The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17
COMMENTS or The CONTINENT
GENERAL REJOICING THAT BRIT
AIN MET WITH DEFEAT.
English Press Warns the Govcrn-
ment that More Revcrses MAY
Mean European Complications.

London December 1.-THE Evening stand.
ard declares the situation calls for all the
equanlmity, determination and perseverance
of the empire. and demands the Immediate
calling out OF ali volunteers, embody.ng all
tho outianders expelled from the Transvaal,
to guard the lines of communication. thus
freeing all regulars for service on the night
Ing line.
The Star urges communicating "of all great
E,islish Atlantic liners for the transporta-
ton OF achievements, and says the couu-
try must set herself to the task Of pluckins
victory out Of defeat" adding: 1.-The guilt
Of the government Is superseded by the dan
ger TO the empire We are thinking of hos
tile Europe. we are thinking of India, and
whatever happens we implore the govern :
ment not to move another man from Cal
cutta or Bombay. We remember the mu-
tiny"
of foreign complications, thinks France is
preparing for some venture when wilI De ~
the nature of defiance of Great Britain am
urges the admiralty TO form new sQuaur"h
OF ships in reserve.
Berlin, December 16.--The German press
and people are jubilant over the news from
South Africa and everywhere in the streets
people stop each other and offer congratula-
tons. Among the press comments tonight is
that of the Kruez Zeitung, which says Thus
the fighting power OF the Ihird ast ms 10
Beers is ended. What however, means more
lis that England's decadence, long ago APP
parent to far sighted statesme n wn mas !ooS
The Vossische Zeitung says: The Engnsn.
men yesterday met their greatest deieat Oh
the campaign, so productive OF disappoint-
ments and losses.
Vienna, December l6.-General Buffers re-
verse was the subject of almost universal
comment in the Austrian press today. MOST
of the papers incline to the assumption that
General Buffers military motives in hurry
ling engagements are found In the situation at
LadysInith and they conclude that the capit-
ulation of that place may snortiy De ex-
pected. go
The Frendemblatt fears these successes will
bring tie Boers fresh auXiliaries from the
Dutch Cape cclcnsts, but adds: yet 1t IS
to be seen whether the Beers know how tc
follow up victory.
The Wener Abendblatt thinks that the con-
sequence OF the two last reverses may in so
far as human judgment can foreteil, be the
fall OF La6ysmith and Kimberley and the
outbreak OF an Afrikander rebellion and that
unless something wonderful happens in tins
meanwhile an improvement only can be Sc
cured by reinforcements which are not ex-
pected until January.
Rome. December l6.-General Buffers re-
verse produced a profound impression In all
circles here. where 1t is regarded most
serious for the military prestige of England.
The afternoon papers devote long articles to
the subject.
The Italia is of the opinion that the cause
of imperialism In South Africa has sustained
a severe check
The Tribuna says the defeat brings into
prominence the weakness of the British ar
tilery.
Buda- Pesth. December 1s.-The Magyar
Neuzel, in commenting upon the British
check in South Africa expresses the warmest
sympathy for the British army In it's mis-
fortune and adds: Every liberal nation In
the world will deeply regret IL the position
Of Great Britain. the standard bearer OF civ
ilizatlon, were shaken. Austria Hungary
would sorely feel the consequence of any
loss of power by England"