Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24

Powell's dispatch, forwarded since the
RELIEF OF the town, says the town was
wild With joy; that many people went
as they greeted their deliyerers. and
that the scene as the troops traversed
the streets baffled description.
FISCHER ADVISES SURRENDER.
cape Town. May 23.-It Is reported
mere that President Kruger has received
a communication from Abraham
tlscher one of the Boer delegates now
III the United States, advising him to
surrender on the best terms obtainable
rum LORD Roberts. 1t Is also under
stood that when Lord Roberts crosses
tne Naa! river he will issue q proclama-
uon announcing that IL the burghers re-
.urn to their farms their property and
stock will be respected.
WARREN OCCUPIES DOUGLASS.
Cape Town. Tuesday May 22.-Gen-
eral Warren has occupied Douglass af-
ter heavy fighting and without sustain
ing any loss.
The Beers have retreated to the
north.
Douglas. Cape Colony, Tuesday May
IA force under General Warren.
consisting OF mounted infantry, i'm
periai yeomanry and two guns of the
canadian Artillery left Roof pan. Cape
Colony. on the night OF May 20. and
marched in two columns. under Colonel
hughes and Spence. Nothing was seen
CT the Beers until the British were
within two miles of Douglas. Colonel
hughes column advanced in skirmish-
ing order and after lengthy exchange
OF shots. the Beers fed. leaving their
laager and a quantity of stores and am
munition
Again today 500 Beers opened a hot
nre on a detachment of yeomanry and
the Canadian artillery repeated their
excellent practice and compelled the
enemy to retire.
EIGHT HUNDRED BOERS SURREN-
DER.
Kimberley, Tuesday. May 22-About
500 Beers have surrendered at Vryburg,
(north of Kimberley and n little more
than half way between that place and
MafekinE)
The road is all clear from Mafeking
and all opposition in this district is
practically ended.
ON THE GOLD COAST
Cape Coast Castle. Gold Coast. Tues
day. May 22.-The situation at Kumassi.
the capital of Ashanti. is apparently
unchanged. a detachment of $50 men
of the West African frontier, Colonel
Garter commanding. was landed today.
London. May 23-The War Office late
this evening published the following
from Lord Roberts:
South Bank of the Rhenoster River.
May 23.-1:30 p. m.-We found on ar
rival here this morning that the enemy
mad fed during the night. They had
occupied strong position on the north
bank of the river, which had been care
fully entrenched. but they did not think
dnfA
heard that Ian Hamilton's force was
at Heilhron and that our cavalry.
winch had crossed the Rhenostcr some
miles lower down the stream, were
threatening their right and rear
The bridge over the Rhenoster, seve-
way were destroyed
IAN Hamilton's force drove the Beers
under Re: dc Wet before them from
Lindley to Heilbren. The passage of
the Rhenoster was strongly disputed.
Our loss might have been heavy but for
q Wen concerted plan which brought
smith Dorrison's brigade on the
enemy's flank just at the right moment.
me officers commanding at Boshof
report that upwards of $50 Free
Staters have surrendered during the
last few days. and that they have given
up sou rlnes. 100 horses and large
amount of ammunition.
"Kelly-Kenny reports that three com
pahies OF feomanry. who were sent to
repair the telegraph line and TO clear
the country between Bloemfontein and
Boshof. have returned to Bleomfontein
having performed the duty exceedingly
we'll"
Honing spruit, Orange Free State.
Tuesday Evening. May 22.-Generai
french mas crossed the Rhenoster river.
northwest of here. This movement
combined with General Ian Hamilton's
occupation OF Hilbron. renders the Boer
position twenty miles In the British
front untenable.
The latest reports. however. received
say the burghers are prepared to make
t-eststTr1cc- 'rrd TUyscs fifteen
day.
TIME LIMIT OF PASTORATES.