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avail. A reiteration of Its tender would be
humllating to the nation. and irritating to
the power whose victory Is now so closely
in sight. For practical purposes nothing
short of absolute Intervention would be
of effect now and fortunately even 50 ar
dent a gathering as that of last night in
this city hesitates before proposing such
step.
Yet 1t has been freely asserted and not
denied that these delegates come vested
with authority to lay before the United
States a proposal of Intervention based
upon the assumption by this country OF
protectorate over the African republics.
with a view to their ultimate annexation
This. if accepted, would mean war IL
ould mean an extension of the principle
of expansion before which even the most
ardent. radical ''imperialist'' would quail.
Yet this suggestion. according to present
understanding, is seriously to be made to
the United States. being addressed directly
to the partsans whose chief outcry today Is
against the imperialism of the present
American program, who are seeking every
possible means TO cripple the administra-
ton because it has planted the American
ag>over the Philippines,
An assumption of the war would give the
United States the toughest problem 1t has
ever encountered. England controls the sea
approaches to the African republics with a
navy admittedly many times more powerful
than that OF the United States. 1t also
controls the land approaches to an almost
profibtive extent with large and trained
army. Vast as are the resources of this
country. great is its war power, actual
and latent, enthusiastic might be the
people for a time in behalf of these Dutch
people in Africa, the task would be lmpOS-
slble of accomplishment. The results of an
entry upon such an enterprise, foredoomed
to failure are too comprehensive for mag
nation.
The purpose of last nights meeting Is ap-
parent 1t is to add to the campaign ma
t, rails of those who are opposed to the ad-
miniStration. The Boer delegates, who are
carrying themselves with fine dignity and
reserve are being utilized for a purpose of
purely domestic politics. Nothing can be
done in their behalf and probably none
knows this truth better than the senators
and representatives of the United States
who last evening sat in silent sympathy
upon the platform awoke the echoes with
their weli-rounded platitudes about liberty
and their fiery denunciations of England.
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Motive Good; Result Bad.
From the Providence Journal.


The Methodist general conference has
made a mistake in attacking indiscrimi-
nately the army canteen. The testimony
that the existence of the canteen is In the
interests of temperance is Overwhelming.
Whatever may be thought as to the advisa-
bility of alcoholic drinks, as an abstract
question. the fact remains that absolute
pr ohibition in camps is merely nominal.
The men will get liquor; and if they cannot
obtain pure beer at a canteen they will so
to dives for bad whisky Such being the
case, where is the gain to temperance in
the abolition of the canteen? religious
body that demands its abolition Is taking
the semblance of progress for the reality.
The motive may be good, but the result is
deplorable.
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Her Observation.

Charley dear said young Mrs. Tor
kins, whose husband had been lecturing her
about economy, 1.-The uniform of the secret
society you just Joined is perfectly lovely"
Think sou he rejoined cheerily. as he
twisted himself before the glass to see If
his belt was on straight.
Yes. To tell you the truth, l don't see
why we women should spend so much
money on our clothes. We can't hire a
band and march,
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1t is possible that some people will at
tend demonstrations in honor Of the Boer
ENJOYS simply because this is the only OPP
portunity they ever enjoyed Of seeing real
live Boer. And after the wonderful fighting
in South Africa no one can deny that Boer
is well worth looking at
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oleomargnrine should BE Branded.


1t is not positively asserted that oleomar-
garine is ordinarily injurious to health The
contention of the manufacturers may be
admitted, but it is certain that a considera-
bic number of ingredients which have lit
tie nutrition enter into the article. The pub
lie has right to know the composition of
the food il uSeS Branding to show all the
elements is the most reasonable policy in
regard to o eomarGarine.
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Adulteration of MIX.
From the Chicago NeWB.

Aduteration of milk Is rather different
matter from the adulteration of wood alco-
hol or plug tobacco, and this difference
should be more adequately recognized by
statutes Milk that is loaded with a deadly
drug is simply poison and If it Is fed to a
delicate child that child is murdered as
surely as though the milkman had given it
paris green. Injurious adulterants put into
the diet of grown-up people are bad enough,
but doctoring ordinary foods has kind of
responsibility compared with poisoning the
food of ba bies
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HeRd-Welr.

