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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-10
CURRENT COMMENT.

The Republicans propose to extend to
our several island possessions from time
to time so much of the constitution as
may suit the purposes of their party. The
Hartford Comm Times (Dem) says: THE
result OF such a distribution of the con-
stitution might be that after awhile the
people of Porto Rico would be living I'M
der one-seventeenth of ii, the people of
Hawaii under seven-elevenths of it, and
the people of the Philippines under one
forty-ninth part of it, Verify the consti-
tuition of the united States would then
be thing of 'shreds and patches One
of these days the American people will
make short work of all these pettifog.
gers and hucksters in high places these
retailers of constitutional provisions, who
would treat the grandest product of the
craftsmanship of the last century as if
1t were picked tripe, smoked ham, or sau-
so ges, to be cut up with knife and sold
by the pound"
Commenting on the probability OF
large increase in the cotton acreage this
year. the Columbia Is. c. State Dem.)
says: THE big crop will be boon to the
fertilizer trust. against which the farm
ers are passing resolutions and organiz-
ing. 1t Will be a fine thing for those cot
ton mills which are anxious to buy the
raw product as cheaply as possible and
which go into combinations to keep down
the price Ii will be picnic for the bears
in the speculat tive market. But there is
very little likelihood of a big crop bene-
fitting the planter. The Southern farmer
has the opportunity to show his wisdom
in correctly judging his chances for gain
or loss. If he is wise he will not be Sc
duced by the temporary price of cotton,
but will keep down the acreage and force
the spinuers 10 pay him good price for
his crop next fall"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18

artillery OF ours. which in battery column at
close intervals wheeled into line along the plain
southwest of Stormberg Hill, 10 take up position
under the enemy's fire. and It during that
movement that the gun was In charge OF got
stuck In a ditch. There were left. 1t was
awful maddenIng, but the moment the enemy saw
the position were In they turned their fire on u.s.
In a short time they wounded my three drivers.
and all the while under heavy fire. myself and the
g1Inners were working with might and main to get
the gun out but II all to purpose For
twenty minutes the Beers pounded us. and In that
time all the six horses were killed. I must say
didIy or the eight of us not a man left his horse
until Major Lowrie ordered away. Major Low
RE who has already got the ID. s. o.. at the
risk of his life galloped across the line OF fire with
spare horses to try and save the gun. but Il
no good Then he said to party: Men you
have done your best and done II bravely too leave
vour gun IN cannot be saved This we did. but
we did II sullI1v, thinking the Beers would meet
ma again with That is the true story OF
how the 74th lost their gun
Private Fade who lies wounded in the field hos
ptaI at Rondesbosch having been hit In the battle
of Colenso writes home thus:
got bullet clean through nv helmet one cut
my mess can from my back and a third cut nv
rife from my hand and the fourth went right
through both hips. II hard lines
to be knocked down the they were. and most
Of them didn't fire shot. You could see nothing
but trenches to fire at. had the pleasure of hav
ing a few shots at them when they came out to
take the artillery guns Five OF us let at them.
but they settled They killed two of Va.
wounded one and took the other two prisoners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18
SOUTH AFRICAN WAR STORIES

London. Feb. lO-The malls have not been par
of the fighting in South Africa BY far the most
interesting details CLEANED from Colonel Baden
Powelrs letters his relatives extracts of which
published in illustrated weekly. The hero
of Mafeking writes:
Here l sit in my bomb-proof bureau writing these
letters. Around me Is telephone communication
with each one OF my outposts. AT each of these
outposts a telescope keeps constant watch on the
Boer outposts and guns As soon as 1t Is seen
which way their fire is about to be directed the
wire communications are set TO work, and bell.
with which each defensive quarter Is provided.
clangs In that part OF the town where the shell
Is about to fall. and all in the open at once go
OF us. unless duty takes out. keep pretty close
during the day, but come out and take the air
at night The Beers usually finish pounding us
toward evening, or just send a few shells be-
fore the sun goes down.
one thing BadenPowell has not neglected He
has effectuaily swept Mafeking clear OF all sus-
pected traitors. Those who are now outside are
closely shut up In particularly strong quarters
where. he says
have forty Fenian prisoners. including the late
station master at Mafeklng, all OF whom were
rather more than suspected OF treasonable CORE
spondence with the enemy
HOW THEY LOST A GUN
one OF the OF the 18th Regiment who was
In charge OF the gun that was lost az the Storm
berg engagement writes to his father In Newcastle
from Sterkstroom. January g. = follows:
We left the camp about three thousand strong
under General Gatacre. and reached Stormberg
I'M about o'clock Sunday afternoon Under ths
hin the infantry opened out, but all OF a sudden
the Beers let us have II with the Maussrs We
were surprised In trap. and well We knew it The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18
FOUR BRITISH DIVISIONS MOVING.
STRENGTH OF LORD ROBERTss ARMY OF
INVASION

