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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14
rRnAsuRER's NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that there are
funds In the city treasury to pay all
warrants drawn on the general fund
and endorsed prior to December 1st,
1899. Interest will cease after this date.
F. ], CARNEY.
City Treasurer,
Astoria, Or. July 8, 1900 ..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

Wanted. .--0lrl for general homework.
Three, IN family; wages SIS; no chill
dren. Apply this Office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

Roalyn coal Is the beat and mos. eco
nomioai coal FOR household uhe In As
Ioria. Try Il once and you VIII have
no other. George ". sanborn. agent.
Telephone 1871.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

cream Fure Rye, Americas iinest
whisky Tae only pure goods; guar.
anteed rich and mellow. John L. Carl.
son. sole uBent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

money 4. the amount allowed BY the
oohnty 70 enablc Coroner Poh; to give
them a respectable burial.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

The stslmer Tosa Maru. Of the Nip
pom Yusen Kalsha's line. running from
the Orient to Victoria and Seattle. has
been impress ID for transport service by
the Japanese government to carry sol
diers OF the Mikado to China. accord
ing to late advices received. The Kin
shiu Maru, which was held to be
measured, leaves the other side for
Victoria on July 81, She is due on
August 15. and is the next vessel Of
this line to reach that port. The I'd
zuml Maru VIII be again placed on the
route to cover the run Of the Tosa,
while the latter vessel is trooping.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

When you want stylish new suit
made cheap, call on A. KlLJuNEN,
bag Commercial Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

PORTLAND. July il.--orcgon. Wash.
lnRton and Idaho. fair and warmer to-
day,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14
WHEAT MARKET.

PORTLAND, July 1s.-wheat. walla
walla, SIC o tSe; Valley. SEC q SIC.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

Some people put their best foot for
ward so far that the other foot never
catches up.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

Best lS.oent meal. Rising Sun Res.
taurant. eis Commercial street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

Jefrs Feslauraht-the largest and
best. a trial win convince you,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

Dr. Ramsey. the opteopath. has locat-
cd permanently at slo Franklin avenue.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

iotal resources ...,.-,,.s..N 4f,5Jl "
City Treasurer Carney's report is as
follows for the quarter ending June 30:
Cash on hand at commencement Of
quarter. sl5,si6.tS; receipts during quar-
ter. S2O,SlLiT; disbursements. si7,6S7.s9.
balance on hand at end OF quarter. SIS
&3a66.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

Frank NJ Warren, ,r Is in the city.
a guest at she oecidcnt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

The run OF nah continues light. De.
llyeries a, the eannsriss yesterday were
disappointing. Il is expected. how
ever. that an improvement win take
place In the next few days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

MIN. +. o. colyin. OF lwaco. wal
Visiting In this city yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

c. Il. vigus. OF Salt Lake cIlty, ls Ii
Astoria on u brief Visit.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14
A GOOD SHOWING.
Auditor Nelson Files Statement Of
the city's Finances

a good showing for the city IL made
In the report OF Recorder Nelson. filed
yesterday, In which he sets forth the
condition OF the clty's exchequer. Fol-
lowing are the figures:
INDEBTEDNESS
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14
AROUND TOWN.

Fresh buttsrmilE at the PurlOr.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

L. +. Anderson. r. n. HAllock. +. II.
Hanke, John Kiernan ana George A.
.pease. all OF Portlsnd. wen In the city
yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

Sweet cream at the Parlor. 10 cents
a pint: Just what YOU want for Der.
rias. s .,..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

For Rent-A aix.rooin cottage on
Fourth and Commercial streets. In.
qulre al 40 Bond street. F.ts
FOR SALE Two choice lots. Nos. 6
and Q. block 90. Mcclure's addition.
Enquire Frank Fabre. Seattle. Wash.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

c. H. wartua, U, 8. A., Is registered
at the oecident
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

