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New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
THE IRISH PARTY UNITED.
AH AAoAi Anil ONAAcO
HOUSE MEMBERS TO URGE INDEPENDENCE
IN SOUTH AFRICA.

London, Jan. 30-AII sections of the Irish
Nationalists were absent from the opening ses-
sion Of Parliament, owing to their attendance at
meeting in Committee Room No 16 Room No.
10 being avoided owing 10 it's associations with
previous discords of the party. Timothy Har-
rington, Member for the Harbor Division Of
Dublin, presided. The attendance included
Messrs. Dillon. Healy and John Redmond and
many of their followers.
Messrs Harrington and Redmond urged that
the time had come to restore unity in the ranks
OF the Parliamentary representatives OF Irish
Nationalism. Mr. Redmond described the pres
tige Of Great Britain as practically shattered
and said there seemed to be no better time for
promoting union upon a sound and enduring
basis. coupled with policy of unity In combat
and entire independence OF all the English polit-
ical parties. He then moved a resolution de-
claring at ar end the division OF the Irish
Nationalist representatives. and that henceforth
they should act together as one united party.
The resolution was carried unanimously.
On Mr.. Heay's motion three whips were
elected for the reunited party.
Mr.. Redmond made the following statement:
The crisis in Imperial affairs, the consequences
or which no man can foresee, has caused
union in the I-ish ranks. My resolution
accepted unanimously chiefly because Of the de-
sire to enable ireland to make herself felt at
this juncture iI pushing Irish reforms and in
assisting the gallant South African republics to
maintain their independence. The first act OF
the reunited Irish will be to move amend
ment to the Address in favor OF the Beers. This
duty has been confided to me. I regard the re-
union. on Parnelrs principles Of independence
genuine. One question that OF the chairman
ship will not be settled for some days but
think a unanimous selection will be made.
Lobby gossip at Westminster this evening at
taches more than usual Importance to the meet
event formally ends the former alliance between
the larger section OF the Irish Nationalsts and
the supporters OF Gladstone. To-day's reunion
is based upon the principle that the united party
must be absolutely Independent OF all British
parties"
One Of the articles OF the new agreement Is
that the first chairman is to be taken from the
Parnellite section. and there are many things
which indicate the selection OF John Redmond.
lows:
That the war now being waged in South Africa
is unnecessary and unjust, and has already en-
tailed grevous suffering, not only on the peoples
of the South African republics but the people OF
the United Kingdom. and that the time has come
when 1t should be brought TO close upon the
basis of a recognition Of the Transvaal and the
Orange Free State.
1t is assumed that whether Mr.. Redmond Is
selected or not the Parlis nentary tactics Of the
partv will assume more of the combative charac-
ter which he favors.
OF the eighty Nationalist members nfry-tnree
were present at to-day's meeting.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
BOER STORY OF A sKIRMIsH

Pretoria, Jan. PA dispatch from Colesberg.
Cape Colony, says Commandant Dolaroy reports
that large body Of British advanced on Thurs
day. January %, ard he attacked them, causing
the British to retire after suffering severe loss
The Boer casualties were two men slightly
wounded
General Grobler reports heavy fighting since
daybreak, the British in great force endeavor-
ing TO surround the Boer position. General
Schoeman FASTENED to the assistance of General
Grobler General Schoeman returned this even
ing, and reports that the British were repulsed
and that Beers maintained their positions. The
Boer loss was four slightly and man
sevsreIgs British loss is known
but must be severe. The other Boer forces are
reported quiet.
London. Jan. 30.-The dispatch from Pretoria
dated January 27, gives the Boer version of the
Petfontein reconnaissance referred to in the dis
patches of January 2S. when it was stated that
the British losses were two men killed and ten
wounded
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31

