.
BOERS SIMPLY JUBILANT
London, Oct. 31-An Englishman who !
has arrived at Aliwal North, from Pre-
toria, whence he was expelled by way OF
Blomfontein, says that when he left Pre-
toria all the stores there were carrying |
on business. President Kruger was still |
there and he did not see any wounded at |
Johannesburg. Some Of the Transvaal |
papers are still publishing and contain |
glowing accounts of the success of the
Boer army, saying that Kifberley and Ma |
feking are expected to fall at any moment |
while Bechuanaland is conquered and an
nexed; that the republican arms are also /
successful in Natal and that the burghers !
are continuing their victorious march |
south, capturing British prisoners and |
stores. The papers admit that the battle
of EIandslaagte was a reverse for the
Boers, who lost thirty killed and had
many wounded, and that So Beers were
made prisoners. Ladysmith, according to
the Boer newspapers, is soon to be taken.
The Englishman added that the Beers
are absolutely confident Of their ultimate
triumph and believe ahe whole of Natal
is already practically in their hands.
ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE
London, Oft. S1.-The disaster had an
immediate effert on the stock exchange
here, where consuls fell one-half South
African securities dropped heavily. Rand
lines following points. Rio Tintos fell
q cent.
CABINET COUNCIL TODAY
London Nov. IA. cabinet council has
been summoned for today "wednesday. .
The secretary of state for the colonies,
Joseph Chamberlain, arrived in London
last evening.
The Gazette announces the promotion of
Substantive Lieutenant Colonel w. A.
Yule to the rank of Major General on the
staff to command the Eighth brigade of
the South African field force, with the
rank of colonel in the army.
The president of the local government
board, Right Hon. Henry Chaplin, speak
ing last evening at Manchester on the
war. expressed his intense satisfaction at
the friendly relations of Great Britain
with the United States and Germany.
RUMORs OF WHITES RETREAT
London, Oct H.-Reports are current
here that General White may retire TO
Pietermaritzburg while the railroad is in
tact There is much divergence Of opin-
ion in military circles as to the advisa-
bility of such a step.
Advices from Cape Town show that the
Beers are gathering in considerable force
at Dew Drop, southwest of Ladysmith.
while large forces of Beers are advancing
oven the Helpmakaar road. A big camp
OF Beers is 10 be formed between Hsrri-
smith Bridge and Petgietere Farm camp,
at Dew Drop, which, it is said, will ex-
tend four miles
special from Ladysmith says the
Beers suffered severely during the en-
gagement some persons estimating their
loss az 600 to 1000 killed and wounded.
CAPE TOWN REPORTS A BLEATT
Cape Town, Oct. 3L-(12:10 p. m.)-The I
South African News publishes the follow
ing dispatch from Ladysmith: "A bat T
tie is proceeding at the foot Of Umban- 1
BANJO. a few miles from Ladysmith. Sew
sral shells have dropped into the town" a
NRoUTE I
London. Oct. s1.-About 5000 fresh t
troops will arrive at Cape Town on Sun I
lay next from England and will be avail [
lbIe 20 reinforce Sir George White. &
Transports will arrive there daily after I
Sunday. until by the end Of next week a
,S.009 troops will have been landed in Il
South Africa These men are intended q