The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-03-02

later. l hope that her majesty's gov
eminent will consider this event salts
factory, occurring as it does on the an
niversary Of Majuba."
London, Feb. 27.-The secretary Of
state for war, the Marquis of Lans-
downe, announced in the house of
lords in the afternoon that the prison
ers captured with General Cronje
numbered about 1000 men. General
Cronje will be sent to Cape own.
London, Feb. 21.-"Majuba Avenged"
"Cronje Surreldcrs," "Great British
Victory" These are the expressions
being shouted all over London, yet
there are few outward signs Of the
natural joy that Lord Roberts dis
patch has really caused. The capitu-
lation of General Cronje had been
looked upon as almost certainty for
a week past and now that it has come
enthusiasm finds itself discounted by
anticipation.
Dishonor Wiped Out.
The magnitude of the success of
Little Bobs" is almost overlooked in
the fact that 1t synchronized with the
anniversary of Majuba hill and wiped
out a dishonor Of nineteen years
standing. While the afternoon papers
all comment upon this happy coinci
dent, they do not forget the splendid
bravery Of the enemy. The st. James
Gazette says:
'"The splendid courage of the Beers
has not been able to withstand any
Ia klA l. 4. I'll.
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
but on the whole conduct of the war
will be immense.
eff 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"
End OF the War I'm Sight.
The Globe under the heading Of
"Majuba Avenged" says: 1--WE shall
not jump at the conclusion that the
war is over but that a victory has
been gained which brings the end well
in sight. General Cronje no doubt
succeeded in delaying Lord Roberts
entrance into Bloemfontein, but the de-
lay is all he has been able to accom-
plish."
The Westminster Gazette, which is
inclined to be pro-Boer, says: ''Ad-
miration for the desperate valor Of
General Cronje Is mingled with anger
at the necessity imposed upon us Of
purchasing victory at this cost. Let
us remember Paardeberg IL we like,
but forget Majuba and have done with
the whole train of misleading associa-
tons and mischievOus ideas which
gathered around that unhappy mem
ory."
Details Eagerly Awaited.
Further details of the dramatic sur
render Of General Cronje at Paarde-
berg are eagerly awaited. The Boer
commanders forces are variOusly es-
timated at 1000 to 5000. Speculation
is rife as to how soon Lord Roberts
will be able to press onto Bloemfon-
tein, but before he enters the capital
of the Free State he will undoubted-
iy have to overcome a powerful force
and take strong Entertainments.
The news Of General Cronjes sur
render was received with unbounded
satisfaction at Windsor. The queen
Immediately telegraphed her congratu-
lations to Lord Roberts and the troops.
JOY in the Provinces.
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 Qneen" repeatedly and
cheered for "Little Bobs." Flags were
literally displayed on the municipal
and public buildings in all the large
towns.
Windsor was very jubllant at the
news, which the queen disseminated
Immediately after 1t reached her. All
the garrison towns and naval ports re-
ceived the news with the liveliest sat
isfaction, soldiers and sailors yying
with each other In displays Of delight.
BOERs ASSEMBLING AN ARMY.
Republican Forces 10 Contest Lord Rob-
erts' Advance mt Bloemfontein.
London, Feb. 27.-The Beers are
assembling an army near Bloemfon-
TEN with which to dispute the inva-
sion Of Lord Roberts This intelli-
gence comes from Pretoria by way of
Lorenzo Marques. The commapdos arg