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New-York tribune., 1899-12-17

Jects In Canada and Australia Those offers
which were so literally made and which were
not too generously received AT the beginning of
the war VIII, we are confident be renewed as
the urgency of the contest reveals itself. They
can see as keeny as ourselves that not only our
supremacy In Africa but the maintenance OF the
empire is al stake
The Pail Mall Gazette's" review Of the situa-
tion saws:
III is no use crying over, split milk Surprises
or all sorts must be expected in Our posi-
ton for the advance is intact. Nothing has oc-
Cured TO shake our belief In General Butler
Let us steadily trust him and furnish him as
rapidly as possible with more guns and more
horses and men.
AS the day proceeded the mornings nervous
ness disappeared, and the only permanent effect
OF the serious news was to cause a tighter
clenching of fists and more set determination
to achieve the task the country has undertaken.
Departing troops were more vehementiy cheered
than usual, and the troops themselves displayed
even more eager desire to reach the front.
There little excitement at the War Office
but orders being issued in all directions for
the mobilization of the reserves and militia
The latter will replace the regulars in the garri-
son towns
Queen Victoria was greatly concerned about
the latest reverse. The Commander in Chief
Lord Wolseley. was at Windsor Castle when the
news arrived. and he took special train back to
London
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17

with exhibitions of freaks Of new diplomacy
me situation confronting us. after reading to-
oay painful news is so serious that Il is hardly
possible to speak or think of any other topic.
we cannot afford to spend time in unavailng re-
srets; sterner ard more urgent duties are laid
upon us We must not exaggerate the reverses
ana disasters of to-day. They may become the
victories of tomorrow.
Az the same time let us not underestimate the
gravity OF the task before us. The war has de-
Veloped proportions which may make II the
turning point In the fortunes of the Empire. II
mas become wider and deeper than the question
OF maintaining position in South Africa. 1t
is our title to be known a world Power that
is now upon trial, and IL we fail here the Empire
ceases TO be going concern.
whether the magnitude Of the task we have
undertaken ought not TO have been seen sooner
is question which will have to be answered
hereafter; but now 1t is clear that our force is
inadequate. 1t is the universal opinion of all
parties that whatever accession is needed to give
the army irresistible superiority, however great
the sacrifices involved. the country will readily
sanction. The nation confidently expects the
Government to do what is necessary. 1t is our
duty as a nation to be united and calm. and to
concentrate all our resources. material and
moral, upon task which cannot lay down
or leave incomplete without dealing blow alike
at the honor and safety of our Empire.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
THE QUEENS FLAG PRESENTED
,x7rREsT1NG CEREMONY ON THE AMERI
CAN HOSPITAL SHIP MAINE. g..

.,.-vprsT1NG CEREMONY ON THE AMERI-
, CAN HOSPITAL SHIP MAINE.
.sor Dec 16-The West India docks were
.h,s afternoon with about six thousand
,rent people present. including number
fo,al,ies The occasion of this gathering Of
,.h-it;es and others was the presentation OF
- Queens flag 10 the American hospital ship
.,o,rs The Duke of Connaught. surrounded
- .Ao women of the committee, on the poop
" ~. presented the flag to Lady Randolph
rrburchin He said;
,.a,ss and Gentlemen: In the name OF Her
,,asosfv the Queen l present this Union Jack
- ;be hospital snip Maine as mark of Her
Wotesty's appreciation of the generosity of
No who have found money for the ship. and
aIso as a mark of her appreciation of the char
;ty which a large number of American women
"a men have shown toward the soldiers of the
oreen speaking their own language, who are
row fighting calamity in South Africa. 1t is
rrest pleasure TO me to be asked TO perform
11hat I believe 10 be unique ceremony.
SaTer before has a ship sailed under the COM
bned hags the Union Jack and the Stars and
strines and il marks an occasion which
brings out the feeling of generosity and affec-
zion which the two countries have, l hope for
Zach other | cannot thank those who have
come forward in this manner sufficiently for
what they have done. AS an officer in the Eng
ish army feel can assure you, most deeply
for what YOU have all done. and 1 am sure the
officers and men who, hope, will reap the ad-
vantage OF this well found ship Will ever bless
those who have done much for them. I would
Ike TO mention many names but / am afraid
II is impossible But l will ask Lady Ran
doph Churchill TO accept. in the names OF those
who have worked with her. the thanks both Of
the sovereign Of our country and of all English
men and women for the splendid present of this
hospital ship.
Lady Randolph Churchill replied, thanking the
Queen and the Duke OF Connaught
The Bishop of Islington blessed the ship and
the flag was hoisted by the Duke. After several
unsuccessful tugs he broke out the stops, and
an immense Union Jack. with red cross in
the centre. flew out in the sunshine. At the
same time the American flag was broken out
from the mizzenmast. THE Star Spangled Ban
ner and God Save the Queen" were played by
the Scots Guard Band. The crowds cheered.
and the lockers clustered along the river banks
Joined in the applause Lady Randolph called
for three cheers for the Duke Of Connaught,
which were given heartily.
The royal party included the Duchess Of Con-
naughI and Princess Louise Of Lorne. They
drove away after having inspected the Maine.
which is expected to sail for South Africa in
about week.
Before leaving the Maine the Duke of Con-
naught was presented with a gold maple leaf
sent by Canadian girls.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
EFFECT IN WALL STREET.

