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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
MORE REINFORCEMENTS AT DURBAN.
NINETEEN THOUSAND HAVE LANDED IN
AFRICA SINCE FRIDAY

London. Nov. 15.-The troopshp Hawarden
castle with the I'd Battalion OF the Royal Irish
frsiliers has arrived at Durham, bringing the
number Of reinforcements that have landed
there up to 5227. Five other troopships are now
on the way from Cape Town to Durham.
The total reinforcements that have arrived in
south Africa since Friday are 10000 men,
chiefly infantry; nearly 1900 horses and mules
three batteries of field artillery and number Of
quick firing Maxim guns.
The fact that the Britannia proceeded for
East London is taken to mean that General
Butler is satisfied that the troops which have al
ready landed or now on the way to Durham
will be sufficient to carry out his plans for the
relief of Ladysmith
1t was officially announced this afternoon that
the British transport Goorkha with the First
Brigade staff, the Sd Battalion of Grenadiers
and detachment Of the Royal Engineers; the
transport Manila with the I'd Devonshires and
the transport Nomadic with the remounts have
arrived at Cape Town.
The transport Britannia with the Royal Irish
Rifles has sailed from Cape Town for East
London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
POsTMAsTERs COMPARING NOTES.

THE QUESTION OF ADOPTING POSTAL NOTES
SIMILAR TO THOSE USED IN ENGLAND.
Washington, Nov. l5.-The National Association
O.. Postmasters at its meeting to-day considered
the substitute of postoffce scrip for stamps or
postal orders in the transmission OF small sums
by mail. The meeting probably will recommend
the adoption Of a postal note such as is used Dy
Great Britain The subject OF restricting tho
sza q. mail advertising cards will be taken up
shortly The probable size to be agreed on -
by inches. 49,
An interesting statement was made by the
postmaster OF Hartford. Conn, VINO described
system of drop letter boxes he had Induced the
,reetcar companies to place on all their cars Inc
car lines OF the city converged near the city post
oe,ce where a messenger emptied the letter boxes
ss the cars arrived. thus making practically haif
hourv collection from the most distant parts OF
the city II was pointed out that this work had
been done at a trifing cost and was practicaoie
in any city where large NUMBER OF car lines rap
close to the postofice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
ALASKAN QUESTION ~ STATU QUO.
DEVELOPMENTS THAT MAY RENDER IT EASIER
OF ADJUSTMENT LATER on.

DEVELOPMENTS THAT MAY RENDER IT EASIER
OF ADJUSTMENT LATER ON.
Washington Nov 15.-The indications are de-
cidedly against any reopenng In the immediate
future of negotiations looking to a permanent ad-
justment Of the Alaskan boundary question. 1t
can be stated positively that there have been alb
soutely no exchanges on this subject between the
two Governments since the return to this country
of the British Ambassador, Lord Pauncefote. The
modus vivendi which was adopted to define tenn
porarily the respective rights of the two parties Is
working satisfactorily, and there is said to be no
reason just now for pressing forward toward
solution Of the permanent boundary issue.
The Federal Administration has about con-
vinced itself that there is little chance of secur
ing the approval of the Senate to any permanent
treaty defining the boundary line which at the
same time would secure the adhesion Of Canada,
and II is feared that even moderate proposition
looking toward a compromise could not be
framed that would receive the approval Of both
parties. This however. is believed TO be true
only Of the present time. The recent extraordi-
nary development Of the Cape Nome gold fields
at the expense of the population of the Klondike
may possibly make the question easier Of adjust
ment in the future by diminishing the value Of
the issues between the two countries. Once the
Klondike is reegated to its former condition and
the incentive to reach 1t from the sea is re-
moved it Is felt that there will be a diminished
interest on the part of Canada in its claims to a
seaport
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
SERIOUS AFFRAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Columbia S. c. Nov. Is (SpeciaD-In a shooting
affray which occurred at Sellers. here. last
night John c. Sellers. farmer, was shot through
the body and left arm, and his son. Benjamin
Sellers was shot in the abdomen ]. Dudley Hazel
den a member Of the State Board OF Liquor Con-
troll was wounded In the leg. his brother-ln-law.
DR. II A. Edwards shot in the chest. and
his brother L. NJ. Hazelden was shot In the side.
The cause of the trouble is said TO be that Hazel
den accused Sellers OF writing defamatory articles
concerning Hazelden's official and private hie'
The wounds OF the Sellers may prove fatal
The trouble has been brewing for month. inc
disnensary management disagreed and so serious
did the dissensons become that last week caucus
was held with Senator Tilman In the cnair. 10
devise methods Of saving the system; lne let6
Iations as they are termed, were begun by ID:
A q Ouzts who after ngnt IN the bOaru OF
Control was discharged as oookkeeper. ne mas
published many charges against % 9a Us ldan te
board but chiefly struck at j. Dudley hazeioeh'
who for some time had been CHAIRMAN =.
In one OF his communications QUITS used let
ter Withholding the name OF the ,; aptnSr; OF pa a
charged that the home OF the nead OF the Board
81 Control was stocked with fancy liquors, fur-
nshed free by firms from whieh Hazeidena Pnr P,Sd,
chased supplies for the State dispensary ana that
the house OF Hazelden was the scene or drunken
revels. Hazelden suspected that Benlamn selers'
the Postmaster at Sellers, was the man. -,
I'm the fight In which thirty-ave shots were ex-
changed and rifles. shotguns and reyoyers were
used was adjutant OF the "a South carolina regi-
ment and brother OF the liquor man. John !.
Sellers is one Of the leading men or his town.
man Of advanced age, and he seems 20 nave peeh
drawn into the fight only TO defend MS son, VINO
was being attacked from three sides ms Is
another staggering blow TO the dispensary ana
will have great weight in causing the Leglsat-
ure which meets early IN January 10 'aNe ao"oh
looking TO local option or high license
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
READY F0RTHE ADVANCE
BRITISH IN FORCE FOR THE
RELIEF OF LADYSIMITH.
FREE STATE BURGHERs SAID TO BE RE.
TURNING HOME-BOER LOSS
AT MAFEKING.
[BY CABLE TO THE rR1BuNE.l


