Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-29
THE war IN AFRICA.
Lord Roberts Still at Bloemfonte q
Country Gradually ,Quieting.
BURGHERS SWEARING ALLEGIANCE.



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| London, March lj.--Lord Roberts is
still at Bloemfontein. At least he
has not yet begun pushing his army
northward toward Pretoria But the
time is far from being wasted by the
British commander-in-chief, as an adj
vance would be risky matter un-
less the country behind him should he
fairly settled and cleared of armed
bodies Of Beers before he sets out.
This preliminary work is now being
accomplished. Lord Roberts tele-
graphs that the country south of
Bloemfontein is gradually quieting,
that large quantities Of arms have
been delivered to the British author
tiles and that the Free Staters are
beginning to recognize the advantage
of bringing in supplies for sale to
the troops.
Gen. French, it is reported is in
photographic communication with Ma
seru, Basutoand, which is about 40
miles east of lhaba Nchu and ten
miles south of Ladybrand. From this
point close watch is being kept on
the movements of the Boer force nm
der Olivier, which Is reported to num-
Der about 5000 men and to have sew
eral guns.
Burghers Taking the Oath Of Allegiance.
Phillippols, March 23, via Norval's
Pont, March 24.-Gen. Clements en-
tered Phillippols at noon to-day. He
assembled the burghers, addressed
them and read Lord Roberts procla-
nation in Dutch and English. The
future of the Free State he declared,
would have to be decided by her ma
jestys advisers, but the burghers
might be certain that the late gov
eminent at Bloemfontein would never
be restored. He advised all the inhab-
itants to accept the inevitable and
to obey all the orders Of the military
and other authorities duly appointed,
intimating that the land drost and
sheriffs had been reappointed under
the queen. The burghers have been
taking the oath Of allegiance and sur
rendering their arms.
Some Natives Dying Of Starvation.
London. March 26.-Lady Sarah
Wilson, in dispatch from Mafeking,
dated Wednesday, March IA, says:
"We have received news of the relief
of Ladysmith, but it serves to
increase our disappointment as
there is no prospect of our relief.
The town remains closely invested
The Beers are reported to be very
nr.;e...@...s and ;.'inI,y entresched
between us and Col. Plumer's force,
Some of the natives are dying of
starvation, owing to their prejudice
against horse flesh"
British Troops Enter the Transvaal.
London, March GA dispatch to
the Daily Telegraph from Kimberley,
dated Sunday, March 95, says: 'Pris-
oners brought in here report that a
force of British cavalry has entered
the Transvaal and penetrated to a
point IS miles north of Christiana.
The British forces at Fourteen
Streams are being strengthened. A
northward is expected
soon"
Free Staters and Transvaalers at Enmity.
London, March ga Bloemfon-
tein correspondent of the Daily Tele-
graph in dispatch dated Friday,
March 90, says: "rhe late allies are
now bitter foes. So strong is the pop
ular feeling here that, were it de-
sirable large body of Free Staters
would take the field and fight imme-
liately against the Transvaalers."
The Total British Losses.
London, March 26.-The total Brit
sh losses, exclusive of the invalds
sent home, are 16,41S in killed, wound
md and missing.