London Feb. 1.-THE Chronicles" second
edition this morning has the following dispatch
from Waterfall Drift dated February 16 morn
irg:
Lord Roberts, with the Sixth and Seventh
divisions and the cavalry division in marching
to relieve Kimberley, rendezvoused at Enslin
and then marched toward the Free State The
Six Division crossed the Riet River at Water
Vaal Drift and marched along the right bank.
The Beers showed fight and we had several
casualties The division then marched on to ia
cobsdal. The cavalry captured Browns Drift
Both columns now marching north parallel
with each other.
The British captured many prisoners. but their
casualties were slight.
The Chronicle" also has the following dis
patch from Wegedlies undated via Modder
River. February Is, morning:
General Kelly Kenny, with the Sixth Division
has entered Jacobsdal The Beers made feeble
attempt to hold the eastern ridges but were out
thanked by the mounted infantry and retired
There were few British casualties. The division
then evacuated Jacobsdal. marching north in the
track of French's cavalry, which crossed the
Modder River and engaged the enemy, who re-
tired with heavy losses
The Seventh Division crossed the Riet River,
east Of Koffyfontein, and drove the enemy be-
fore them.
General Tucker is now on General Kelly
kenny's right, and probably will effect juno
ton with his force. The enemy Is retiring north.
The Ninth Division. under General Colvile is in
the rear of the Sixth Division. The enemy, so
far, has made determined stand.
We have captured thousands of stock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18
HEATH Has OPTION on G4RDEy
FOUR OTHER POSSIBLE SITES FOR THE
UPTOWN POsTOFFICE.

UPTOWN POSTOFFICE.
With a formal and binding option on the
Madison Square Garden for uptown post
office. Perry S. Heath. First Assistant Post
master General, returns TO Washington this af
ternoon in position to get reasonable prices on
four other desirable sites. This the primary
object of his visit to the city. The Madison
Square Garden can be obtained for approx
mately 81. 800 600. AS a matter of fact it is
said it can be purchased for a little above
S2,25OCO0. No exact figure has been set on it as
yet, the stockholders wish to be in position
to offer IT at their own price when the proper
time comes
If all Of the four other possible sites held
at practically prohibitive prices, the Depart
ment, it was said. can fall back on the Garden
and feel well satisfied. One of the drawbacks
in connection with the Garden it Is understood
is the fact that the price will take practically
all of the proposed appropriation of S2,5OO,OOO.
leaving little nothing with which TO overhaul
it. The Encouragement OF the interior would
not be expensive as would seem likely at first
thought, however. as the boilers in the base
ment thought to be sufficient to heat the
building for postoffice purposes. and the ele
vatOrs would not have to be renewed for year
or two If the Garden is taken and the appro-
priation practically all used for the purchase,
the overhauling OF the Garden will be made
inexpensive possible. and Postmaster Van
Colt will walt until another year for more
money. The Garden is the line Of the exist
ing pneumatic tubes between the general Post
office and the Grand Central Palace branch,
where the NewYork Central mails
'pouched," and this is looked upon as an ad-
vantage by Postmaster Van Cett.
1t would be discourtesy to the House Com
mittee, which is coming on next week" said the
Postmaster last night, for Mr.. Heath and my
self to go ahead and select a site for the
building before the bill is passed We therefore
simply looked around in order to be able to an
swer questions intelligently when the commit
tee gets here The Garden will do nicely for
uptown office. but there are four other good
sites. Having option on the Garden places
us in position where we can talk business to
the owners of sites who want to deal with the
Government
IF we get the Garden the pension office and
internal revenue Offices can be moved to Twen-
ty-sixth-st. The Garden will give plenty of
room for long time to come
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18