London, Nov Is. 6 a. m.-From Ladysmith
there is again news this morning and appar-
entity events are conspring to await the arrival
Of the British troops. The British strength
near Estcourt must by this time be fully eleven
thousand men, with at least eighteen guns. and
a very few hours may see the beginning of the
advance 10 relieve Ladysmith.
on inquiry at the War Office yesterday it was
stated that number of dispatches had been
received from the Cape. but as they dealt with
military details. they were not likely to be issued
10 the public. General Butler is not at Cape
Town at present. but UP the country.
THE Times's" dispatch from Buluwayo men
tions that the we'll known chief Khama has
been attacked by Beers and has repulsed them
Bennett Burlegh telegraphs. according to infor-
nation received from Kafir messenger, that
the Free State burghers are returning home.
Recent doings at Mafeking are more fully de-
scribed in kilograms in this mornings papers
The Beers have lost heavily by the British bay
onet charge; they are. however as determined
as the defenders. and keep up heavy bonn
bardment- 1. N F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
RUSSIA AND JAPAN NOT AT ODDS.
THE CzAR's MINISTER TO CoREA DECLARES
THERE is ABSOLUTELY NO FRICTION
BETWEEN THE TWO GOVERNMENTS.

THE CZARS MINISTER TO COREA DECLARES
THERE is ABSOLUTELY NO FRICTION
BETWEEN THE TWO GOVERNMENTS.
Washington. Nov. 15.-In view OF the reported
imminence of war between Russia and Japan.
concerning their rights in Corea, statements to-
day by Alexander Pavloff. the Russian Minister
to Corea, who happens to be in Washington as
the guest Of Count Cassini, the Russian Ambas-
sador here, are most opportune and important.
Mr.. Pavloff is an accomplished diplomatist with
extended experience In the Far East. and was
on the staff of Count Cassini at Peking when
Russia acquired Port Arthur and Talien-Wan.
and later was advanced to the post Of Minister
to Corea. Mr. Pavoff was at the Russian
Embassy to-day, and spoke frankly of the re-
cent war rumors. He said:
II left Corea only four months ago, going to
st. Petersburg, that my information is quite
direct and official and l assure you there is no
basis whatever for reports of conflict between
Russia and Japan over Corea. On the contrary
the two countries have entered into two formal
compacts by which IL Is agreed that the inde-
pendence of COrea shall be maintained. These
cOmpacts were concluded at st. Petersburg and
Toxic, and they are so explicit that the reports
Of conflict as to sovereignty over Corean terrl-
tory show an entire ignorance of the written
agreement under which Russia and Japan are
acting toward Corea.
The war rumors appear to be based on an
alleged conflict over the port of Masanpo. 1t
happens that am personally familiar with this
affair, as it developed before / left Corea. Ma
sanpo is one of the new treaty ports on the
southern coast of Corea. There has been no
question as to the freedom of the port to all ma
tions alike and no questions Of favor or discrim-
inatiOn between Russia and Japan have oc-
Cured as to this port.
But purely personal and private difference
arose some months ago to the ownership or
certain lots at Masanpo. Russian residents had
secured a right to purchase the lots and were
waiting the assent Of the Corean Government
Pending this consent. Japanese citizens pur-
chased the same rights. This, however, was
purely a private difference in which the govern
ments Of Russia and Japan had no part"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16

