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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14
COMMENT OF THE LONDON TIMEs-

London. March 1.-THE Times" comment
ing editorially this morning upon the reply Of
Lord Salisbury 10 the message from the Boer
Presidents, says:
The Government has given the only conceiv-
able reply to the extraordinary krUger-Steyn
telegram, reply which will he hailed with pro-
found satisfaction throughout the Empire. We
are sincerely glad TO see the attitude the United
States has assumed in transmitting the pro-
posals- Washi1gtOns services. OF course. have
been declined. but declined we need hardly say.
in the same cordial and friendly spirit in which
they were offered.
The news that General French commands
BlOemfOntein is an instructive comment on the
prepOsterOUS character Of the BOer pretensious
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HOPES FOR MAFEKING's RELIEF
PLUMER's FORCE NEAR THE CITY-sUF
FERINGs OF THE INHABITANTS

London, March 14.-In the Hobbies of the House
Of Commons rumors that Mafeking had been
relieved were in circulation this evening, but
they still lack confirmation. Colonel Plumer's
force on March apparently at Lobatsi,
ffty-seven miles from the city.
March ia dispatch received by a South
Africa firm in London dated Mafeking. March
o, by way of Lobatsi, March g. says: "All well,
but town still beseged' Other dispatches have
been received from Mafeking to-day, including
to a Birmingham firm asking it to ship
goods Immediately thus indicating the belief Of
the speedy relief Of the place.
a message to The Times" from Mafeking.
dated Monday. March 5, says the garrison at
that place is feeling acutely the stress Of the
siege. The reduced to the Of horse
flesh and bread made from horse forage, while
the water is contaminated. Typhoid, dysentery
and diphtheria are epidemic but II is impossible
to isolate the victims The suferings Of the
women and children terrible and there are
deaths in the women's lager daily. The native
population is starving.
The military operations go on. They have been
extended to the brickfeids. whence the enemy
has been completely expelled.
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METHUEN CAPTURES PosHoF.

London. March 1.-THE Daily Mali has the
following dispatch from Kimberley, dated Tues
day, March ID:
Lord Methuen occupied Poshof on Sunday
without opposition. He left a garrison there and
returned here.
The railway and telegraph lines have been re-
paired thirty miles northward to SIyp Kip. 1t
is understood that the line between Fourteen
Streams and Vryburg is not badly damaged
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CASE OF THE MAsHoNA DECIDED.

Cape Town March 13.-The verdict Of the
Prize Court in the of the British steamer
Mashona. Captain tombstone. which sailed from
New-York on November 3. by way of St Vim
cent, on November IS for Algoa Bay laden with
-four for the TransvaaI, and which was captured
on December by the British gunnoat Par
fridge and released under bond on January 3
her foodstUfs subsequently being released under
the same arrangement. is that parts Of the cargo
OF the steamer are condemned, and that the YES
sci herself is 70 be formally released.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14
UNITEp ELEcTRIc ConPANY MEErIre

The stockholders OF the United Electric Cornpauv
OF New-Jersey met yesterday in Newark The fol-
lowing directors were elected: A. B. Carlton OF
Elizabeth; F NJ. Stillnlan. OF Railway; William J.
Davis OF Harrison E. F. C. Young Of Jersey City;
Judge A. Q. Garretson, Of Morrissown; Henry
Mohl. of Hoboken: John c. Rankin tr. Of Eliza
beth: Judge Godfried Kruger OF Newark: P. Hex
amer. OF Hoboken; Charles A Sterling OF East
Orange; Charles " Decker, OF Orange; William H
ark.
The directors elected these officers: A H Carl
ton. of Elizabeth president; Lewis Lille. OF Phila-
dephia, treasurer; Dudley Farrand OF Newark
general manager. and T. J. George of Newark
secretary.
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EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS URGED.

London. March 14-Winston Churchill tele-
graphs 10 The Morning Post from Durham
protesting against the ceremonious treatment OF
General Cronje. He adds:
The stern decision not 10 exchange prisoners
will undoubtedly accelerate the end OF the war
hut ii will prove very hard and perhaps even
dangerous Cor the British prisoners in Pretoria
There is abundant evidence that the Beers
are becoming more cruel and that the war will
enter a darker phase. II is very doubtful IL the
Roer Government Will be able 10 contro! the
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Henry White. the Charge d'Anaires az London,
might make.

