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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19

HAD A TALK WITH HUNT
But Claims That the Reported At
tempts at Bribery Were Only Joshes
The Testimony at the Hearing
Today.
BY Associated Press.

!
washington, Feb. Ex-senator CLARK
OF Montana gave place at the beginnins
vo-day's session of the senate committee
on elections to Dr. VIM. Treacey. rhe
chahge was made in order to permit the
Justices of the supreme court of Mon.
tana be present while Treacy was testi-
! fvlng. Treacey was questioned by
Chandler.
The first question asked referred to an
incident of Aug 5th, the date Of his first
Interview with Justice Hunt.
The witness related all his interviews
with Hunt and also with Attorney Gen.
eral Nolan. Referring to the interview
with Hunt on August s, witness admitted
that Hunts testimony given Saturday
was correct except as to the amount
named.
II told the judge" said the witness.
that I had a funny kind of proposition
to make to him."
Treacey then went on to say that he
had told the justice Of the arrival In
Helena of special train and that there
was party there who would give $50. 900
II he would dismiss the Welcome dis
barment case. The Judge promptly said
he could not consider such a PROPOSE
ton.
Asked from whom the suggestion came
that he should approach Hunt as he had
done, Treacey replied, "they came from
no person. I had known him for ten
ycalrs and admired him more than any
Other man in the state. MY only motive
was to test his official integrity and find
out If he was all right. I had heard ru-
mors that he was Unidentified with the
Daily people and there were many rumors
unpleasantly involving his name. Il
wanted to know about that
s'Then," suggested Chandler, ''you
went delibera tely to work to test the vir-
tue of your friend as a judge?"
II did," replied the witness "and Tn
very sorry for it,"
Asked what party" he meant when he
told Hunt he could get $4,000 or 100000
out Of the case, the witness said he did
not mean anybody"
Treacey said while republican In poll
TICS he had favored Clark's election 70
the senate. Referring to his interview
wath Nolan witness said when he spoke
ID that gentleman about the Welcome
case the latter replied, 1--WE got 'em over
a. barrel"
IT told him." continued the witness,
that he'd better get 100000, destroy his
notes and get out of busi-
ness. He seemed to feel pretty good
over It and took it that he thought it /
D. good idea. It was all q pure JOSH
and he knew it was"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
News FROM THE 'FRONT.'
is BADLY CENS0RED

described In the Enlish press az an omen
| dnQ leveI country there Is a series c1
rivers hoWng westward, and the ridges
commanding their panks are in nearly
every instance lined with kopjes. These
conditions favor the Dutch system of
strategic defence along water courses.
BFoemfontein itself is not likely to be
defended since Pretoria has become for
al practical purposes the capital of both
Dutch republics, but these intervening
river ridges will enable General Cronie
to make long running fight. South
Africans tell me that the strongest de-
fensive position in the Free State is a
high ridge between Ventersberg and
senekal north of Bloemfontein and that
General Roberts main battle will be
fought there. This position is connect
ed with Ladysmith by the Harrismith
railway and there are three strategic
railways available for conmunica ton
with the rear and converging with 10.
hannesburg from Pretoria.
Generals Roberts and Kitchener have
already surprised both the Boer COM
manders and the military writer's with
an unexpected plan. and they may do it
again. They may avoid Bloemfontein,
turn the Ventersberg- -Senekal line of de-
fence and strike for Pretoria.
There are signs of activity all along
the British line. General Clements
dragons with the Australians, have been
accommodating the enemy's position west
OF Rensberg and drawing the fire from
two Vickers-Maxims at Vaal Kop. Col.
Brabant. the popular Cape leader, has
been showing his mettle by attacking the
Dutch outside of Dordrecht where they
were intrenched The colonial forces
were under fire throughout Friday and
'bivouacked in front Of the intrench-
ments. They had not finished their days
work, for at midnight they carried the
trenches at the point of bayonet Dor
drecht has again been occupied but the
Dutch still hold the hills northeast of the
town. This brilliant feat shows how
we'll the colonial soldiers can fight if
any proof were needed. Their casual
ties are reported as 16 killed and wound
ed.
"A fresh accession Of colonial forces in
the second Canadian contingent has re-
ceived a hearty welcome at Capetown.
, General Buffers army is preparing to
move, If it has not already advanced. /
Dispatches from Frere Camp repeat the
rumor that the Dutch are retiring from
their positions and that the British will
meet with less resistance than before
In attempting to force their way into /
Ladysmith. 1t is probable that the Free
State forces have been recalled to Har-
rismith and Bethlehem but it is not likely
hat the siege of Ladysmith will be aban-
Doned by the Beers until the Transvaal
S menaced with invasion.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
BUTTE. MONTANA MONDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY ie 1000 -