AAhNN NNhhHffhthtf~ - 49,
s sw-~.
aIorsaa Tor salo at daston's stable.
Ice cream soc a quart q, the Parlor'
C. II, warrtns. U. 8. A.. Is registered
at the oecident
c. Il. vlgus. Of Salt Lake cllly, ls IN
Astoria on u brief visit.
Frank NJ. Warren, ,r. Is In the city
a guest at she oecident.
MIN. +. o. colyin. OF Ilwaco. wal
Visiting In this city yesterday.
Best lS.eent meal. Rising Sun Res
taurant. 6is Commercial street.
Jsfrs restauraht--the largest and
best A trial win convince you,
Dr. Ramsey. the ovleopath. has locat-
cd permanently at $40 Franklin avenue,
Sweet cream at the Parlor. 10 cents
a pint; Just what you want for bcr-
rles. ..tl
The Best and cheapest tailoring In
the city At A KILJuNEN. So Cons
merciai Street
For Rent-A aix.roorn cottage on
Fourth and Commercial streets. In.
qulre at 40 Bond street. 5ws
FOR SALE. Two choice lots. Nos. 6
and q. block 80. Mcclure'u addition.
Enquire Frank. Fabre. Seattle. Wash.
A small place AZ claisop for sale or
rent. Suitable for chicken ranch.Ap.
lply to A. Tagg. PArier Candy store.
-
L. T.. Anderson. r. n. HAllook. +. II.
Hanke. John Kiernan and George A.
.peaue. all OF Portland. wen In the city
yesterday.
rhe circuit court VIII conYcne this
morning, The firut case 20 come up will
be the suit OF c. w. shively against
clatsop county.
Tomorrow afternoon the Torpedo
baseball nine Of Portland will meet our
local team, and an exciting game Ia
promised.
on and after July i5. all barber shops
in the city win remain closed on Sum
day mornings, They win remain open
Saturday nights until ~ o'clock.
Roslyn coal lasts longer. 10 cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoves and
chimney nues than any other. George
w. sanborn. agent Telephone 1911.
---
The funeral OF the late Chris RentE
Mlll take place this morning at 10
O'Clock from the Pohl undertaking par
lors. The remains viii be inferred at
Greenwood,
The final account OF Chris Peterson.
administrator Of the estate Of Charles
Starr. deceased. was approved ana the
administrator discharged In the pro-
bate court yesterday.
The funeral OF Charles Henry. "the
Jap" was held yesterday afternoon at
2 O'Clock. The remains We're inferred
at Greenwood. A large number OF
his old-time acqualntances were pres
ent. II
Sheriff Llnvlle left on the morning
train yesterday for Hillsboro. with,
Emma McI1ldowney, whom he arrested
Thursday night on warrant from
Hlllshoro charging the woman with
having forged q note for $2oO.
BEST 15-cENT MEAL; RISING
SUD RESTAURANT.
----------------
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

The Oriental steamship Braemar ar
rived In port early yesterday morning
from Victoria, where she landed all but
eight OF her Chinese and Japanese pas.
sengers. OF the remaining eight. one
is for Astoria and seven for Portland
The Braemar had fair passage, bring
ing heavy general cargo from Hong
Kong, Yokohama and Kobe.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

Ice cream soc a quart q, the Parlo
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

The circuit court viii convene this
morning, The firut case 90 come up viii
be the suit OF c. w. shively against
,clatsop county.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

The Acat and cheapest tailoring In
the city at A KILJuNEN. So Cons
,merclal Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

The final account OF Chris Peterson.
administrator Of the estate OF Charles
Starr. deceased was approved ana the
administrator discharged In the pro-
bate court yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

Deputy Sheriff Young. while In New
Astoria on business yesterday after
noon. arrested fisherman named Tony
Kolly for violent assault upon an
other fisherman named #, Jorgenson.
whom he stabbed four times in sa-
loon row. Mr.. Jorgensen's injuries,
though very painful. are not serious,
and he refuses to prosecute. so the case
win be dropped.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

The pastor Of the Baptist church win
preach tomorrow on the following
themes. The Apostolic Church." and
Building for Eternity" Other SER
vices win be held as usual. =,
.-s'1 d. "
To those who drink whlakey for
pleasurei Harper's whiskey adds
hoet TO exlatcnee. 10 those who drink
whlakey for health's sake. Harpers
whlakey makes life worth living. Sold
BY Foafd 4 Stokes Co.. Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

Tomorrow afternoon the Torpedo
baseball nine Of Portland will meet our
local team. and an exciting game Ia
promised.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

The funeral of Charles Henry, "the
Jap" was held yesterday afternoon at
? o'clock. The remains We're inferred
at Greenwood A large number OF
his old-tlme acquaIntances were pres
ent. 4
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

Sheriff Linvllle left on the morning
train yesterday for Hillsboro. with
Emma McIIldowney whom he arrested
Thursday night on warrant from
Hlllshoro charging the woman with
having forged note for $2oO.
BEST 15-CENT MEAL: RISING
SUD- RESTAURANT.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

