Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-02-03

epSVus ICiici VI lAtu III udFc u. Gil dUdu-
doned and the consensus of expert opin-
ion urges the immediate shifting of the
thcater of war from the rocky kopjes of
Natal to the open veldt of the Free State.
One thing is certain, another long pause
is inevitable, because even l. event of
General Butler further attempting to reach
Ladysmi,n, the planning of a new move
will necessarily occupy time.
To Continue the War.
1t has been learned by the Associated
Press that the queens speech at the re-
assembling of parliament will be coloress.
There viii be a short reference to the
war, chiefly confined to regrets at the ter
rible bloodshed and encomiums for the
men who have laid down their lives for
their country. ..~--.--.--
The whole proclamation indicates that
there is not the slightest idea of giving
up the war until Great Britain's ends are
gained. t
New York, Jan 3l.-A London dispatch
to the Evening World says:
Buffers danger is now forcing itself on
the military experts. The committee OF
national defense is gravely considering it,
Lord Roberts, it is reported, cabled the
committee that unless Butler and his
forces arrive safely from their present po
Sition to the south OF Little Tugea river
they will be in imminent danger of hay
ing their communications cut. Lord Rob
erts has pointed out that Butler has with
him an immense transport train, carrying
his ammunition and supplies. This in
terferes with the mobility OF his army.
Buffers main force is now about %
miles from its base at Frerc and Chievely.
1t is between the Big Tugela river, over
which it has retreated, and the little Tu-
gela river, over which it has to retreat in
order to begin marching to its base.
1t will take days for Buffers army to
get back to its base
Meantime the Beers are in force at Co.
lenso, only few miles away from that
base
British Again Repulsed.
Pretoria, Jan. 3l.-A dispatch from
Colcsburg says that Commander Dearey
reports that large body of British ad.
vanced January % and he attacked them,
causing the British to retire after suffering
severe loss. The Boer casualties were two
men slightly wounded.
General Groebler reports heavy fighting
since daybreak, the British In great force
endeavoring to surround the Boer posi-
lions, General Schoenman fastened to the
assistance of General Groebler. Schoen.
man returned this evening and reports
that the British were repulsed and the
Beers held their positions.
The Boer loss was four men slightly and
one man severely wounded. The British
loss IL not known, but must be severe,
More Hopeful.
Cape Town, Feb. l.--General Butler
still holds the Tugela drifts, and will posi-.
bly, renew his attempt to force the Boer
detenses before long. In any ease Lady
smith IS capable OF holding out for a conf
time
London, Feb. When the nation
had almost resigned itself to the
fall of Ladysmith, there comes from
all quarters an indication that Bull.
Ter will make another attempt to relieve
the besieged place, If the Daily Mails re.
ports of Buffers statement that he hopes
to be in Ladysmith within week can be
implicitly relied on, news of further seri-
Gus fighting would be expected shortly.
But the papers are 10th to believe that
what the st. James Gazette characterizes
as "unwarrantblc boasting' is true
The navy will be on guard along the
coast OF England, while the islands will
be stripped OF troops.
BOcr Losses.
Pretoria, Feb. lit is officially an
that the Boer casualties at Spion
Kop were 90 men killed and 100 wounded
McI<inIey's Idea.
New York, Feb. IA special to the
Herald from Washington says:
"All the information which has reached
the president is to the effect that Great
Britain does not desire mediation, and
though it is understood that the Boer
government is anxious for peace, the
statements made by Leyds seem to favor
a continuance of the war. The president
certainly will not interfere unless both
request the use of his offices.
To Visit the BOer Camps.
Pretoria, Feb. Webster Davis, as.
sistant secretary of the interior at Wash
ington, accompanied by United States Con
sui Hollis and the state attorney, started
Wednesday for the Boer head laagcr at
Ladysmith in the presidents carriage.
To Fight With the British.
London, Feb. IA special dispatch
from Cape Town says that $50 American
scouts, who arrived there as muleteer,,
have enlisted in the British forces.