The news OF the defeat Of General Butler near
Ladysmith. which caused practically panic on
the London Stock Exchange, severely affected also
the local market. The general list opened at de-
clines from Fridays closing figures. the interna-
tonal stocks OF course. being the weakest. The
announcement Of the Boston bank failure added
10 the uneasiness but buying by strong interests
soon checked the decline and caused a partial re-
covery The bank statement however. was less
favorable than had been looked for, and on its
publication the market sold off again, prices at the
close being in many cases the lowest OF the day.
Sugar had net decline Of Al per cent; Metpopo-
tan lost points: Glucose, s. Brooklyn Rapid Tran
sit 3h: Manhattan, 3as; Peoples Gas, Al Tennes-
see Coal and Iron, s; Panhandle, 5; Third Avenue,
3I The standard railway stocks suffered severely.
Louisville and Nashville closed at 1Ss net decline
OF 80. Der cent: New-York Central at l&, loss S1z;
preferred at 5314. loss 2s; Union Pacific preferred.
at 727s loss l7s Atchison preferred al 5s9 loss 2
Burlington, 1891 loss S% ct. Paul at 11s. loss
2ss; Rock Island. at 1oS2s, loss l%.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
IRISH TROOPS LOYAL.

London Dec. 16.-In addition to the denial
from Waterford cabed yesterday to The Asso-
ciated Press, the commanding officer OF the lst
Battalion Of the Royal Irish Regiment al Alder
shot has telegraphed 10 The Associated Press
saying there is absolutely no truth in the STATE
ment cabled to the United States that the Re-
serves Of the battalion cheered for president
KRUGER and threw their riAes and accoutrements
into the river when leaving Waterford on their
way 20 South Africa. He adds
The Royal Irish Reservists arrived here com
plete as dispatched from Clonmel There were
no deficiencies in either men, arms or accootre-
nents
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
THE BRITISH PUBLIC UNNERvED.
BULLER's REVERSE CAUSED SOMETHING
LIKE PANIC IN ENGLAND.


LIKE PANIC IN ENGLAND.
London, Dec. 16.--As might have been ex-
pected, the desperate state OF the British arms
In South Africa, revealed by the defeat OF
General Butler at Tugela River, where at one
stroke he lost treble the number Of guns We'll
Iington left In the hands Of Napoleon during
the six years fighting in the Peninsula. while
adding to the determination Of the authorities
10 send every available man to the front. caused
something in the nature OF a momentary panic
among the public. II is long since the tone OF
the newspapers and the comment in the clubs
and other resorts have been chastened and
pessinistic Some Of the comments go so far
as to say the crisis is so far reaching that Great
Britain stands where she stood over century
back when the American coonists, men OF
British and Dutch blood were in arms
"The Evening Standard" declares the situa-
ton calls for all the equanimity. determination
and perseverance Of the empire, and demands
the immediate calling out Of all the volunteers.
embodying all the Outlanders expelled from the
Transvaal TO guard the lines of communica-
ton thus freeing all the regulars for service In
the fighting line.
THE Star" urges the Communicating OF all
the great English Atlantic liners for the trans
nortation OF reinforcements and says the coun-
try must set herself the task OF piucklng VIC
tory out OF defeat" adding:
The guilt Of the Government is superseded by
the danger Of the empire We are thinking OF
hostile Europe we are thinking or lndla, anu
whatever happens, implore the Government
not m move another man from Calcutta or Bonn
bav. We remember the Mutny
.Tbe St Jamess Gazette" is also apprehensive
., foreign complications. and thinks France is
nr.naring for some venture which will be In the
,a,ure of a defiance OF Great Britain. and urges
tho Admiralty to form new squadron OF 'he
ships in the reserve .,. .s
."Tbe Globe" after facing the situation ana
Urging the Immediate dispatch OF reinforoemeh's
"a tho use Of the militia, continues:
"a -. can turn with equal confidence 10 the
strong arms and loyal hearts Oh our ien'N 'u'
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
THE CABINET IN SESSION.

