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The Portland daily press., 1900-12-13

The Hon. David Bennett Hill believes
the Democratic party needs reforming
but he thinks the work should not be be-
gun lust now. Evidently MIR Hill hopes
that in time the Bry antics who, while
smarting under defeat are naturally en-
uttered against the gold Democrats. will
cool down and become more amenahle to
reason, II they are not constantly stirred
nm by plans OF reorganization
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-13
Dissolution of PaTsnership,

The Co-partn, rshp heretofore existing be
tween Charles GUSTS and Winfield - Randall
doing business under the firm name of Charles
Gusts Shirt Company Is this day dissolved by
mutual consent, said Winfield s. Randall retiring
from the firm owing to i'll health, and The bust
ness being continued by said Charles. Gusts
under the same firm name. All obligations oi
the firm are assumed by. and all bills due the
firm al 70 TO be paid TO the said Charles Gusts.
Portland, Ma, December sth. 1900.
CHARLES GUSTS.
dsclld3ts WINFIELD s. RANDALL.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-13

The Indications are that General LIE
Wet has again succeeded in eluding the
British and not only that. but he seams
to have CONS out ahead In several Skin
mishes with them Ds Wet Is clearly tbs
hero Of the Bosr war. His management
of his small army has been something
superb. For months now the British
have bsen pursuing him with greatly
superior forces, but they have yet to COR
ner him. Meanwhile he has inflicted
some pretty severe defeats upon detached
British divisions, and has destroyed q
large amount OF British stores Tire
admiration of the British themselves
for him is unbounded, and II he is ever
caught tine officers and soldiers a'e de-
tsrmined, It 10 sald, to treat him as q
hero rather than o prisoner.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-13
NEW YoRK,s soyERSeR-ELEor.

NEW Works. GoyERNeR-ELECT.
1t has always been perfectly well un-
aerstood that Theodore Roosevelt was not
the choics OF Senator Platt when he was
nominated for governor. MIR. Platt was
forced to take him simply because the
prestige and popularity which MIR Rocss-
welt enjoy ed on account OF his gailantry
at San Juan made 1t dangerous to oppose
him. Subsequently MIR. Platt dissem-
bled somewhat, and trisd to make II a2-
pear that Roosevelt was his choise, but
nobody was sEsr deceived by his dissimu-
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-13

Patrons of the PRESS who are leaving town
temporarily may have the addresses OF their
papers changed as often as they may desire by
notifying the Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
WISHING

to Wish
more virtue is to gain" but it is not true that
wishing for health brings us step nearer the real
ization OF our wish. Health must be sought and
striven for. There more than half million
people who have found health, each in the same
way, and by the means. That way and means
are open to jon. Hyou suffering with obstinate
lingering cough, bleeding of the lungs, bronchitis
eInaciation weakness, condition which if neg
iected ursklfully treated, leads to consumption
begin at once the use of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi
cal Discovery. 1t never fails TO help. 1t per-
fectly heals ninety eight out OF every hundred
who give il fair and faithful trial.
Sick persons are invited to consult DR.. Pierce
BY letter absolutely free of all fee or charge
Every letter is held strictly private and sacredly
confidential, and all answers are sent in plain
envelopes, bearing printing upon them The
experience Of Dr. Pierce often enables him TO sug
gest auxiliary treatment specially adapted TO the
individual case. Address DIR. K. v. Pierce, Buff
falo, n. Y.
ABOUT year ago began to be troubled with dry
hacking cough and hurting through MY breast that
could hardly about do house work for myself and
husband writes Alice Hoifon. of St Adams, Kama
v,a Co. 81 let my trouble go until about eight
ago got Of Dr. r. " P:erces little pamphlets
learned Of great remedy for such diseases and wrote
10 the Worlds Dspensary Medical Association in short
after reading the little hook They soon gave an
and advised what 10 do followed their advice
and found relief by the of Doctor r. " Fierce
Golden Medical Discovery haye used three bottles Of
and feel like new person"
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets do not become a
necessity TO the system they have relieved OF
Accommodations and distractions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
THE LOSSES AT LADYSMITH
EIGHT THOUSAND SOLDIERS pAssr

