The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-11-25
LIEUT.. CHURCHILL ALIVE.
oncr ut Prctoria-Story of the
Battle at Ladysmith.

London, Nov. 2O.-The first definite
news regarding the fate of Winston
Churchill was conveyed to his mother
Sunday evening by representative of
the press. Lady Randolph had just
returned from quiet dinner with few
friends when the gratifying intelli-
gence that her son is living was con-,
veyed to her. The fact that his wound
is not necessarily dangerous and that
he is alive in Pretoria caused her the
greatest qualification, as she had been
hitherto without the least intimation
of his whereabouts.
London, Nov. 20.-Saturday morning
the Beers attempted 10 rush Estcourt
from the northwest. but shot from
q naval gun and several long range vol
leys fired by the Dublin fusileers, how
ever, caused. them to retire hurriedly
and withdraw their guns from the sur
rounding ridges.
Durham, Natal, Nov. 2O.-The Times,
of Natal, publishes the following. dated
Wednesday. November IS, from it's spe-
cial correspondent at Ladysmth:
1.-THE enemy made a determined attack
on Thursday. November .. Apparently all
| the Boer forces participated Their artil-
| lcry opened at four a. M. pouring IN shells
| thick and fast upon the Eri,jsh nosi,ions
| although with no great effect They
adoptcd the unusual, tactics of advancing
under cover of their guns to positions on
the ridges and kopjes adjacent TO hose oc-
cupied by the British troops. on the left
of our camp, Continuing their advance,
the Beers crcpt up using every available
bit of cover Our infantry openod with a
steady warm and accurate fire, which beat
1 back the enemy, notwithstanding dis
play of tcnacity OF purpose equal to their
| dcspcrate stands on previous occasions,
| The Eoer attack was most elaborate on all
sides OF the town. The main attack. how
ever, was made between the Free State
and Newcastle railway lines by column
composed chiefly of Johannesburg Nolun-
tcers. brigade Of Kings royal rifles
corps made splendid defense. The l:oers
were rerulsed. but soon rallied and re-
turned TO the attack. Again the British iife
which was very hot, forced them to retire:
They had made deep trench in front OF
the British lines, and. while wiihdraWihg
for their horses, they left this unGuarucd,
whereupon the Kings rifles. advancing at
| double quick, occupied the trench.
This smart movement was rot seen by
the enemy. who soon returned with the
horses Carefully reServlng their fire, the
| MING rllles a!lo"eu me loefS 10 advance
almost 10 the edge OF tue trench, ana then
poured VolleH alter Nol!eH into the aStouNd-
ed bocrs. VINO turned and He'd from an
awful nan OF bullets. boiling across tho
| open, where the artlilcrE Oh the brtlsH
poured in terrible and effective she'll fire.
the enemy lost heavily.
Meanwhile. another section OF tho
BoefS mad Drought Il mortar INTO ?ct!oA,
firing heavy shells. our guns. cohccA trat-
Ing upon 1t, soon Silenced TINS weapon, thn
cncmys arll!lerymen 1oclnE EeadioaS.
The l'oerS then advanced in force, with
View OF remaining the mortar but our ar.
tlllery Shc!lcd aNd scattered them rlSht
ana lett. Inc lighting was all oNGr at
il O'Clock.
"Trompty ut noon General Whito or
dered n salute of q guns in honor of the
birthday of the prince OF Wales. AS the