The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-07
Situation Discussed by Kings Edward
and Carlos, and British Troops
Placed on Guard.
MORE TROOPS FOR KITCHENER
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE
BRITISH WAR OFFICE.
Thirty Thousand Mounted soldiers
Down the Elusive Beers.

LONDON, Jan. THE situation on the
Portuguese frontier, in South Africa, has
become serious, and 1t begins to look as
IL the Beers intended to make a dash on
LourenZo Marques A cable dispatch from
Lourenzo Marques last night announced
that the railroad had been cut fifty-three
kilometers from there.
The Daily Mail has the following from
its Lisbon correspondent: The King of
Portugal is staying few days longer in
London than he originally intended. at the
express wish of King Edward. His visit is
likely to have important developments. The
Portuguese section of the Delagoa Bay
Railway is now in British hands, but this
is merely a temporary arrangement be-
tween the two governments"
Commenting on the situation at Delagoa
bay and the evidence that the Beers have
penetrated twenty-three miles into Portu-
guese territory, the Daily Mail expresses
belief that British troops are now guard
ing the Delagoa Bay Railway down to the
sea and that it will be possible to send
British troops by the Delagoa route. 1t
argued therefore. that Great Britain gains
by the Boer move.
The correspondent of the Daily Chroni-
Gle at The Hague, wiring the substance of
an interview with DR.. Leyds, says: 'Dr.
Leyds reasserted that the Beers would
never submit and that their subjugation
was utterly impossible. He declared that
they would continue filling their maga-
zines, as hitherto, with ever-fresh cap
lures from the British
MORE CAVALRY WANTED.
The following announcement has been
issued by the War Office: ''In view of the
recent Boer activity in various directions
the government has decided, in addition to
the large forces recently equipped locally
in South Africa, TO reinforce Lord Kitch-
ener by $4,000 mounted troops beyond those
already landed in Cape Colony. Recruiting
for the Imperial Yeomanry has proceeded
so rapidly that 1t is anticipated 10000 will
shortly be available. The South African
mounted constabulary. including those en-
listed in the colonies. may be relied upon
to extend to 5000. and the new colonial con-
tingents to replace those withdrawn will
probably reach 5000 The remainder of
the force will be made up of cavalry and
mounted infantry from the home establish
ment. The enlistment of volunteers to re-
place those that have already served a
year in South Africa is also being proceed
ed with. Arrangements have been made
for the prompt equipment and transporta-
tion of the force. The first consignment
will leave on the Aurania Feb. 81
In memorandum issued to the troops
under his command, at Aldershot, General
Butler. referring To the British army in
South Africa, criticises the lack of initia-
tive, and independence of action shown by
subordinate commanders. and refers to the
Independent intelligent action on the part
of the rank ana file. AS regards artillery,
lie says, too much drill was introduced on
the battle field, in many cases the action
of batteries being paralyzed by awaiting
the order Of a brigade or division COM
mander, many favorable opportunities
being thereby missed.
General Kitchener, in a dispatch from
Pretoria, dated Tuesday, Feb 5, says:
''Smith-Dorrien has occupied Lake Char
isse. French is driving back the enemy to
Amsterdam. De Vets force is still north
of Tnabanchu, his men damaging a train
Of transport wagons at Pompey's Siding
his morning"
The Bond leaders in Cape Colony are
willing and strongly urge the Beers to
surrender provided the Prit.sh offer those
In the field the following terms, namely
that after giving up arms all shall be al
lowed to return to their farms and the
rebels shall not be punished. Prominent
burghers say that Louis Bo.ha, in the
Transvaal and Christian De Wet, in the
Free State, should be made members of
the governors council in order to watch
the interests of the burghers.
The Bloemfontein fost publishes a pas
siCnate appeal from Piet De Wet chair
man of the peace commission, to his
biother Christian to surrender.
4 party Of imperial yeomanry came into
contact with the invaders near Prince
Albert, Cape Colony. and an officer and
some men are missing.
The Cape Town Gazette announces that
General Brabant has been appointed to
the command of the force being raised for
tie defense of Cape Colony, with Colonel
Girouard as his chief of staff. His head
quarters will be at East London. from
which point he will advance northward
and westward. gradually clearing the
cciony OF invaders and enabling the i'm
perial forces TO concentrate ultimately on
the territory of the republics.
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