EIGHT THOUSAND SOLDIERS PASSED
THROUGH THE HOSPITAL,
London. March 2.-Colonel Rhodes the bro,b
er of Cecil Rhodes. describing in The Times"
the entry into Ladysmith of Lord Dundona,d
and three hundred men OF the Imperial Iiuhf
Horse and Natal Carbineers February % Save.
1t Is impossible to depict the enthusiasm, ~
the beleaguered garrison. Cheer upon char
ran from post to post, and staff officers civil
ians and soldiers fiocked 10 greet them Az tie
ford or the Kip River women with children in
their arms tearfully pressed forward 10 srasn
the hands or the gallant band Sisters and
brothers friends and relatives met again n,
was the most moving scene l have ever wit
messed The contrast between the robins,
troopers OF a dozen battles and the pale enact
ated defenders Of Ladysmith was great The
hour for which we had so patiently waited he'd
come at last. '
General White and his staff met the troons In
the centre OF the town. He was cheered with
heartfelt enthusiasm He addressed the civil
lans and thanked them and the garrison for
their magnificent support through trials which
we alone can realize
We could possibly have hung on for six weeks
longer put the privations would have been
great ana sickness and the pauctty of our am
munitlon would have limited the number OF as
sauIts we would have been able TO resist
we originally started the Siege with 10 OOO
troops. Z'oOo civilians and 1000 natives. be
tWeen Casualties and sickness 5000 soldiers
passso through the hospital. It IL Impossible
10 oVeT-emphas'ss the privations Of the sick.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
PRESIDENT STEYNS BAD FAITH.

London. March 2-David rloyd-George. Lib
eral Member for Carnarvon. moved in the
House OF Commons to-day a reduction OF the
civil appropriation on the alleged ground that
Sir Alfred Miner had been guilty OF sarblng
communications from President Steyn OF the
Orange Free State 10 the Colonial Office.
Mr. Chamberlain absolutely denied the charge
Referring to President Steyns alleged desire
for peace the Colonial Secretary said:
What reliance could be placed upon President
Steyns assurances may be judged from the
fact that few days before the declaration Of
war he solemnly assured the British Govern
ment that under no conditions would the Free
State take aggressive action. Yet. a short
time after that, the forces of the Free State
were marching side by side with the forces Of
the TransvaaI and invading British territory.
The motion of Mr. Lloyd-George was de-
featad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03

Since the middle Of January a man once down
was practically lost. The reduced rations OF
the soldiers just sufficed for their subsistence
Daily thirty odd horses and mules were slaugh-
tered and converted into soup and sausages
From January ID to now there have been over
two hundred deaths from disease alone The
last fortnight the majority of the field bat
teries endorsed and the guns permanently post
ed in our defences The cavalry and drivers
converted into infantry and sent TO the
trenches. A line of defences had been con-
structed with the view of possible flnal con-
tingency if the outer works should be carried
Since the investment the total casualties
We're Killed or died of wounds, "a officers ana
230 men; died of disease q officers and o4o men
wounded, 20 officers and $50 men, exclusive OF
white civilians and natives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
BOER WOMEN KILLED IN THE TRESCHE,

Colenso Camp. Feb 2s.-The Beers lost beav.
fly during yesterdays fighting The lydaite
wrought fearful havoc In the trenches MANY
OF the wounded were quite yeiIow from the
erects OF the fumes. over a hundred prisoners
were taken. Many OF them were Hollanders
and a few were genuine Beers Considerable
ammunition for rifles fell into the hands OF the
British as well as damaged Maxim gun Beers
OF sixteen were among the wounded. The pris-
oners had not heard OF the surrender of General
Cron5e and discredited It, The majority seemed
to be glad to be captured. They admit heavy
losses recently.
The women remained with the Beers in tho
trenches until three hours before the British
charged. Two women were found one dead and
the other shot through the heart. She has since
died She said her husband would not let her
go az she was such good shot The woman
was only nineteen years old
An idea Of the intensity of the shell fire can
be gathered from the fact that OF the nlnetv-
five guns In action. the 10Th Battery alone fred
I94 rounds. firing every ten seconds The BRIT -
ish casualties We're about two hundred men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
THE BRITISH WAR BUDGET.
MIR. BALFoUR BRINGS 1T FORWARD UNEX-
PECTEDLY SOON