London Dec. ia hastily summoned meet
ing Of the Cabinet was held at the Foreign Office
this afternoon for the purpose of dealing with
the war crisis.
Joseph Chamberlain. the Secretary of State for
the Colonies, was not present at the meeting
Lord Salisbury came to London to-day. re-
turning TO Hatfield House this evening. Regard
ing the suggestion that the Premier came espe-
cialy because Of the news Of General Butler S
reverse and summoned an emergency meeting Of
the Cabinet. it is announced that the gathering
was simply one of series Of meetings Of the
Cabinet Committee National Defence. 10
which only limited number of members be-
long.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17

very fat and were freely onered oy
local and Continental holders at prices which tney
found difficulty in obtaining Foreigners moved IN
sympathy with the other securities. Partisan
stocks. however, held their own comparatively
well.
After the first rush the market steadied some-
what. Still spectators were reluctant TO engage
In fresh commitments. confning themselves TO the
closing Of open accounts Prices closed better than
they opened.
The market views of the situation are OF the
most serious character, both politically and none.
tary. the latter mainly because fresh defeat OF
the British troops will delay longer the supply or
South African gold.
Two unimportant failures were announced early
In the dnY.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
D1sMAY IN HALIFAX GARRISON.

Roston, Dec ls-A dispatch from Halifax, n 5.
tonight says
The news OF the serious setback to Bui!er,s coi.
umn at the TuEela River has caused dismny IN tf.ls
garrison where there are many officers and men
who have served with the British commander-n'
chief II was stated tp headquarters circles, thls
morning thai the War Oficc would now throw
every available man into the fed aud as Sonse a
ouence a draft Of four hundred or five hundred me1
would probably be made from Halifax In tha'
garrison duty wou1 be done by me Cahadian az
militia G! which there two battalons or IN
fantry and one regiment of artillery IN this city.
The British forces are sadly In need oI artiIiery
the rs,yal ARTILLERY, capable officer and expert
enced master of gunnery has been ordered TO Lon
don report for service az the Cape he VIII ledVe
Halifax Immediately.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
PANIC ON LONDON STOCK MARKET

London Dec 16-The news Of the defeat or Gen
oral Ruller at Tugela River caused momentary
manic on the Stock Exchange here to-day. where
there was intense excitement in all departments.
Immediately after the opening Jobbers started
realizing. and all prices opened from one to SIX
points below the closing prices Of yesterday Con-
soils being down IA Rand mines were heavily az
fected starting at 49, against yesterday even
,ng's closing price Of 3S%. De Beers opened at
a3i6 as against q; Chartereds at g. against Sz,
and Gold Fields at 57t, against 1915 Ameri-
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
CANADA OFFERS A SECOND CONTINGENT.

Ottawa Dec. 16-As soon as The Associated
Press dispatch announcing that a second con-
tingent had been accepted from Australia by
the Imperial Government, the officers OF the
Ottawa Field Battery headed by Major Hurd-
man. renewed their offer to send the battery.
The Governor General sent for the Premier
and Cabinet Council called to-day when
the question of a second contingent from
Canada was further discussed The Cabinet was
in session all afternoon. and DR.. Borden. Min
lister Of Militia. reported that he had a number
Of offers for service in a second Canadian con-
tngent for South Africa. The offer for THIS
contingent is now before the British authorltles.
The Government will wait until such time as the
War Office authorities inform them OF the need
OF the contingent. AS soon as ii is accepted the
regiment will be sent forward.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
EXISTENCE OF THE EMPIRE AT STAKE.

REMARKS OF Mr.. AsQUITH BEFORE
LIBERAL MEETING AT NEWCASTLE.
London Dec 16-The Right Hon. II. H. AS
egth addressing the Tyneside Liberal Associa-
lion at Newcastle this evening, said
Nothing is more unjust than TO seek 10 unuer
mine the confidence OF the country ana the army
IN gallant General on the strength OF slneie y
error OF Judgment or a single reverse. Nor 10 ~ ~
time when Il. becomes responsible persons TO go
ABOUT whistling for alliances or dazng the woilo
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
LORD CHARLEs's APPOINTING,

London, Dec 16.-Rear Admiral Lord Charles
Beresford this morning confirmed The Associat-
ed Press announcement Of his appointment 10
second in command Of the British Mediterranean
feet He has informed his constituents that this
makes necessary his resignation Of his seat in
the House Of Commons where he has represent
ed York City in the Conservative interest
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
AMERICANS FOR THE BOER ARMY.
COMMISSIONS OFFERED TO SERGEANTs AMI
coRPoRALs WHO HAVE SEEN SER
VICE IN CUB!

