The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-22
And q General. a Colonel, Three Ma
1ors, SIX Captains and Two Lieu
tenants Among the wounded.
THIRTY-ONE SOLDIERS SLAIN
AND 151 wOUNDED, ACCORDING TO
GENERAL WHITES REPORT.
Further Details OF the Battle-Gal-
lantry of the Irish and Dublin Fu-
sileers and the Kings Rides.


LONDON. Oct. 22.-At o'clock this morn
ing the War Office posted the following
from Gen. Sir Archibald Hunter:
"Ladysmi.h. Oct. 2l. s:45 p. m.-Gen
White rode toward Elandslaagte at 2:sO p.
m The force under General French left
here at a. m. by road and rail to Mod
dersbridge. BY 2 D. m. 1t had been gradual
ly strengthened to the following total
Fifth Lancers. squadron of the Fifth
Dragon Guards. two field batteries. the
Natal field battery. the Devonshire regi-
ment. half the Manchester regiment. half
the Gordon Highlanders. the Imperial Light
teers. I remain here in defense OF Lady
smith with the Gloucester regiment. half
the Manchester. half the Gordon Highland
ers. mountain battery and five hundred
Natal volunteers.
''I learn by telephone from an armored
train a mile this side of Elandslaagte that
at p. m. the enemy's three guns were si-
fenced and that our infantry were about to
charge The enemy's number this morning
was estimated at 1000, and another 1000 is
expected to arrive during the afternoon.
General Whites intention was to reopen
the railway to Dundee and return here with
his troops tonight. AT 7:45 a report was re-
ceived by telephone saying we had carried
the enemy's position, capturing their camp
equipment. horses and wagons. The caval-
~ are In pursuit. The operators on the in
struments say We have some wounded. but
have no details yet 1 expect General White
will be late, so I'll wire for him."
Elandslaagte is small station on the
railway about midway between Glencoe and
Iadysmith. The Beers occupied the place
on Thursday or Friday and cut the railway
In order TO prevent British troops being sent
AT THE WAR OFFICE.
The War Office was besieged until late
last night by anxious inquiries. but the
oficials had no further news from Glencoe.
Some anxiety Is beginning 10 be felt with
regard to the Eighteenth Hussars, whose
return from their pursuit of the Beers has
not yet been officially notified to the War
Office. The list of the British losses was
posted late yesterday afternoon. and in an
incredibly short time the Hobbies of the
building were crowded to their utmost ca
pacity. Many a fervent Thank Cod was
uttered by those who turned away without
finding in the lists the names they feared
to see there. and occasionally a deem sob
would escape some strong man. but other
wise the silence of the impressive scene was
unbroken.
A late edition Of the Pail Mall Gazette
yesterday evening announced the death OF
General symon. but this report has not
been confirmed. To a gentleman who on
behalf Of Lady symon inquired ar a late
hour last evening regarding the Pail Mall
Gazette's announcement. War Office off,
ciai stated that no news had been received
since the dispatch that General Symon's
condition was slightly improved.
Reliable news from South Africa Is
meagre. the wires being so overloaded with
oniciai dispatches that others filter through
In the siowest possible manner.
ALL WELL AT KIMBERLY.
The latest advices from Cape Town show
that all was well at Kimberly on Thursday.