restoration. In the event Of failure ana
IT the British conquer the country its ress
toration will be certain after the war. It
Is likely that the South African republic,
desirous of averting International COM
plications, viii be. chary about forfeiting
property Of persons other than British.
The only case thus far brought to the at
tention of the state department is that
of an American named Brown who says
he did not secure justice from the South
African courts and has filed claim for
damages, which will be given attention
when the war has ended.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
No Action Taken.

London, Feb 19.-No action has yet
been taken by the British government in
regard to the allegations made by
Charles e. Macrum, former United
States consul at Pretoria, nor has AM
bassador Choate received any instruc-
tions to make inquiries in connection
with the matter. The British officials de-
clare 1t is extremely improbable consular
letters We're opened at Durham, as alleged
by Macrum. Gable rumors that Choate'
might be recalled in order to show the
United States governments resentment
against the treatment received by
Macrum at the hands of the British off,
c1als are declared at the United States
ambassy to be utterly ridiculous.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
THEIR PROPERTY
WILL BE RESTORED
WHEN WAF. ENDS.

New York, Feb. ia special to the
Herald from Washington says: Uitlan-
ders who have been compelled to abandon
their property in the Transvaal, by rea-
son of the Attitudes of the Beers, will be
reinstated i'm possession should the Brit
ish conquer the South American republic
and the Orange Free State.
Information of the determination of the
British government has reached the state
department. in the form of copy of this
proclamation, issued by the British high
commissioner for South Africa, at Cape
town. under date Of Jan. 26:
'eNotice is hereby given that the gov
ernment OF her majesty will not recognise
as valid or effectual any forfeiture Of
any property In the territories Of the
South African republic or the Orange
Free State, or any charges. fines or en-
cumbrances OF whatsoever description de-
clared, levied or charged upon any such
property, or any conveyance, transfer or
transmission of any such property, which
forfeiture. charge, fine, encumbrance. con-
veyance, transfer or Transmission has
been or shall be declared charged. levied
made or carried into effect by the govern
ment Of the South African republic or of
the Orange Free state subsequently to
the tenth uf October. 1884,
So far as the state department has been
anformed the Beers have not declared
forfeited any property belonging to
Amertcan citisens. but II 30 the American
consul will take measures for securing it's
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
BUTLER REPORTS
THE CAPTURE OF
MONTE CRlST0.

London, Feb. 1880 p. m.--The wal
office has received the following dispatch
from General Butler:
"Chieveley Camp, Feb. 19-I yesterday
moved around the enemy's flank The
Queens. who had bivouacked on the
northern slope Of Cingolo, crossed the
mex, and. supported by the rest of the
second brigade, under Hildyard, assault
ed and took the southern end of Monte
Cristo. The fourth brigade on the left.
or western slope, and the welsh fusileers.
supported by the rest of the sixth bril-
gade, assaulted the eastern flank Of the
enemy's position while the second bri-
gade of cavalry on the extreme right
watched the eastern slopes OF Monte
Crist0 and drove back those of the enemy
who attempted to escape there, from our
artillery fire ON their front and flank and
attacked their flank and rear, the enemy
made but slight resistance, and aban-
doned their strong positions and were
driven across the TugeIa
II have taken several camps, a wagon
load of ammunition, several wagons of
stores and supplies and few prisoners.
The weather is intensely hot and the
ground traversed was exceedingly diff
cult. But the energy and dash of the
troops has been very pleasant to see.
They have all done splenhidly. The work
OF the irregular cavalry, the Queens, the
Scots fusileers and rifle brigade, was
perhaps most noticeable, while the ex-
cellerlt practice of artillery and naval
guns and the steadiness of the gunnefs
remarkable. Accurate fire of naval guns
from Chfeveley was Of great assistance.
Our casualties are not, think, many"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
Mafeking May Be Relieved

Capetown. Feb. 1e.-Dispatches from
Mazeru say large forces are being sent
from the Transvaal to the Free State un-
der prominent generals. 1t is also said
the Free State is making desperate ef-
forts to collect an army to face the Brit
ish at Koffyfontein. An official procla-
nation orders out all male inhabitants
between the ages Of 16 and 60 and enthu-
siasts declare everyone up to the age Of
100 must go. Typhoid fever is said to
be playing havoc among the Beers at
Colesburg. At Kimberley the report Is
current that Mafeking has been relieved
but the Beers are trying to conceal the
informal tion
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
Porto Rican Bill.