Sergeant Henderson, of the 7th United States
Cavalry. who has Just been discharged, arrived
in this c.y on Friday from Cuba and sailed yes
terday in the Lucana for Liverpool After short
visit to his old home in England he will go TO the
Transvaa where a commission has been offered
him as captain of cavalry In the Boer army.
Sergeant Henderson accompanied by two other
discharged non-commissioned officers VIII also
on their way join the Beers Sergeant Hender
son says that the Beers have agents in Cuba, whose
duty II Is to enlist men VINO have served in the
United States Regular Army and have been dis
charged with good records Soldiers with the rank
Of sergeants receive commissions captains
corporals may become lieutenants and there is
@ strong demand for soldiers Of all ranks who
have seen service the firing line.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
s1rLzER DECLARES WAR ON ENGLAND.
INTRODUCES A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE
RoERs AS BELLIGERENTs.

Washington Dec. 16-Representative Sulzer, OF
New-York, introduced joint resolution in the
House to-day declaring that a state OF war exists
in South Africa and according belligerent rights
to the Transvaal Government. The resolution is as
follows
Joint resolution. declaring that state Of public
war exists between Great Britain and the Trans
vaal Republic and that begerent rights be ac-
corded to the Transvaal Government.
Resolved by the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatiyes That the Government OF the United
states recognizes condition Of public war be-
tween the Government of Great Britain and the
Government Of the Republic Of the Transvaal and
the United States of America hereby declare that
thev will maintain a condition Of strict neutrality
between the contending Powers, and accord TO
each all the rights Of bellieerents In the ports and
territory Of the United States. The Congress Of
the United States protest and demonstrate against
the ba rba rous manner In which the war has been
Conducted by Great Britain and the President is
hereby authorized TO take such steps as may be
exnedIent in his judgment TO secure observance
of the laws of as recognized by all civilized
nations and bring about an honorable peace.
Mr.. Suzer said OF the resolution:
Nv sympathy is with the heroic Beers. They are
making a brave and gallant fight against great
odds for their homes, their fresides and their
liberties We should not secretly or openly help
Great Britain TO their disadvantage. We should
accord the Beers all the rights OF belligerents.
want TO see the Beers win and hope they will
am oDposed TO the pig-sticking mode of warfare
Great Britain is carrying on. II what l read in
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
GEN. BULLER'S LOSSES.
cont,pued from f,r.t pnseJ

oerober g. announced that the scheme OF ad-
..onc;ns the military works was acting well and
nod forced the Beers TO evacuate the strong
.oumspding fortihcation northeast OF the town
:. vas added that the British continued push
TIC hack the Beers, and were then working tow
"a their main siege batteries The British
Nas,,aIt,es were triAing The Boer force was
'asa 'es. redpced TO about two thousand men, with
49, ee,d guns and some siege guns
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17

the papers is true, this cruelty and lnhumanity
nnts England beyond the pale Of civilization.
shall do all In my power 10 pass this resolution n
II will come up in the House. and want TO go on
record in favor Of the Beers and their republic ana
against England or any Ango-American Alliance
expressed implied
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
JOUBERTS HEALTH IMPROVING.

Pretoria, Dec 1.-THE condition OF General
Joubert, who is III at Volksrust, is improving.
The Transvaal Government is employing
natives to work in mines, paying them fl a
month and feeding them.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
cHrRcH1LLs CAPruRE RrMoREp.

Lourenco Marques. Dec 16-It is rumored
that Winston Churchill the newspaper corre-
spondent. who recently escaped from Pretoria,
has been captured at Waterfalboven. about half
way between Pretoria and Portuguese territory.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
OFFER OF NEW SOUTH WALES ACCEPTED

Sydney. New-South Wales Dec. 16.-The Inn
perial authorities have telegraphed to the Gov
ernor Of New-South Wales. Earl Beauchamp,
accepting the offer Of a further Australian con-
tingent for South Africa, and suggesting that
the men should be mounted and good shots.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
Tn1els River with the loss Of eleven OF his guns
A LONG AND BLOODY WAR LIKELY.
From The Utica Herald.

