The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-02

rect communication Wltn 6lOSnt0nte5n.
The statement that a force of Beers un-
der Commandant Dutout has crossed the
Vaal river at Fourteen Streams accounts,
perhaps, for a portion OF General Cron-
je's army and portends further trouble
for Mafeking. II looks possible that the
Boer forces may now collapse altogether,
although that must not De counted upon.
Lord Roberts, however. will soon have
troops enough TO deal with any guerrilla
warfare and altogether, there is no need
for further uneasiness. The nation is
proud Of its troops and OF their COM
manderin-chief. It Is grateful 70 the
colonists for their magnificent proof OF
imperial unity. There will be no relaxa-
ton in the determination to carry the
war through 10 the end
THE TAKING OF PETERS HILL
CoIenso Camp, Tuesday, Feb. 27.-Today,
the anniversary of Majuba Hill, the Brit
ISL successfully stormed the Boer position
on Peters Hill Since Fridays attack
the whole face of the position has been
shelled at intervals. but from early this
morning the trenches directly opposite
the British front and the Mex separating
Peters Hillfrom another hill, were sim
ply strewn with lyddite shells and shrap-
mel. 1t appears marvellous that anything
human could live on the hill. At 3 o'clock
this afternoon the batteries fired salvos
and all the heavy ordnance was in con-
slant action. General Barton led his
command to the extreme right. Colonel
Kitchener who had taken Wynne's COM
mand, stormed the center. The brigade
under Colonel Northcote attacked Railway
Hill. The infantry on the right advanced
over the hill, forcing the Beers into the
Mex, while, Colonel Kitchener led his
men over Railway Hill. meeting little
opposition The Beers remained in the
trenches. from which a terrible cross IRE
was sent during Fridays fight. A few
Of them escaped to the next trench and
hoisted a white flag. which they waved
vigorously. Some prisoners were taken.
Then infantry cheered and charged and
took Peters Hill with fixed bsyonets.
Here they were met with a heavy muSket
fire. The British now command Railway
Hill and the direct road to Ladysmith.
LANSDOwNE APPORTIONS PRAISE
London, March LIN the house Of lords
today the secretary of state for war, the
Marquis of Lansdowne, replying TO con-
gratuations and a question, prefaced his
announcement of the relief of Ladysnith
by saying the news had at last removed
the fear of impending calamity. He added
that he did not knew whether most adj
miration should be given TO General
White and the gallant defenders of Lady
smith, or to the brave men under Cen
eral Butler. or to Lord Roberts. to whose
vigorous and successful offensive move
ment was due the pressure by which Ma
tai was relieved
AND STILL REINFORCEMENTS
Continuing, Lord Lansdowne SAID: two
recent successes will not be made the
pretext for a relaxation of our efforts,
which will not be relaxed. In the week
ending March 3, eight ships will leave
carrying 400 men; during the
week ending March TO- fifteen ships,
1850 men vii leave for South
Africa; during the week ending March
Is, eleven ships, with $500 men. will sail,
and during the week ending March "a.
nine ships. with $500 men are to sail.
Finally during the week ending May 81,
six ships, carrying 1920 men, Will sail,
totalling about IS, 500 men. and during the
month about 1850 men will be
ready. for whom ships have not yet been
allotted The stream of reinforcements
will not run dry
The Earl of Kimberley. the Liberal
leader in the house of lords. asserted
himself with congratulate addressed to
Lord Lansdowne. yaping special tribute
to the Canadians, and the Prince of
Wales, who was present, heartily shook
hands with the secretary of state for war
and conversed with him.
ARMY ESTIMATES INCREASE
London, March 1.-The army estimates.
issued tonight, show a total expenditure
Of GS1,499, 400, an increase over last year
OF GO. $50 200. The total number Of officers
and men is placed at 490,O00, an increase
over last year of 24S,147. The new esti-
mates include the sums Of e1O 10000 and
e13,000 600 already voted for the war.
London, Merch The Marquis Of Lans-
lowne has issued the following explana-
DRY memorandum. 1.-THE estimates have
,een framed under the following adverse
Provision has to be made for
carrying on the war in South Africa. II
las been decided TO make an addition to
he permanent strength Of the army at
nee. Temporary measures will have TO
)e authorized for increasing the defense
Il the United Kingdom AS regards the
-ote for men (2l2, 4s9) may be regarded as
permanent balance due to the war and
o the special measures for home defense.
1 is estimated that the expenditure OF
ss1. 449 100 is accounted for as follows:
Normal stimate e2l.777.70o: permanent ad-
Htion to the army. q. 90. on; temporary
lome defense es 22S. 900; and war charges
Ell. s.. 100"
4 NEW FoEIS IHE FRONT
PaardeberE. 0. F. S. March 1T Is
understood that some 100 Beers are con-
entrating On the British front The
British cavalry IS In touch with them to
ne eastward and slzirmishing began this
morning.
BRITISH RE-ESTRY At CoLEsBERG
Rensburg. Feb. 2s-General Clements.
scorted by a squadron Of 1nnIskiuings
inferred Colesberg this morning and re-
eived an enthusiastic reception. The
3oers are in full retreat a number Of
ne leading men have been arrested. The 4
Inhabitants are well and not starving
hey have suffered many indignities ar
ne hands Of the Beers. but no violence 4
London. March The war Office has
eceived the following dispatch from /.
ord Roberts;
''Psardeberg Monday. Feb. %.-Gensrsl (
dement's reports that on bearing Coles (
erg had been evacuated he sent force .
o occupy Colesbsrg FUNSTON and rode .
ato Colesbsrg. where he received an En- 4
ausiasric Eelcone- He secured 4 certain T.
mount Il ammunition, several rebels ard
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