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Tuapeka Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 4748, 28 April 1900, Page 1

LATEST CABLES.

The Transvaal War. London, April 23. General Brabant, leading one-half of his mounted division, found the Boers strongly posted, with several guns, at Boesman Kop. Cannonade and rifle fire were indulged in, and have been kept up briakly. General Rundie'a column, including the 17th Brigade, with two batteries of artillery, traversed a roadless country amid torrents of rain for three days and nights. The enemy were met with athwart the road five miles to the westward of Dewetsdorp on Friday last. General Brabazon cleared the plateau, cleverly outflanking and driving the Boers off. The Yeomanry then seized a hill and held it, despite a heavy bombardment by five guns, the infantry ably supporting them. The General on Saturday entrenched. The 16th Brigade then arrtved on ttife scene, and an artillery duel commenced and continued all day. • General Pole-Oarew is operating with j the second battalion of the South "Wales bordeters at Sannah Post, about 20 miles j to the north of Dewetsdorp. One thousand Portuguese troops guard the Transvaal frontier. Sir Charles Warren has been appointed Military Governor of the Free State. A commando near Frankfort threatens Lord Methuen's force. Ten commandos, with two "Long Toms," are reported between the country to the north of Klerkßdorp and the south of Potchefstroom. Lord Roberta has already taken steps to reopen and develop a large trade in the Free State with a view to increasing the Customs receipts. Generals Brabant and Hart, outflanking the enemy, compelled them to retire. General Brabant is now within eight miles of Wepener. April 24. General Rundle reports that 35 of the Worcester Regiment, who were on outpost duty in the dark, are missing. General Pole-Care w, with the eleventh division, and General French, with two brigades of cavalry, marching to assist General Rundle, fought their way to Karriefontein. Three were killed and 19 wounded. Eleven of the Dragoon Guards are missing. General Pole-Carew seized Leeuw Kop, on the extreme left of the Boers' extended position, having previously outflanked the enemy on the right and left. The enemy evacuated Leeuw Kop in the night, and hold another position across the British line of advance. The bulk of the besiegers at Wepener are concentrating against General Handle's column. The latter are entrenched at Dewetsdorp awaiting the arrival of. Generals 1 French and Pole-Oarew. A force of Boers, who were posted at Thabanchu for the purpose of keeping their retreat open, are likely to delay General French's arrival. There are reports from Capetown to the effect that the relief of Mafeking rests with Sir F. Oarrington's Bushmen's column.

Pleton, N.Z., September 18, 1899. I have much pleasure in recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. I have used it whenever necessary during the last few years, and have always found It give immediate relief. It always breaks up a cough or cold, and experience has taught me that to obtain a Bpe'edy care is to commence taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the very commencement of a cold. I always keep a bottle of it In the hoose. — Yours faithfully, J. Blizzard, JJP., Town Clerk. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is sold by Evan Evans, chemist, Lawrence (prices 1m 6d and 3b).

