The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
MAJuBA AVENGED.
The Coincidental Surrender Was
 Not Unexpected.

NOt NneXpecteu.
 London, Feb. 2S.-"Majuba avenged" "Cronje surrenders," Great British victory These are the expression be. ing shouted all over London, yet there are few outward signs of the natural joy that Lord Roberts dispatch has really caused. The equalization of Gen. Cronje had been looked upon as al. most certainty for a week past, and now that it has come enthusiasm finds itself discounted by anticipation.
 Mnjubn DishonOr Wiped Out.
 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 19 years standing. While the afternoon papers all comment upon this happy coinci- dence, they do not forget the splendid bravery of the enemy.
 BOcr Bravery Not Overlooked.
 The St. James Gazette says: "The splendid courage of the Boers has not been able to withstand any longer the bombartlment 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 Ladysmith, out on the whole conduct of the war will be immense.
 Now For Ladysmith.
 ''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"
 The Globe under the heading of "Majuba avenged says: I've shall not jump at the conclusion that the war is over, but that a victory has beer gained which brings the end well in sight. Gen. Cronje no doubt sue ceeded in delaying Lord Roberts en- trance into Bloemfontein, but the de- lay is all he has been able to ac- complish."
 Admiration Mingled with Anger.
 The Westminster Gazette, which is inclined to be pro-Boer, says: .'.Ad- miration for the desperate valor ot Gen. Cronje is mingled with anger at the necessity imposed upon us of pur- chasing victory at this cost. Let us remember Paardeberg if we like, but forget Majuba and have done with the whole train of misleading associations and mischievous ideas which gathered around that unhappy memory"
 Awaiting Further Details.
 Further details of the dramatic sur render of Gen. Cronje at Paardeberg are eagerly awaited. The Boer com mander s forces are variously csti- mated at 1000 to 5000. Speculation is rife as to how svon Lord Roberts will be able to press on to Bloemfontein; but before he enters the capital of the Free State he will undoubtedly have to overcome a powerful force and take strong intrenchments.
 The News at Windsor.
 The news of Gen. Cronje's surrender was received with unbounded satis- faction at Windsor. The queen i'm mediately telegraphed her congratl- lations to Lord Roberts and the troops.
 There was a much more outward display of rejoicing in the provinces than in London. The Glasgow and Liverpool stock exchanges were great ly excited. The members sang God Save the Queen," repeatedly, and cheered for Little Bobs." Flags were liberally displayed on the municipal and public buildings in all the large towns"
 Everyone Jubilant.
 Windsor was very jubilant at the news, which the queen disseminated immediately after it reached her, and the inhabitants seized the occasion of her majesty driving through the town on her way to take a train Cor visit to the wounded South African