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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
AFRICA IN DARKNESS.


Colonel r s s Baden-Powen undertook its de-
go With q force consisting OF part Of the first
a.-+.fto- Of the Lancashire (Roysl North Reg1-
-. the 1Sr Battalion Munster F'usiliers and
40 Colonials with battery OF artillery. in all
--obablv two Thousand men Lord Salsbury's son
sna LADY Sarah Wilson. aunt OF the Duke Of MARI
bo-ourh. were among the beseged people. Cronje
vas In personal command Of the Beers until called
10 kimberley TO repulse Methuen- Baden-Po lowell
VAS bonn bsrdeo almost daily, and number or
heroic sorries made 10 keep the Beers from
zeffirg too close. About fifty British were killed
sur4ng the siege and nearly two hundred wounded
The worst loss sustained by the garrison was on
December 50, when attempt TO capture Game
-ree Fcrt- Boer position. which had been sending
m annoying shell fire into the town. resulted IN the
repulse OF the attacking party, which lost IN killed
s-d wounded one-half OF the one hundred men IN
he party During the siege there were several
attacks or the garrison by Boer storming parties,
which repulsed. with loss 10 the oesiegers-
ore such attack. October IS Is said 10 nave re-
suited i g loss the Beers Of 300 men
Colonel Piumer who stationed at Fort Iull
n Rhodesis raised force OF 1000 irregulars and
<fsrred weeks ago TO relieve Mafektng- At last
reports NJ had reached Gaberones, 100 miles from
Ysfeking and had defeated the Beers.
on ehe arrival Of Lord Methuen at Modcer River
RE Beer forces before Msfeking dwindled TO about
tvo thousand men. having been A0ee men al one
line On January IS a Boer shell killed girl IN
ire wOueu's lager
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
THE SIEGE OF LADYSNITH
A CHRONOLOGY.

November 2-The Beers destroy communication be-
tween Ladysmith and Durham and the siege
November 3.-In the fighting south of Lsdvsnitb
- column Of Beers is annihilated
November 6-Boer assault repulsed by General
November "a vigorous attack on rad1sr,itr fe
repulsed with Boer loss OF about eight hun
dred. W
November 12-Ladysmlth again shelled by the
November 1S-Joubert moved south Of Ladvsnitb
with his main
November 2+-General White reports all well at
November 20-Iadysmith effectively sbelled nv the
Beers from Lombard's kop.
DecemDer 2-boers Smelling this with consd-
cradle eject Rations said TO be reduced and
much sickness prevalent
december S-A detachment OF British carries LON
bare,s kop' capturing gun.
howitZer- The object was accomplished but
the loss was large.
the Tugela and relieve Ladysmith meets with
large losses at Colenso
December l9-Provisions sufficient for two months.
ratfons ample and good.
January 6-Bocrs attack Isadyspith in force h,1+
are repulsed; losses heavy on both sides
January ia second general advance on the Upper
Tugela River by Buffers troops under General
Warren and Lord Dundonald
January u-Lord Dundonald seizes Swartz Kop
and a cable ferry al Potgieter's Drift
January lS-General Warren fOrcas
force also crosses the Tugela al Potgieter's
near Acton Homes. on the road from DIVERS
Hoek Pass TO Ladysnith.
January 2)-2i-General Warren engages the Beers
both days.
January 22-GeneraI Butler reports substantial
progress the part Of General Warren.
January 25-General Warren reports having taken
Spion kop but with heavy loss.
January E-GeneraI Warren reports having given
up Spion Kop.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF 4 PRIEST.