reach Pretoria That now seems the probable
and natural destination of General Roberts's
army if it succeeds without check or reverse in
breaking up General Cronje's forces around
Kimberley and in following them In hot pursuit
The Dutch commanders have however. shown
themselves TO be most astute and flexible in
adapting themselves to conditions. They
will not be likely to le taken by surprise
ond time by Generals Roberts and Kitchener
BUTLER FIGHTING AGAIN.
Mr.. Harmsworth's correspondent at Lourenco
Marques has telegraphed an annount enent from
Pretoria that General Butler has again crossed
the Tugela and occupied Val Krantz where his
last attempt made to penetratC the Boer
dine Of defences. The same rumor has reached
Durham, whence a Central News dispatch has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18
THE NEWS FROM ROBERTS.
Continued from first page.

ten of rapid transport for it gave wings to an
army which had been crawling.
The army corps has not only surpassed the
Dutch forces in mobility, but General Roberts
has also adapted himself TO their tactics. Gen
.ral Joubert's plan has been to set up one COM
1nando after another for defence, instead OF
rnassing his forces for a general engagement,
md the British generals have been compelled 10
send their battalons against columns of fresh
troops General Roberts has taken his divisions
md worked with them though they were
commanders. Each has been supplied with its
own transport service and artillery, and each
has been a column OF ten thousand men. With
four divisions of infantry and four brigades of
cavalry and mounted infantry General Roberts
has met the Dutch commanders on their own
ground with a superior force. Roberts and
Kitchener between them have adapted an army
corps to the precise conditions Of Boer warfare
and have supplied fighting machine which is
available for rapid advance from Kimberley 10
Blcemfontein and thence to Pretoria.
During the last two months Englishmen have
been wondering how their army could ever
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18

come stating that Vaal Krantz has been reoccu-
dispatches seem inexpicable except upon the
other demonstration expedient for holding
the Dutch forces on the Tugela and preventing
the reinforcement of General Cronje. 1t is prob
able that General Butler has resumed operations
on the Tugela either above or below Colenso.
There were Few dispatches from the southern
srontier OF the Free State. The pressure upon
the British lines at Arundel had apparently
been relieved by the retirement of a portion of
the Dutch forces into the Free State. The Brit
ssh losses at Rensburg have been considerable
especially in officers, but the garrison is already
seeeiving reinforcements from Cape Town.
A slight attack has been made upon General
Gatacres position at Molteno
The services Of General French and Colonel
Kekewich have been promptly recognized by
promotion.
The enthusiasm with which General Roberts's
successful tactics have been received in Canada
Australia, Natal and Cape Town has impaired
new impulse TO the cause of Imperial Fedora
ton IN F.
EIGHTY BOER WAGONS CAPTURED.
GENERAL KELLY-KENNY SMELLING GEN
ERAL CRoNJE's LAGER.
London, Feb. 1.-THE following dispatch from
Lord Roberts made public by the War
Office to-day:
Jacobsdal. Feb. IL. $50 a. m-General Kelly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18

day entered this town. which has been in pos
session of the British since yesterday. The ut
most order prevails. Military police patrol the
streets. but not a stick of furniture and not
even an apple from the trees has been taken A
sentry is placed before each store and the SOL
ders allowed to enter and purchase what
they require. Everything is so peaceful that the
inhabitants express the utmost surprise, as Il
had been diligently reported that the British oc-
cupation meant instant lootng.
Judging from the conversation of the inhabi-
tants, the Free State is weary of the war. II is
openly said that President Steyh betrayed the
people When the latter became satisfied there
was no truth in the stories of the footing pro-
cvities of the British, the. townspeople well
coined the troops friends.
Since the battle of the Modder River the town
has not been garrisoned, but has merely been
used as a hospital depot. When the Beers fred
on the British Wednesday the townspeople nro
tested. Although the British Smelling yesterday
considerably frightened the women the sheIls
were only directed at ridge beyond the town
which was intrenched.
The large German hospital remains in beauti-
full order. 1t is clean and sanitary and the
wounded of both sides are equally well attended
A correspondent talked with number Of the
Boer wounded, and they all acknowledged that
the British movements had nonplussed the
burgher commanders. Even now. 1t is added
they are under the impression that the sole OBJ
ject was the capture of Jacobsdal When in
formed Of the relief Of Kimberley they were at
first incredulous and then astounded
The Landdrost remains in the town
News has reached here that the Beers are
leaving Magersfontein and returning in dis
organized masses to their farms The invasion
OF the Free State has undoubtedly struck hard
blow, which may result in the detection OF large
numbers of the Free Staters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18
BUTLER SAID TO BE ATTACKING.
REPORTED TO HAVE CROSSED THE TUGEIA
AND SEIZED VAAL KRANTz AGAIN.

