[English] BADEN POWELL REPORTS A SUCCESS.

TELEGRAMS.

"DAILY PRESS" SERVICE.

THE WAR.

London, 21st May, 7.40 p.m.

BADEN POWELL REPORTS A SUCCESS.

Colonel Baden Powell reports that fighting took place all day on the 18th inst. The Boer casualties were ten killed and nineteen wounded, while they left behind 108 prisoners, including many French and Germans. The garrison's losses were six killed and eleven wounded.

MAJOR-GENERAL BADEN POWELL.

Her Majesty the Queen has promoted Colonel Baden Powell to the rank of Major-General.

Source:

1. Page 2, "Hong Kong Daily Press", 25th Day, 4th Month, 26th Year of Guang-xu

   • 25th Day, 4th Lunar Month, Geng-zi Year

   • Wednesday, 23rd May, 1900 Common Era