PECTEDLY SOON
London. March 2.-In the House OF Commons
to-day a. ]. Balfour. the First Lord OF the
Treasury, announced that the House would meet
at p. m. Monday for the Budget statement.
The announcement surprised the House and
started considerable speculation as to the rea-
sons. 1t is unusual for the Chancellor of the
ExcheGuer to introduce the Budget until after
the close OF the financial year. March 81.
The early Budget statement OF course indi-
Gates that the Government needs money. and
probably purposes obtaining part of the neces-
sary amount from the duty on bonded articles.
The early tatement gives the Chancellor OF the
Exchequer three weeks extra taxation of such
articles, while the suddenness with which the
matter sprung allows the owners only half
a day. Saturday. to take goods out OF bond
The Statist" will say tomorrow that the
Chancellor of the Exchequer's Budget will be
delivered Monday. Under ordinary crcum-
stances, II Is added. the speech would not be
made till April. but the necessities OF the Gov
eminent compel IT 10 take immediate measures
for retaining q large loan and increasing tax
alton.
estimates Of expenditure realized II viii be
compelled to borrow fG0OOO.OOU for pur-
poses. OF which fS,oO0OOO will be raised to cover
normal expenditures, and that the Chancellor of
the ExChequer will be compelled to increase the
taxation for the year by f7,OO0.OO0 1t suggests
that the income tax be Increased a penny. which
would give e. 100000 additional revenue; that
the tobacco duty be increased eightpence a
pound whereby f2.3O0,G00 would be obtained
that the beer duty be Increased shilling q bar
rel. which would bring In f1400,N0. and that
the duty spirits be increased shilling a gal
Ion. realizing Fl 10000
The proximity OF the Budget is the sole topic
OF conversation in the Hobbies this evening
Members OF the Opposition believe that the
Government is preparing the way for dissolu-
ton of Parliament and an appeal to the coun-
try on the nood tide Of military In
South Africa.
The Ministerialists on the other hand declare
that this idea 10 quite erroneous. inasmuch as
the Government cannot reasonably dissolve IN
I'll the Is ended They assert that the
Fastening Of the Budget Is dictated solely by
Treasury reasons. and that 1t will be introduced
In such short order with u view of preventing
commercial gambling and the Withdrawal OF
dutiabe articles from bonded warehouses II
is also considered prudent. the Ministerialists
say to introduce the new burdens Of taxation
at time OF popular enthusiasm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03

Washington. March / tSpecaD.-The American
Consul at Belfast In his latest report the State
Department writes follows:
There is u pronounced Improvement In the textile
trade here, which is attributed the reopenng of
the Cuban market Prior TO the Spanish-Amercan
War manufacturers of linens severely haud-
capped In the struggle to compete with Spanish
producers for two reasons, first the high import
duties entrance into Cuba. and second the cost
OF RENTING in bills OF exchange on London which
the purchasers in Cuba had TO pay In gold while
remittances to Spain made in Spanish cur
rency which cost much less. The result was that
Belfast linens driven out of the Cuban mar
kets some OF the merchants established factories
IN Spain In the effort to remedy this OF things
but without success. The regal. ~ the war with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
rR1coLoR ABOVE THE UNION JACK.

Montreal, March a-The students demons ration
was continued to-day, the Laval men taking the
streets In the afternoon they paraded the prin-
cipal streets. the only notable feature being the
hosting tricoor above the British flag on
the office OF La Patrie," the organ OF the Hon
]. l. Tarte, member OF the Dominion Adminstra-
ton.
In the evening crowd OF students and alleged
students marched to The Star office the news
paper which responsible for the demons;ra tlon
in Dominion Square last night They down the
flag trod and spat upon 10 and tore IL Into rags
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
PLAN To AID THE REPUBLICS.