-AN@-~NOA@
London. Jan. 31-It is now known that the
Cabinet devoted much OF it's discussions on
Saturday to the mobilization Of the fleet Moth
Ing was settled except that, until further secur-
ity to the home coasts has been obtained by
naval preparations. the Eighth Division shall
not be sent to South Africa.
On Monday the Admiralty issued orders that
the Channel Squadron instead of leaving Port
land this week for Gibraltar, as previously
directed, shall assemble on February off Eddy
stone and proceed to Bantry for a fortnight's
exercises off the Irish coast, thus keeping in
home waters for a time.
This decision to delay the Eighth Division at
time when reinforcements are so urgently re-
quired may only mean that transports are not
yet available and that the division will embark
when the shipping is ready.
The mobilization of reserve warships if such
a course shall be determined upon, would be of
the utmost Importance There is nothing in the
intelligence possessed by the public to cause
the Cabinets prolonged discussion of this mat
ter, and the inference is that the fleet may
be modified a general warning to other
countries to keep their hands off the Transvaal
question, or the Ministry may have definite
knowledge that the neutral Powers purpose to
take some advantages elsewhere while England
is busy in South Africa.
One thing is certain. Ten thousand men, all
ready to go to South Africa. are detained for
reasons of which the public has no knowledge.
There is talk of forty-seven militia battalions
being embodied. These are all of the militia not
previously warned. A sharp lookout is being
kept on volunteers for the various South African
regiments. The Daily Chronicle" says:
Three suspicious characters were rejected by
headquarters in one regiment on Monday. Two
Enthusiastically of Boer origin The third.
whose English faulty. had been German
officer.
Such scraps of information as can be gathered
regarding the movements Of the armies in the
field seem to indicate that the relief Of Lady
smith has been abandoned for the present, and
that concentration of the British for an in
vasion Of the Free State is in progress. In addi-
ton to General Kely-Kennys movement. Gen
eraI Brabant, chief Of the Cape Colonials. has
arrived at Sterkstroom.
The natives report that three Boer guns have
been removed from Spytfontein to Kimberley.
The Beers are apparently making a special ef
fort to reduce the place quickly. The Kimberley
garrison safe last Sunday.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
"a WAR FOR AN EMPIRE"
MEN OF PROMINENCE DISCUSS THE
SOUTH AFRICAN STRUGGLE

T, +ba Fehr,arv number OF The North Ameri-
can Review" the Transvaal war is discussed by
Montagu White the Transvaal representative;
Lieutenant General John F. Owen. or the HoyaI
Artillery Britsh); Captain Fritz Hoenlg. OF the
German army (retired); Major-General o. o. How
ard U S. A (retired); Henry Gust, formerly editor
of THE Pail Mall Gazette" and DR.. J. c. Voisht.
author OF Fifty Years of the Republic In South
Africa"
Montagu White was Consul-General Of the South
African Republic in London until the outbreak OF
the war and what he says may be regarded as a
statement from the Boer point OF view or the IN
huences and forces which brought about hostihties
between the South African republics and Great
Britain The circumstances commonly held to be
responsible for the present situation he merely
glances at Among these he points to the discon-
tent OF the British element In Johannesburg the
activity OF Mr.. Rhodes, whom he describes as "a
disappointed capitalistpolitician, who had ruined
his career as a statesman by act OF mad folly
and who was burning to be revenged on those
whom he had bitterly wronged There were three
immensely powerful but unavowed forces-namely,
greed OF gold lust of empire and a thirst for re-
venge."
THE GROWTH OF PERSONAL RULE.
Mr. White devotes particular attention to one
influence which has commonly been overlooked.
namely the growth OF personal rule as embodied
in the High Commissioner OF South Africa The
High Commissioner. Mr.. White explains. performs
two entirely different functions-one as Governor
periaI interests in Rhodesia and Basutoland-and
is the medium through which the British Govern
ment conducts negotiations with the two Dutch
republics In the former capacity the Commis-
sioner is bound to with the advice and consent
of his colonial Ministers In the latter capacity he
has the right act upon his personal initia-
tive. Mr. White believes. however, that 1t would
be the part of wise rulers TO take counsel with
the colonial Ministers in the discharge Of both sets
of duties, since they have an intimate acquaintance
with the condition Of sentiment in South Africa
which, he says. cannot be possessed by English
man appointed to that high post This is the more
necessary because of the community OF blood and
feeling between the citizens OF the republics and
the Dutch element in the British colonies there
at will be readily conceded" says Mr.. White.
that 1t is OF the utmost Importance that the
High Commissioner of South Africa, we'll the
Governor OF Cape Colony. should be guided by the
advice and experience Of his colonial Ministers,
should shape his policy to harmonic I'm
perial Ideals with colonial sentiment. Such policy
would tend toward confederation union; II
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
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Made,