The funeral OF the late Chris RentE
wlll take place this morning at 10
o'clock from the Pohl undertaking par
'iors. The remains viii be inferred at
Greenwood.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

A verdict Of not guilty was returned
IN the Justices court yesterday by the
jury IN the cass against John corno.
charged with assault and battery upon
william Martin. Il developed At the
trial thar ONE was about ~ much 10
blame as the other.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

Astoria. Or. July 3, 1900,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

on and after July Is. all barber shops
in the city win remain closed on Sun
day mornings. They viii remain open
Saturday nights until y o'clock.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

Rcslyn coal lasts longer. 10 cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoves and
chimney fiues than any other. George
w. sanborn. agent. Telephone 1911.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-14

The funeral OF the late Alfred An
derson. who was drowned at the Nc
Gregor min, was held from the Finnish
Lutheran church yesterday afternoon
at 1890. The services were largely at.
tended by the many friends OF the de-
ceased and there were many beautiful
floral tributes. The interment was
madc at Greenwood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-21

our bure1lcrs; but some of the British
troops wtare killed. It has also been
reported that at the last battle Of the
Tugela, English cannon fired on troops
who had surrendered.
'' With reference to the explosive bull
let's found in Cronje's Lager and else
where, / can give Your Jlxcellency as
surarce that such bullets were not
purchased or allowed by the govern
ment.
"I, however, have no reason to doubt
your statement, as know many Of the
burghers of this State and of the South
African republic took a large number of
Lee-Metford rifles and dnm-dum and
other bullets from British troops.
MAY I request your EXcellency, as
s the cable is closed to me, to make my
reply known to your government and
the neutral Powers by cable?
tSigned> Estate PRES1DBNT.'
The dispatch from Lord Roberts con-
cludes as follows:
.'As the inquiry into that matter proves
his Honor's allegations to be unfounded.
and as I personally saw the holding up
of hands which he denies, have not
thought 1t desirable to continue the cor
respondence."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-21
SUMMARY OF To-DAY's NEWS


II
-six-cIub Baseball League is formed
DIR Hunter Mcclure Daraiyzed.
Barksdale a candidate Tor
3e1ector at large
VT. j. Rhodes talks about his case:
Colonel w. F. Wickham reported as
IFertiize. inspectors are appointed.
Meeting in the interest Of the Car-
Traffic men held session here.
Manchester business men discuss the
car service. gfi
State.
Brooks Ramsey, a negro burglar.
killed by Officer Safyer In N9riolK.A llsl.{
having felled a lady with en- IRON stlais
Temple was buried near Cr1sn- S,s.
TON va. Yesterday The trial or mis-
I slayer will probably not take place UNIT
tssNFarmyiile decides TO hold a fair next
fan. atHWhfch time Confederate menu
mer,t will be unveiled. I.
N~Captain Hamilton falls from his tu9
IN York River and ~ drownett
General,
Senator Morgan spoke on Porto Rtca4 'll's
Msir. ~ salssr dsnannced the admtnistrar
o.s:, compromiss Porto Rican nasasurss y
.sSd ASoidsn a,. win testify for prosecution oe
HGoehers slayers, He p 3, said g. aayes dtrs
yulged the names sof tne ass assasslt
Fosei s
81 Proclamation To hnr1 1aers warming
them q asainst wanson dest Ion q Arsf-3
Ia srsnabltcs @ necoan arc.n sos,.
MES II thes only sattlsnasss N sses
/ -CpYfesponaenes eve -
E6a8 d12co kln0esx
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-21
PROCLAMATION
TO THE BURGHERS.
Against Wanton Destruc-
ton Of Property.
BY COLONIAL OFFICE
This is Considered an indication of
Policy of the Government
WILL BE CROWN COLONIES.
WILL BE CROWN COLONIES.
The Opposition Arc Even Said to Admit
This is Now the Only Way 10 q
Settlemcnt-Ge General Buffers
Forward Movement Will
Not, 1t is Thought. be
Long Delayed.