Now let the fireworks set to work
And let the music play.
No sense of sorrow here must Turk
This is a holiday.
Each straw hat and each felt we view,
Each beaver, tall and neat,
Respectfully are lifted to
The feZ along the street.
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Are you fond of golf and whst?" asked
the enthusiast the subject Of games.
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne, Some
times the conversation about them makes
s,'ch an impression on me that can't help
wondering why people don't play them in
stead of talking about them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-21

This ideal temperature may cause pop
ular Impression that the work of the anti
cigarette league in the weather bureau is
really producing beneficial results
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-21

No ran who takes off his suspenders and
wears belt in warm weather can blame
dog for paving at his muZzle.
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Irving Winslow of Boston sees 100000
votes for the anti-imperialists. If Mr..
Winslow does not consult oculist pretty
soon he Will he able to see several thousa nd
people every time he looks in a mirror
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-21

The Boer ENJOYS have doubtless been
properly warned against mistaking the dec
crations along the streets for evidences OF
sympathy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-21

Mr. Clark Of Montana directs attention to
thu fat that ii takes a great deal of fore
sight to lie a really successful resiener.
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Mr.. Jim Corbett's congressional candi-
dacy is something of a joke. But it IS a
good advertisement for his drink emporium
and his show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-21

Politicians who have gotten into the way
of seeing emperors every time they look at
the country's future should take something
for their nerves.
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Mr.. Towne might add to the mental re-
pose of numerous democrats by not plung-
ing into the midst Of conflict with too much
enthusiasm.
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A manufacturer of digestive tablets might
do something courteous and thoughtful in
the shape of few carloads addressed to
Mafeking.
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SHOOTING STARS.
CuriOS.

These are genuine Havana cigars" said
the connoisseur.
"Oh. said the man who always likes to
be in the Importance, land here are some
genuine Havana postage stamps"
Whats interesting about them?"
Nothing, except the fact that they are
genuine
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Sometimes" said Uncle Eben. when
you does man a favor he never fohgits
it. He jes' laughs at you de res O. his life
fob bein so easy,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-21

Mr.. Clark's entrances and exits follow so
rapidly that he may have trouble to keep
from steppng on his own feet.
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Admiral Dewey has been called upon to
turn his attention rather abruptly from
political aspirations to the fuel problem.
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Logical ReasOning.

Mr.. Corbett says he is "as good demo-
crat as ever lived" This being the case,
Mr.. Jeffries must be q republican.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-13

fell upon the I'd Dorsets who carried the posi-
Hon at the point of the bayonet. and the Third
SdNairy Brigade, who We're heavily attacked on
our our right from very broken country around
Iketini Mountain.
1 hope our casualties less than hundred,
which, considering the extreme length of the
position, is much less than 1 expected.
Inc whole attack was directed by Hdyard
whose dispositions were extremely good The
artllery, Tenth Brigade and Third Cavalry
Brigade did most of the work.
The War Office has received the following dis
patch from General Kelly Kenny:
Bloemfontein. June 12-Our troops from the
north are at Honingspruit (south of Roodeva
where the Beers cut the British lines of
munlcatton), having defeated the enemy. They
VIII be at America Siding tomorrow at a. m
General Knox moves out from Kroonstad to
intercept the enemy. Fuller particulars later.
The following dispatch has been received at
the War Office from General Forester Walker
in command Of the lines Of communication In
South Africa:
Cape Town. June 1.-THE following is from
kellykenny:
June 11.-No communication from Methuen
since June Z. He was fighting June to the
north of Vetchkop. Steyn is near Reitz.
The British prisoners sent to Vrede are we'll
treated.
probable explanation of the reports that a
British force is moving through Swaziland
comes in dispatch from Port Elizabeth dated
June II, announcing the return there of the
British cruiser Doris from Kosi Bay whittier
she had taken number Of whaleboats with the
object of landing an armed force, presumably
part Of plan to penetrate into Swaziland. The
Beers, however. got news of the expedition and
the force not landed.
Among the members of the Yeomanry killed
at Lindley was w T. Power. proprietor of the
Canyon Ranch, in North Texas, and son of Sir
w. T. Power
New-York tribune., 1900-06-13
REPAIRING RAILROAD LINES.
NEWS FROM LORD ROBERTS EXPECTED
TO-DAY-BULLER's MOVEMENTS.

