The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-26

LONDON, Jan. 25.-The war office has
issued the following dispatch from Spear
mans camp, dated January Is. 1910. morn
ing:
Gen Warrens troops last night occu-
pied Spionkop, surprising the small garri-
SON who fed 1t has been held by us all
day, though we were heavily attacked
especially by very annoying shell fire.
II fear our casualties are considerable,
and have to inform you, with regret,
that Gen. Woodgate was dangerously
wounded.
..Gen. Warren is Of the opinion that he
Eas rendered the enemy's position unten-
able. The men are splendid"
London Thrilled by Buffers Phrase.
LONDON, Jan. 26, AIS a. m.-Gen. Bull
ler's phrase. THE men are splendid"
thrills England with pride and confidence.
His taking and holding Spionkop were
considered permanent advantages.
Sir Charles Warren's opinion that miles
of adjacent Boer intrenehments are un-
tenable Is accepted by most expert observ-
ers as obviously true, because of the
height of the position, although some point
out that it may lack adequate gun plat
fern to resist artillery fire from the two
extended sides.
1t is not likely that Gen. Warren will
let go anything he holds, and news Of fur
ther success Is calmly awaited. The mill
tary authorities recognize, of course, that
in the twelve or fifteen miles between
Spionkop and Ladysmith there are con-
tinuous defensive positions and rugged
hills and ravines. which far outrange
Spionkop, but they are sure that the
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difficult places can do 1t again. The mill
tary expert OF the Times says: "It is ex-
ceedingly difficult to arrive at any exact
estimate Of the advantage gained. A def
mite tactical object has been attained and
definite steps have been taken in the full
fillment of the strategic plan. 1t is nec-
essary to await fuller information before
attaching undue weight to the successes
thus far attained. At least there has been
steady progress"
More Reinforcements Arriving.
The Kildonan Castle reached Durham
yesterday (Thursday) with 1000 additional
troops for Gen. Butler and three troop
ships arrived from India, bringing, among
others, a regiment of lancers. Beyond
this it is not publicly known here how
heavily Gen. Butler has been reinforced,
but those having certain connections with
the war office are confident that Gen. Bull
Ter will have as many more as he may
need to make his work easier.
How French Stands.
The situation in the neighborhood of the
other armies is unchanged, but a forward
movement by Gen. French is daily ex-
pected. A dispatch to the Standard from
.Rensburg describes Gen. Frenchs posi-
ton as now forming a great semi-circle
around the Boer positions. The corre-
spondent says he could take Colesburg,
two miles away. at any time
Kruger Complains to steyn.
A letter from Pretoria gives the text of
a complaint which President Kruger made
to President Steyn regarding the want of
cooperation on the part of the Free Stat
ers at Modder river, and also President
Steyns address to the Free Staters. Mr..
Kruger said he had learned with regret
that "only about 1000 men of the Free
State fought in the last battle. and that
many others remained in their camps
while their brothers resisted and even de-
feated their enemy"
These statements appear to give confr-
nation to the reports OF disagreements
between the allies.
Kamrs Are BuOyant.
Kaffirs were buoyant on the stock ex-
change today, notably SO in the case of
Rands and DeBeers. Consols advanced II.
Gen. WOOdgate Dies.
Advices have been received from Spear
mans camp that Gen. Woodgate has sue
cumbed to the wounds he received in the
attack upon Spionkop.