7nSDoN, March 21.-4:50 "A. M.-Whlle
1hcre is a lull in the military operat'ohs'
tho nolitical surroundings show interest
ing developments. The Goionlal oi''eo
has telegraphcd to Cape Town the teA'
OF the proclamation concerning 'he ue-
struction Of property. This Will not DC
rublishcd in London until after its pro-
m,leation in South Africa, but 1t is
,xnown that 1t will convey an lnumatlon
that any wanton destruction OF britsh
property during the war will be resaroeo
as warranting i claim for compehsat tioii
and as justifyinS levy upon Pih.,.e
property should the resources OF Inc
Transvaal republic prove lnadeaoa'e.
GROWN COLONIES
The fact that the proclamation Is Is
sued by the Colonial Office is regarded
as a significant indication that the re-
rublics will be administered as Crown
Colonies.
In this connection 1t is understood that
the leaders of the opposition in far''a-
ment now insist that no other settlement
is possible, since the Republics insist
,.pon their demand for absolute lndepsn-
dence.
In view of, this the efforts of the Libe-
TalS Will NC IOlliliiSA "
settlement the best treatment Tor the
dense population. includipg security
against their disfranchisement.
1t is regarded as settled matter tnat
should the war be ended, as Is now
hpDed. before June. the government Will
dissolve Parliament and .l2peal TO inc
country on the basis of a successful
south African policy. Should the war
drag on dissolution will be postnoned
,,nt,I next spring. In any event one VI
The foremost rltnEs Of the government
platform win be army reorsanlzaS1oh-
GONE TO BLoEMFONTEIN-
There is no further Information as 10
tho movements OF Sir Alfred Miner: II
10 regarded as certain, however, that ne
has gone to Bloenfontein to arrange
for The temporary administration OIL the
Free State. *
THE renly to Lord Roberts protest TO
4he use fof the flags of truce IS COM
-,cnted ,,pon as impairment and ridicu-
,ous. and Lord Roberts course IN c'osins
useless discussion is commented as
wise.
Indications from Natal seem to show
that General Buffers forward movement
will not be long delayed.
The government has decided that
Maior-General Sir Frederick Darlington
shall command n Colonial force OF a.ep,
including the $500 men Mr. Chamberlain
asked for from Australia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-21
THE BURIAL 0F
DIR. W Il. TEMPLE.
His Family Will Employ Counsel to
Prosecute Rev. j. E. R, Riddick.
Trial Not Until IApriI or MAY.

LAIWRENCBVILLE, VA. March ga
Srecial.-Dr., Temple was buried this eve
ming in. the family burying- ground rear
Crichton, Va The death of DR.. Temo:e
and the inexcuSable manner in which ne
was shot down at his own hame. has
aroused a storm Of pubic sentiment
against his SLAYER -
At first violence was feared, but AFTER
the calm, peaceful dea tn of DR.. sTem.le
such fear were aliayed. j ustg before ne
died he asked his friends to let4;Mr. Kid
dick have fair trial. and if not ln:ane
he should he dealt with to the fullest eN-;
tent of the law, and If justice Snousd
he misplaced his friends could act as they
thought proper =,
Dr. Temple was much loved by MS
Fneishbors, and had never been known 10
have q personal dif culty With any one
TtS;s said Mr.. Ri ddIck seems to be nm.
moved by the death Of his victim, nno ana
snrotests he was titled. 81
4 The family Of DR.. Temole vii en- n!ey
!. .,h1ascnnnsel to assist H an. E.. y. Rufpr,l!
=; n sthf, prosecution: uor. Ien.9ln died.
=, !, oi,t receiving any informal ionS as to
,,.i,,, ,7a was shot down. He "a id Ya5 $
= = ~ - .itn be killed without a cause and
sfaraf ta s ason he hat ted. so much to die.
Fl s5SheEs1ad never harmed Mr. and Mrs
: spIddsc,s .by eltherswprd ser ct.onss
SItsisS ahpught thats AZ tr.s sssddtck ? 1T.
4, .tried until April Itprs N Lays, s. his wi 20
4 snaw emf ed tosller bed by illness, and
III ha#wil18 be- an naimpprtant witness,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-21
And Tell All He Knows Of the Shoot-
ing in Frankfort.
EuLATT0 I'M P.LICA:TED b.
Was Engaged in French : Eversoie
Fued and is Naown as Dead Shot.
Evidence That lie Was ar the
Capitol ut the Time. and His
Board Paid by a state
!. House Porter.