boer threat to shoot six British officers II the
suspected spy Is not released, the story Is gen.
ereily regarded here as Incredible since the
only practical effect Of 50 barbarous an outrage
would be the estrangement Of the sympathies
OF all civilized nations and the only possible
reprisals for 1t would be the execution Of Reitz
and KRUGER as murierers at the end OF the cam
paign. Equally suspicious is the report that the
Boer forces within fifteen hundred
yards OF General Whites lines
Every detail Of military equipment is crit
ically watched here. since memories of the mis-
management of the Crmea campaign are still
astir. Serious charges have been made that
meat unfit for consumption. mouldy hay for
the horses and other defective supplies have
been provided by the contractors, but In nearly
every instance these defaults were detected on
inspection before the sailing OF the transports
The weakest points in the military arrange
ments We're the employment of too many slow
transports and gross carelessness in the ship
ment Of horses. The relief Of Ladysmith will
evidently be delayed by the lack of cavalry and
proper mounts.
Political orators have been abashed by Lord
Sahsourys contemptuous repudiaton OF the
hasty summaries Of his Guildhall speech The
Liberal leader at Manchester last night was
cautious. taking up strongly the cause Of the
soldiers. and incidentally reserving Judgment
upon the politicians. Sir William Butler who
was largely responsible for the weakness of the
British deiences in South Africa was con-
Venienty summoned TO the War Office yester-
DAY Tor consultation with the commander-in-
chief' while the Queen made her entry into
Bristol with popular acclamation
Ide German Emperors programme for his
Vlsit Is enlarged to-day by the announcement
OF a large and impressive suite; but the English
journals are now somewhat coy in their ad-
vances, and are content to allow the Queen
and the Prince of Wales to manage the enter
taininent OF the nations strictly private guest
/ n. T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
r1TzCLARENCEs BRILLIANT DASH.

ROERS ATTACKED AT NIGHT IN THEIR
TRENCHES BEFORE MAFEKlNG.
London, Nov 16.-A dispatch to The Daiy
Mali from Mafeking, sent by way OF Magalapye
because the runners sent southward were un-
able to traverse the Boer lines gives an interest
ing account of the fighting during the last week
in October The correspondent says:
After the failure to rush the town GeneraI
Cronie had recourse 10 the tactics employed our
ing the siege IF Potchefstroom in 1881. making
an advance to the town by a succession OF
trenches in echelon. Such move had peeh an
tjcipated by us for some time, and for that rea-
son there had been sent out parties 10 Worry
the Beers ince ssanty by night attacks.
These tactics the enemy disliked, but ne con-
tented himself with a daily shell fire. which ex-
nosed him 70 little personal risk. Then Colonel
Raden- Powell played his trump card by sendlnB
ont FitzClarence's party to worry the occupants
~ tbe trenches The little force stole out
silently in the darkness. No shot was hred;
and the men, with fixed bayonets, creeping rather
than walking along the vedt, gradually APP
nroached the chief Boer position, near the race
course. Then as they closed in there was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
LIEUT.. COMMANDER COLWELL SPEAKS.

London. Nov 15-Ideutenant Commander Colwell,
the United States Naval Attache here. was a guest
at the annual banquet to-day Of the Institute OF
Marine Engineers. He spoke or the importance
of marine engineering in modern navies, saying:
In the United States Navy we have concluded and
octed ON thu conclusions that the seaman OF the
future must of necessity be a marine engineer.
The speaker also referred to the way the British
naval brigade had overcome the ditncuitles OF
,oountirg guns at LadysmIth as a feat any sea-
man or marie engineer might be proud Of.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
A SPLENDID CHARGE AT MAFEKING.
POSITION-BOMBARDM IN
EFFECTUAL.

