Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-03-16
RESTORING PEACE
The British Are Reorganizing the
Government In the Orange
Free State.
UNREST AMONG THE DUTCH
President steyn Is Willing to Surrender
The Beers Were Surprised At the
Orange River-Rejoioing In
Cape Colony.

Uape Uolony.
Cape Town, March 15.-When the
British forced the passage of the
Orange river they surprised the Boel
forces. The troops occupied the posi-.
tion on the north side of the river witt
little opposition.
OPINION OF RHODES.
Cape Town, March 15.--In an inter.
view published in the Cape Argus, Ceci
Rhodes Is quoted as saying: II fee
strongly we cannot have peace In South
Africa so long as we have in the repub.
lies rallying ground for disloyalty and
disaffection. To go further, 1 do not
think we can safely federate until we
have some years of crown colony gov
ernment. Personally, have done with
the bund."
GREAT REJOICING.
There was great rejoicing throughout
the colony upon receipt of the news
that Bloemfontein had been occupied
by the British.
To-day was observed as general
holiday. The rebels are coming in dali
~ with arms from the south. A number
Of other rebel leaders have been arrest
ed
GEN. PRETTYMAN IN CHARGE.
Bloemfontein, March 15-General
Prettyman Is succeeding admirably as
governor of the town. He issued proc
lamation to-day requesting that the
burghers within ten miles deliver up
their arms, assuring them that they will
be paid for the confscation of their
property.
A NEW PROCLAMATION.
Lord Roberts Is about to issue a fresh
proclamation, which, it is considered,
will have the effect Of disarming any
further opposition among the Free
Staters. Mr.. Ceilings has been appoint
ed land drost, vice Pappenfus. deposed.
Mr.. Frazer will act as mayor. Great
quantities of stores captured at Was
serfall have been recovered. The Brit
fsh secured twenty six engines, and the
II,
Rumors are current that former Pres
ident Steyn is willing to surrender.
Much unrest exists among the Dutch
population
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
London. March 15.--It Is believed that
the commander-in-ch OF the British
forces in South Africa will soon push
on to Pretoria, but Great Britain is
quite content to listen for a few days
to the acclamations Of the people of
Bloemfontein and to permit the troops
to enjoy few days rest before expect
ing any further success. Lord Roberts,
In a speech to the guards at Bloemfon-
tein to-day, said: Through a small
mistake, have not been able to march
into Bloemfontein at the head Of bri-
gade, as I had intended. promise you,
however, that will lead you into Pre-
toria"
FUTURE MOVEMENTS.
General Gatacre is holding Bethulie.
The whole line Of the railroad south Of
Bloemfontein is now in the hands Of
General Brabant's column, having
crossed the Orange river after forced
march at Aliwal North on Sunday, and
General Clements column being across
at Van Zyl three columns will form an
army Of 1900 to $1,000 men, which 1t is
expected will replace the forces of Lord
Roberts at Bloemfontein as he pushes
northward. Just where the Beers will
attempt to oppose that march is an I'M
portant question, but cannot be easily
answered until General Joubert is more
definitely located
IN HARD STRAITS.
Further news reached the outside
world from Mafeking, dated March 9,
which shows that although the garrison
is in hard straits, they are buoyed up
by the knowledge of their plucky fight
being appreciated at home
BRABANT rs HAMPERED.
jamestown. Cape Colony, March 49,
There was much enthusiasm at Aliwal
North when General Brabant's troops
occupied the place. Commander Oliver
apologized for the action Of the Beers
during the last days fight, saying that
he could not control the. men. The Brit
ish are encamped on the Free State side
Of the Orange river. with the Beers
holding the advantageous hill in front
of them. Brabant is greatly hampered
owing to lack Of artillery.
RETURNING TO THEIR FARMS.
The Free Staters south OF Bloemfon-
tein are reported to be rapidly returning
to their farms. General Groebelaar IL
attempting to escape to the north. He
has a large command and big convoy
OF supplies. The majority oftownspeo.
Pile anticipate that the Free Staters will
offer no resistance.
CASUALTIES AT DREIFoNTEIN
London, March 1s-It was offlciall,
announced that the British casualties
at Dreifontein on March 10 were 81 mer
killed and s21 wounded. including /.
Canadians who were wounded.
Waxships Sent 70 China.
Washington, March le.--Secretar,
Long cabled instructions to Admira
Watson at Cavite to send war-ship {,
Taku. China, at the mouth Of the Tien,
river, to look after American mission
airy interests.
The idaho Investigation.
Washington, March 16.--In the Idah,
investigation this afternoon the cross
examination Of the special prosecutor
Forney, was continued. He said ther,
il no doubt that some Of the impris
oned men were Innocent. They were re
leased a. soon d the facts could b
learned.