| NEWS FROM LORD ROBERTS EXPECTED
To-DAY-BULLER's MOVEMENTS.
London. June photographic communication
with Lord Roberts is expected to be restored to-
day as dispatch from Bloemfontein, dated
yesterday says that the railway Is in British
possession again, and that the work of repair
ing the line is going rapidly with the abun-
dant material at Bloemfontein.
From the following telegram it would appear
that General Hunter was in command Of the
troops referred to by General Kelly-Kenny in his
dispatch from Bloemfontein
Hloemfontein. June 12-General Hunter is
coming up rapidly from the northwest, having
severely defeated large commando of Beers.
who had destroyed two miles of railway north
of Kroonstad
The Boer Government is also issuing news
cheering to its sympathizers. The following
bulletin the Boer version Of the disaster to the
Derbyshires, was posted by President Kruger on
Sunday at Machadodorp:
On June Z four divisions of burghers, com
manded by Steenkamp, Froneman, Duploy.
Fourfe and Mel, attacked the British at Roode
val. killed two hundred, took seven hundred
prisoners and captured immense stores of food
and ammunition, Maxim gun and one thousand
lyddite shells. Some food was taken by the Boer
farmers and the rest was burned. The English
mail was taken. The burghers attacked from
the open veldt and gave evidence of unpre-
cedented bravery
General De Wet also fighting on June 2
whether at RoodevaI elsewhere is not clear
but the Boer War Office gives it out that he
captured three thousand suits Of clothing blan-
kets gloves boots, etc. Being unable TO carry
them with him in his rapid sweep through the
country, according TO the Transvaal War Office
he burned the whole mass. General De Wet
has also reported that he put thousand
British out OF action and destroyed property
valued at 100000. AS Lord Methuen is officially
described as lighting June Z, IT is possible
that he was engaging General De Wet.
A dispatch from Lourenco Marques says that
fifteen thousand Beers reported to be retir-
ing on Middleburg from various quarters ami
that after wedding out the faint hearted twenty
thousand steadfast men are still left.
General Butler unable on Monday fol-
as water The dispatches describe him as fight
under prolonged rife fire. The Beers had two
guns which they got away Few dead
wounded Beers were found 1t seems probable
tat the major portion Of the Beers had with
ofawn before the advance began
Lord Methuen, General Rumble and General
Erabant are reported TO have $4,000 men and
fifty guns engaged in inclosing the Beers in the
eastern part of Orange River Colony.
The War Office casualty returns up to June 3
aggregated % Col besides 1872 officers and y 355
men sent home SIS invalids. but not including the
sick in South African hospitals.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-13
RULE OVER SOUTH AFRICA
OUTLINE OF THE POLICY OF THE BRIT
ISH GOVERNMENT

London, June 12.-It is learned that the Gov
eminent has at last decided upon a plan for
the civil settlement of South Africa. The details
are kept secret, but it can safely be said that
the Orange River Colony and the Transvaal
will become Crown colonies, the latter probably
being renamed the Transvaal Colony. Sir AL
fred Miner. it is declared, is to be High Com
missioner of South Africa, in spite of the oppo-
sition he has incurred.
The Crown colony form of government can
best be understood by reference to the system
in vogue in the West Indies. Sierra Leone and
Ceylon. Endeavors will be made to put this
in force as soon as possible in the Transvaal
and Orange River colonies. though it is scarcely
expected that the details will be announced or
parts of the work be begun for few months.
While the civil settlement will be drawn up SO
as to be eventually Independent of military en-
forcement it is realized that the first work
must be effected with the cooperation of the
troops Sir Alfred Miner appears to believe
that civil reorganization and military pacifica-
ton proceed simultaneously and that
possible scattered rising will not seriously re-
tard the progress of reorganization, once it is
begun. The Colonial Office is said to be of the
opinion, however that the maintenance of good
sized garrisons at such centres Bloemfontein,
Kroonstad. Johannesburg and Pretoria will be
necessary for long time after the Crown
colony system gets in working order. For this
reason and others put forward by Sir Alfred
Milner the idea Of granting autonomous
form OF government has been abandoned. 1t is
believed though it cannot be verified. that
part Of the Transvaal will be partitioned off to
Natal.
The whole arrangement may be roughly de-
scrbed as conciding with the views advanced
by the Progressives as opposed to those held by
the Bondites. The final steps in this decision
have been taken in the last few days. Mr..
Chamberlain sent for ]. P. Fitzpatrick author
Of THE Transvaa from Within" who is well
known in connection with South African affairs,
and spent a day in consultation with him. Mr..
Fitzpatrick will sail for Cape Town June 16
to join the Advisory Committee which Sir Alfred
Milner is forming.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-13
A PRETENCE OF REFORM
CHINA'S RULER ISSUES ANOTHER EDICT
REPORT OF SETTLEMENT

