The Afro-American advance., 1899-11-18

same time many people believe the re-
port TO be well founded, as the generals
death is said to have occurred Novem-
Der 9, when the Boer rifiemen were un-
derstood to be within 300 yards Of
Ladysmith As severe fighting be
tween the British and the Beers the
same day has since been reported, ii Is
regarded in some quarters as quite pos
sible that Gen. Joubert. always noted
for his personal courage and eoolness.
may have dangerously exposed himself
in personal reconnaissance of the
British position. If Joubert were real
ly killed on the battlefield, il would
seem TO be the fittest death for such n
gallant soldier. Even his foes admit
that he fought squarely and fairly, and
his action when Gen. Symons died, in
cabling his sympathy to the bereayed
widow, established him in the high
regard of all soldiers. II is claimed
that the death Of Joubert would be like
ly to lead 10 the adoption by the Beers
OF bolder and more active tactics, aS il
is well known Gen. Joubert.was a eau
tious and conservative commander. and
that he had considerab BILE difficulty In
restraining his hot-headed followers.
SIN Undergoing Bomba rdment.
The drblets Of news bring the infor-
nation that Ladysmith was still under
going bombardment ON Sunday from
six 40-pounders, while the British naval
guns were silent The Beers, il conse-
quently appears, haze got more heavy
guns into position, while either the
British ammunition has given out or the
British gunners are reserving their fire
In view OF the poor practice made by the
besiegers.
The report that the Beers have pen
etrated southwark from Colenso 20
Chieyely. where they are said to have
cut the railroad. shows. IL is claimed.
that they are adopting proper strate-
gical plan TO impede the advance Of the
British relieving force. Perhaps this
may turn out TO he Gen. Schalk Bur
gers force, which, when last heard
from. was raiding Zululand. This force,
it is asserted, may next be heard from
south Of Esteourt. which they will. In
all likelihood, attempt 10 isolate before
further reenforcements arrive. Indeed.
IL Is already reported that Boer force
has been seen In the neiRhborhood Of
the line north Of the Mooi river
Boer. suffer from Lack Of supplies.
According TO the latest adsicss from
British sources at Estcourt. the Beers
are suffering from lack Of supplies,
though the large stores the British left
when they evacuated Newcastle aud
Dundee must have been Of great assist
snce to he Bocr eommissariat But the
task Of maintaining a complete invest
ment Of Ladysmith il probably proving
ouer0us.
Lady smith seems To be well provis-
toned and the entrenchmsnts are daily
being strengthened.
The Beers have renamed Dundee
+Meyersdorp." after Gen. Lucas Meyer.
whose forces fought those of Gen. sy-
mons there.
II ia said that 200 wounded ~ Gen.
Meyers force arrived at Pretoria the
next day.
sIEaa Of n Forward Msvsmsnpf.
There are iRns that a general forward
movement FOR the relief Of Kimberley
may be expected shortly There f. great
activity At DE Aar. situated On he rail
read about 80 miles south Of X uheF
ley, whence the advance appssFs ilkely
to be made There il. IL il claimed, ra
uEgent reason for this unless food 81
Kimberley Is getting low, bat, u ia