Washington, February 10, 1900.
The galleries of the house were well
filled today In anticipation Of the OPEN
Ing of the debate upon the Porto Rican
tariff bill. Before the bill was called up,
Doaliver, from the ways and means COM
mittee, moved passage under suspension
of the rules of bill abolshing smaller
packages OF beer, one-sixth and one
eighth barrels. The bill, he said, was
asked for by the brewing interests of the
country, and would in no wise affect the
revenue. After an amendment was agreed
ITO. providing the bill shall not go into
effect until July l next. the bill was
PASSED without division.
The house then went into committee of
the whole with all questions relating to
the close of debate.
Payne, in charge Of the bill, opened
the debate with carefully prepared ar
gument in support of the measure. He
was listened to with marked attention.
]. Representative Payne of New York.
chairman Of the ways and means COM
mittee and republican floor leader, OPEN
ed the debate on the Porto Rico tariff
biu He said in part:
IAN incident to the late war with
Spain was the invasion of Porto Rico.
From the moment that the American
array set its foot on Porto Rican soil the
people seemed to receive them in demon,
strations of joy. and the flag of the
United States was received with delight. |
Whatever differences there may have
been as to the policy of annexing the
Philippine islands. I know Of mo opposi-
tion anywhere to the annexation of this !
gem Of the Antilles.
''This bill by it's terms relates only to |
the island of Porto Rico. 1t cannot be |
taken as a precedent of any Legislative
action in reference to the Philippine
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
Yet It Shows How British
Are Advancing.
LATEST FROM ROBERTS
Ale That the Plan Mapped Out
is Being Carried toa
Success.

London. Feb. 19.-Practically nothins
Is known Of the progress of Lord Rob
erts column during the last day or two
and speculation as to the ultimate gair
from the recent movements is necessar.
hy unsatisfactory when based on belate.
ed kilograms, evidently vigorously cen.
sured. Many important points remain
obscure. What has become Of General
Cronje's heavy artillery? One cores
pondent.it is true, says 1t was left behind
at Magerfontein and Kimberley, but is
Is difficult to believe Roberts would not
have mentioned detail of such import
ance.
Again the statement that large Boer
force was marching northward Of Kim
berley once more raises in the minds Of
some experts the question whether Gen.
eral Cronje Is really with the force re-
treating on Bloemfontein. 1t is sug-
gested that the latter is really the Free
State main army under General Prins-
too. supplemented by portion of the
Magersfontein command, while the main
body of the latter. under Cronje. is trying
to secure the Vaal bridge at Fourteen
Streams, thus barring the way to Mafe-
king.
II is dlmcult to measure the full inn
portance Of Buffers movements. If he
manages to seize Hlangawan hill the
way may be cleared for another crossing
of the Tugela and another attempt to
reach Ladysmith via the direct road
north.
In Cape Colony, General Brabant seems
to be successfully clearing the road for
the advance Of General Gatacre. The
only official news up to 2:45 p. m is
dispatch from Roberts dated Jacobsdal
11:40 p. m. Sunday. confirming the press
announcements regarding General Bra
bant's movements.
!Bugler Dunn, the 15-year-old member
OF the first Royal fusdleers, who was first
to cross the Tugela river and who was
shot in the right arm while running with
the soldiers sounding the advance, saw
the queen at Osborne this morning. Her
majesty presented him with a handsome
silver mounted bugle. suitably inscribed.
The queen gave the lad motherly well
come and expressed the hopes he would
have a successful career in the army,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
GEN. ROBERTS
MAY MOVE ON
TO PRETORIA.