Henry White. the Charge d'Anaires az london
might make
In any event, the nature OF the communities
ton will not be divulged n WASHINGTON. the
United States agents In London. Washington
and Pretoria acting merely as transrnitters OF
the messages.
1t was decided by the Cabinet to-day. after
an explanation by Secretary Hay. that IL would
not De proper at present TO make any state
ment relative 20 the part which the United
states Government Is taking In the effort TO
terminate the war in South Africa. Il is held
that Whatever is 20 be made public regarding the
peace negotiations must come from Great
Britain or the South African republics and the
United states. being nothing more than an inter
niedary' Is not Justified in betraying the secrets
OF the principals
The cabinet also discussed the resolution OF
Senator Allen calling for information as 10 what
steps had been taken TO bring about peace In
South Africa 1t was decided that no Statement
could De made at present. as the correspondence
involved other nations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14
SIR ALFRED MINERS ADDRESS.

Cape Town, March l3-Aodresslng Puoi0
meeting here to-day Sir Alfred Miner, after re-
ter-ir, m "the dark days which we now hope
are drawing 10 a close" spoke Of the marvel
Ions courage. patience and confidence shown by
the Cane IoyaIists during a season or great
trial, and their. seIf-sacrice, generosity and CO.
operation." He foreshadowed better days that
are surely coming when the temporary bitter
ness of the struggle around US has subsidized
and said in conclusion:
cannot say too much in expressing my gLa
t,Ide 70 the people Of the colony who have peen
80 aDo,,ob 10 give their support and confidence
= +ba Cso-1ernor vet not TO me for my own sake
49, for the sake Of the great sovereign and the
great cause I represent
The national anthem was sung ana 9iI AMI
was enthusiastically cheered
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fire to escape in the night.

fire to escape in the night
The Transvaal prisoners showed they were
entirely surprised by Lord ROberts's tactics
a Free Slater whose house President KRUGER
occupied at the time of the Boer flight from Os-
fontein said he complained to the President
about the depredatons of the Transvaal troops,
whereupon the President replied
No wonder we are beaten! The burghers en-
tered into this war fight for righteous cause,
but now they have developed into horse and
cattle stealers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14
BADEN-POWELL HARD PRESSED.

London March 14.-Lady Sarah Wilson sends
a dispatch to The Daily Mali from Mafeking.
under date Of March (by native to Lo-
batsi March 81. follows:
On Saturday. March g. the Beers furiousy
bombarded the brick fields and trenches about
a mile from the town for three hours killing
one and wounding two Colonias.
On Monday. March D, they made a determined
attack. Owing a misunderstanding the Co
lonias evacuated the foremost trench. This
the Beers occupied, but reserves were called up
and the trench recaptured with a rush. We
had casualties.
The Beers continue very active, and it taxes
Colonel Baden-Powel and the garrison very
heavily 20 prevent them encroaching on our
lines. Since Commandant Snyman returned
from the north the siege has been prosecuted
with renewed vigOr.
Dynamite explosions were heard during the
last days of February. The Beers have
been blowing up sections OF the northern rail-
way showing that they fear the approach of
Colonel Plumer's column.
The new 5-inch gun made here has proved
very satisfactory and accurate. Colonel Baden
Powell warned Commandant Snyman that IN
less he disbanded and disarmed the native levies
filling the BOer forward trenches by March )
he CBaden-PoweID would no longer be RESPONSE
Bile for restraining Chief Linchwe in the Sequani
district Commandment Snyman declines TO dis
band them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14
PREMIER REFUSES TERMS.
Continued from first pnSe.
licited by President KRUGER. The official in ques-
ton said

ton said:
AS far as France is concerned, she certainly
will not take the initiative in offering England
mediation, nor will Russia, for the Dual Alliance
is naturally working together in this question
We feel that in the present excited state Of pub
lie feeling in England. and especially as regards
ourselves, any step taken by the French Gov
eminent would defeat its own object. and in
stead of opening way 10 honorable peace
would act as oil on flames and probably only
create fresh complications We consider that
overtures for mediation can emanate from some
Power only whose cordial relations with Eng
land prevent such suggestion being construed
as an unfriendly act. The Emperor OF Germany,
for instance might take the initiative Presi-
dent Mckinley, without fear OF creating the
friction which stands in the way Of any such
action on our part, and after this is done full
reliance can be placed on the unqualified support
Of France and Russia. whose only desire is TO
see the end of the bloodshed. and who eager
to lend their good offices in bringing about this
end.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14
DETAILS OF SATURDAYS FIGHT.

