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EXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN JULY 17, 1900"

HOME AGAIN | FROM THE BATTLE

Waye and MeCarthy Re- turn From South Africa,

HEARTY RECBPTION TO THE FORERUNNERS.

What the Boys Say About Their

Adventures.

[Frew Toe Guarpiay.]

“They say it was a shocking sight After the fleld was won.— But things like that,you know, must be After a famous victory.”

ManyJhomes in Prince Edward? Island during the past few months have §beeu anxious because of those in Africa partic- ipating in the war. The changed coun- tenence of mothers and sisters indexed very accurately the emotions that were concealed within, All will remember the memorable morn when the first company of Prince Edward Island's sons left for the theatre of conflict’ the keen interest taken as the war progressed andthe pang of sorrow that thrilledall when disaster and death befell twoof that happy com- pany. Andasthe hardships of the con- flict lessened, thoughts and fond anticipa- tions were directed tothe day ofthe home coming.

For some time it was known’ that a

number of invalided Canadian soldiers were in England and receutly a despatch announced tha

Private Frederick Waye, formely of the 82nd Battalion, and Joseph” McCarthy of the 4th Reg. Canadian Artillery had ar- rived in Quebec and would leave for home on Sunday afternoon.

In Moncton the boys were given a cor- dial welcome on all sides and all eyes were turned ‘to the “Boys from the Transvaal” as they were™ favoritely called. The train from St John was a few minutes late. At3o’clock the train con- taining Messrs. Waye and McCarthy pulled out of Moncton depot. At Shediae a large crowd had assembled to welcome

them on their journey homeward At Point duChene all were anxious to shake hands, and to hold short conversations on _ the war.

When the Northumberland reached Sum- merside cheer upon cheer rent the air from the large throng thathad gathered.

At the station another crowd waited to do the heroes honor.

At Kensington the boys were asked for and the ladies presented cach with a bov- quet of cut flowers. When the train reached Hunter River, the home of Priv- ate Waye hundreds of people had assembled with torch lights, ete and although Waye intended to visit the city he was carried to his home by the delighted citizens. As the express neared Charlottetown torpedoes xploded and thousands of loyal British itizens had assembled to tender a wel come. The crush inside the depot was dangerous. Outside stood the militia to receive while a barouche was provided for Private McCarthy. Aftera most cor- dial welcome which lasted some minutes hearty cheers were “given and the pro- cession moved,headed by the band. At the square fire works were much in evidence and the Mayor on behalf of the City wel- comed Private McCarthy Col.Moore on behalf of the Militia extended a welcome tia and a welcome was also extended on behalf of the navy. Atthe conclusion of each item three cheers were lustily given and the band played popular airs.

PRIVATE WAYE’S ACCOUNT.

In conversation with Private Waye he said: Wearrived in Cape Town’on

Oct. 29th and stayed in Greenpoint Camp- one night,left on the following day for De Aar. At De Aar we encountered a dread- ful sandstorm, We remained there until Wednesday when he removed to Orange River leaving there on th? following Sun- day for Belmontjwhere we arrived afew days after the battle. The regiment held the line communication until the 12th of February. On the [3th we started on the march fromGraspan. The first day’s march was a terrible test on the constitu- tion and many succumbed to the dreadful heat. About sixty men dropped behind and were picked up by the transports. On the followingday we left Ram Dam at 2 a.m. and marched until 3 in the afternoon, covering only 14 miles to Reit River. The heat was terrible, in fact so great that it was decided that we would not march by

day in the future as the night was more cool. The next day’s march wasin the direction of Jacobsdal and we went within four miles of the town. The battle was then going on. The next morning we marched into the city and when the regiment arrived there the men generally helped themselves. The boys were hun- gry and everything available in the shape of a sheep or goat was captured, killed and eaten. It was fun to*see the boys graba sheep and carrying it off to be slaughtered. In the ‘evening we received an order to march to Cliff's Drift, where we arrived on the following morning, remaining there until the next evening,

marched to the

The march

when the regiment historic field of Paardeberg. was 22 miles and occupied a night, arriv- ing about sunrise on the 18th.