Springfield. Ill. Jan. Z7-An aspect of mystery
surrounds the death Of the Rev. Father James
Sullivan. whose dead body found early this
morning by the janitor IN the rear of the resi-
denee OF Vicar-General Hickey, which is back OF
the Church Of the Immaculate Conception and the
police OF the opinion murder was committed
Father Sullivan pastor Of the Catholic church
at Liberty. Adams County I'll. He came to this
city yesterday, and left the St. Nicholas Hotel
about o'clock fH the evening Accompanied by
John ". O'Brien, acquaintance. he walked as
far as the Jefferson House. one block north of the
Church Of the Immaculate Conception where they
parted. That the last OF him alive.
His hat overcoat and coat were lying on the
ground beside the body when IL found. There
was no money, but a silver watch found IN
his pocket. in pocket ticket issued by a
Quincy pawnbroker for gold watch. The mother
and brother Of the dead priest 1--we at Worcester,
Mass where the body VIII be sent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
Mr. pNAyUs FEELS Confident.

The Assembly Committee on Privileges and Elec-
lions OF which Edward II. Fallows OF this city
is chairman, met again al the Hotel Cadillac
Broadway and Forty-third-st, yesterday morning
20 resume the investigation of the contest which
Thomas J. McMsnus Is making for the OF
lanes T. Smith. who elected AssembIvman in
the XVIII District OF New-York. Seven envelopes
containing alleged defective ballots from cleo
ton districts OF the XVIII Assembly District were
examined before the committee adjourned at noon
Counsel for McManus claimed ten ballots that had
bsen voted for him and thrown by the inspect
ors Of election. The committee allowed the claim in
an these instances and denied It in many more.
The committee will meet again at 10 a. m. to-
4fter the adjournment Mr. McMsnus said he felt
confident OF proving that he had received a fair
Count and that the committee will report against
nsTmitfing Smith 70 retain his seat. Mr. McManus
ICED that would have TO show q better average
tSsn Ten votes IN districts Smiths majority
ms 4 IN the Assembly district which contains
,Tentv-three election districts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
TO BUILD SHIPS IN NAVY YARDS.
MASS MEETING HELD IN BROOKLYN
SPEAKERS URGE THAT THE GOV
EMINENT SHOULD CONSTRUCT
ITS CyKrN-
ITS OWN VESSELS

There was mass meeting Of employees of the
Navy Yard last evening at Wavery Hall. Waverly
and Myrtle aves.. Brooklyn. relative to the bills
now before Congress regarding the building Of
all United States ships by the Navy Department
in the Government Navy Yards. Judge Gerard B.
Van Wart of the Municipal Court presided
Congressman John J. Fitzgerald said it we'll
known that the Government had the best equipped
yards, both for repair work and for new work.
the work had received commentator from high
Government officials and careful attention from
men abroad who were familiar with Navy Yards
ara their equipments. The work OF the Navy Yard
during the war with Spain received special COM
mendation in the report of one of the Department
oflcials. congressman Clayton. Wilson and May.
ne said were unavOidahly absent from the meet
ing but, Ike the speaker. would do all in their
power 10 bring about the recommendation Of the
ells- r rom canvass that had been made the
moor OF the House It apparent that there
vas general sentiment in favor of having the
government ships built in Government and not in
private yards.
Congressman Edmund H. briggs urged his hear
eTs TO circulate petitions and send thousands OF
signatures 70 Washington to influence Congress.
REMARKS were also made by George Fl. Warner
William F. ConnelI and Robert W. Reilly TO the
erect that experience has proven that all vessels
putt by the Government are better constructed
ana at less expense than when built by
tractors and that a certain portion of the twenty
seven snlps 20 be built by the Government should
De constructed in the various Navy Yards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
90 RoER MAss MEETINa.