Dreifontein, March 11.-General Roberts's ad-
vance across the scorching plains from Poplar
Grove here yesterday was marked by the most
severe days engagement since crossing the
Modder River The Beers stubbornly contested
every foot Of ground, only fleeing at dusk when
Lord Roberts threw most of his troops against
the centre Of their weakened line.
At the point where Colonel Broadwood turned
the Boer left he found himself under the fire of
their 9-pounder. The Beers, however, ultimately
hoisted the white flag. When Colonel Broad
wood advanced he surprised to find the
Beers had taken advantage Of the cessation of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14
PEACE RUMoRs AT PRETORIA.

Pretoria, March 10. by way OF Loufeilso
MARQUES, March 12.-General 'ouoei' nos
rived here 10 consult with lhe noFei
Runlors Of peace overtures are III Inc an
49,, +.tto, % directed toward the British
.s-.a,,ce mon Rloeufontein. but the FederaiS
20 SIN confident of being able to check IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14
NINETEENTH CENTURY CLUB MEETING

The Nineteenth Century Club held meeting at
the Waldorf-AstOria last evening 20 hear discus
sion of the subject Should Women Have the
Ballot" The meeting largely attended and
much interest was manifested in the subject under
discussion. The remarks OF Mrs. Carrie CHAPMAN
Gait president OF the National American Woman
Suffrage Association, and Mrs. W. Winslow Cram
nell, of Albany were listened 70 attentively.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14
BRABANT AT ALIwAL NORTH.

BURGHERS AFTER SHARP ENGAGEMENT.
Aliwal North. by courier to Burghersdorp.
March 13.-GeneraI Brabant's forces arrived
here on Sunday. The Beers had retired the pre-
vious night taking up a position four miles be-
You'd the Orange River. where General Brabant
attacked and drove them back. securing the po-
sition after sharp engagement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14
THE ATTITUDE OF GERNANY.

Berlin. March 13.-It is ssrl,-ofHcfalIy an
nounced that when the Orange Free State and
the Transvaal addressed TO a number Of Powers
a request for friendly mediation the German
Government replied that IL would willingly par
tcipate. provided the essential condition OF such
mediation was present. namely. the certainty
that both belligerents desired IT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14
THIRD FIRE IN A SWEArsHOP.
TWO UPPER FLOORS OF NOS. / TO o GoUvERNEUR-
ST BURNED OUT

two UPPER FLOORS OF NOS. I TO GOTvERNEUR-
ST BURNED OUT
The two upper floors of the eight story building
at Nos / 3. >, 7 and Gouverneur-st.. extending
from East Broadway Division-st were de-
stroyed by a nre. which discovered at s,S5
o'clock last night Chief Croker estimated the
damage $4,000. The police thought $4,000 nearer
the amount
The building Is owned by Reuben Cohen, OF No
IA East Seventieth-st. The two floors were occu-
pied by Abraham Ans. OF No. 262 Divison-st., who
ran a sweatshop. There We're fifteen or more other
tenants in the building all engaged in the same
business Their names obtained by the
police.
The fire seemed likely TO spread when the first
fire company arrived that second larm was sent
in. Chief Droker sent a third when he arrived
few minutes later
There a IRE for which two larms were
turned in on the seventh floor Of the building
seven months ago There another on the sixth
floor for which three alarms were sent in four
months ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14