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food Conee instead OF coffee when thew ,,ot.ls
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New-York tribune., 1900-01-31

Colesberg, the wagon bridge road. which the
enemy have been fortifying with a view of fall
ing back when they evacuate Colesberg.
Cautiously approaching. General French shelled
the enemy. who replied with artillery and in
fantry fire.
The British. who were well protected. suffered
but little. An officer and nine men wound
ed, Of the latter of whom has since died. and
three are missing.
AS the Beers were found in great force. con-
hrming the reported reinforcement, and in a
strong position, General French discontinued the
attack and returned to camp
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
UNEQUAL TO THE SUBJECT.
CRITICISM ON THE SPEECHES IN PARIIA
MENT-Ma. CHAMBERLAIN WORRIED.

-
London, Jan. 30.-None Of the speakers in the
houses to-day considered to have risen to a
height beftting The gravity of the situation. Sir
John Tenniels cartoon in Punch" represented
Lord Salisbury as addressing the Cabinet Coun-
Gil and saying: Never mind what we say, gen.
tlemen; but let all say the thing" The
feeling is that the Ministers failed in this ap-
parently simple matter.
While Lord Salisbury professed ignorance re-
garding the Boer strength and ornaments Mr..
Bafour and Lord Lansdowne declared that these
were accurately known. Not Of the Min
listers, however had a word of enlightenment to
offer regarding either the past the future,
and the leaders of the Opposition, while perfectly
ready to attack and criticise the Government,
had no suggestion to advance matters in South
Africa, an alternative policy to expound.
Mr.. Chamberlain preserved discreet silence
although throughout the speeches OF Sir Henry
Campbell-B and Mr. Balfour he dis
played unusual excitement, embarrassing both
by frequent comments. He kept turning toward
Mr.. Balfour during Sir Henry's speech with
suggestions for argument, to which Mr.. Balfour
did not seem to respond with much enthusiasm.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
MOET AND CHANDON
CHAMPAGNE.

rs-The house of Most and Chandon founded 174a
econdhe Most ChandOn vineyards than all
the following houses combined: Ccquot Piper HedSeck
Monopoe Runart Pommery, Roedeer @. H. Mumm.
Td-The Most Chandon throughout the world greatly
exceed those any other brand
FoThe shipped the United States the present time by
the of ChandOn the celebrated vintage
1898 of which they hold sufficient to insure Its
continuance for considerable period.
Foe and ChandOn Champagne has been served exclusively for
many years most ofthe prominent society functions
xhAter repeated sampng and careful comparison with all the
other ChampagneS the abeSt M0et and Chandon
has been pronounced without question: superior in
quality any of the other brands
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
HEAVY FIRING AT KIMBERLEY.
DUTCH sHELLING HOsPITAL-wOMAN AND
CHILD KILLED.

Kimberley, Jan. 26.-The wholesale lombard
ment which lasted all day long yesterday was
resumed this morning. The Beers sent $50 shells
into all parts Of Kimberley. There were several
casualties, including woman and a child The
favorite target appears to have been the hos
pitaL A shrapnel shell exploded close to a
hearse which was proceeding to the cemetery.
and shell burst in the cemetery during the
funeral
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
ENGLAND's LACK OF coon MAIDS

Berlin Jan 3o.-The British defeats in South
AFRICA continue to engross public attention
General Won Bogustlawsky, who is leading
military writer. said to-day:
~ nat seflhes military men most unfayor
among the British officers Under anaIopo1s
eeonoiuons; for example. our general staff Would
p ISag ago nave studied the topography of Spion
- -1iiliC 1he bravery OF the soldiers but
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
RUMoRED REPULsE OF BRITISH

Lourenco Marques, Jan. 29-special dispatches
from Pretoria, dated Thursday, January % re-
port that collision occurred at Crocodile Pool
between Boer outposts and the British who
were IN overwhelming force. The burghers at
hrst retired but on being reinforced drove the
British from their position. The Beers had two
wounded
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
REKIEK oF ZEE sETENrH REGINENT.

