The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-03
CONQUEST
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I military corps, and It Is understood that
the two naval twelve-pounders mounted
near the bridge over the Tugela. one Of
the most vulnerable points along the
railroad from Ladysmith to Pietermaritz-
burg, ought to be able to defend It and
prevent It's destruction. If the Beers sue
ceeded in destroying this bridge It would
mean the interruption Of railroad COM
munication with Ladysmith for an in
definite period. While the Boer attempts
in this direction are not confirmed, It is
now claimed that they may be expected
momentarily. and the reported steady
Smelling of Ladysmith. 1t is added. points
to the intention of the Boer commanders
to keep General White occupied while
their strategy is being carried out. The
only information received this morning
from the seat of war, in addition to the
brief dispatch from General White say
ing he was we'll and holding his position.
was the lists of casualties.
BOERs IN ZULULAND
fredericksburg, Natal, Nov At is
reported that the Beers are occupying
parts Of Znluland and that they have
taken Pomeroy. fifty miles from Grey
town.
BOERS AT BETHULIE BRIDGE
Cape Town. Oct. 3l.-(Delayed)-It Is
asserted that 1900 Beers have collected
az Bethulee bridge. under Field Cornet
Dutoit. The Orange river Is full flood.
and fording is reported to be impossible.
KIMBERLEY LONGS FOR RELIEF
Hope Town. Cape Colony, Nov. a.
Magistrate Harnsworth has arrived from
Klipdam and reports that there are s.e0e
Beers around Kimberley and ali the roads
are strictly patrolled. He says he passed
close enough to Kimberley 20 see the
searehllghts and was informed that the
defenders of Kimberley were satisfied
they could hold out but we're wearied
with the inactivity and hoped that a re-
lieving force would soon arrive.
CAPE DUTCH READY TO RISE
Stories of Boer victories have spread
rapidly along the western border. and
Harnsworth estimates that
over half the Dutch residents Of Bechu-
analand and Griqualand will Join the
Beers after the declaration Of annexa-
ton.
DIR. LEYDS' WONDER STORIES
Paris. Nov. z.-The Havss agency this
evening issued the following extraordln-
airy dispatch, which. the agency. says.
was received through its correspondent a.
Brussels.
Cape Town. Nov 2.-The news OF the
Beers two victories around Ladysmi ia +
has created considerable excitement 7
among the Afrikanders. wh, 10 no1 err /,
real their Joy. Sir Alfred Miner. The Z
British high commissioner. is mU-h ger 4
.urbed at the situation. General White .
n these two engagements lost about 20 (
men killed. wounded aod made prisoners I
The second victory was won BY the Free +
staters. commanded By Lucas Meyer. (
gho seized Colenso. thus cutting on ihs +
-etreat OF General White. VINO ls wound /
ID The investment of I.adysrllib i .
complete and the Beers are masters % .
and the Dprtaa Fall- /
way. News has reached General White
hat Mafehng IS closely begieged and .
hat the Beers have successfully repulsed .
he sorties. The surrender q 3afeklng
: expected. i Is slso confirmed that the
free staters have seized Cglenso.
London, Nov. z-The secretary d the
var oflce VINO vas shown the Cape
-oEn dispatch o. the Hsvas agency. said
he statements made we're utterly base
ssx. Brussels wbere shs Havas DIS
atch originated IS the headquarters -
r. LeYGa. the diplomatic agent - gre
'ransvaai and = IS thosshf ihe Cape
'own dlzpatch may be an eEazEerated
.oer version % ere reoeat fighting.
SECOND ARMY CORPS
L,ordon. Nov Again 3. Is asesrtss
: Aldershot lkat The ueal'ization q e
scon5 army corps wui beEia Novezlb~r
. ard that the whole reserves - the
bTanes q the army se-vfcs
3rps wfii bs called cut A cgmpozlts g.
schnent q Royal Marines wfii - ssrzaes
; Po-tsn9gth. consisting q experience
,sn. for inlanS seryies in saa.h Africa
oER AND BRITISH IossRs
London. SoT. g-An sEsclzl tea rsss re-
srtinE the condition - ire wcsnaea at
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