copyright; 1900: BY The New-York Tribune.I
lBY GABLE TO TRIBUNEl
London, June 13, a. m.-Telegrams from
China disclose particular change in the sit
uation "The Posts correspondent at Peking
states that Imperial edict has been issued
condemnng the Boxers.
Seventy-1ve foreigners and four hundred
natives. under guard Of twenty Americans. have
eongregated at Peking and forming for
defence. The Anglo-American force which left
Tien-Tsin on Sunday is at Laofa, thirty-one
miles distant, having been delayed by damaged
bridges. The Shanghai correspondent of THE
Times" states that Russia is about to bring
a large force to Peking, and the Shanghai cor
respondent of The Mall understands that the
trouble has been practically settled by the
Powers. T. NJ F.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-13
EMPRESS JOINS BOXERS.
RADICAL CHANGES MADE IN CHINESE
FOREIGN OFFICE

copyright: 1900: BY The New-York Tribune.l
[BY CABLE THE TRIBUNE.l
London, June IL, l a. m.-The news from China
has been vague and untrustworthy for the last
twentyfour hours but there is a general feeling
in diplomatic circles that the European Powers
have been united by the dismissal of Prince
Ching, and that in the purging of the Tsung-li-
Yamen of all its moderate the Empress
Dowager has gone to the Boxers, bag and
baggage. and that the Powers have been forced
to cooperate in the restoration of order at
Peking, even If the services Of Russian troops
are required.
Talleyrands good Europeans have reap
peared upon the scene and have dropped their
Jealousies and suspicious. A mixed force of two
thousand marines will be inadequate if Peking
should be in the possession of the Boxers and if
the insurrection spreads from province to prov
ince. The Russians will go in with European
mandate, and probably will have many
reasons for remaining there the English have
found useful and necessary in Egypt L n. F.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-13

komilof are at Taku Bar. and the Russian tor
pedo boats Nos. 103 and 1O1 in the Ri er
Taku Want Of transport prevents the Russians
from landing troops. The Russians are very
active here to-day
1t is rumored that General Fung- Fab Slang.
with many thousand troops. is at Feng-Tai.
The latest news from Pao-Ting-Fu is that the
Boxers. six thousand strong. are attacking the
Roman Catholic convent there. The situation Is
critical, and the officials evidently inactive.
The United States warships Nashville and
Monocacy expected at Taku.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-13
JAPANESE OFFICIAL KILLED.

CHANCELLOR OF THE LEGATION MUIR
DERED BY EMPRESsS BODYGUARD.
London. June 13.-"The Times" in an extra
edition. publishes the following dispatch from
Pekng dated June H. D. m:
The Chancellor of the Japanese Legation.
Sugiyama Akra. while proceeding alone and
unprotected official duty. was brutally muir
dered by soldiers of the Tung- Fuh- Slang the
favorite bodyguard of the Empress. at the
Manigate railroad station yesterday.
The foreign renforcements are daily expected
The present isolated position of Peking. the
destruction of foreign property in the country
and the insecurity of life directly attrib-
utable TO the treachery Of the Chinese Gov
ernment
New-York tribune., 1900-06-13
BRITISH GAIN GROUND.
VICTORY OVER BOERS IN THE
FREE STATE.
BUILER FORCES BURGHERS FROM
IAING'S NEK-A NEW CAPE GOV
EMINENT CAPT
IRE OF DUTCH
IRE OF DUTCH.
[copyright; 1900: By The New-York Tribunel
lBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE1

Icopyrght: 1900: By The New-York Trbune.l
IBy CABLE THE TRBUNE.l
London, June 13, a m.-"The Daily Mall
publishes a message from Bloemfontein this
morning. strting that General Hunter, coming
I'D rapidly from the northwest, severely defeat
ed the Beers who had swooped down and de-
stroyed the railway line north of Kroonstad
The railway is in possession OF the British
again and telegraphic communication with
Lord Roberts is expected to be restored to-day
General Hunters force is apparently the one
from the north referred to by General Kelly
Kenny in his official message. Hunter must
have crossed the Vaal from the north in the di-
rection Of Potchefstroom-a really brilliant
march from Machadodorp. The Express" hears
that the Boer commanders have been offered
10000 a year TO lay down their arms, and that
President KRUGER expects a similar offer to be
made to himself and Mr.. Steyn. l. n. F.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-13

