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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1899
Page
5
Report from South Africa describes General Gatacre's attack on Boer positions at Stormberg as a catastrophe with heavy losses. In two regiments, the Suffolk and the Northumberland Fusiliers, about 603 officers and men said to have been killed or captured.
The dispatch says nine officers wounded and nine missing with no killed list yet. It warns of large casualties and notes Gatacre was led into a trap by faulty guides. Disloyalty by Cape Dutch is cited as a contributing factor, with further details awaited.
General Gatacre was driven back from Stoomberg after a three hour clash with the Boers. He left Potter's Kraal at 6 30 for Molteno and marched twelve miles toward the range, supported by infantry and two batteries, but faced unexpected Boer fire at dawn. The engagement began about 4 15 a m and ended with a British withdrawal at 7 a m as the Boers held a strong position along the Stoomberg range. Gatacre sought to gauge Boer strength amid entrenched positions. He then conducted a night march back to Molteno, moving silently over rocks and veldt under a fading moon.
The column reached within miles of its destination when Boer fire opened on the British front and right flank. Royal Irish Rifles sheltered behind a kopje, then withdrew under cover as two batteries engaged. A mounted detachment moved to the enemy’s right flank and skirmishes occurred three miles north of Arundel where Boers were found. Modder River reports stem from a naval gun haul by oxen team to a ridge north of the town.
The First Northumberland Fusiliers push from Soudan and Omdurman into action to vindicate England's ability to meet its demands as they march on Khartoum.
The battle near Stormberg leaves British forces decimated by losses and missing, with fears of large gun losses. Gatacre’s repulse endangers Methuen’s relief plan and boosts Boer defection in the Cape Colony. Churchill held as prisoner while seeking exchange. Northumberland Fusiliers praised for discipline during redeployment.
T W Higginson issues a formal critique of Mayor Champlins handling of school expenditures and committee authority. He argues expenditures arise from school committee actions and warns council vetoes can curb committee power, stressing the need for clear provincial limits and mayoral candor.
A Ladysmith dispatch via Frere describes General Brocklehurst’s cavalry and artillery reconnoitering Pepworth Hill to cut off Boer retreat. The Eighteenth Hussars suffered heavy losses, with four killed and seventeen wounded, as the Boers kept fire while the British withdrew. General White commended General Hunter and Major Henderson for the brilliant action at a later parade.
Colenso reports mention heavy activity as British and Boer forces engage near Ladysmith. General Burgher and Commandant Botha lead Boer lines around Ladysmith while weathered horses struggle. a loud explosion and smoke are described near Colenso.
Police enforced private carriage exclusion from Mason street after performances at the Boston Theatre. An agreement with Kenney & Clark Boston Cab Company and C. Brown allowed exclusive use of Mason street by the firms while private teams used Washington street to prevent crowding and confusion.
In Frankfort Kentucky Governor Bradley releases a lengthy statement asserting the State Board of Section Commissioners had no power to back the returns and disapproves of his conduct in ordering the State Guard. He maintains the troops were stationed only to keep the peace and denies arming them for the election.
Warren K Blodgett secretary of the Champlin executive committee sends a reply dated Cambridge December 11 1899 to a circular signed by R H Dana Hollis R Bailey Edmund M Perker and J G Sharp denying Mayor Champlins independent action and accusing motives of political favors The reply notes the signers lack city hall experience and urges consideration of Water Board issues and statements from several ex mayors and current officials to illuminate the situation
Admiral Sampson spoke at Union Hall Cambridge last evening urging total abstinence from intoxicating liquor and opposing licensing. The meeting, led by Rev Breen, featured sermons from Dr George W Bicknell I W Grimes A A Weakes and Deacon Edward Kendall with Sampson reading a letter endorsing no license as the safest road for communities.
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