The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-11-03
ANACONDA NEWS.
is A RUTHLESS INVADER
Great Britain Condemned by Sol
diers and Citizens.
SYMPATHY WITH Beers
Returned Volunteers Pass Resolutions
Couched in Strong Terms, Indorsifg
the Burghers and Expressing
Delight at Their Victory.

Last evening at gathering of re-
turned volunteers, members of Com
panies K and NJ, and a number of citi-
zens in A. o. H. hall, resolution of SYM
pathy with the Beers in the Transvaal
war were passed unanimously amid
great enthusiasm.
These resolutions had been prepared
previously by most of those at the
meeting. Police Judge J. NJ Kennedy,
on behalf of the citizens, introduced the
first resolution as follows:
Whereas, England, in pursuance Of
her settled policy of subverting the
liberties of weaker states and forcibly
subjecting them to her sway, has under
the usual hypocritical pretext of
spreading civilization sent her armed
mercenaries into Africa for the purpose
of overthrowing the South African re-
public; and
whereas, That gallant people have
nobly resolved to perish to the last man
on the battlefield in defence of their
country and homes rather than to sub
nit to English tyranny; and
Whereas, The god of battles has
vouchsafed these valiant burghers a
most signal victory over the troops Of
their constituencies and merciless in
vaders, a victory which has gladdened
the hearts of lovers of liberty through
out the world; be it
Resolved, That we, as American citi-
zens, extend our most heartfelt con-
CALCULATIONS to the patriotic soldiers Of
Dom Paul on their glorious victory
over the buccaneering policy of the per-
fidious Chamberlain and express our
hope that success may continue to
light on the Boer banner until the last
British hireling shall be driven from
the country and the liberty Of its peo-
sured."
On behalf Of the members of Com
panies X and M, who had prepared the
second resolution, B. N. Kennedy CT
Company M, presented 1t as follows:
Whereas. The gallant struggle now
being made by the Beers against the
domineering and tyrannical power OF
England has aroused our sympathy as
American soldiers and freemen: and
whereas, We are of opinion that the
success of England in subjugating the
brave citizens of the Transvaal would
be fraught with evil omen to the cause
of human liberty throughout the world
and
whereas, We have heard with de-
light that the valiant burghers have
once more at Ladysmith overwhelmed
the army of the ruthless invader with
disastrous defeat and thus maintained
the reputation for valor and military
skill they had won at Laings Mex and
Majuba hill, bringing sorrow and CON
sternation home at last to the very
capital of that nation which in its pitt.
less march Of conquest and lust fol-
gold wrought more woe than any race
whereof history holds record; be il
Resolved, That we, the members OF
Companies M and K of the First Mon
tana volunteers, express our deepest
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the Transvaal in their immortal strug-
gle and our intense regret that the
neutrality laws do not permit us, as
body, to stand or fall with them"
Each resolution was carried by e
standing vote, not a man in the room
remaining seated. During the evening
three cheers were given for the Beers
the cheers being followed by the wild
howl that the volunteers adopted az
their "tise..'
Judge Kennedy in introducing the
citizens resolution, spoke at somt
length, comparing the situation Of tht
Beers to that of the Cubans to secure
whose freedom the volunteers had en-
listed. There were many seconders
for each resolution.
Several of the speakers Of the even
ing referred to the Beers. each refer
ence being cheered. Once p. Cuddhy
in the course Of his remarks, said tina
the volunteers naQ ENLISTED 20 HSnI IN
oppressor of the Cubans, but later hat
been sent against their own opinions t.
fight people who deserved freedom
This remark was cheered ard applaud
ed vigorously.
The meeting was an entirely informa
gathering of the soldiers ana theii
friends. Many interesting speeches were
made and songs sung. Refreshments
were served, consisting of those secured
nv Gerald Sullivan formerly lieutenant
of Company M. Before breaking up thu
gathering gave Mr.. Sullivan three en-.
thusiastic cheers and a tiger.