Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-26

Tram me ltLItdL Iip4 III W bA AhA hAS4iNo
sprtber evidence that the beers are
assembled in much larger forces
around Wepener than had hitherto
bsen supposed; ana, as the Times in
an editorial remarks, whatever may
he the difficulties Of roads and trains.
tbe beers always appear to have guns,
and sometimes big ones, where they
want them. A boer dispatch, dated
Tbaba Menu, says fresh supply of
cannon and ammunition has reached
General Dewet at Jamersburg Drift.
II also asserts one of Col. Dalgety's
INNS has been smashed. Kar-
riefonten, mentioned in Roberts
message to the war office, is fif-
teen miles southeast of Blonfontein.
Teeuw Kop is two miles further south
Annarently the British captured
paarle Kraal Sunday night. The
boers evacuated Leeuw kop during
the night, removing their guns. and
the British occupied it mex. morning,
Although the beers appear to
be offering stout resistance
10 the British advance,
their position is dangerous, They can
scarcely delay further their retreat
northward without mourning the risk
Of being cut off Usually they have
been well informed regarding British
plans and they are not likely to run
such risk, especially as they have par
tally accomplished their object in
drawing large force from Bloem-
fontein on long marches and have
thereby delayed the advance on Pre-
tora.
Warren Out of Command
Durham, April 24.-Gen. Sir Charles
Warren has been appointed admins
traitor Of Bechuanaland He sailed
yesterday for Capetown.
Maine Reaches England
southampton, April 24.-Hospital
ship Maine arrived from south Africa
Yesterday Unexpectedly early All the
wounded men were removed in ambul-
3uces and placed on board train
bound for Netley,
Trial of Rebels Begun.
Capetown, April 2l--The trial of GO
rebels was begun here yesterday in
spite of the application for a post
ponement of the proceedings on the
grounds that a fair trial was impos-
55e at this place
Three prisoners were sentenced to
five years imprisonment each Sent
saca imposed upon the others varied
IRON three years to six months, ac-
eomtHg to ages.
Fighting Around Wepeuer.
Nasegu, April 2i.-Fighting began
c.y Yesterday morning at Bushman 5
ko0 The colonial division under Gen
Babaat advanced cautiously, followed
and Imported by Gen Harris infantry
brigade Il was found the beers had
evacuated their position on Bushman's
hop during the night running
fight had been proceeding throughout
.he day. the British gradually adyanc-
ing and the beers losing ground Gen.
hTahant is moving in a northeasterly
direction. keeping Basutoland close on
l.s right flank. Thousands OF
hasltos are watching the operations.
Da- casualties 50 far are % wounded.
Iae British are bivouacking
according to latest report, eight miles
rom Wepener, while the beers who
aye 3as.eging Col Dalgety appear to
0' preparing to retire. A stubborn
"tat Is believed TO have occurred I'M
-a" direction of Dewet's Dorp, where
a' 0oars are in strong force with al
y. or guns where also there is a re-
' column, apparently that Of Cen
.+. bundles. Wepener, however, isl
...aaF practically relieved by the
e..a.#"al OF a large portion Of the
a.sasass.
Gen. Rumble Is Believed.
london April 24-The war office
DOS issued the following dispatch from
".a.. dated Bl0emfontein, April %
yesterday I dispatched the eleventh
'.- under Gen Pole-Carew and
a..saies Of cavalry under Gen.
.a.a from this point to assist Gen.
. The force reached Karrie-
without much opposition.