REPORTED TO HAVE CROSSED THE TUGELA
AND SEIZED vAAL KRANTz AGAIN.
London, Feb. IA dispatch to THE Even
ing News" from Lourenco Marques. dated to-
day. says that from Boer sources it Is reported
that the British attacking the Boer position
at Vaai Krantz, and that the Beers still
holding the position. This report is probably
Identical with the bombardment of Blaauw-
krantz, as announced yesterday
London, Feb. IS $50 a. m.-The War Office
made the usual statement at midnight that it
had no news. but at about the same time came
dispatches from Durham. dated late on Saturday
evening giving reports OF the renewed fighting
on the Tugela where the censor stopped all tele-
grams. Arrivals at Durham from the Tugela say
that fighting has occurred daily since the be-
ginning of the week. In these engagements the
British casualties have been comparatively light.
According to these unconfirmed reports, Gen
eraI Butler had reoccupied Vaal Krantz and the
Beers had retreated in the direction of the Free
State.
In the mean time wounded officers and men
are arriving daily at Durham and are placed
aboard the four hospital ships now there.
Dispatches from Zululand received at Durham
say the country is quieting down, thanks to the
appearance of flying column. The Beers seem
nervous and uncertain, and have stayed their
advance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18
Leutenant-Coionel Kekewich has been pro-
NOTED colonel for services in the defence of KIM
berley.
YEoMEN START FOR THE FRONT.

YEOMEN START FOR THE FRONT
London, Feb. 1.-THE first unit OF the special
corps Of yeomanry called the Duke of Cam
BRIDGES Own left London this morning to en-
bark at Southampton for South Africa. The
force is composed entirely of men of good social
position. Lord Abnger wears corporars stripes.
while Lord Aesbury's son is a trooper. Each
man had to pay f120 for the privilege Of join
ing. the money going to purchase their outfits.
while their pay is donated to the fund for the
relief of the widows and children of the killed
soldiers. Immense crowds cheered the Gentle
men Rankers." as they termed. on their
way to the station. and the train started amid
remarkable scenes of enthusiasm.
The Duke of Cambridge and other titled per-
sonages went to Southampton to bid the yeo-
many farewell,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18
WIRES NOT OPEN TO KIMBERLEY.

The Commercial Gable Company this morning
sent out the following notice:
The British Postoffice requests us to cancel
Yesterdays notice in regard to Kimberley.
mere Is no telegraphic communication with
Kimberley at present
similar notice was issued by the Central
Gable Office of the Western Union Telegraph
Company.
The Anglo-American Telegraph Company also
cancels its notice issued yesterday in regard to
Geographic communication with Kimberley be-
ing restored.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18
CRONJE IN FULL RETREAT.
THE BoER ARMY OF TEN THOUSAND MAX
ING FOR BTOEMFONTEIN

Jacobsdal, Feb. 49, via Modder River.-Gen-
eral Cronje, with ten thousand men. is in full
retreat toward Bloemfontein. General Kelly
Kenny is fighting a guard action and
harassing the retreat.
The Beers are reported to be leaving Spyt-
fontein going in a northwesterly direction.
The Beers captured a large convoy as a result
of yesterdays fighting at Riet River. The
British casualties were comparatively slight in
view of the tremendous bombardment. Less
than thirty men were wounded and but one
killed.
General French's division was enthusiastically
welcomed at Kimberley The officers dined at
the club last evening.
The news of the entry into Kimberley has
greatly cheered the troops who are working
splendidly.
Jacobsdal Feb. 15-Lord Roberts's troops to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18
DAVITT GOING TO SOUTH AFRICA.
THE IRISH LEADER GIVES HIS REASON
AND TALKS OF THE WAR.