EFFECTCAL.
Cape Town, Nov 15.-An undated dispatch
from Mafeking, received by runner. via Maya
lapye. Wednesday November s, says:
To-day all is quiet We have been bombarded
pretty heavily all week. Friday night Captain
Fitz-Clarence and Lieutenant Swinburn. with d
squadron OF the Protectorate Regiment, made
magnificent bayonet charge upon the Beers in
trenchment, driving them from their positions
and bayoneting numbers Of the Beers, who
must have lost very heavily. The charge was
most gallant and determined. The party could
not hold the trenches, and lost six men killed.
two prisoners and nine wounded in their retire
ment. We expect a general attack tomorrow.
Only ffty-fve men OF d Squadron were en-
gagged in the attack though they assisted
by the flanking fire Of gun of the Cape Police.
The Beers made q desperate attempt to drive
back the British, and their rear trenches opened
terrific fire in every direction. the flash Of the
rifles lighting up the entire position a hail or
bullets ratified on the roofs Of the houses Of the
town. Upon completing a circuit Of the Boer
front and the line Of trenches the British with
drew in Independent lines Of retreat covered by
the flank fire from the Cape Police. The Beers
continued to volley at intervals during the night.
The Boer loss is estimated at one hundred killed
and wounded. The Boer commander informed
an officer in charge of a flag Of truce that he
estimated the attacking squadron at one thou
sand men, and he added ne was not aware that
the British force at Mafeking was so large.
The Beers were observed from Mafeking bury
ing their dead all day long.
The bombardment has been most ineffectuaL
Every one remains under shellproof cover so
far the shells have wounded only one man. The
enemy are using one 94-pound hoWltzer anu
seven other guns from to II FOUNDERS The
town is most cheerful and determined to resist
the attack 10 the utmost. The Beers are In
trenched on every side in great numbers ana
are pushing gradually closer ana 0'oSei W '''0
town fortifications.
we are well off for provisions and water
though very tired lodging shells and hghting'
Quite on civilized lines. General CronJe has al,
,ravs Given due notice Of a bombardment. ana
allowed an ambulance party two hours on Satur-
day TO recover the bodies Of the six dead Iett IN
the vicinity Of the Boer trenches IN rlluaS
nioht Ian Rotha the well known Boer com
mandant. told a man with the ambulance party
tbat thoir loss had been heavy and that MS
heart was very sore. ~ o,.
The wounded include Captain Fltz-Clarehce
aud Tieutenant Swnburn. both slightly.
In a skirmish at the outposts yesterday one
TROOPER was killed and nine were wounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
A NEW REBELLION IN BRAZIL.
REPORT FROM BAHIA THAT THERE is AN
UPRISING THERE.

cable dispatch saying that rebellion mas
broken out in Brazil caused a stir yesterday on
the Coffee Exchange and among exporters doing
business with that country. The dispatch was re-
ceived by Arnold & Dorr coffee brokers, Of No.
1O9 Front-st. from their agent in Bahia, and read:
Revolution has broken out here. Cannot use code.
II this be true there may follow rise In Brazil
ian coffee, and shipping between the United States
and Brazil. which is now active may be seriously
affected
Bahia is about four hundred miles north Of the
capital. Rio Janeiro. Its population is about
two-thirds black, and It formerly monarchist
stronghold. Up TO five years ago Bahia did not
figure 10 any extent as coffee growing state.
Now, however, the annual output amounts to about
half a million bags.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
A BIG MISSIONARY FUND.

MErHoDIsTs DECIDE AS TO HOW THE APPRo-
PRIATIoN OF siI75Ooo SHALL BE DIVIDED.
Washington Nov. l5.-The General Missionary
Committee OF the Methodist Episcopal Church met
at Foundry Church to-day. All the bishops were
present except Bishops Foss. Cranston and Foster.
Bishop Vincent presided. The report OF DR. Homer
Eaton treasurer. showed receipts for the last year
Of ST. 2s654 an increase of s5475i the previous
wear The morning was devoted TO discussion OF
appropratons for the coming year. sl,lI50oo being
vot ed with $4,000 for the contingent fund.
n was decided TO divide the 81 GOO 900 appropria-
ton In the ratio OF 57i2 per cent for foreign mis-
sions and 42i2 per cent for home work. This makes
the home fund 1855 375 and the foreign S62s 625 de-
crease OF one-haf OF per cent from the share OF
the foreign missions last year.
President and Mrs. Mckinley will hold special
reception for the deleg gates tomorrow evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
THE PLAGUE IN PORTUGAL.