The Executive Committee OF the General Com
uttee IN AId the United Republics Of South Africa,
Of which ex-Judge George NJ. Van Hoesen is chair
man has reported al the headquarters. at the
Morton House that all the arrangements for the
meeting tomorrow night nave neen com
pla+sd The committee has secured the Grand Cen
traI Palace at Forty-third st. and LeXington-ave.
The programme of speakers includes ex-Congress-
man John Van Voorhis. Of Rochester: Congressman
Wilifsu Aston Chauler Robert B. Roosevelt, ex-
Judge AuguEtus Van Wyck. United States Senators
Tur-4er % Washington. ana Mason Of Illinois;
Crongressy,eu NJ Almond and Cochran. OF Missouri,
and BAILEY OF Texas: ex-Congressman Timothy j.
Campbell ex-senator Niiham L. Brown, Judge
Thomas II Pfttman and others. II is said that
Montagu White. Consul-Gene OF the South At;
ricsn Republfcs al London. VIII be present ana
make a statement Ex-JudEs Van HoeEen will
preside.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
FERVID RHETORIC.
ENGLAND's WRONGS AGAINST THE TRANsvAAI4
ACCORDING TO a DUTCH WRITER

ENGLAND'S WRONGS AGAINST THE TRANSVAAL,
ACCORDING TO a DITCH WRITER
Northumberland Den Beer Portugal. member
Of the Privy Council Holland writes for the
rent number OF The Forum" article The
Relation OF England 10 the TransvaaL" He closes
his article with the following fervid words:
Great Britain thou who Tangest three hundred
the greatest power in the world, who rulest the
OeS Tisn ty naVy I'M SIoo; , me = eI'
Thou who art right to be proud Of the great men
thinkers and poets Ike Milton and Shakespeare
among among thy sons how must Thy noble men feel fee
philosopher Lecly felt obliged TO write that the
ChamberIain's friend was directly Interested in
the ''shabbest incident" of this affair?
How canst thou then say thy brother Brother,
let cast out the mote that is in thine eye" when
thou myself behodest not the is in thine
own eve? Cast out first the beam that is in thine
own eye. and then shalt thou see clearly to cast
out the mote that is in thy brothers eye.
Not about suzerainty thou goeist to war Thou
Do not say. We only want equality of rights for
either why thou art going 10 war This is only a
pretext; thou wantest something more. something
If the TrensvaaI were a poor country the rights
but now that diamond fields and gold mines have
been found there-considerng that riches give
hundred ships and more. with soldiers, fight
Of the golden fleece Thou dTeadest the force Of
the once by thee deeply disdained and wronged
Dutch race. though naturally averse to war never
fears II when liberty and justice demand Il.
Since thou knowest that thou hast forfeited their
trust thou art afraid OF being treated thou hast
treated them, and thou art resolved subdue
these Afrtkcnders. Thou wtshest be the sole
commander in South Africa, by treading upon
all rights. by robbng all free States Of their free
dom. The whole map Of South Africa must be
coored in thy scarlet color be II with the
blood OF the Beers. This horrible unjust war is to
use Mr. Stead's words, AN outrage upon Christian
ity and humanity"
Nemesis will not tarry. This war thou mayest
win or lose but In event il will carry with 1t
the consequences Of its iniquity. Thy credit and
thy reputation gone; public opinion throughout
Europe is against thee; South Africa hast thou
made irreconcila bic enemy. and there thou
shalt spill thy best blood. II is the beginning of
thy. decay. the beginning of the end
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
EASY GOOD. EASY BAD.
Discovers a Difference.

After twenty years OF coffee drinking ara
goo1 portion Of the time suffering frov7 ss-,eo
headaches and nervousness ] fnegIv 1-.,-s re
% me Tact that the coffee was the cause OF ,bs
vas Zee TO accuse coffee Of being the ,susa
q the difficulty by reading abo,it 5t.. III teuse
, SoHse since using Postum. ! have been sty,17,
i1lg Tree from any Of the ailments nlentionaS
- a. II easy 70 make good Postum and easv n
make nso- The difference is In The hoiltrc
seno you herewith list Of friends know upo,t5
= Denented by leaving OF coffee and ,,st-s
fossun FOOD Coffee. Kindly send them infor9
e'pa+ echool No 2. Greenfield, No. 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
REPORTS OF GENERALS CRITICISED.