From The Utica Herald
T-he prospect of a long war. involving heavy 49,
r,acss of blood and treasure, looms up before the
English people. The very fact or briusn W
ths nations is at stake. II looks as though every
soldier in the regular army will be needed and that
n heavy draft will have 10 be made on the patrSs
ot,sm OF the colonies. Wealth and numbers may
win for the British in the long run but At sacrt.
fce as President Kruger preoicteos tna% Wsn s0S>
ger civilization.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
BRITISH REvERsES IN SOUTH AFRICA
SINGULAR LACK OF CAUTION
From The Baltimore American.

From The Baltimore American.
The fighting in South Africa has now progressed
Oar enough 10 demonstrate that the British have
suffered severely in either knowing nothing Of the
strategy OF the Beers or in despisng their tactics
Rrirish blunders and want OF knowledge have been
exceedingIy costly. OF recent years English armies
have come in conflict chiefly with opponents IN
from the Beers 1t seems curious to military men
that officers supposed 10 De trained should allow
tuaily ambuscades. when scientific reconnoitring
would have furnished some sort OF definite informa-
tfn
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17

Dublin Dec 16-Joseph Chamberlain and
Mrs. Chamberlain are the guests OF Earl Cado-
gan. the Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland, and Coun-
tess Cadogan, prior TO Mr.. Chamberlain receiv-
ing a degree from Dublin University on Monday.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
A SERIOUS SITUATION.
From, The philadelphia Times.

To-day's news has for Americans an unpleasant
ramtnder OF Fredericksburg and Charlottesville.
Failure to cross broad African river under the
enemy's fre would not be a disgrace. though the
attempt might be blunder; but the apparently
haphazard futty OF all the British proceedings
tbns Ia is not only disheartening. but humiliating
II makes the whole situation very serious one for
the British Government and the way out is not
Immediately apparent
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
THE EFFECT AT LADYsMITH.
From The Boston Journal.

General White and his heroic ten thousand 1T. IN
advsn1ith have for several days been In really
dssnerate condition. Their herce sortes nave De.
trsyed this no less plainly than the Few scam scan,
,ha Roer lines, speaking OF the spread OF disease
in the camp and the asdy boW wSk 70 o. sss
tt,ng hope OF succor wher the news comes thai
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
A DOUBTFUL PREDICTION.

From Tho Brooklyn Eagle,
Manifestly the first and natural prediction that
ENGLAND will 20 TO the end and 70 victory at any
nns9 FOR on that result her rating world Power
% staked will be most prevalent II Will be the
iTnmedate conclusion Of mankind. and II VIII be
tha Instant resolution OF Great Britain herself But
his reverse unrepalred, plus another reverse ex,
nerienced, may well induce men to sit down and
count the cost Of proceeding on present lines
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-20
AN IMPORTANT CIRCULAR.
Rules on Shipments of Freight BE.
tween Galveston md Cuba.

Rules on Shipments of Freight be-
tween Galveston md Cuba
Yesterday the Santa Fe railroad issued
the following circular, which will be read
with interest by the business public:
Effective at once, the following custom
house rules must be observed on ship
ments to Havana. Cuba:
Custom house authorities require the
shipping agents to furnish on their mani
fest full ana complete description of all
goods shipped, as follows:
Marks. numbers, quantities, value and
weight in kilos of each separate shipment
and name of consignee.
Goods found to be fraudulently entered
either as to value, quantity or character
shall be forfeited to the government
Consignee, on entry of goods at Ha-
vana, must have the particulars so as to
be able to comply with the following reg
ulations:
THE consignee named in the bill of lad
Ing, or the person to whom such consignee
shall by endorsement have assigned the
bill of lading, shall present to the officer
duly designated for that purpose his bill
of lading, an invoice describing the goods
showing their character. quantity and
cost, together with an entry in duplicate,
showing the name of the importer and of
the vessel of importation, the place
whence the goods were imported and the
date of their arrival at the port of des-
tnation, the marks and numbers of the
packages, the nature and quantity OF
their contents their value. including
cost incurred in packing them for ship
ment, and the currency in which the IN
voices were made out. The invoice must
be made out in the currency Of the coun
try of expectation and must be verified by
the oath of the shipper. The entry shall
be signed by the importer, who must
make affidavit to the truth of all the
statements contained therein, and shall
agree in value and description with the
facts shown by the invoice"
Shippers should invariably and prompt
ly send copies of bills of lading and in
voices to the consignee. Please be gov
erned accordingly.