Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-26

II appears to have been so entirely
unexpected at the war Office that Gen.
Buffers dispatch caused something IN
the nature of CONSERVATION. The lop-
Lies we're soon crowded and there was
evidence on all sides that the news was
keenly felt
The only official comment was appar-
entity thai Gen Warren found the po-
sltion too hot to hold Business on the
stock exchange became very fiat today.
Consos dropped fiye-eighths, leading
10 general decline.
Nowhere. In spite Of the general de-
preston, Is there the least sign OF
abatement In the determination to car
ry the war TO a successful issue. The
cabinet met this afternoon under the
presidency OF Lord Salisbury and
doubtless the ministers fully canyassed
the new situation though primarily
summoned 70 discuss the terms Of the
queens speech.
Under other circumstances the news
from Ladysmith showing greatly I'M
proved sanitary conditions, the plentl-
fulness OF provisions and the strength
enlng Of the fortihcations, until the
DlhNt az itbdlbtN az llhpttHHopits Nptiu
have inspired the nation, but these
good tidings to the British are over
Swallowed by anxiety as 10 the situa-
ton on the upper Tugela and the
thought that the heavy losses suffered
during the struggle Tuesday night,
have counted for naught.
Military circles made no effort 10 con-
zeal their chagrin, expressing the gray
est fears as 10 the ultimate fate OF
I.adysmith. Such authorities as Ma
jor-General Sir Frederick Darlington,
who IL under orders for South Africa,
and Lord Clifford. who won the Victoria
cross while scouting fer Lord Wolseley
during the Sulu war would not be sur
prlsed TO hear OF The capture OF Gen.
Whites force within a week Lord
Clifford who knows the country like
book, could not understand how in the
world Gen. Warren eyer got to the top
OF Splon Kop without ascertaining what
positions command IT, The poorness OF
the maps. 1t was pointed out. could
hardly be an excuse for this, as there
must be with Gen. Warren several
scouts, TO say nothing Of officers who,
at one time or another, have served
at Ladysmlth, and whose mere hunting
tAItultlOuT nVllu IdNt HiNtU tiNIl
knowledge OF the country. While Gen.
Warren is not blamed for rtreating
under what Is supposed 10 have been
heavy shell fire. he Is severely criticized
for occupying q position 10 which he
could not bring up his artillery.
AZ the life guards barracks, Regent
Park. this morning. the Prince OF Wales
inspected the first lot OF geomanry
MI &c nj Gnttfh Africa fnt.
A number Of we'll known people were
present. including Lady Essex. Lord
Rothschild and Lord and Lady Ions
dale. The Prince OF Wales, who wore
the undress uniform Of staff general
walked along the entire line with Lord
Chesham, making the most minute In
spectlon Of every man, often taking O
rife In his hands and examining all
parts OF the equipment.
The men looked very business like in
khaki and puttes. with cowboy hats
turned up at the side. with little
bronze emblem representing the Prince
OF Wales feathers.
AT the conclusion OF the inspection
the prince Of Wales made speech dur
ing which he said
Il am proud Of the privilege Of In
specting you before you start for ac-
tive service. also consider Il high
compliment that / have been asked TO
be your honorary colonel. You may be
sure ] shall take the deepest interest In
your Welfare and watch all your pro-
ceedings. True, you will, like all the
men who have volunteered for active
service. do your duty 10 your sovereign
and your country. ! am sure that
though you leave your homes and your
country you all feel that a great duty
deyolyes upon you to maintain the hon.
or Of the British flag, and that you
will assist the regular forces Of her ma
jesty and do credit to your corps. |
wish you now Godspeed and safe re-
turn"
Lord Gresham called for cheers for |
the prince, which were enthusiastically |
given, the men hoisting their hats on |
their rifles
The officers were then presented 10 |
the prince individually. Several Of them |
were among his personal friends. Not |
ably Phillip Percival, OF the Royal |
Yacht squadron. who goes out as a |
captain. Among the troopers Is the |
husband OF Mrs. Patrick Campbell the |
actress.
Special dispatches from Durham say |
the Boer losses on the Upper Tugela |
during the fighting on Sunday last were |
very great. Gen Warren's men cap |
tured l60 prisoners and $50 Beers were |
found dead in one trench.
Pretoria, Wednesday Jan. 2i.-The |
federal forces have started a heavy |
bombardment OF Kimberley. The garri- |
sons new gun carried five miles. but
collapsed after few shots.
A body Of 200 lancers made sortie
from Ladysmith under cover Of
heavy cannon and rife fire from the |
forts opposite the lager OF the Pre-
torla commando. The British retired
with evident loss. One Boer was
wounded a heavy cannonade started
this morning and stu continues.
Capetown. Jan. 2e.--The British
transport Lancaster Corporation has
arrived here.
New York. Jan. PA dispatch to the
World from Ladysmith January %. by
runner from Frere Camp. January "a.
says:
Our principal occupation now Is
watching the bursting OF shell fired by
General Buffers men advancing from
the west.
"rhis observation tends to raise the