London. Jan 27-The afternoon papers de-
scribe the generals dispatches as unpleasant
reading for the British. intensely Notifying 10
the national pride and damaging to the coun-
trys prestige and scathingly denounce the
gazetttng al the present time Of reports OF
which The ST. James's Gazette" says:
They display academic frivolty not uncorl-
monty found in combination with considerable
practical incapacity lapsing into sneering, when
they ought TO rebuke. and filed with the slang
and huuo- OF Ktpling's subalterns
The 81 James's Gazette sums up It's opin-
ion follows.
These dispatches sweat the folly which has
--e-afled throughout the period the campaign
bas covered and has exacted its usual 1.-THE Of
lives and men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
THE KAISER'S BIRTHDAY.
CELEBRATION OF THE IMPERIAL Anniversary
BERLIN


Berlin, Jan 2T.-At the banquet Of members Of the
Reichstag this evening in celebration of the ami
versary Of the Enlperor's birth. Count Won Ball
lestrem the President in proposing the health Of
the Emperor, described His Majesty and the
Reichstag as the two representatives Of German
unity. The Reichstag he said constituted the sup
port Of the Empire through the love and confidence
OF the people. In order that the two national
forces might understand each other the Emperor
took his position all questions, raising his ban
ner aloft, visible 10 all men, where II might be OBJ
served and discussed with reflection Count Won
Balestrem pledged himself to promote as far as
possible, the admirable intentions Of the Kaiser
for whom must always be grateful to Provi-
dence"
The birthday illumination was less general by
half than in previous years. None of the public
buildings except that OF the Reichstag were iuni-
mated and the crowds in the streets were much
smaller than former occasions, owing to the
ranstorm which prevailed
The Emperor conferred many decorations and
promotions. Count Posadowsky-W ehner received
the decoration of the Wilhelm Order; DR.. schoen-
stedt Prussian Minister of Justice and Freiheer
Won Hammerstein-Loxten Prussian Minister of
Agriculture, the Grand Cross of the Order of the
struction, and Count Hochberg the Order OF the
Red Eagle, first class. Prince Guenther of
Schwarzourg- Budostadt and Hereditary Grand
Duke Ernst Ludwig OF Hesse were promoted TO be
generals OF cavalry.
All the Ambassadors and Ministers, including
United States Ambassador White, attended the
dinner given this evening by Prince Hohenlohe.
Dr. Leyds and the British Ambassador, Sir Frank
Lascelles exchanged friendly greetings. The sub
ject Of the war in South Africa was not mentioned
All the newspa pers print without comment the
Washington cable dispatch regarding the corre-
spondence sent TO the House OF Representatives
about German grievances
Herr Eugen Richter says that the expenses Of the
marks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
EAST INDIANS LOYAL TO BRITAIN

Calcutta, Jan. "a monster meeting of
Hindoos and Mahometans in the Town Hall here
to-day passed resolution expressing unswerv-
ing loyalty and attachment to the Throne and
deciding TO offer prayers for the victory Of the
British In all places OF worship The meeting
also subscribed $4,000 rupees toward the Man
sion House fund for the relief of the widows
and families of the victims OF the South African
war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
THE BEATRICE INCIDENT cLosED.

Washington, Jan. 27-The American shin
pers whose goods were on the British shin
Beatrice, seized of the African coast by British
warships. have received word that the vessel
was released six weeks ago. and that the goods
which were landed at East London have in
large part been sold. Therefore IT is believed
that this incident is closed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
DEFENCE COMMITTEE IN SESSION.