Albany. March 2--The American Rad, for the
assistance of the South African republics was
Incorporated to-day by the Secretary OF State Its
principal office will be located In New-York 1t
is organized TO raise funds for the relief OF the
widows and orphans OF those killed In the South
African war and to assist the South African re-
publics and their citizens by al, lawful methods
consistent with the neutrality laws OF the United
States. The directors George w Van SIcier
and William ]. Fryer. of New-York: H Louter
Vessels of Bloemfousein. and Andrew Devne and
Albert b King. OF Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03

me, and l congratulate you and all under you
with all my heart.
The dispatch to Sir George White read thus:
l thank God that you and all those with you
safe, after your long. trying siege. borne
with such heroism. | congratulate you and all
under you from the bottom of my heart. trust
you are all not very much exhausted.
Sir George White sent the following reply:
Your Matestys most gracious message has
been received by me with the deepest gratitude
and with enthusiasm by the troops. Any hard
ships and privations are a hundred times COM
pensated for by the sympathy and appreciation
Of our Queen and Your Majesty's message Will
ANYTHING else
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03

fighting the McChord bill were also fighting MI
Combs and that the latter had been approached
by opponents of the McChord bill. who told him
they would vote to seat him provided he would
his postponed till after the McChord Dill
should be voted on. Mr. Klar declared this state
ment was untrue. Mr.. Cantrill angered at this
declaration left his seat and made rush Tor
Klar, and the would have been engaged in a
personal combat but for dozen members who
crowded between them. Speaker Trimble; amid the
disorder and excitement. declared the House ad-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03

the revised and justly executed tariff, alters the
whole condition of affairs, and Belfast shippers
now able to compete successfully with Spanish
other foreign manufacturers. The improved con-
dition of credit Cuba is gratifying 1t is remark
able that Cuban merchants have been through the
year remitting promptly for their purchases. so
that the delay and difficulty are disappearing To
use the words of a local linen merchant: All these
things surely tribute to the wise. able and en-
Iightened government of that country by the United
States"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
NATIONAL LEAGUE TO MEET NEyT WEEK

President Young has issued a call for a reconvau-
Ing of the annual meeting OF the National League
and American Association Of professional baseball
clubs to be held at the Fifth Avenue Hotel next
Wednesday at noon. Mr.. Young has promulgated
me following contracts With Brooklyn Daly
Dahlen. Yeager, Steelman, Kennedy Kelley Hill
Farrell, Donovan. Casey and Anderson; with New
York. Gleason. "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
II. l.. WA RID DEAD

Raymond Lee Ward died yesterday. He was
grain merchant, and well known cIubman OF this
city. Among the organizations of which he was
member the Metropolitan Union IIear1,e
Fencers, Riding and New-Yorls Athletic clubs and
the LiederhranZ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
A TARIFF WAR Would RESULT.

Berlin. March 2.-United States Ambassador
White said to-day:
am keeping the German Government fully In
formed regarding the effect the Meat law would
have upon the trade relations between the two
countries, and Germany is fully that a tariff
war would result. | shall have another talk at the
Foreign Office. = ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
GLAD THEY WE'RE CAPTURED.
CRoNJE's MEN REJOICE OVER THEIR PRES
ENT CONDITION.