Sir Charles Warren has been appointed Administrator of Bechuanaland, and not Military Governor of the Free State, as cabled yesterday. The Queen will review on May 2 thai bluejackets belonging to H.M.S. Powerful who took part in the siege of Lady* smith. April 25. Generals Pole-Oarew and Frenoh reached Tweedplnk, five miles sontk of Leeuw Kop, on Monday, with little opposition. Heliograph messages have been exchanged with General Rnndle. The missing Guards, with the exception of two, retnrned safely. Capetown, April 23. ... The Boers at Wepener are jubilant* over a message they have received from ■ Mr Steyn, in which he announces . that; foreign intervention on their behalf is certain. He also threatens the confiscation of the ■ property of any who refuse to take up arms, and declares that all who refuse to fight will be shot if they are captured. He further implores the burghers to resist, pending the outcome of Mr Fischer's efforts to obtain foreign intervene tion. The Boers have officially declared that they recently captured 13,000 British: troops, and that two and a-half millions of Russians were invading India. These statements are apparently issued to stimulate their troops to persevere in opposing the British. A man named Gertbairn, a* Government horse contractor at Capetown, has been arrested for concealing three escaped Boer prisoners, who were disguised as clergymen. April 24. A foundry for the manufacture* of big guns has been established at Pretoria, and the first gnn turned out there has been despatched to the Free State, The rebels captured at Sunnyslde were tried at the criminal sessions here. The prisoners urged that many of their witnesses were unprocurable at Capetown, to which the prosecution replied that this was because they were fighting with the I Boers. Three were sentenced to five years' imprisonment, and the others and three youths from six months to one year. Sydney, April 24. The Armenian, with 750 New South Wales Bushmen and 800 horses, sailed to-night. The troops received an enthusiastic send-off. Auckland, April 25. The Governor has just received a cablegram from Sir Alfred Milner stating that No. 71, Trooper Leonard M. Tarrant (No. 1 Company), of the first New Zealand contingent, died of typhoid fever at Pretoria, on April 20. Tarrant was one of the New Zealanders who were captured at Koorn Spruit, in the Free State* He belonged to Ooromandel. Wellington, April'2s. Trooper Tarrant, though he enlisted at Coromandel, had only been there a short time. He was a native of Motueka. Advice has been received that the Monowal has been ordered to Beira in* stead of to Eaat London, as originally intended, the vessel not being required to bring back invalids to the colonies, as was at first proposed. Christchttrch, April 25. At an adjourned meeting of the Canterbury War Fund Committee, the suggestion of the Government that the committee's gift of 150 horses should be for the benefit of the New Zealand contingents in South Africa, and that the horses should not be sent to the Imperial authorities to apportion as they pleased, was agreed to, after some discussion. The Bubonic Plagne. Sydney, April 25. Five fresh cases of plague are reported to-day. The names of to-day's fresh cases are : Fred Norrie, of Bedfern ; Timothy Maher, who has died at a hotel in Sussexstreet ; a child named Branch, who died in its home ; Fred Basman, of Waverley j Ellie Georgo, living at Guildford, and employed in the city. Sixteen patients have been removed from the hospital to a convalescent ward.

Kangaroo Flat, Vie, July 1, 1899. Chamberlain Med. Co., Des Moiues, lowa, U.S. A. Gentlemen, — I have suffered for somd months past from repeated attacks of Diarrbesa, and felt myself getting very weak, through my appetite having become scanty and distasteful. I tried different remedies without getting any permanent relief. Was advised to try Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, Diarrhoea Remedy, and am thankful to state that I did so, for it has proved most effective ; has checked the diarrhssa, my appetite has beeo*renewed, and general tone of my system greatly improved. I value the medicine highly. Edwakd G. Yates, J.P. This valuable medicine is for sale by Evan Evans, chemist, Lawreneo (prices la ea and 3s> As an instance of the Inefficiency of the quarantine regulations to prevent tho landing of r&ts and other vermin, the " Press " abate* that a firm of furniture dealen in Christ* church have just to hand a oase of goods from England, via Sydney >(where the oaie iru transhipped), and on ita being opened two rats were found inside. Needless to say they were promptly killed. HE FOUND RELIEF. George Robert Rudkin, Town Clerk, Kumara, says : — ' I have very great pleasure in stating that having used Chamberlain's Pain Balm in a very severe attack of sciatica, I found immediate re* lief. Had before tried many other embrocations for the same purpose, bat found this the most efficacious. Several of my friends wno have been afflicted wftb rheumatism have on my advice tried Chamberlain's Pain Balm with equally good results. I confidently recommend it to those in need of a good household liniment or embrooatlon.' Chamberlain's Pain Balm is Bold by Evan Evans, chemist, Lawrence (prices Is 6d and 3s). Not without reason has the Senate of the United States been termed the Millionaires* Club, since each member of that branch of the Legislature possesses many privilege* besides the £1,000 a year which ha receives for his services. Eioh Senator has four employe's in various capacities attached to him. Even his page receives £120 & year. In addition, each Senator is entitled to receive the ser« vices of the Senatorial barber gratis, while., the Government also pays the chemist's bill for medicines and toilet articles, one firm in Washington during the last fiscal year being paid over £320 for snob supplies. The Sena* torial thirst demanded daring one hot week in Jane more than £29 worth of lemons tor lemonade. Eich Senator is farther allowed £25 for stationery and newspapers, as well as an allowance for travelling, which need not be spent if the member of the Upper House is. as is probable, the possessor of a pass. Wade's Worm Figs are moat effective and cot unpleasant : children thrive after takinff I them. Price Is., — — •