As we neared Paardeberg we heard the advance column in action. Halfan hour was allowed fora’ hasty breakfast fand then we were to cross the riverJand get into action. Our breakfast consisted of a biscuit and a canteen ‘of**coffee.} {Col, Otter of course¥ was in charge and {the order was giventotake up the7position oa the left.crossing the river by means of The water was upto our necks and was running very#swiftly. Horses were carried off their feet but as “farYas was known all reachedfithe opposite side in safety. It was a wonderful sight each min struggling against the wave, carry his rifle ready for the affray. The Island bovswere the first in company G. to No. 2 section contained poor Riggs and myself. The remainder of the Island boys were in no 1 section.

An extended orderwas given to advance toward the enemy and we had only pro- ceeded a short distance when the singing of the bullets announced that the regiment wasinthe heat of battle and only 1 few minutes had elapsed before casualties bad occurred. Bullets came thick and fast. At 4o'clock a bullet struck mein the thigh, but it did not hinder mein the advance and shortly afterwards another bullet struck my foot. I then Ztold my mate that Iwas hit and he called for thestretch- er bearer, but when it came I was able to walk back to where the Doctor was locat- ed,using my rifle for a crutch.

| {Che wound in the foot was very painful as the bullet had struck¥the bone but fortunatelydid not splinter it. The wound onthe thigh bled profusely, until it was dressed. I was thenremoved on a pontoon- boat across the river and placed in a hos pital where I remained three days.

ongue cannot tell or pen picture the scenes in the hospital. I would rather be somewhere else. Some were dying, some in terrible agony and the groans and wails of those in the the throes of death were terrible. It was impossible to get anything to eat, as the food was lost when the Boers captured our convoys at Modder River.

aylor was killed at 5 o’clock and was buried the following morning. I did not see his grave, but learned that he rests under a shady tree. I remained in the hospital three days, after which I returned to Modder River on a bullock wagon. It took us three days and two nights to make the journey and it was a memorable journey, cold and wet. After arriving at Modder River the patients died rapidly from their wounds and exposure. After re- maining there a few days I returned to Winberg near Cape Town and received

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the best treatment. I spent three weeks in Winburg and on 26th March

leftfor England by the steamer Chester and after 21 days entered Netley Hospital where I remained from thel7th of April until the 9th May. Afterwards I went to Shorncliffe Camp where Iremained until July 3rd, when I left for home.

We shipped in the Parisian and experi- enced a terribly rough trip. Inthe Strait of Belle Isle we were in the ice for 14 hours and the vessel was very much bruised by the floating ice. At Quebec we gota big reception and left on Sunday afternoon for P. E. Island.

The Canadian troops were praised wherever they went and Lord Roberts said they were the finest class of men he ever saw. Roberts is admired by allthe men of the Canadian troops.

PRIVATE MCCARTHY'S TALK.

Private McCarthy said that’ the line of march was well stated by Private Waye and added

that the fight on Sunday morning was a memorable event. We commenced Dy crossing the Modder River at 6 o'clock. The crossing was a difficult matter, and there were 6feet of water. After we got across we got the order to extend 6 paces to the right in the firing line, and from 6 o'clock until 9 at night we were on the veldt under a murderous fire from the enemy which we returned very generously. We had nothing toeat fora day and a half. On Sunday night we retired and slept in an ox pen and made a little soup. At 3 next morning the order was given to fall in. A number were detailed to bury the dead. Eight to 10 were placed in each grave. All nationalities found acommon resting place.

Leslie Mellish and myself were in the parties taken from our company. After performing that duty G Company was placed on garrison service about a mile from the scene of the battle. We were then sent to relieve the Gordon Highland- ers who occupied a_ kopje about three miles distant where we did sentry duty for 48 hours with a very small allowance, one and a quarter biscuits, for 48 hours. On the aft- ernoon before the surrender we were marched down to Medder River towards the enemy where we occupied the trenches and were given a ‘eed of goat and biscuit. We then went to the trenches where we remained until twoin the morning. It rained incessantly. At two o'clock a. m. on the 27th G Company in command of Capt. McDonnell was ordered to charge Cronje’s laager and we got within 40 yards of the enemy when a shower of bul- lets came like hail. It was that moment poor Riggs fell across my arm. He never spoke and died instantly. Word was then given to retire and some obeyed the order aud some held the posi- tion. The men that retired opened fire on

the trenches which aided us and gave us

The opened a and left and the artillery three miles in the distance direct- ed its attention to the trenches. as daylight arrived an officer appeared witha white flag which ourcommander told us to take noticeof. Inan instant another Cronje’s Secretary came out on horse back with the Boer commander's surrend- er as the Canadians had _ secured the _— trenches. G. Co. then re- ceived an order to fix bayonets in open order and the Boer prisoners marched through.