Lisbon Nov. l5.-Dr Camara Pestana, Director OF
,tc pacterIoIoeical Institute died here to-day OF
the plague. He contracted the disease whhe at
tending patients. - -, D.
Oporto Nov liking Charles visited the res
~ ty.,,oI yesterday Five additional plague
as@s were reported here yesterda. with one uealh
irTin Tlte sne Nov 1.-THE captain OF the Austrian
1lovJ steamer Bernice from Santos Tor lIies e,
reports from the Cape Verde lsian9s NV'ehho ehe ~
that he has the plague or D0aIu anu "'"' '
ihnsc attacked had since dlel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
uARCGNT TELEGRAPHS FROh STEAAhh

southampton. Nov. 15.-The American ,' Llhe
steamer ST. Paul, Captain Jamson from New oiiN
November 8, passed Hurst Castle al o'4o ,. III ~
,a,, Sionor Narconi who was a passenger on e eIio
81 paul teegraphed from her when touN bo.N ,hst
nnes outside the Needles to Totland pay ,Te ner
ali was well and that It was eHp"c'ou '"o
...a,,id orrtvc here at o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
Saturday November T. The list OF her cabin pas
sengers contains the following names:

Saturday November T. The list OF her cabin pas
sengers contains the following names;
William Bade Miss p. Hecker
Charles Bramm. Mrs II. +. Hoahan
Mrs. Ida l.. Coldwell. Anders Hoy
Lee J. Codwel. Miss Clara Ige.strom.
Mrs. Bertha Doehn. Mrs. Anna Ivers.
Mr.. Mrs l.. Duplace. Mr.. and Mrs g. Jacobson.
Miss VI. Feh,. Miss r. Jacobson
Mrs. Fischer. Mrs Amala Kamma
Mr. and Mrs Emil Feyler. Miss Elise Kueche.
Miss Helene Feyler T. Cowden Laughlln.
Master Edison +. Feyler. Miss Lndgens.
Master Alfred r. Feyler Miss Lefty Lnch.
Miss Lima Furkert Miss J. Rapn.
The Rev. and Mrs f. c. Mr. Hans J. Steenhodt-
Gotwald. Miss Annie Schwartz.
Master l., A. Gotyald tr Miss Rosie Schwartz.
Miss Goodwin. Miss Bertha Tochterrnann.
Mrs. Goldstein and child II +. Wemann
The following the officers OF the Patria:
First oficer-H. BRUNSwIG.
Second oicer-C. HAJDSSEN.
Third oficer-A BREICHE
Fourth officer r-ERDMANNSDORFER
Purser-C. MEMS.
First engineer-G. BURSTING.
Second engineer. SCHULTZ.
Third engneer-KOOPMANN.
Fourth engneer-TH. GLOVE
Chief steward--MAHISTEDT.
Physician-Dr. FRANZEN.
Tha Do fo tuyip 81 A tnps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
MOVEMENTS OF WARSHIPS.

Washington, Nov. l5-The Marblehead has sailed
from San Jose for Corinto. The Eagle has arriyei
at Nuevitas, Cuba The Lancaster has sailed from
Polnt-a- -PItre for Martinique. orders have been
issued for the Chesapeake, the naval practice ship
10 20 into commission on December 3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
PENNSYLVANIA

PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD TO CHICAGO.
Leave New York every day at 1855 a. m. sS
a m f''Pennsylyania Limlted'1. 1855 p. M SIS .. m,
7:55 D. m. Through Pullman Drawing Room sleep
ing cars Dining cars. Stopping at Philadelphia.
Harrisburg, Pittsburg. Fast schedule.-Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
WEsTERN EXPRESS.

Leaves New York West I'D Street Station) at S;bS
o. m every day arrives Chicago sio p m next
day via Pennsylvania Railroad NO extra rare
Through Pullman Drawing Room sleeping cars'
dining cars.-Advt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
SECRETARY LONG HAS NOT RESIGNED.

Colorado Springs Col.' NOV Id ''pvol"V
e.eSa,ar, Long denies Washington dispatch
-, hIs resignation is In the Presidents hands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
Continued on second page.
NEW TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN NEW YORK


NE" AND BUFFALO.
Taking effect November 18th, the Lehigh IA Hahey g
pailroad will operate "A new, magnificent thin IN
anh diTection daily between New York and Bur
faio known as ''The Exposition Express rrys IneSs
,eat,s viii leave New York at 500 p. M arrlVe
Enffalo al 800 q. m Leave Buffalo al sVV p H.
arrive New York 500 a. m.-AdvI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
A CURE FOR INSOMNIA.

ride from New York TO Chicago over New YORK
Central Lines 80 smooth and luxurlous you can
keep awake after dark.-Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16

Amateur Photographers may have their nlnls de-
veloped and printed By lockwood, lao Bway.-
Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16

EVANS ALE NATURES RICHEST PRODUCT.
'Tis well brewed, and well bottled. too.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
NO PREMATURE ADVANCE.

BENSOLYPTUS TOOTH POWDER.
refreshing cleansing Makes the breath fragrant.
Well worth a trial. At all druggists-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16

The Patria is a twin screw vessel OF i,2i9 tons.
She was built at stettin Germany in 1894.