Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-13

Roberts line Of communications has
been practically restored by "a complete
victory gained by Gems. Methuen and
Kitchener over Gen. Dewet yesterday.
The Boer camp was captured aud the
burghers It is added, were scattered in
all directions
Lord Roberts has fought a battle
with Gen. Botha at the end Of which,
though the British gained considerable
ground. the Beers We're not beaten.
All is quiet at Pretoria and johann
nesburg
Beers IN FREE STATE De
FEArED.
London. June lS-After a weeks sill
ence. Lord Roberts has been heard
from. his line Of communications hav-
ing been practically restored by means
OF a complete victory gained by Gen.
Methuen and Gen. Kitchener over Gen.
Dewet at the Rhenoster river yester-
dav June r. The Boer camp was cap
tured and the burghers, Il is added were
scattered in all directions.
Lord Roberts. on being notified Of the
cutting Of his line Of communications.
sent Gen Kitchener in all haste TO join
Gen. Methuen.
ROBERTS ATTACKS BOTHA.
June II. Lord Roberts attacked Gen.
BOtha who was IN strong force fifteen
miles southeast OF Pretoria After
strenuous opposition the British forces
gained considerable ground. but Gen.
Botha, when Lord Roberts left the field,
was still undefeated
All Is quiet at Pretoria and johann
nesburg: and Lord Roberts says the
government need have no apprehension
about the security Of the army I'm
South Africa as It will not take long
90 remedy the reyerses and repair the
railroad
A lengthy dispatch forwarded 10 the
war office by Major Cen Knox from
kroonstad. presumably sent there by
messenger. reads as follows:
"Kroonstad. June l2-We have been
requested TO forward you from Lord
Roberts the following dispatch from
the Pretoria presidency at sos a. m. to-
day:
Pretoria. June l2.-PretorIa and
Johannesburg are perfectly 0uie. and
several " the inhabitants have ex-
pressed gratitude fof ths peace and or
der which prevail
DETAILS OF THE BATTLE.
After surrenderlng the city. Botha
retired TO place about fifteen miles
east, on the MiddlesburR road. He had
a small force but during the last few
days his numbers increased and his
being 80 near the town Kept NJ the eX-
element In the country, prevented the
burghers from laying down their
arms, and interfercd with the colec-
ton Of supplies. II. therefore. became
necessary 20 attack him.
This l did yesterday He held a very
strong position, practically unassail-
able In front, which enabled him to
place the main portion of his troops on
his Hanks. which he knew from former
experience We're his vulnerable paris.
sent French with Porter's ana Dlxons
cavalry brigades and Hutton mounted
infantry round by our left, and Ian
Hamilton and Broadwood and Cor
ions cavalry brigade Ridley's mounted
Infantry and Bruce Hamilton's infantry
brigade round by our right
BoTHA FIGHTS HARD.
Both columns met with great oppo-
sition. Al about three IN the afternoon
saw two OF Hamllton's infantry bat
.alions advancing 20 what appeared TO
be the key OF the enemy's defense. on
their left flank. This was almost
gained before dark, and I ordered the
.orce TO biyouack on the ground they
had won.
"Pole-Carew. with his division. oc-
'upied our center.
As have explained. he could not at |
.ack. but he gradually advanced so as
10 support Ian Hamilton and wfen 7 |
left the field he was on the lire held |
~ the enmy's outposts In the morning.
KITCHENER TO THE SOUTH.
Il hurried back 20 get news of |
hethuen's movement. on hearing that |
ne Free Staters had taken advantage |
u our crossing the Yaal 90 interrupt /
'ur line Of communication sent /
kitchener with such troops az / could /
men spare 10 Yer (NredeforD with or. /
lrfs 10 push south and communicate 4
WIN Methuen, who. knew. had n very |