Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-02
NEWS IN LONDON
Announcement of the Surrender
of Cronje Caused Intense
Satisfaction,
But Certainty Of the Capitulation
Robbed 1t of Sensational
Features.
Wiping Out of Majuba Overshad-
OWs the Success of "Bobs'"
Campaign.

LONDON, Feb. 2s.-The Beers are az.
sembling an army near Bloemfontein
with which to dispute the invasion of
Lord Roberts. This intelligence comes
from Pretoria by way of Lourenzo
Marques. The commanders are de-
scribed as Christening from all quarters
of the two republics"
LONDON, Feb. 28.-"Cronje surren-
ders!" "Majuba avengedl" "Great
British victory!' These are the express
sions being shouted all over London,
yet there are few outward signs of the
natural joy that Lord Roberts dispatch
has really caused. The capitulation of
General Cronje had been looked upon as
almost q certainty for a week past and
now that it has come enthusiasm finds
itself discounted by anticipation.
The magnitude Of the success Of
"Little Bobs" is almost overlooked in
the fact that it synchronized with the
anniversary Of Majuba Hill, and wiped
out a dishonoc of 10 years standing.
While the afternoon papers all comment
upon this happy coincidence, they do
not forget the splendid bravery Of the
enemy. The St. James Gazette says:
"The splendid courage of the Beers
has not been able to Withstand any
longer the bombardment which few
modern soldiers could have supported
for SO many hours Is they have days.
The influence Of the surrender not only
upon the situation at Ladysmith, but on
the whole conduct of the war will be
immense.
"If the news of the relief of Lady
smith only reaches England, and it is
quite possible this may be the case, the
cup of national happiness would be full"
End Possibly in Sight.
The Globe under the heading of "Ma-
juba Avenged" says:
"We shall not jump at the conclusion
that the war is over but that a victory
has been gained which brings the end
well in sight. General Cronje no doubt
succeeded in delaying Lord Roberts en-
trance into Bloemfontein, but the delay
is all he has been able to accomplish."
The Westminster Gazette, which is
inclined to be pro-Boer, says:
Admiration for the desperate valor
of General Cronje is mingled with anger
at the necessity imposed upon US Of pur-
chasing victory at this cost. Let us re-
member Paardeberg if we like, but for
get Majuba and have done with the
whole train Of misleading associations
and mischievous ideas which gather
around that unhappy memory"
Speculation is rife as to how soon
Lord Roberts will be able to press on to
Bloemfontein, but before be enters the
capital Of the Free State, he will un.
doubtedly have to overcome a powerful
force and take strong entertainments.
The news of General Cronje's surrender
was received with unbounded satisfac-
ton at Windsor. The queen immedi-
ately t~elegraphed her congratulations to
Lord Roberts and the troops.
Provinces Made More Display.
There was a much more outward dis.
play of rejoicing in the provinces than
in London. The members sang "God
Save the Queen" repeatedly, and
cheered for "Little Bobs." Flags were
literally displayed on the municipal and
public buildings in all the large towns.
Windsor was very jubilant at the
news which the queen disseminated i'm
mediately after it reached her, and the
Inhabitants seized the occasion of her
majesty driving through the town on
her way to take a train for a visit to the
wounded South Africa soldiers at the
Netley hospital, to give vent to their de.
light.
The queen, who was looking remark
ably well, showed evident signs of deep
satisfaction, smiling continually and
bowling in response to the congratulatory
cheers greeting her on all sides. Her
majesty took quantities of flowers to
distribute to the wounded.
All the garrison towns and naval ports
received the news with the liveliest sat.
isfaction, soldiers and sailors vieing
with each other in displaying delight.
Reason for Spion Hop.
A letter has been received from a man
in the First Dragons, now in South
Africa, confirming the report that sup.
ply transports reached Ladysmith during
the engagement at Spion Kop. He says
the Dragons were the escort Of the
transport which was seven miles long,
and adds 'That is why Butler engaged
the enemy at Spion Kop. Old Butler
Knows what he. is doing. and all are
willing to follow him in spite OF ms re-
verses"
Reduction of Grain Rates.
DULUTH, Feb. 28.-Word has been
received here that in order to lessen the
effect of the opening of St. Lawrence
canals to the sea, via Montreal, New
York trunk roads operating from Buff