Transvaal War.

Feilding Star, Volume XXI, Issue 136, 8 December 1899, Page 2

Transvaal War.

JOUBERT ON THE SICK LIST. BOERS LOSE 800 TROOPS. MAFEKING SAFE. ENGAGEMENT AT WESTERN KIMBBRLY. DEATH OF MAJOR TURNER. Telegraph. Preßs Association. Copyright Durban, December 7. General Joubert is at Volksraist under medical treatment. Commandant Wilhelm Scekaiberger replaces him. Ladysmith is excited and cheered at the prospect of relief. Three heavy guns are bombarding the western defences at a 4000 yards' rangeiRations have been reduced, and sickness is prevalent. Large bodies of the enemy are moving in the direction of Drakensburg Mountains, presumably returning to defend the Capital. General Clery has assumed command of Frere, and established flash signals with Ladysmith. Eleven Englishmen have been courttuartialled at J-iadybrand for refusing to j be commancleerecl. General Buller believes that the Boers lost 800 at Ladysmith on the ninth, but it is evident they will not admit the truth of their losses. Capetown, December 7. Baden Powell reports Mafeking all well on the 27th. J. B. Robinson, a South African millionaire, considers tbe Boers are weaken^ ing, and that the war will soon be over, i The Canadians and Australians form a separate brigade under Lord Methuen, J •and were entrained amid great enthusiasm, Sir A. Milner being present. Major Scott Turner, who captured a Boer laager in West Kimberley, after storming it, was unable to retain possession owing to the Boers receiving heavy reinforcements. Turner, who was wounded, has since died. London, December 7. Mr Long, speaking at Mercer's Hall, said the Government were determined that the blood and treasure should not be spent in vain in the Transvaal.