LOUISVILLE, KY. March aa-The ru-
mors growing out OF the conference be-
tween Sergeant F. Wharton Golden. Of
the Barboursyilie company OF Ssare nltli-
tia, and the attorneys wno are managing
the investigation of the assassination Of
Governor Goebel. have caused a sensa Ion
throughout the State Golden will te
placed on The stand By the prosecution
in the trial OF the persons asrsaig at-i
rested for alleged comp iclty in tha as
sassination, bur information as 30 lna
exact nature OF the ties -mony ne Is ex-.S
pected to give is lacking.
Specials from Winchester say csosdsn
is still at that place in company with his
attorney
'.1 will do all I can for my friends all
the time Golden is reported as gay nc,
but must first be true 10 myself. Wen
the time comes will tell all / KNOW
Whatever else may ba sad about ne
do not think I can be accused OF be rs
liar, coward or a Democrat, sud IL
want 1t distinctly understood that am
not here under guard"
In THE wILDs.
The story is published that Golden has
divuiged to the attorneys the name of
the man who fired the shots wi.icil kill
eG GoeheL TIE person mentioned Is
mulatto. who formerly lived at VIM
chester; was prominent in the French,
E,versole feul ard is known as u deal
shot. This man Is now supposed to be
in the wills of one of the mountain
counties. Evidence that he was in
Frankfort at the time of the asaissina-#
tion was found among papers taSen
from w. n. Cuiton. a clerk in tffa AL
ditor.s office, when the latter was ar.
rested a Weeis or so ago on a warrant
charging him with being an accessory
to the murder.
Among these papers were receiptI for
G,oard bills amounting to about SD, .n-s
CURED by eighteen men who were in
Frankfort for some tine bsfore and at
the time Governor Gosbel was shot. In
one of these receipts the name ef the
n1ul.ttn mentioned IS given. The re-
ce;pt in this case IS for money received
from John Perkins by Betsina Pfttman
for tho board of three men. Perk1nS
is porter about the State House.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-21
ABUSE OF WHITE FLAG.
The Presidents Reply is a Denial and
Counter-Charre Against British

The Presidents Reply is a Denial and
Counter-CharSeA Against British.
LONDON. March 20,-7:15 P. M.-The fol-
lowing dispatch has been received at the
War Office from Lord Roberts, dated
B!oemfontein, Monday. March 18th:
II have received the following reply
TO my telegram of March Ilth to the
Presidents of the Free State and South
African Republic:
Your Exceliency's telegram reached
me yesterday. ! assure you that nothing
would grieve me more than that my
burghers should make themselves guilty
of deed such as that laid to ,heip
charge by YOU. I am. however, glad to
say that YOU must have been mistaken
] have made persona! inquiry of Genera,
Delarey. who was In command If our
burghers at the place mentioned by you.
lie denies entirely that our burShers
acted as stated by you. put that on Sat
urday, the date being ilfegihle. the Brit
Ssh troops. when they We're about fifty
yards from our position. I:ut up their
hands as we'll as a white flag, whilst a,
the same time your cannon bomi,a-6ed
The said troops. With the remit that
Commandant DeBeer was wounded. Yes
terday morning the. head cornmandant
wrote IN his account Of the cattle. as
follows:
..,rhc soldiers hoisted tho white flag.
hut were then fired at by the British
cannon and compelled to charge.
s .. Perhaps it Is not hnewn to Your
lIxcelienay that the same thing hap
pered at Spion Kop. where, when q
i,orsion OF the troops ,lotsted a white
9ag and put up their hands. and whist
sur hurghers were busy eisarming them.
mother portion Of the troops fired on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-21
ROBERTS AND BULLER.
Both Are Inactive Pending Develop
tncntS.

Both Arc inactive IcnuNhS besSao'-
tncntS.
LONDON, March 2o.-Generals Roberts
and Butler are still inactive pending de-
yelopments at the theatre of war. Con-
siderable interest is attached to the fate
of Johannesburg.
Commenting on the reported consulta-
ton between Secretary Hay and the Ger
man Ambassador at Washington, DR..
Won Eolleben. as to a proposition that
both beligerents be urged to leave
johannesburg alone. the Pall-Alall Ga
zette says:
This time DR.. Ledys has, as we may
without impropriety assume. put about
the tale to the effect that the German
Ambassador at Washington and the
American Consul at Pretoria are con-
cocting a little scheme of German inter-
vention. That Is really glorious yarn,
and one which shows to what desperate
straits the enemies of this country are
reduced Just imagine a government.
which has formally declined all outside
intervention. permitting Germany to die
tate the course OF Lord Roberts march
to Pretoria The German Foreign Office
Knows better than to iynite the snub it
would infallaby receive if it ventured to
whisper SO prepesterous proposal in
Downing Street