The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24

the United States, at the present stage
of the war. I'm the United States con-
gress.' says the Figaro "there is much
more freedom than in European legisla-
lures and such questions might be dis
cussed there. but, even though congress
was to adopt a resolution requiring the
president TO take the first step on such
delicate ground. Mr.. Mckinley would be
the first to recognize their misappropri-
ateness and would bury them unceremon-
iously."
FINE FOLKS TO TALK ABOUT GOD"
New York, Dec. 22.-The board OF alder
men Of New York City today adopted a
resolution praying the God Of battles
to make the Beers successful in the war
against England. The resolution will
now go TO the council and if thtt body
concurs, viii come before Mayor Van
Wyck for his approval.
BRITISH CRUELTIES ALLEGED
Amsterdam, Dec PA committee has
been formed TO draw up protest against
cruelties alleged to have been committed
by the British in South Africa A mani
fest0 will be issued to the people Of Eng
land and the continent, reciting in
stances
HAY TURNS KRUGER DOWN
Chicago, Dec. pa special to the Rec
ord from Washington says: President
Kruger's government has formally pro-
tested to Secretary Hay against the sale
OF munitions OF war 6y American manu-
facturers and merchants 10 the British
government This protest was designed
10 prevent the British government from
obtaining much needed war supplies, but
it has proved Of no avail 1t is said Sec
rotary Hay mas sent a reply 10 the Boer
government, reiterating the neutrality of
the United States in the present war and
declaring that American citizens in trad
ing with both beIligerents violate no neu-
trality obligation. It is also said that the
authorities have information showing that
the Boer government has purchased sup
plies in the United States. The position
Of this government in the matter of trad
ing with Oelligerents has been since its
foundation that its citizens have the right
TO trade with the contending belIigerents
YOUNG MR.. HAYIS LONDON
London, Dec. 22.-Mr. AGelbert S. Hay,
the new United States consul at Pre-
toria, formally received at the United
States embassy today, number Of wives
and other relatives OF British officers, who
came TO make special requests regarding
the prisoners at the Transvaal capital
MILES BLUNDERS AWAY ATT
Philadelphia, Dec. ,22.-AIajor General
Nelson A Miles, who was in the city to-
day, in expressing his opinion regarding
the South African war, said: THE strug-
gle between the British and Beers is a
very serious war. There have been some
severe losses and I believe there will be
serious encounters before it is ended. AS
20 the, probable results, 1. of course. can |
not predict If the British are defeated, |
it is likely to involve Europe in serious |
complications. 1t might, and it might |
not. AS 10 the tactics of the contending |
armies, both seem to be pursuing what |
is termed open order methods 1t is a |
mistake to compare the tactics of the |
Beers to those of our Indians. Their tao |
tics are the white mans tactics. The |
Of course, depends upon the skill /
of the commanders as il does in every +
war. The Beers have been preparing for |
it for the last ten years. In view of the |
do not think their show |
ing so far, is in the nature of surprise. !
They have h& dno difficulty in procuring |
ammunition. The people in the Transvaal /
are accustomed to the Use of powder in |
mining operations. There they know how /
to manufacture cartridges. Besides, they /
had plenty of money to buy necessary /
war materials beforehand and store them /
away for use when needed. To succeed !
in war is TO get ready before you COM
mence hostilities."
COMING ENGLAND'S WAY
Berlin, Dec. PA gradual veering Of
public opinion in Germany regarding the |
war in South Africa is becoming appar-
ant The change is led by the inspired /
section Of the press. Today several ar
ticles appear pointing in the new direc-
ton.
The Cologne Gazette argues strongly
against the folly Of demonstrative Anglo
ohObia. It says: "Germany's real interest
Is to maintain absolute neutrality in SEN
riment. It is wise to retain Englands
good will if Germany intends to develop
eoloniaIly"
The Berliner Post contains an obvious
" inspired article in which this argu-
ment is made: South African confedera-
ton is impossible without harbors and
the seashore. England, as a great power.
IS necessary to the maintenance Of the
worlds political equilibrium; and Ger
nany's policy viii be to keep friends
with England
The Kreuz Zeitung also contains today
! paragraph meant to be Anglophile
There is no doubt that the government
s beginning % bring the weight OF its in
7uenCe on the press to bear in favor OF
England. The same is true regarding the
army navy and official world Emperor
Williams influence is now strongly ex-
srted in an Anglophile direction L IS
said. on reliable authority. that ne has
repeatedly expressed himself during the
week in the following: I'VE must no, re-
peat last years mistakes. Right or
wrong. we must continue friends with
England"
SEIZURE OF YANKEE FLOUR
Washington. Dec 23.-The state depart
nent has received from the PennsyIva-
Ma Milling company Of New York a
Of the facts touching the seiz-
1re Of two cargoes OF -four belonging 70
that concern bound for Portuguese ports
In East Africa The seizures were made
b. British warshi2s on the ground that
the -four was intended for the Beers. The
letter Is a presentation OF the
ease without protest and Is evidently in
tended % serve as a basis % claim FOR
7ecunia-v damages against the British
government