Colonel Albert L. Mills. United States Army. Su-
nerIntendent OF the United States Military Academy.
win review the 7th Regiment. N G. N Y, at ths
regiments armory, on Tuesday evening next A
,nr,ber Of officers and prfvates OF the regiment
will receive on that occasion the State decoration
for faithful service
More than forty members OF the regiment VIII
get the State decoration for ten years faithful
service
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
THE DELAGoA RAY QUESTION

London Jan 30.-The reported Delagoa Bay
Raiiroad decision is discredited in London, where
nothing concerning the decision is known. 1t is
pointed out that in any case it is not likely that
Portugal will be obliged to transfer the railroad
ana port to Great Britain, as there are plenty o.
people only too anxious to pay the amount Of
the indemnity in return for such a concession.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
RECORDER GoFF AND BoER MEETING

RECOROER GOft AMI 5OEh MEETING.
Recorder Goff when asked last night about his
somewhat mysterious disappearance from the plat
form al the Grand Central Palace during the Boer
meeting on Monday night said that he was
obliged 10 leave the meeting because he had a
previous engagement. He assured the reporter that
there was nothing said while he there that
offended him.
Killiaen Van Rensselaer, who says that the Trib-
is the paper he reads next to his Bible. writes
that in his opinion there was no attempt made on
the meeting into a Democratic rally. Mr. Van
Rensselaer, is treasurer Of the New-York Commit
and he saw in the meeting only a ma agnihcent dis
play of American patriotism, 10 his own
words Members OF the Committee OF Arrange
ments said yesterday that every effort made
think they succeeded Many. of them regretted
that Congressman Cochran said some of the things
he did and excused him by urging that his feelings
doubtless overcame him for the time being.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31

utterly condemn the incapacity OF their leaders.
AS for Great Britain's prestige she must be
counted world power so long as her fleet is
intact but the reputation of her army is abso-
lutely gone. Moreover 1t Is quite certain that
the British navy has failings which will appear
the frst time there is serious collision For
instance, the naval guns are not up to REQUIRE
ments.
According TO reliable private reports received
here, the Cape Dutch still joining the Boer
forces.
The German press expresses the belief that
Great Britain has about reached the end of her
military resources. and would do well to ack-
nowledge defeat and to conclude peace The
Kreuz- zeitung" attributes the reverses largely
to the absence Of compulsory military service
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
FOR A MINISTER TO THE TRANsvAAL.
WILLIAM ALDEN SMITH SAYS HE WILL
PRESS THE MATTER IN THE HOUSE

Washington, Jan. 30.-Representative William
Alden Smith. Of Michigan member of the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs, intends to offer an
amendment to the Diplomatic and Consular Ap-
preparation bill, now being prepared by the For
eign Affairs Committee for Minister Resident
and Consul General to the South African Repub-
lie. If the committee rejects it, he says he will
offer it in the House. He says he has examined
the treaties, and that there is no stipulation
to prevent the United States receiving an ac-
credited representative here. The republic, he
said, was represented at the International Postal
Congress.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31

sociation that he will not be candidate for re-
election as president Of that organization. It IS
understood his action is In consequences Of the recent
meeting OF the association at Aberdeen voting con-
hdence IN the Liberal leader in the House OF Com
mons, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31

Rensburr. Cape Colony. Jan Zo'aoeeta
rz.er,cl, -eeoonoltred yesterday beyond Bastard
Mex with force of Hussars, Inniskiilinss' tour
80. - t,e Royal Artillery. mounted infantry
suns - S,rs wiltshire and a portion Of the
1'.s,s 70 the northeast. he approached the
- -e.,,,on at Rietfontein. nine miles beyond
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
ANOTHER LIST OF CASUALTIES

