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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 196, 13 September 1900, Page 3

OPERATIONS IN THE TRANSVAAL. GENERAL BULLER CARRIES A DIFFICULT POSITION. THE "GORDONS" SUFFER BUT STAND FIRM. GENERAL FRENCH THRICE DISLODGES THE ENEMY.

Received 12,9.2S a.m. London, September 11. General Buller on Saturday attacked a precipitous ridge in horse-shoe form, 1500 feet high. The Spitzkop road lay at the furthest point, while deep ravines prevented a turning movement. The position was carried under cover of artillery. The Devons operated on the right, the Royal Irish in the centre, and the Boyal Scots on the left. The enemy retreated over a narrow causeway, and lost many, though the mist sheltered them.

Shrapnel burst over a volunteer company of Gordon Highlanders, who were marching in column Beven miles from the enemy, killing three and wounding 16, but it did not interfere with their steadiness.

The total British casualties were 13 killed and 25 wounded.

General French, while marching from Carolina to Barberton, thrice dislodged the enemy, the SufFolks capturing one position gallantly. The 4*7 gun* were used with good effect.

PORTUGUESE SYMPATHY FOR THE BOERS. TtMia DEL AG OA BAY WAS WIPED OUT,

(Received 12, 6.15 p.m.) London, September 11,

The Portuguese authorities at Delagoa Bay allowed the Boers at Barberton to receive a cargo of flour when almost provision!ess, thus rendering them again defiant,

DALGEITY'S BRIGADE IN A TIGHT CORNER LOSSES ON BOTH SIDES. (Received 12,10.50 p m.) London, September 12.

Colonel Dalgetty's Brigade got into a tight corner at Quaggersfontein on Friday. Twelve were killed and SO wounded.

The Boers admit losing five killed and 9 wounded during the engagement.

THE TRANSVAAL HOSPITAL ARRANGEMENTS.

SERIOUS OHARGE AGAINST STAFF OFFICERS. i ' (Received l 1?, 11 p.m.) | Sydney, September 12. "Banjo" Patterson has returned from;the Transvaal. He says no doubt l ~ the Ji<spital anangements failed signT aHft~butifwas 'nofrat»«iu. , 4*W^J»,the hospital authorities but to the officers taking the medical transports and supplies, / f" RETURNED INVALIDED TROOPS. Melbourne, September 12. Another batch of twenty-two invalids alx j?ed by the JNineveh. No New Zea- ( landers are amongst them.