Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09

ley have been reinforced by 1900 men and
have succeeded in corralling about to 900
worth of stock belonging 10 Kimberley
merchants which was intended for the sus-
tenance of the town.
ST. VINCENT, Cape Verde Islands No
vember 3.-The British transport Persia,
with a squadron of the Inniskilling Dra-
goons. hospital detachment and munitions
of war on board, has been towed here with
her thrust-shaft broken and other damage
done. She was picked up by tug close to
some rocks and was towed twenty-five
miles.
Kaiser Enforces Strict Neutrality.
BERLIN, November 9-As the result of
instructions from the emperor a military
order has been issued to the commanders
of the district IN which his majesty ex-
presses his wish that no Prussian officers
be granted leave to go to South Africa.
The order adds that everything is to be
done to prevent former Prussian officers
from taking part in the conflict in South
Africa, his purpose being TO avoid every
appearance of violation on the part of
Germany Of the strict neutrality which, the
emperor says, should be observed.
The Late Affair at CoIenso.
EsTCOURT, Natal, Sunday, November 3.
"Details were received from the armored
train, which returned from Colenso today,
which carried two companies of the Dublin
Fusiliers under Capt. Romer. sighted, near
Colenso, the Beers in considerable force
near the line The Fusilers Immediately
opened a brisk fire, to which the Beers re-
piled ineffectively, and as they were suf-
fering loss, they quickly retired out of
sight. But as the train cautiously ad-
vanced the Beers were seen moving round
on its left flank. their presumed object be-
mo n tai Ee he n he To avoid
this the train retired. 1t was then seen
that the Beers had no intention of attack
ing, but were in full retreat over the road
and bridge. Immediately strong detach-
ment left the train and entered the town,
while the train slowly advanced to the sta
ton. Several volleys at long range were
fired on the retreating enemy.
The British also succeeded in entering
Fort Wylie, near ColenSo, and brought
back four wagon loads of shells, provisions
and stores.
DR.. Leyds Repeats Kruger's Threat
PARIS, November 9.-The morning pa
pers have long accounts of an interview
with DR.. Leyds, the special representative
in Europe of the TransVaal government
who argues that the Transvaal has every
thing to gain by remaining Independent
and that her mining laws are the most
liberal in the world and prevent capitalists
from obtaining monopolieS. In the course
of his remarks DR.. Leyds repeats President
Krugers assertion that if the republics
must eventually belong to England the lat
ter will pay a price for them which VIII
astonish the world. The war, TO which the
Transvaal has been forced, DR.. Leyds as
serts, has demonstrated to the whole world
the courage and chivalry of this little peo-
pie, which even their enemies do not hesi-
tate to recognize.
Admiration for Beers Courage.
CAPE TOWN, Monday, November G.
There is no doubt that the feeling prevalent
of admiration for the courage of the Beers
during the recent fighting is good augury
for a future peaceful settlement of the
existing trouble.
The Boer prisoners on the British cruiser
Penelope pay high tribute to the British
artillery.
Reports from Kimberley seem to indicate
that the investing force has been greatly
weakened for the purpose of sending de-
tachments to the eastern and southern
borders. The threatened widespread BoeT
invasion of Cape Colony has not material
lied Doubtless the swollen river and the
possibility of their retreat being cut off
has had some effect.
The work of laying new cable to st.
Helena will be commenced on Tuesday.