Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-04-21
SITUATION OF BOER WAR
ENGLISH HOLDING THEIR OWN.
Beers in Strong Positions-Lord
Roberts Protest-Mrs. Kruger
Patriot-Gen. CronJe Landed ON
Island of st. Helena.

Elandslaagte reported that there had
been no traces of the Beers in that neigh
borhood for the past two days. Their
progress southwark has been effectively
barred by the British occupation of Jone-
noe kop on the left and Umbulwana on
the right. The belief that the Boer action
recently was due to restlessness and dis
satisfaction in the ranks is confirmed by
natives, who say that the Beers have been
ready for some time and wanted the Brit
ish to attack them. In order to force this
the Beers commenced Smelling, at the same
time sending force to make thanking
movement on the left. The natives also
confirm the statement that one of the Boer
heavy guns was put out of action and
the gunners driven off.
The scouts have located the Beers in
a strong position IL miles northeast of
the British advanced position at Bloenl
fontein.
Lord Roberts has strongly protested to
President Kruger against the treatment
OF prisoners, sick and wounded in the
hands of the Beers, and has formally de-
manded the observance of the Geneva
convention.
1t appears from every indication that
the Beers are preparing, in the event OF
Pretoria being captured, to make a last
stand along the line reaching from Ley
denburg along the mountains into Swat
land. A traveller recently arrived at
Bloemfonten says that the Beers are en-
SPECIFICALLY working to persuade the |
Swazis that the British cause is lost and |
are seeking to ingratiate themselves, hop |
ing to secure a footing in Swaziland /
peacefully or to seize hold of the country
If necessary.
Mrs. Kruger, on being interviewed, said /
that she trusted God would soon stop the /
merciless bloodshed, but that the republic /
would be VIGOROUSLY defended even if |
Pretoria were finally taken. She added |
that she had had in the field % grand
sons, two of whom were killed, four sons, !
ak sons-in-law and numerous other rela-
uyes.
Reports From Boer Sources.
Leemokop, Southeast of Bloemfontein,
April l5.-The Boer commando, which it
was feared had been cut off, has rendered |
good account of itself wtS~the Basuto-
land police vino had invaded the Orange
Free State Four British scouts who were
captured say that Bloemfontein is hard |
pressed for water.
Commandant Dewet has received & re-
port that the British who fled from
Smithtield southwark were severely pun
ished by the burghers of Rockville
ka1Ia raaaiua1 bara from, TDbon-o~I,,,-o.
Drift says a British force of about 1000 |
men, composed of Brabant's Horse, with |
General Brabant commanding, is surround |
Ell at Robertson's mills, with a remote |
shance of relief or effective resistance
(The British force reported in the dis
patch above to be surrounded at Robert |
sons mills is probably the force of colonial |!
troops previously referred to as surround
ed by the Beers near Wepener Th..e
British troops are not commanded by Gen
esal Brabant in person. Brabant was last
reported at Aliwalnorth with Kitchener) |
Gone to the Hague.
Milan, April l6,-The Boer peace COM
missioners have started for The Hague. !
DR. Leyds, diplomatic agent of the Trans |
wall accompanied them as far as Brussels. |
British Troops Are at Denar.
Deaar, April l6-The main body of the
Carnoyoran field force, in command of
Colonel Parsons, including the Canadian
artillery and the mounted rifles, have ar
rived here after five weeks march from
Victoria road by way of Kenhardt, dis
lance of more than 80 miles. They en-
eountered no active opposition. Colonel
Parsons pacltied the country, which was
previously in rebellion.
Prisoners Are at ST. Helena.
st. Helena, April l5.--General Cronie
his wife and three of his staff, who with
other Boer prisoners, arrived here April 10.
were landed. They were met by the gov
ernor and commander in-chief of St. Hell
ena- General Cronje looks we'll and APP
pears cheerful. The other Boer prisoners
Will disembark Monday.
Beers Retiring.
London, April IA Ladysmith spe-
cial says the natives report that the Beers
IN the Elandslaagte district have retired
beyond Biggarsberg.
This information tends to confirm the
report that the Beers blew up three i'm
portant collieries near Wassels mex. COM
pietely destroying the same.
Fighting at Bammerberg.
Brandfort, April l7.-Fghting with
General Brabant's horse at Bammerberg
drft continues. Commandant Petrus
Dewet is reported to have engaged the
troops sent from Bloemfontein to Bra
PANTS assistance There has also been
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