London. Feb. 17.-Michael Davitt who re-
signed his seat in the House of Commons as a
protest against Great Britain's policy toward
the Transvaal. starts for South Africa next
week In an interview with representative OF
The Associated Press to-day he said:
My resolve to go to South Africa has absolute
ly no political significance but my doctor or
dered a change Of climate and | am going
where every body's thoughts are centred to see
and learn what every one wants TO know about
the unequal struggle which has been going on
since October. No matter how the struggle
ends II will raise the biggest international prob
lens of this century In Europe while the vary
ing fortunes Of the combatants are certain to
exercise q marked influence on the Presidential
election in America. Whether as victor or as
vanQuished, England Is about to face IA momen-
tous crisis, the political outcome OF which may
radically affect the whole fabric of her empire
l intend to visit Cape Colony and the TransYaal
ana learn the real facts regarding the racial
night between the British and the Afrikanders
The hnal Issue Of the war will have to be fought
out In the TransVaal, and hope to reach there
before the great old President and the heroic
little republic launches the blow which Is to
'stagger humanity"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18
GEN. HUTTON UNDER SECRET ORDERS.
THE FORMER COMMANDER OF THE CAN
ADA MILITIA SAILS FOR ENGLAND.

The Cunard steamer Etruria, which has been
laid up at this port for five weeks sailed yester
day at s a. for Liverpool. on the last trip
over It was discovered that there flaw in
her shaft, and a section had to be brought
from England The Etruria carried 62 900 ounces Of
silver Zimmerman & Forshay shipped 1900
ounces and Lewisohn Brothers sent $50 bars.
Amorg the passengers on the Etruria Major
General e. P. II. Hutton. who has Just resigned
his post General commanding the militia in
Canada. To a reporter who saw him just before
he sailed General Hutton said:
cannot talk about my plans until 1 have
ported TO the War Office in London. have stud
led the situa ton in South Africa from Canada, so
l not in very good position to discuss the
state of affairs down there 1 suppose that so far
knowing what is going in South Africa is
concerned, there those here who could give
good opinions as L could. l have no doubt that
England Will win.
Ny orders report to the War Office. and
know just what l am 20 do while there, but as
have said, cannot talk of my plans am acting
under secret orders.
When asked for his opinion to the relief OF
Kimberley General Hutton replied:
see In the papers that things have taken sort
OF change down there, but l do not believe that
the relief of Kimberley amounts a great deal
mounted cannot hold town. The Canadian
troops doing we'll as | knew they would. For
the last year and a half l have been In command
OF them and l know they the proper stun.
General Hutton has served through two cam
paigns in South Africa, and he is well acquainted
with that country. Among the other passengers
on the Etrura f. NJ. Barnett Colonel Alex
Droict Langeon Barber. Mrs. singlehurst and f.
Spencer Pratt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18
FEW VOTES FOR Beers AND FILIPINOs
SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATORS VOTE DOWN
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY

Columbia S. c.. Feb. II (SpeciaD.-The sympathy
given the Southern Confederacy by Great Britain
and the fact that United States troops are fighting
against FiIipinos caused resolutions expressing
sympathy for Beers and FilipInos to be overwhelm-
nIy voted down in the House of Representatives
- o'clock last night, after ninety minutes debate,
The resolutions presented just after the speech
of Mr. Bryan the day before. and opposition
expected. The prO-Filipno amendment to the Boer
resolution received five votes, while the resolution
had less than q dozen in it's favor
South Carolinians, who remembered the incident
of Sdell and Mason. 1t was declared, could not
censure Great Britain. and they were all Anglo
SaXOnS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18
HOSPITAL CORPS FOR ENGLAND.

Chicago, Feb. IA movement has been started
among the English born citizens OF the United
States to organize hospital corps and send It TO
the Transvaal to for the wounded soldiers OF
Great Britain. The matter was brought up at the
regular meeting OF the Society of the Sons and
Daughters Of the British Empire held last night
and the society entered heartily into the work
The scheme started with the society of the Sons OF
St George which has a large membership In all
parts of the United States is proposed to enlist
and equip corps exactly similar to the raised
bv Irish societies which recently left Chicago for
South africa aid the Beers. 1t is hoped to get
the corps ready for service within the next six