The progress of recent events in Belgium, so far as they affect the British force, has been as follows. On October 30 violent attacks were made by the enemy on the position occupied by the Ist Army Corps and cavalry, and large reinforoements had evidently joined the en-amy's line at this point. Very heavy loss was inflicted on the enemy and the Commander of the 1st Corps was confident of maintaining his ground, which he has since been able to do. Our cavalry have fought, whether mounted or in trenches, to the admiration of the whole army. The Indian troops were brought into the fighting line, which was proportionately strengthened.
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