The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-25
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chafing under the idleness. In the coursa
of the interview, Mr.. Churchill said:
1.-The Beers have treated US with al
kindness. This was the case from the
outset They praised our defence of the
armored train and expressed surprise
that the locomotive was saved from be-
coming a hopeless wreck, as they ex-
| pected, under their artillery fire. We
were then mrached through pouring
rain to Colenso, proceeding the next
morning to the Boer camp near Lady
| smith, and then going by rail to Modder-
spruit, finally arriving here on November
| 49, On the journey great numbers Of
| burghers crowded to see US, but there
| was only one who made insulting re-
marks, and others courteously offering
| US cigarettes or showing such marks of
| attention"
Mr. Churchill said the confinement In
! the Model School was close and severe,
| but under all the conditions he had no
grounds to complain. When asked re-
garding his general impressions, he said
he had many discussions with the Beers
as to the rights of the war and had
been much impressed by the number who
could speak English. He had found that
most of them regretted the conflict, as
sorting that it had arisen as the result
Of Misrepresentation. 60 far as he
could learn, however. the spirit Of the
burghers in the field, despite their priva-
tons. was most determined, and there
wasa no chance of an early peace. 81
fear" said Mr. Churchill, that the
struggle will be bloody and protracted-"
THE QUEEN TO THE CAPE DUTCH
Capetown, Nov. 24.-Sir Alfred Miners
proclamation to the people of Cape Col
ony, which draws attention to the in
Vulnerable proofs given by the queen that
she does not favor one race at the ex-
pense of another land gladly recognizes
that the majority of the Dutch have re-
manned loyal and proved worthy of her
majesty's confidence, will. it is believed,
have a good effect. Premier Schreiner
heartily endorses it and has directed the
magistrates to give it the widest publ
city He has also invited the clergymen
to disseminate it to their congregations.
BOERs BEATEN AT TUGELA DRIFT
London, Nov. 24.-The governor Of Natal
has forwarded the following dispatch to
the colonial office: ''Tugela Drift was
attacked during the morning of Thurs
day. November %, by the Beers, who are
believed to have advanced from Help
maakar and Umvod. The mounted rifles,
under Major Leuchars, and a small body
Of the Natal police. totalling 140 men,
posted south of the river bank, forced the
Beers to retire after two hours fighting.
Our loss was a sergeant major wounded
&c
now reported to be impossible except by
boats"
THE BOERS THAT WHITE TRAPPED
Capetown, Nov. 24-Unconfirmed re-
ports continue to arrive here to the effect
that General White recently caught the
Beers in a trap at Ladysmith, inducing
detachments of the ibeleaguering force to
venture into the open countrys when sor-
tie parties from the British camp cap
tured them. 1t is difficult, however, to |
believe that news of such Importance
would not have been officially announced, |
and it is held that the affair described !
will probably turn out to be the sortie |
reported from the Boer headquarters No |
vember %.
Three squadrons of the African Light |
Horse have gone northward.
CHURCHILL MAY BE RELEASED
Pretoria, Nov. 24-It is believed that the
will shortly release Winston
Churchill as non-combatant. The pris-
oners from Mafeking and Lobatsi are
mostly railroad men. After they had
taken the oath not to fight against the
Transvaal they were sent to Delagoa Bay.
FLAG OF THE UNITED REPUBLIC
Capetown, Nov. A.-Late arrivals from
Pretoria estimate the Boer casualties at
one thousand men, half of whom were
killed. They also say the race course
there is being preparation lager, in
the event Of siege. and the guns of the
ofrt are trained on it in case the priso-
ners attempt to escape. A Maxim is
placed at the gate of the race course. |
Frome President Kruger down, everyone
is in favor of fighting They believe they
will succeed in annexing all the belea-
gUered towns. The flag of the United
Republic, now readq. bears the Orange
Cross. The Beers expect the war to last
from four to six months. when they will
possess South Africa. Commandment AL
OrecnL ana Lieutenant EIOH nave started !
with a thousand followers to capture
UNCLE SANS SHARP LETTER
Washington, D. c., Nov. A-Mr. Ma
crum the United States consul at Pre-
toria. has been instructed by cable to
impress upon President Kruger that In
The view Of this government, the ussges
IF all civilized nations sanction the min
stration OF a neutral representative IN
he interest OF the citizens and captfves
IF one of the parties 10 a war and ne
must further insist upon performing the
sacred duties imposed by all considers
ions OF the insistence Of our government +
Ipon the execution Of the trust it as
,umed. 30 look after the interest. Of Bri-
ish citizens in the South African re-
1ublic.
SYMPATHY WITH THE BOERS
San Francisco. Cal. Nov. 2.-Resolu-
ions OF sympathy with the Beers were
adopted by a mass meeting. held IN this
,ity last night The attendance was
arge and much enthusiasm was mani
ested.
John R, M'LEAN'S BLUFF