Cronje came first and he passed by me only three or four paces away. The Boers said as they raised their hats that they were glad they were taken, as they were tired of fighting. The Boers were handed over to C.Co. who superintended their transportation. Cronje and his wife were driven in acoach, drawn by six horses furnished by the British authorities,

Lord Roberts went up to him and

told him that he had madea good fight. The Boer leader was then taken to a hotel with a guard of the Irish Dragoons and had lunch, after which he was pla. cedin acoach and sent down to§/Modder River Station where he was transferred to Cape Town. W Dillon and [went and hada bath and when there discovered three or four boxes of ammunition, revolvers and belts, one of which was presented to Captain Mc- Donnell. “One of the revolvers was taken from me by a British Officer and he threatened to report me and I have never heard from him since. I made the affair known to the Captain. About an“ hour afterwards I found two more which I pre- sented to the Captain of my Company.

From Poplar Grove we went on a convoy to Kinaberly, with 140 from different regi- ments which took us three days and three nights. From there I was taken to the City Hospital in Kimberly. I was uncon- scious three days and three nights. I had enteric fever. After remaining there several weeks was transferred to Wyn- berg and from the latter place to Cape Town and from there to Plymouth Con- valscent Home in Torquay where I and ten Canadians remained ten days. We

a chance to get back under cover.

Gordons and Shropshires

cross fire on the right

As soon

were treated like gentlemen. I was after- wards transferred and sent to Shorn- cliffe where I remained a month and was transferred to London where I remained only three hours. Ithen went to Liver- pool and took passage by the Parisian for Quebec. There were 28 of our men on board.

every sense of the word. He knows no de- nomination. Ali were on the same footing. We left him at Belmont, on the 9th of March. Mr. Fullerton appeared at the front and he was glad tosee the boys and regretced the death of Privates Riggs and Taylor. He had poor Riggs’s grave made as nice.as possible with the assistance of Father O'Leary and myself.

The Island boys were all happy and ager to fight. Private Small was an am- munition carrier a'l through the fight at Paardeberg. The remainder of the boys were in the firing line. Harris was wound- ed early in the charge at Paardeberg. It was simply wonderful to see the way the boys kept up their spirits. Atthe battle of Paardeberg we did not see the Boer artillery at all. Kruger’s followers are ex- cellent shots, there is no doubt about that and thereis no doubt about their capacity of keeping under cover and they are practically conducting a guerilla war- are.Father O’Leary isalsoloved by the boys and he is untiring in his efforts to do all he can to forward the interests of the Can- adian soldiers on the battlefield.

When asked about South Africa the following reply was given: “I would not give a good acre of Prince Edward Island for the yghole rural country of South Africa. Thearable land isonly a small item when compared with the hills and passes.”

In many partsof the country the climate

Rev. T. F. Fullerton isa gentleman in |

is not good as there is somuch change be- tween the night andday. The towns are not modern and can practically be termed i behind the age in many respects.

In the present war the Boers are causing a lot of destruction simply because they are on the defence and fight under cover. The lyddite explosive has been an effec- tive agency in the present conflict.

When asked to explain the feeling of being shot Private Waye said: “It is difficult to express the feeling but it is simply a stinging “sensation at first; the pain is after.” Waye possesses the bullet that wounded him in the thigh.

The Island boys were divided over eight camps. Private Lorne Stewart received a promotion and is very popular with; section number four. Shortly after arriv- ing Major Weeks recaived a promotion and was made quarter master. The boys met him every day.

The report that the waterin the Mod- der River was bad was certainly true and they could only say that it was wet. There was a gveat craze among the soldiers tosecure momentoes and every- thing possible was carried away from the dead bodies of the Boers.

When waiting for the convoy containing the wounded tostart Lord Roberts*drove upon his charge and enquired if there was! room for all. In conyersation . with Private Waye he regretted the Canadians’ heavy loss.

“HOME SWEET HOME.”

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