London, Jan 27.-An important meeting OF the
Defence Committee OF the Cabinet was held al
the War Office this afternoon Sir Michael
Hicks Beach, the Chancellor OF the Exchequer.
came 10 London purposely TO attend, and Joseph
Chamberlain. the Secretary Of State for the
Colonies, gave up other engagements for the
same reason Lord WoIseley. the Commander
in-Chief of the forces. was also present at the
meeting, which was presided over by Lord
Salisbury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
PED4GoGUEs' SOCIETY HAS 4 DINNER

GRADUATES OF THE NETWORK UNIVERSITIES
SCHOOL HEAR THE TOAsTs-
The society known as the Doctors of Pedagogy
held it's seventh annual dinner the Hotel ST
Denis last night which attended by about
forty graduates male and female OF the School OF
Pedagogy OF the University OF New-York. The
toasts and those who responded TO them were as
follows. The University" DR.. Henry NJ. Mac
Cracken president OF New-York University; The
College and Public School DR.. Thomas Hunter
president OF Normal College. The Pedagogy OF the
Layman," Colonel Alexander P Ketchum; The
School OF Pedagogy" DR.. Edward r. shaw me
High School and the Elementary school, Dr. Wal
ter p. Gunnison: The Educational Outlook, DIT
A G. Merwin. and The Doctors OF Pedagogy
DR. John Dwyer.
other educators present we're DR.. 2 l. stephens
DR. William Arney. Or. a r. Thompson, DIT
Thomas % Baker. DIT. ]. ". Taylor. DR.. John
Dryer. DR.. A q. Merwtn and Mrs Jennie B. MeT-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
MORE MILITIA AND MORE GUNS.
LAST OF THE LONDON VOLUNTEERS SAIL
FOR AFRICA

London. Jan. 27.-The War ONCE has decided
70 embody two additional militia battalions and
another battery OF artillery.
The last detachment Of the infantry section
q the London Volunteers. numbering 134 men,
were entrained this morning for Southampton.
where they embark to-day for Africa The
route from Wellington Barracks TO Nine Elms
Station vas thronged with cheering spectators,
but not in the same degree q previous &C
casions so the order OF march was undisturbed-
Tie Lord Mayor and Sheriffs accompanied the
troops 70 Southampton. The battery section
and ammunition column completing the regi-
rnent will leave England on February g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
MY u4yrF4cTrRE MINERAL WATER

The United States Circuit Court OF Appeals in
an opinion written by Judge Shipman has con-
hrmed the decision of the Second Circuit Court for
the Southern District of New-Tork IN the case OF
La Republque FRANCHISE agt Carl n. Schultz The
French Republic the owners OF the mineral
springs az Vichy, asked for an injunction 10 stop
the manufacture 81 vichy water By the Carl III
Schultz mineral water factory. The Injunction was
denied by Judge Wallace, and ths compliments
appealed with the above result
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTIONS ASKED.
FINDS WANTED TO ARM AND EQUIP
MOUNTED SHARPsHOOTERS

London. Jan. 27.-Lord Dunraven, who is
chairman Of the committee having in charge the
raising Of force OF mounted sharpshooters for
service with the yeomanry in South Africa, has
appealed 70 the public for subscriptions in aid
Of that object. He says he already has four hun
dred applicants. whose shooting records are
high and many Of whom have had experience
n the bush The amount needed is EGO, 600. Of
which e. 600 has already been subscribed
There is no mention here Of the reports circu-
lated in the United States that General CIery
has beer defeated by the Beers The last heard
CT General Clery was that he was participating
IL General Warren's movements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
CANADIAN TROOPS DEPART.

Halifax, N s. Jan. 2T.-The second detach-
ment of the second Canadian contingent TO
South Africa embarked on the Pomeranian to-
day. marching through the city on the way TO
the transport. After inspection the troops we're
addressed by Lieutenant Governor P. NJ. B. DAILY
and Mayor Hamilton. The line Of march was
crowded with people, who cheered the departing
troops. The steamer sailed about o'clock to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
WILKINSON REVIEWS THE SITUATION.
UNLESS THIS BATTLE CAN BE WON, RE
LIEF OF LADTsMITH IMPOSSIBLE.


