New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18

line at that time having its front advanced and
right flank refused
The support OF the Colt gun having dwinded
10 TWO men, and the gun having damned several
LlInes, all the crew being shot down but one Mr..
Powell very properly decided TO abandon II,
which he did after disabling the gun. Receiving
notice that the Russians would retreat to
point -FOUR miles beyond our bivOuac, began my
reTeat, moving by the right flank and keeping
up night for four hours with the enemy, who
were IN force. Imperial troops and Boxers. We
succeeded in falling back. bringing our wounded
by hand At p m. we had reached our base,
having marched thirty miles and fought for four
hours. I was obliged to leave the dead but
brought off the wounded. Our casualties were
four killed and nine wounded.
1t was agreed that should advance in two
columns on the next day, at a. m, my force
occupying the advance Of the British column
and the right Of the firing line. We struck the
enemy at 4 a. m, and drove them steadily until
ABOUT lZ:oO .. m, when we entered I1en-Isln
relieving the besieged Europeans, our losses be-
ing for the day one killed and three wounded
CAPTURE OF THE ARSENAL.
At noon on the 9th, the Russians having at
tackled the arsenal. the scene Of my repulse on
the 22d. and which had not been captured,
asked for endorsements. 1 sent out second
Lieutenant Jolly with forty men, Mr.. Harding,
my adjutant, joining as volunteer, and placed
the whole under the command OF Commander
CraddOCk, r. n. This force was about eighteen
hundred strong, and succeeded in driving the
enemy from the parapets, out Of their foTtthca-
ton and in full flight. It was developed that the
enemy had about seven thousand men at this
point. Our men charged over the parapet with
part Of the fight Our loss here was one wound
ed and Lieutenant Jolly overcome by the heat,
but not until he had brought his men back to
their headquarters. Lieutenant Harding acted
as e volunteer and captured Imperial flag
which he has presented to me.
Having given you the bare facts, wish to in
vite attention TO the incidents Of the busy
week. Our men marched ninety-seven miles in
the five days. fighting all the way. They have
lived about meal day for six days, but
have been cheerful and willing always. They
have gained the highest praise from all forces
present and have earned my love and conf
dence. They are like Falstaff's army in ap
pearance, but with brave hearts and bright
weapons
have earnestly to recommend 10 your notice
for such reward as you may deem proper the
the admiral control Of his men in all the fights
Of the week; for saving a wounded man at the
risk Of his own life and under a very heavy fire
Lieutenant E. A Harding, for conspicuous gal
lantry in action, for saving wounded at the risk
OF his life under heavy fire; Second Lieuten-
ant W L Jolly, for the same risk and for lead
ing a fine charge over two parapets in the face
Of a heavy fire: First Lieutenant Leonard. for
saving life under fire and for admirable control
and direction Of the fire; First Lieutenant
Powell, for working and managing the Colt gun
under fierce fire and without support, after the
crew had been shot down, and First Lieutenant
Wynne, for his steadfaSt courage and encourage
ment Of his men.
URGES REWARDS FOR MEN.
AS for the men, feel that cannot do them
Justice I shall send you the names Of special
Instances IN their cases, hoping that a suitable
reward may be given them, as far as the law
allows.
I have also 10 ask that you urge the De-
their care, on the field and in hospital Of our
wounded. Especially do 1 wish to recommend
10 the Departments notice the services Of Sur
geon Robley H. ]. Browne, R. N. Her Ma1esty's