London, Jan. 30-General Butler reports that
the casualties TO the non-commissioned officers
ana men in the two actions on January 20 and
January Il were II killed. 233 wounded and G
missing.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
THE KEY TO LADYSMITH.
Continued from first pnse.

inaI position at Potgieters Drift, showing Una.
part OF General Buffers forces are stiil north OIL
the Tugela River
dispatch has been received from Lord hoo-
erts. dated to-day. saying there is no chaiee
in the situation N South Africa.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
TO SWELL BRITISH RELIEF FUND.

A committee has been formed in this city to raise
subscriptions for the fund opened by the Lord
Mayor Of London to relieve the suffering and des-
ttution resulting from he being waged
in South Africa This Committee appeals for sub
scriptions to all residents of New-York and its
vicinity who have British Affiliations In SYM
pathy with this object Such sums con-
tributed will be sent to the Lord Mayors Fund
The objects Of that fund comprehensive and in
clude the widows and orphans, the sick and
wounded. disabled soldiers and sailors and wives
and children in temporary distress. Subscriptions
should be sent to Cecil Barring, OF Barring, Magoun
& Co, No. 10 Wall-st.. to any of the following
members of the Executive Committee: Almeric
Paget. chairman of the General Committee; r. NJ
stuart-Wortley. chairman of the Executive Com
Ransford, George Massey. oswald Sanderson. w
=. Gyn, E. Litchfeld, r. honro Ferguson or
George Gray Ward.
Other members of the relief fund General
Committee
Percy Chubb. George Austin Morrison
William Coverley. IT. Muray-Swinyard.
julien T. Davies Berkeley Mostyn.
H. Hoskier The Rev. d. Parker Morgan.
J. 4. Irwin. John Reid.
John S. Kennedy. The Rev E. WalpoIe War
David A. Munro. ren.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31

LORD RosEBERY NOT A CANDIDATE.
London, Jan. 30-Lord Rosebery has notified the
Executive Committee OF the Scottish Liberal AS
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
Reconnaissance BY FRENCH

BoERs FOUND IN STRONG FORCE NEAR
RTFTFoNTEIN.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
TO HOLD BACK EIGHTH DIVISION.

TALK OF MODELLING A POWERFUL FLEET
FOREIGN INTERFERENCE FEARED
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31

George Austin Morrison.
T. Mu'ray-Swinyard.
Berkeley Mostyn.
The Rev. d. Parker Morgan.
John Reid.
The Rev. z. Walpole War
ren.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-11
GOV. HOGG APOLOGIzED.
He REGRETTED His Harsh Language
Used In the Texas Democratic
Convention.

WACO. Tex. Aug io-The Democratic
state convention, Immediately after con-
vening. took up the amendment OF the
free pass plank In the platform, which
was introduced by ex-Gov. Hogg, last
night, and adopted II.
A motion was made and carried to re-
consider the vote and roll call vote
ordered. The amendment passed the sec
ond time by a good majority, and al
though OF only local interest 1t tended
10 ailay the feeling OF the Hogs men,
who were turned down by the rebuke OF
the ex-governor last night.
Gov. Hogg apologized for his harsh
language to the convention.
The following state ticket was then
nominated: Governor, j d. Sayers. of
Bastrop county; lieutenant governor.
James III. Browning. of Potter county.
attorney general, Thomas II. smith, Of
Hiil county: commissioner Of the land Of
flee, Charles Regain. OF Brown comp
trolier. n. NJ, Love. OF Limestone: state
treasurer. John w Robbing OF VIII
berger; superintendent OF public instruc-
ton. J. 8 Kendall. of Harris; chief
Justice of the supreme court, n. r.
Gaines. OF Lamar. associate Justice OF
supreme court, r. A. Williams, OF Gal
weston; justice court OF criminal appeals
John N. Henderson. of williamson