LIEF OF LADYsMITH IMPOSSIBLE.
London, Jan DISPENSER wilkinson, whose
articles the war situation have attracted
such attention here and abroad writes the fol-
lowing review Of the situation for The Associated
Press az midnight. md afSer the War Office had
given out q telegram from Lord Roberts, dated
~ Cape Town, Saturday. saying there was no
change in the situation.
The affair Of spion Kop appears very like a
reverse al the decisive point Of the decisive bat
te. According 10 General Buffers telegram,
General Warren determined 10 take the hill be-
cause il commanded the enemy's other positions.
Having taken Il Tuesday night, he abandoned il
wednesday night. presumably because he was
unable 10 held IL
The published words Of General Buffers tele-
gram have the tone in which reverse is an
nelncea. Whether the mishap be made
good il is impossible 20 say.
general attacking has. 10 some extent the
power Of making his own decisive points. Cen
era "a arren may yet best the enemy by success
a some other point. OF he may retake Spion
kop and keep Il. but unless IN one way or an
other ne battle now going on can be won there
- no probability Of Ladysn1ith being relieved.
General Buffers army. unless successful. will
% n critical position. for its retreat would be
difficult operation The main Boer force is as
near 10 any point on the railway as is General
harreu's wing Of Buffers army, and the Beers
nave the advantage Of speed. For this reason.
IS Vel as because Of the importance OF his Dur
pose 10 relieve General White We NAV expect
General Butler 10 do his very utmost before Civ
ing up the attempt and in this necessity lies the
best hope OF success
The American Civil War showed how rihed
IFearrne- oy rendering assault difficult produced
battles lasting several days. and as since then
he -ange and rate Of FIRE have been greatly in
creased the prolongation Of the duration of bat
ties was 10 be expected But without q fuller
knoV-lsdge than the kilograms as yet afford II Is
rot possible clearly 70 interpret The episodes az
ire unfinished fight -
me report RON soer sources that Mafekiuz
mas been relieved is credible for Colonel P1II1laT
nss neen persistently working in that direction
- mere nss neen TINE since he was last heard
O near e5aoeronsE for him 70 cover the i,tar
TsnanE distance. Moreover ths 1na-s -
decisive points. d HloIe
hlSsIA AND The AFGHAN FRONTIER
s. Petersburg. Jan. 27.-"The Herald. ,,,t-
fishes pointed article discussing the recent a.
perimentaI transfer Of Russian troops 10 K,slb
and says plainly:
Russia is obliged 70 take precautionar-, 49,.
ures. owing 70 the disturbance Of the baIs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
RELIEF MEASURES FOR FINLAND.

Helsingfors Finland Jan 1.-THE Cars speech
which was read the opening OF the Diet to-
day explained that II intended 10 take meas
res TO meet the recent msfortunes In Finland the
principal Of which the failure or the crops.
eausinE large emigration. The proposed measures
II was announced, include the postponement OF the
manoauvres OF the reserves. that the men NAV
rot be prevented from following their ordinary oc-
pTrD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
CANADIAN OFFICER KILLED.

Toronto Ont Jan I'll. Kerr Osborne. a resi-
dent Of this city. to-day received cable dispatcn
from the War Office in London, advising him that
hts son lieutenant John woodburn Osborne, had
been killed in action in Natal on January "a Lieu
tenant Osborne was officer in the Scotch Rines
with General Clery's division, and was probably
lila IN the action around Spion kop de was
fUyentv-seven years old, graduate or me RoyaI
Military College. at Kingston, Ont, ana Wen KNOWN
in soctaty and club circles here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28

Minneapolis MINI Jan. IA large four story
brick building occupied BY McCusick. Copelin &
Rfddeu. confectioners. IN Seeond-ave- North, was
destroyed BY IRE tonight the total loss being about
$4,000 The damage the building was abOuE
$4,000 fully insured: loss stock. Soeo. insur-
ance $40 0a0 loss on machinery $500. Insurance..
So 900 Several smaller were damaged - khs
amount OF 6 GO.