New York, Feb. IA dispatch to the
Tribune from London says: General Rob-
erts' operations are on SO large q scale
that the press dispatches do not give a
comprehensive view of the whole field.
The main fact Is the abandonment by the
Dutch of their positions at Magersfon-
tein and around Kimberley. The guards
brigade advanced from the Modder river
camp and occupied the strongly In
trenched position which was successfully
defended in December against frontal
attack. The district northward to KIM
berley has been cleared and the engi-
neers are already at work repairing the
railway. Jacobsdal remains the head
quarters of General Roberts, but Gem
eral Kelly-Kenny's division at Kip drift
has been reinforced by the Highland
brigade. These troops and the seventh
division are following General Cronje
and General French's cavalry brigades
have Joined in the pursuit of the re-
treating Beers northward and eastward.
Kimberley has been relieved almost too
cheaply. since the Dutch forces have re-
treated rapidly. taking their guns with
them and will have to be fought In other
defensive positions further north. French
e~e"A AAOAAJ NACASuy ldVS C1QLuEeO a larRe
number OF wagons. sheep. oxen and mill
tary stores, but have taken few prison.
ers. French's column may succeed in in.
tercepting the retreat of the scattered
commands. But the bulk OF the Boer
force will probably escape northward.
The war Office closed without issuing
any bulletin from General Roberts but
his silence did not cause uneasiness. It
was understood in official circles that
everything was going well and that Gen.
eral Roberts had not considered it me-
cessary to report additional details OF the
Boer retreat and the relief Of Kimberley
but would break silence as 5000 as Gem
erat French succeeded In overtaking the
enemy and there was fighting.
General Roberts army, having relieved
Kimberley without battle and with tri-
vita! safrmishing. is now at liberty to fol-
low cron5e eastward and snorthwari.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
Wrecked In a Gale.

Santander. Spain. Feb. 19.-Gales are
causing number Of shipping disasters
ON the north coast of Spain. Three small
vessels have been wrecked near here and
"a seameU drowned Eight other vessels
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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
Had Two Speakers.

Frankfort, Feb. 19.-When the senate
convened this morning both Carter and
Marshall presided. The democrats rec.
ogn1zed the former while the republicans
paid no attention to democratic proceed
ings. Both democrats and republicans
adjourned until tomorrow. The house
met at noon, Speaker Trimble presiding.
The contest matter was not taken nm.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
Good News From French.

London. Feb 19.-7:O2 p. NIT is said
that the war office has received good
news from General French with reference
to General Cronje.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
Large Cargo of Lumber.

Oakland. Cal. Feb. 1.-THE largest
cargo of lumber ever consigned to, tk;s
port Is now being. discharged. II con-
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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
Bombarded By British.

Durham, Feb. 19.-The bombardment Of
the Boer position at Hlanawan hill was
continuous yesterday and fighting Is still
proceeding at 6 o'clock this evening. It
is said the British have captured a hun.
dred prisoners.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
Many Repairs Needed.

San Francisco. Feb. ia board OF
survey has inspected the United States
hospital ship Missouri and found that
many repairs are needed. It will proba
bly, be nearly two months before the YES
sci is ready for sea.
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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-19
B0erS Are Retiring.

Sterkstroem Camp, Sunday, Feb. 49,
The Beers are retiring and General Bra
bant's forces are now entering Dor
drecht.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-24
A Long-LiNed Family.

From the Bowling Green (Ky) Times.
There are now living six sons and two
daughters of Frederick Potter, all by the
same wife. who was Elizabeth Kirby.
They were all born in Warren county. and
only two are now non-resideuts of War
rem county. Six reside in Warren county,
and have done so all their lives. Moses
Potter, the eldest son, lives in Bowling
Green, and in February next will be 81
years old; David Potter, the second son,
lives in this city and is IS years of age;
the third son. Henry Potter, lives in Tex
as, and in May will be 81; Pleasant J.
Potter lives in Bowling Green, and in
March will be so years old; Preston r. Pot
ter of Bowling Green is rs years of age;
Mrs. Julia Simmons of this county is in
her 74th year; Mrs. Myrah Simmons of this
county is 70 years of age, and Stephen s.
Potter, the youngest child of Florida, is
50 years of age The aggregate age of the
eight is $50 years, with an average of 70
years, credfting the excess of months not
reckoned with those whose ages had frac-
lions of months to their credit, beyond that
stated. Three brothers, Lewis, who died
four and a half years ago; David, above
named, and Henry, the Texas brother,
married sisters of Mr.. Thomas Hagerman
of Mount Pleasant. in this county and
each of the three families had born unto
them thirteen children