Washington, June 12.-General Macarthur
sent the following dispatch to the War Depart
ment to-day:
Report capture Generals Hizon Mexico,
and Cavestany, at Alcala; both important: lat
terry very important leader of guerillas in Pan
eastman Province Uuzon).
General Corbln attaches considerable impor-
tance to these captures. In his opinion they are
more nearly in the nature Of surrenders than
captures, and indicate that the principal lead
OF the insurrection abandoning that
cause, and are coming into Manila to accept
American supremacy.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-13
THE OFFICIAL DISPATCHES.

BULLER REPORTS sUCCEss-FEw cAsU-
ALTIES-BoERs BEATEN AT
HoNINGsPRUIT
London, June 12.-The War Office has Issued
the following:
6uiler 10 the Secretary Of War:
Jouberts Farm, June u, 800 p. IN.
Ihcanpeo four miles north Of Volksrust
lang Mex and Majuba were completely evacu-
stea ny the Beers last night. General Clery,
rom lngogo, is now coming the Mex. I
1arra.. .aa 10 camp here for want Of water A
eoirect list Of yesterdays casualties viii be sent
IS soon received
-he War Office to-day also posted the follow
'g dispatch from General Butler:
Headquarters in Natal June live forced
---il-Oi!os %ek to-day. II is not marked on tho
m,sp' but is the last defe TO Charleston Flats.
me enemy We're IN considerable force with sew
sr6l guns in position. The brunt of the fighting
New-York tribune., 1900-06-13
FILIPINO STRONGHOLD TAKEN.
GENERAL GRANTS FORCES PURSUING
SCATTERED REBELS

Manila, June 12.-General Grant who led re-
Inducements, with artillery, against the in
surgents in the mountains east of Sarniguet re-
ports the capture Of the rebel stronghold after
four hours fighting.
The rebels were scattered, and the Americans
pursuing them.
General Grants column had no casualties
New-York tribune., 1900-06-13

ONE MAN KILLED AND EIGHT INJURED-Two
NOT EXPECTED TO LIVE.

Tallassee, Ala, June 12-While nine men in a
basket cable line, suspended eightyive feet above
the Talapoosa River mere, crossing the river
yesterday afternoon of the cables broke and the
men fell into the river below. One was killed and
two are reported not likely TO live All the others
ceved injuries The basket cable line utilized
for carrying rock and other material for the con-
struction of a railroad here which the
had been working.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-13
TIE KENTUCKY OFF FOR NEWPORT.

Newport News Va, June 12 (SpecaD.-The United
States battleship Kentucky sailed this morning
from Lynn Haven Bay for Newport. f. l.. to Join
the North Atlantic Squadron. The orders
unexpected as the ship due to remain in the
bay at practice work for several days, then return
TO Hampton Roads for coal and proceed TO New
New-York tribune., 1900-06-13
MINERS STRIKE IN NEWFOUNDLAND.

TROUBLE EXPECTED AT THE BELLE ISLAND
woRYs-PoLIcE SENT FROM ST. JOHNS.
81 Johns N F. June PA serious strike has
taken place at the Belle Island mines. a few
miles from ST. Johns, where two thousand men
ara snnployed The Dominion Iron and Steel Com
many recently purchased large hematlte deposits
there 10 supply the iron for the new smelling
ugorlss AZ Svdney The Nova Scotia Steel Company
bss a mine in the same locality. and the miners
employed by both companies have made demand
Tnri5 cents an hour, their present pay being 10
cents ..,,.s - =. r,..us.
saiStrc sIbordinate places. Twenty policemen
,uaS Tor the scene OF the disturbance to-day II
- tse red that the mining plants have been dam
aged.
New-York tribune., 1900-06-13
JAPAN PREPARES FOR ACTION.
FOUR MORE wARsHIPs ORDERED TO TAKU

MEN TO DISEMARK.
London, June 13.-A telegram from Yoko-
hama, dated Tuesday evening, says that the
japanese Government has ordered four more
warships to proceed to Taku, and four thou
sand men of all arms are under orders TO be in
immediate readiness for embarkation. The dis
patch says the Japanese Government trusts
the Powers will not misconstrue this action.
The Japanese press urges vigorous methods.