Philadelphia March 13.-The hfty-thtrd annual
meeting Of the stockholders OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company was held here to-day After
the approval Of the annual report already pub
ushed Vice-Presdent John H. Green offered Il
resolution ratifying the action Of the Board Of
Directors December 13, 1899 increasing the cap
itaI stock of the company by amount equal 70
per Of the then outstanding capital stock
2S 81 shares. The resolution also authorized the
directors TO sell the increased capital stock not
taken by the stockholders. The action or the
directors in issuing the shares OF the increased
capital stock was approved in the resolution, which
was unanimously adopted
A resolution that the minute adopted oy the
Board OF Directors June Z 1893 in regard TO the
death Of Frank Thomson. late president OF the
company. be adopted expressing the feelings OF
the stockholders, passed by a rising vote.
The chairman authorized 10 appoint a
mittee of 10 select a ticket for the Board
Of Directors be voted at the next annual meet
ing There is no opposition 70 the present officers
and no change in the management OF the company
is anticipated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14
BOER FORCE AT BIGGARsBERG.

Ladysmith, March 12.-The main body of the
enemy is in position at Biggarsberg General
Joubert is at Glencoe There is reason to believe
that few Beers at Dundee. though the place
is well fortified
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14
DELEGATES GOING TO EUROPE.

London. March 14-According TO a dispatch ia
Inc Times from Lourenco Marques. dated
Tuesday Mr.. Fischer. the Orange Free State
Secretary; Mr. Vessels. Chairman OF the Or
ange Free State Rad. and Mr.. WoInarans OF
the Transvaal Executive Council were 10 leave
for Europe that day by a German steamer.
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THE DUTCH MUST YIELD.
Contained from first page.

-aoeives the hearty approval Of the Eng
- -ess This morning the Ministers have the
--,son behind them. but they could not have re-
.,.5 in Office twenty-four hours if they had
-, any disposition 70 compromise the prin-
- for which a war costly in blood and
treasure has been fought
The Ministers. having the moral support OF
-. united nation. are Indifferent TO the appeals
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wild passions Of the exasperated rufflans form
ing the noisy part OF the Boer forces in the
event of a siege of Pretoria. and the position
OF the British prisoners would then become pre-
cariouS.
nave visited the dam which the Beers began
on Kip River. below Ladysnith If it had been
completed, 1t would have submerged Intombi
camp where there We're two thousand sick.
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NO OPPOSITION AT LOBATsI.

Cape Town, March 15-CoIonel Plumer occu-
pied Lobatsi without opposition on March 5
The Beers had retired the previous day. The
railway is damaged. but can be easily repaired
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14
COMMANDING THE CAPITAL.
LORD ROBERTS HURRYING TROOPS TO
FRENCH'S AID

Cape Town March Is CEvening).-General
French has arrived at Bloemfontein.
London, March 13.-Lord Roberts telegraphs
from venter's Wei at $40 O'Clock this morning
follows:
I directed General French if there time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14
RAILROAD INTERESTS.

NO STRIKE SAYS Mr. TRUEsDALE
1t was said yesterday at the Office OF President
Truesdale OF the Delaware, Lackawanna and Vest
ern Railroad Company that there was no founda-
ton for the rumOrs that a strike was impending on
the Lackawanna system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-14

LET BRITISH SUBJECTS WEAR SHAMROCK
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Might I iutrUde your valuable space in
order to suggest that on St Patrtcks Day every
British subject former British subject who feels
warmly toward his motherIand should wear sprig
of shamrock or strip of green ribbon in honor Of
the gallant Irish soldiers. officers and men alike.
who have rendered such magnificent service TO
the British Empire in South Africa? I believe that
every Britisher worthy of the name is intensely
proud of these men, and would therefore be will
ing to do them honor in any possible way. II
strikes me that this would be desirable amplidca-
ton of the Queens order regarding the wearing Of
the shamrock by the Irish regiments Moreover. il
might allay some extent the racial enmity which
unfortunately prevails between a certain per-
ton Of the Irish and their fellow subjects OF
other nationalities. IN any case, the compliment
is a richly deserved one. and that this suggestion
may be heartily taken up is the heartfelt wish Of
ENG1-4St1h<AN
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Zululand The Beers are anxious that the chiefs
should quarrel. and they are prepared to sup
port the former, as is also the Swat Queen The
Zulu King however, upholds Umbogase
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POLICE IN BARKLY EAST.

