GLENCOE.
Lieutenant-Colonel Yule's retire ment from Glencoe to Ladysmith, in order to effect a junction with the forces under Sir George White, waa Z a masterley one. * Suspecting a trick on the part of the enemy, he made a perilous night march in torrents of rain. He was, however, unmolested, though it is estimated that fifty men cound easily have held Van Linder's Pass, through which the British troop 3 had to defile. *
The Boer forces under General Joubert occupied Dundee on Monday list, after having bombarded the empty position for two days. A Router's message has been received here stating that a British firce advanced to Louabarrlskop, a few miles from Ladysmith, and located the Boers on Dewal's farm. Failing, however to provoke B,n engagement the troops bivouaokad. The enemy retired to Reitfonkin, the scent of a recent conflict in which Lieutenant-Colonel Wilford was killed.
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Manawatu Herald, 31 October 1899, Page 2
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146GLENCOE. Manawatu Herald, 31 October 1899, Page 2
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