The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-22

tiers at Dewetsdorp and Wepener, where
fighting evidently is In progress.
A dispatch received from Aliwal North,
dated April n. says that there was heavy
firing on the previous day between Dewets-
dorp and wepener and around Wepener
on Saturday. but that no particulars have
been received.
severe Fighting Imminent.
A special from Maseru. dated Saturday.
says
"The investment OF wepener continues.
The Beers seem determined to do their ut
most to capture the garrison before reliet
arrives. Severe fighting appears immi-
nent.
The activity of the Beers at Glands
iaagte apparently has failed to draw Gen.
Butler If that was its object, into doing
more than repel the attack made on his
advance posts
Shipping Mt WarrentoD.
A dispatch from warrenton. dated Sat
urday. says:
There has been intermittent and inef-
fective sniping BY Beers. who, also nred
few shells both during the day and the
night at the station the past two days
Lord Roberts Report.
The war Office has received the following
from Lord Roberts:
.'Bioemfontein, April q.
Bundles force came In contact with the
enemy yesterday four miles southwest OF
Dewetsdorp. They occupied strong posi-
tons covering the town. The yeomanry
and mounted infantry seized another posi-
tion. which enabled Rumble to drive the
enemy on and occupy the high ground the
enemy had been holding. Rumble adj
vanced this morning early and is now
again engaged with the enemy. Our cas-
ualties yesterday we're two men severely
wounded and Lieut.. OConnor and seven
men slightly wounded
Getting Close tn Wepener.
Gen. Chermside's and Gen. Rundles d.
visions were only twenty miles from WEEP
ener yesterday. SO unless unforeseen diff
cuIties arise they should be getting in
touch with the little colonial force which
Is besieged and by tomorrow have accom-
plished its relief, the two divisions being
overwhelmingly superior to the Boer
forces.
Administering the Free State.
As governor of the Free state. Maj.
Gen Prettyman is organizing a corps of
mounted police and dividing the country
into sections to be administrated by COM
missions probably army officers.
Reinforcements for Portugal.
The transport Portugal, with 100 troops
from Lisbon. has arrived at Lourenzo
Marquee. The presence OF the reinforce
ments will make Portugal easier regard
ing the Beers protest against the British
Use of Bieru.
Firing at LRdysmith.
From I.adysmith, under date April Il.
comes news that firing was heard during
this morning In the direction of Sundays
river IL was maintained for about an
hour. Shipping and Boer activity are re-
ported at Klipdam.
Women In the Boer Ranks.
A letter from nurse in the hospital at
Cape Town corroborates an unpleasant
.-&t. ttk..
medical officers. for many reasons, forced
a number of Boer prisoners TO bathe in
the river behind tho hospital. Two of
them absolutely refused to strip, and when
forced to do so It was found they were
women IN mems clothes.
Tho writer adds: quite number of
dead on the hattlefelds have been found
TO be similarly disguised, and worse than
all, II has often been these women who
have been guilty of atrocities. such as
killing the wounded"
Boerx Active Near Glands LaRgte.
ELANDS LAAGTE. April IA COM
mando of 1000 Beers came through Wes-
sells mex this morning. They crossed Sun
days bridge and advanced to the crest Of
ridge. but fell back when they saw the
mounted infantry. who opened FIRE.
Later the Beers shelied Glands laagte
coliiery. Ten shells fell close To the mine.
but did no damage. The work at the mine
was stopped. but 1t is hoped work viii be
opened Are The naval brigade on the
right sent = few shells In the direction OF
the Boer guns, which were posted on
long ridge 4,OD yards "a the right OF the
bridge They were difheuh to locate,
but the Beers were soon seen rctreating
over the hill toward Vessels mex. Several
OF the shells caught them and must have
done some damage
On the left the squadron OF African
horse were engaged AL day In exchanging
shots with the Beers No casualties are
Late in the day the Beers showed activ-
| tty la the trenches on the ridges In front
| of Glands laagte. few ~ shells forced
| them 90 reiinagish their work. This post
| tson was only Lso1 yards distant from
| Glands laagte. II Is difficult to understand
| the Beers object Native desertcrs say
| that they contemplate attacking In force;
| others state that they are preparing to
| retire.
Wepener Besieger. Reinforced.
| MAsERI April 9.--The Beers around
Melener have been reinforced and are
now strenger than ever The tiring 81 can
| non and rifles was heard today Ia the
| direction OF pswetsdorp. which was looked
| upon as meaning thai relief was approach
| ing, Heavy nghlng - hourly expected.
l Two LARGE roor forces LETT the vicinity Of
| wePeuer this morning. one going IN the
1 direction ~ newetsiorp and the other to-
/ wards Rockville The Beers are excited
[ and tu6iiant in consequence 81 President
/ Sseyn's ASSERTION that foreign Intervention
Is certain and Sc Is only necessary 20
/ striegie for n snort time. Gers pewet
and Olivier arc inspiring the hurghcrs with
1 patriotic speeches, Several hcts@es havu
/ been nlicl with Roar wounded, and Others
| have been sent to Ladybfaud Yield err
net RQuNVr. who sufrcnsefeSt 10 the Brit "a
! and afterwards rejoined the Free Skaters.
has been arrested By tue Beers. It's wife
I offered Essa bail for his appearance. but if
wRs refused
newer- omctai Report.
I PRETORIA. Apru q President KruKer
/ has reeeiSed an oitieial report rom Gen.