Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-02

of the Majubn Disaster-Isoers Said to
he Assembling in Force at Point
Thirty NILES From Bloenlfontein, Pre-
pared to Further Resist Roberts.
LONDON, Feb. 27.-The war offic,
has received the following from Lord
Roberts:
"Paardeberg, Feb 27.-I have the
pleasure TO announce that on the Morn
ing Of Feb. 81, at 4:35, General Cronje
made all unconditional surrender, in
Guiding all ammunition, guns and sup
plies, and is now prisoner in this
camp. hope this announcement will
be pleasing to her majesty the queen,
occurring as it does, Oh the anniversary
Of Majuba Hill.
PAAEDEBERc, Feb. 37.-Gen. Cronje
sent az officer through the British lines
at dawn this morning with a flag Of
truce. The, officer said to Lord Kitch-
ener that General Cronje was willing to
surrender and that he wished to avoid
she useless shedding Of blood and to
save women and children. He requested
that they be given safe conduct. Gen.
eral Kitchener granted the request so
far as the women and children were
concerned, but insisted that the surren-
der in all respects be absolutely uncon-
ditional. To this Cronje agreed.
LONDON, Feb. 21.-4:38 p. m.-The
secretary Of state for war, the Marquis
Of L>nstlowne, announced in the house
of lords that the prisoners captured with
General Cconje numbered about 5000.
Genera! Cro1je will be sent to Cape
Town.
LONDON. Feb 27.-The Bocrs are as
senibling III army near BIOemfontein
With Nhi;l. 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 srlrren-
ders!' :'Majuba avengedr' "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 Cronjc had been looked upon as
almost a certainty for 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 dishonor 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 COMMANDMENT which few
modern soldiers could have supported
for so many hours as they have days.
The influence Of the surrender not only
upon the situation at Ladys,nith, 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 lie the case, the
cup Of national happiness would be full. ,
En.l Possibly in Sight.
The Globe under the heading of s'Ma
juba Avenged,' says:
1--WE shall not jump at the conclusion
that the war is over but that victory
has been gained which brings the enc
well in sight. General Cronje no doub
succeeded in delaying Lord Roberts Ell
trance into Blocmfontein, but the delay
is all he has been able to accomplish.
The Yves; minister Gazette, which i!
incli ed to be pro-Boer, says:
"Admiration for the desperate valol
Of General Cronje is mingled with anger
at the necessity imposed upon us of pur
chasing victory at this COST Let us re
member Paardcberg if we like, but for
get Majuba and have done with the
whole train of misleading association!
and miscellaneous ideas which gather
around that unhappy memory
Speculation is rife as to how soo1
Lord Roberts will be able to press on tx
Bloemfontein, but before be enters thu
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 telegraphed her congratulations t,
Lord Roberts and the troops.
Provinces Made More Display.
There was much more outward dis
play Of rejoicing in the provinces thar
in London. The members sang "Goc
Save the Queen" repeatedly, and
cheered for ''Little Bobs." Flags were
iberally displayed on the municipal anG
public buildings in all the largo towns
Windsor was very jubilant at th<
news which the queen disseminated i'm
unediately after it reached her, and th.
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