The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-20
.CRONJE'S ARMY
IS SURROUNDED

breaking through the Boer lines. Inc
Beers did not seriously oppose t'cn7rdl
Ercnclss advance, but confined tier
efforts 10 preventing the provisions gel
ting through In this they succe2ded,
capturing, oOI9 head of cattle. 100 wagons
OF provisions. and 100 men
LARGE FORCES TO FREE STATE
CAPE TOWN. FEB. 19.-Dispatches from
MaZeru say that large forces are Deihs
sent from the TraTsvaai to IN" Free
State under prominent generals. 1t is al
SO sand the Free State is making desper-
ate efforts TO collect an arm! to lace
the EritiSi, at Noiitontein.
An official proclamation orders out all
mares between the ages OF l6 and 90. an"
enthusiasts declare that every one UP 10
the age of 100 must go.
Typhoid fever is said to be playing
havoc among the Boers at Colcsherg.
At Kimberley q report is current that
Mafeking has been relieved, but that the
Eoers are trying to conceal the informa-
tics.
ARUNDEL. Sunday. Feb. 1S.-comman-
dant Pretorius. who was captured by the
British at ITandslaaGte. and three otner
Beers prisoners. were handed over to the
Beers from Arundel to-day. a message
under a flag Of truce had previously ar
ranged the programme
The prisoners had cordial interview
with General Clements. and were then
taken in an ambulance half way to the
Boer camp
LONDON. Feb. l9.--An .Ern.y order is
sued Tonight invites The reversists TO
JON the coiors for 4 year for home de-
fence and offers t2z bounty 70 those who
do So
STERkSTROoM. sunday, Feb. lS.-The
Beers are retiring. ard General Brabant's
forces are now entering Dordrecht.
BULLER'S SUCCESS.
LONDON, 4,eb 1870 p M.-The
War Office has received the following
despatch from General Butler:
..CHIEvELEY CAMP, Feb. 19-I yes
terday moved around the encmy's flank.
The Queens Own. who had bvouacked on
the northern slope of Cingolo crossed
the neck and, supported by the rest OF
the second brigade under Hi!dyard, as
Sauited and took the southern end of
Monte Christie
The Fourth Brigade on the left or
western slopes and the Welsh Tusiiiers,
supported by the rest of the Sixth Brig
AIDE, assaulted the eastern flank of the
enemy's position. while the Second Brig
adc. cavalry, on the extreme right
watched the eastern slopes OF Monte
Christie and drove back those Of the
enemy attempting escape there from our
artillery fire
Assaulted by heavy ar;ilery-fire on
their front and flank and attacked on
their flank and rear, the enemy made
but slight resistance, and. abandoning
theft. strong position. were driven across
the Tugela. l have taken several camps.
n wagon load of ammunition. several
wagons of stores and supplies and 4 few
prisoners.
SPLENDID TROOPS.
The weather has been intensely hot
and the ground traverSed was exceeding
~ difficult. but the energy and dash of
the troops have been very pleasant 70 see.
They have all done splendidly. The work
Of the irregular cavalry. the Queens. the
Scots Fusiliers and the Rife Brigade,
was, perhaps most noticeable. While the
excellent practice of the artillery and
naval guns and the steadiress of the
EunnerS under. at times, very accurate
Tire, was remarkable. The accurate
fire OF the naval guns from ChieveleY
was of great assistance. Our casualties
are not. l think. many"
DURHAM, Feb. l9-The bomhardment
of she Boer position on HlanGwan tlll
was continuous yesterday and lighting
is still proceeding at O'Clock this even
Ing. II is said that the British have
captured hundred prisoners.
Protest Against the Beer War.
LONDON. Feb. l2-John O'Donnell and
Major Jc.ln AlcBside. the latter command
Ing; the Irish Brigade in South Africa.
We're to-day nominated TO fill the vacancy
in the House of Commons from South
Mayor. caused by the resignation October
&c. 1S99 of Michael Da"itt Irish Nation
alist. as a Protest against the lSoer war.
TIE Globe this afternoon declares that
ii Major Mcbride is qualified for election
to the House of Commons. he is also
liable 10 be shot as "A traitor as soon as
captured. as only British subjects are
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