ENT CONDITION.
Paardeberg Feb 2S-An the prisoners were
paraded yesterday afternoon. They extended In
a long. trailing line. like serpent, across the
plain. and as far as possible arranged in
commanders. The Free Staters were kept sep
arate from the Transvaaers. The look upon
the faces Of the men as they passed made 1t
impossible TO arrive at any other conclusion
than that they were all overjoyed at their re-
lease from the daily hell of shell and shot
which they had been experiencing lately. Many
did not take the trouble to conceal their
delight from the soldiers guarding them. They
chatted freely with the British. discussing the
different battles in which they had fought.
All the prisoners have an intense admiration
for the bravery and pluck of the Highlanders
and they freely confess that they are incapable
Of the dash and go and pluck of the British.
Some of the sick prisoners have given vivid
description of General Cronjes night march
It began in a panic and terrible confusion
prevailed. The huge wagons crowded the
narrow road. there was an utter lack Of
order, and assertions were numerous. From
them also learned the details of the Boer
commissarat. The Boer rations consisted Of
one pound and half of fresh meat daily and
one pound and a half of coffee, three pounds Of
sugar and five pounds of flour per man weekly
Every who off duty visited the Boer
OI
'Tommes' spent the day in searching every
nook and corner After what might prove use
full to the army had been secured, the soldiers
allowed TO take whatever they liked. The
men carried off clothing. kettles cups and even
umbrellas.
London. March "a special correspondent,
telegraphing from Paardeberg February 27.
A curious piece OF news has Just been related
TO me by General Cronje's aide-de-camp. II
appears that Cronje In daily photographic
communication with General Dewet. who, he
supposed. was bringing up achievements. Yes
terday Cronje photographed that unless he was
relieved Immediately ne would feel bound to
surrender. General Dewet replied with cheer
ing message urging him to hold on longer and
that he would be relieved. but totally
failed to effect any diversion.
The mounted infantry to-day reconnoitered
the Beers approaching from the south and after
drawing a shell fire returned.
The prisoners all appear to regard the blow
as than II Is regarded by the British
General Cronjes aide-de-camp stated to-day
that ne believed the Free State would continue
20 fight long the Transvaal wished. On
the other hand many Free Staters are
anHiously asking for copies Of Lord Roberts,
proclamation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
KENTUCKY LEGIsL4ToRs oU4RREl

Frankfort. KY. March 2.-The McChord Railroad
Authorization bill. which has passed the Senate
was an issue in all of the proceedings of the House
day.
~. cAaxui charged that the lobbyists who were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
AMERICAN VINES BARRED OUT.

Berlin, March 2--The Alsatian Government has
refused allow the introduction of American
vines. precauton against phynoxera
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
CANADIANS To GARRISON HALIFAX

Ottawa. Ont. March 2-The offer OF Canada 70
garrison Halifax by the Canadian militia and nj
low the regulars to be sent elsewhere has been
accepted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
GENERAL CRoNLE AT .sIMoNsTowN.


Cape Town. March General Crouje and his
party arrived at simonstown to-day.
General CronJe received by General Sir
Frederick Forester Walker and representative
OF Sir Alfred Mllner. the Governor OF Cape
Colony.
General Crcnje Immediately escorted on
board the British second class cruiser Doris.
There was no demonstration.
Orange River March General Cronte and
his wife passed here last night on the way 20
Cape Town Elaborate precautions had been
taken to prevent the public from seeing him.
Even the officers were ordered from the station
and the refreshment room was kept closed be-
fore his arrival, TO the discomfort OF the KIM
berley passengers. who were obliged to go with
out food, General Cronje looks detected and
miserable. He entered the refreshrnent room
accompanied by his wife. son and interpreter
and General Prettyman and his staff Taking
his seat at a table General Cronje covered his
face with his hands for few moments as he
engaged In prayer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
BOND MEMBERS TO VISIT ENGLAND

y
London March 3.-The Cape Town correspond
ent of The Daily Mail" telegraphing Wednes-
day. says:
Chief Justice De VilIers Mr.. Hormeyr and Dr.
TIE Water are about TO visit England. Ostensibly
ON private business and for their health. This
significant Bond movement requires the most
careful watching.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
Beers RETREAT FROM THE COLONY

Rensburg. Thursday. March 1.-The greater
part Of the Dutch residents at Coleshers have
been arrested as rebels. The Beers Yesterday
were In fun retreat northward. with q British
force following them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
PLAGUE CASES AT SYDNEY.

Sydney, n. s. W.. March 1.-Two fresh cases of
the bubonic plague have developed here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
MAFEKING RELIEVED?
Continued from first page.

me. and 1 congratulate you and all under you
with all heart.