New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-04
THE LATEST BOER ATTACK.
LIONEL KEKEWICHS FORCE WAS SUR
PRTSED.
-pooPs ON METTLE IN REAL FIGHTING
SOUSA IN LONDON
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rondon Oct. f. / a m.-Colonel Kekewicb'=
.o-ce was surprised by Commandment De La Rev
&c was suspected by military men when the
orl;est bulletins. bearing the marks of close
rision by the War Office We're published The
heavv casualties. especially among the officers
were inevitable, but the British column fought
calamity and repulsed the attack
While this engagement supplies fresh proof
that scouting is either lost art or else inef
,ectuai against the stealthy approach of mobile
md crafty foes like the Beers. the veterans are
satisfied with the fine fighting form displayed
NV Colonel Kekewich's command. They assert
that The British army had grown stale while
only half employed in watching railways and
moving across stretches Of empty country where
the Beers eluded pursuit and would not stand.
hut that it is again on its mettle when
there is real fighting.
Colonel Kekewch is regarded by South Afri-
cans as vgant officer, with narrow mind
and lack of iexibility. While he defended KIM
berley successfully, it was Cecil Rhodes who
recruited the volunteer force of colonials and
impaired courage to the people Of the town
Colonel Kekewich did not get on we'll with Mr.
Rhodes, who was the real defender of Kimber-
ley There is story that when General French
entered Kimberley. Colonel Kekewch asked him
to put Rhodes under arrest, but was laughed at
He has been one of Lord Kttchener's trusted
lieutenants. experienced officer who thor
oughy understands Boer tactics.
Senator Lodge has been reticent since his ar
rival in London. and disinclined discuss diplo-
matte and political affairs He will sail to-mor-
row for America
Senator Wolcott is also here. and preparing
10 return TO New-York.
Colonel T. W. Hgginson will sail next week
The marriage of Governor Morton's daughter
ri be quiet affair Saturday.
Sir Henry Irving and Miss Ellen Terry will
sail the same day for New York and a large
party of friends will accompany them down the
Thames and be entertained at luncheon.
II is fairly established that the turbine
driven destroyer Cobra was simply of too light
build 10 withstand heavy sea. and that her
shell, having cracked amidships, she buckled
and broke clean in two. The fate of the Cobra
has made public opinion uneasy as to the sea
worthiness OF the other destroyers of the Brit
ish navy. They only draw about six feet Of
water and the plates of their hulls are not
quarter of inch in thickness. Thirty out of
rather more than a hundred destroyers are to-
day on the sick list.
Inc hlIIs Is reported 10 De SUFFERING from an
attack Of rheumatism at BalmoraI, but his in
disposition is regarded as of a serious nature
Sousa's band arrived in London yesterday in
time for a rehearsal at Albert Hall in the af-
ternoon. There was an informal reception for
the conductor and Miss Sousa at the Rowsey
studio during the evening. and there will be
complimentary luncheon the Trocadero to-
day. which will be attended by prominent mu
sicans Mr.. Sousa has responded Hospitality to
the calls of interviewers, and explained the
mysteries Of the Washington Post March and
the successful effects produced by the use of a
large number of wood instruments. The band
Will have remarkable welcome tonight with
out doubt at Albert Hall J. N F.