Herschel, Cape Colony, March 13.-The Cape
Mounted Police have reoccupied Barkly East
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ZULU CHIEFS AT ODDS.

Lebombo March 5, via Lourenco Marques.
March 12.-Trouble is expected between Chief
Ogelequana and Chief Umbogase, in British
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reported in the second bulletin. and the occupa-
-'n OF The capital was only delayed by the alb
'e'oe q infantry. There was no official bulletin
= Midnight respecting the entry into Bloom
tonten
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-06

By virtue OF an order and decree OF the
county Court OF Rock Island county, Illinois,
made on the petition of The underS gned. VIII
liam II DoOnan. administrator of the estate OF
FredeI lex Buckley, deceased. for leave TO sell
the real estate of said deceased, at the Janu-
arS term A ID. 1900 OF said court, to-wit: On
the sth day of anuary. 1900, 1 shall on the
9TH day of February ext. between the hours
OF 10 o'clock in the forenoon and o clock in
the afternoon OF said day, sell at public sale,
at the east door of the court house in the city
OF Rock Island in said county, the real estate
described as follows, to-wit:
The west half "a OF the northwest quarter
sixteen 90, north rage three 81. west of the
fourth principal meridian, containing eighty
800 acres more or / s.
Also the north eastquarter 90 OF the south
west quarter of section tw6nty-One cd, in
township sixteen 40. north range three (3),
west OF the fourth principal meridian, contain
ing forty (4O) acres more or less
Also the following. viz: Beginning a point
in the cas- line OF the sOuthwS 81 after Cd of
sec ion number twenty-One (2D in tow ship
numbers Xteen no north of range number hree
90 west of he fourth t4th) principal NERD an
Line ty-tve ty5D rods north OF the Souths asst
corner of the north Oue-han 81 of the north
west quarter "a OF section number twenty
eight t2S) ia township number sixteen 90
north range three go west of the fourth prn
cipal meridian: the -ce north siXty-hve (65
rods more or less to The northeast corner of
the south half - OF said southwest quarter of
section number twenty-One ED; thence west
right angles, one hundred and sixty G6UD
rods to the line OF "a section number
tweuty-One cd: thence south along said west
dred sixty G6O) rods 70 the point OF begin
ming. cO1ta ming siXty-five t05b acres more or
less. All IN the county or ROCK Island ana
state OF ii mos, on the following terms. tO-Wlt:
For cash in hand at the date of sad sale.
Dated this sth day of January, A. ID. 1900.
WILLIAM II. DOONAN.
Admins rator of the estate OF Frederick
Buckley deceased.
SAMUEL r KENTwORTHY. Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-06

HoerS are showing EreaC actIveTy M
the Naauwpoort and Colesberg dis
trictS. Many of the guns hitherto fac
ing Lord Methuen are believed TO have
gone to NorVaTS Point The British.
therefore. may find formidable bodies
of Beers there
The war office announces that IF
teen transports will be despatched
with 10000 troops. including the
Fourth cavalry brigade. militia bat
talionS and 5000 yeomanry, with 21S
horses and six guns. These 1900 are
not included in the 10000 due To be
iii South Africa an Feb. IL. The eighth
division of 10000 men. is still availa bile
to send. Sir Alfred Miner. in Il letter
written three weeks ago To former
Lord Mayor of Belfast. said the war
would last three or four months longer.
Sir Alfred Miner has sent most hope
full and encouraging reports To the gov
eminent regarding the prospects of the
campaign ana it is understood that his
views are shared by Lord Roberts The
censorship seems to- have completely
shut down the correspondents ut
SpearmanS Camp. No dispatch from
that point appears in this morning pa
perS, and nothing has been allowed To
issue since Sunday evening.
y dispatch to The Times from
SnttANtoNh' 'dl'' ! olouN udJth MOL
day. says: General Brahant. while
addressing Uae of the regiments of the
Colonial division on parade yesterday,
said they Were leaving the next morn
ing for the front. not 10 return, he
hoped. until the task entrusted To him
by Lord Roberts had been successfully
accomplished. He could not disclose
the plan of operations. but if his inten-
tons We're carried out the greatest
gluttOn Of fighting among them would
have his I'LL