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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
we'll won, Maggie Davis second, DR..
Walmsley third. Time, 1:I5A.
Tnnfornn Rnces.

SAN. FRANCISCO. April 1S-Tanforan
results:
First race, nine-sixteenths of a mile
CRATER won, Elkarn second, Briton third.
Time, :55%.
Second race. three-quarters of a mile
Afghan won, Theory second, Amas third.
Time l:13A.
Third race, one mile-Mortgage won,
La Goleta second Rosinte third. Time,
1:4115.
Fourth race, one mile and sixteenth
Captive won. Opponent second, Gauntlet
third. Time, 1:49.
Fifth race. five-eighths of a miie-St.
Casimir won, DIR. Sheppard second Miss
Rowena third Time 1:GoA.
Sixth race, one mile-Decoy won.
March Seven second, Expedient third
Time, 1:44.
Seventh race, one mile and a sixteenth
Sir Hampton won, Einstein second, Ro-
salbra third. Time, $50.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
Annedncf Races.

NEW YORK, April 1S.-The track at
Aqueduct today was heavy and sloppy,
and five favorites out of six were first
past the judges. The card was badly cut
with scratches. Summaries:
First race. four and a half furlongs,
selling-Lambkin won, Dandy Bow sec
ond, Fair Rosamond third Time so la.
Second race. five and a half furIongs-
Meehanus won, Boney Boy second Olea
third. TimeSs1:09 IS
Third race, about seven furlongs, sell
ing-Carbuncle won, Sweet Caporal Sec
ond, Golden Sceptre third. Time, 1870
Fourth race, mile and seventy yards
Wait Not won, Ten Candles second
knight of the Garter third. Time, 1:49 rs
Fifth race, six furlongs, selling-Rin-
aldo won, Dimunitfve second, Lindula
third Time, lis 3-5.
Sixth race, five furlongs-Unmask won.
Mercer second, Long Isle third Time.
1:05 1-5
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
AT GLENWOOD SPRINGS
WHERE MINNEAPOLIS WANTS TO
LOCATE FISH HATCHERY.

President A T. Williams of the state
game and fish commission is well pleased
with the idea of removing the state fish
hatchery from Willow Brook to Minne-
apolis, and he believes the Glenwood
Springs district affords an excellent spot
for location.
A. E. Holbrook, of the Glenwood-I jingle
wood Springs company, says he will meet
the state commission more than half way
in any proposition looking to the removal
of the hatchery to Minneapolis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
Dnuchy & Co.'s Newspaper Cnt-
aIOgue.

For convenience, compactness. careful
compilation and completeness the News
paper Catalogue published by Messrs.
Dauchy Co. is certainly unrivaIed.
IS the tenth year of it's publication. and
1T is safe to say that 1t has become a
necessity in the offices of many advertis-
ers The feature of this catalogue which
puts 1t In the lead of the newspaper d.
rectories Is the broad space for memo
randa against each paper. Advertisers
can use 1t as a complete record of All
their contracts, as well as an index to
all their record books, newspaper files.
etc. 1t can be procured from Messrs'
Dauchy d Co., q Park Place, New York.
or from any bookseller The volume
contains 76S pages We can recommend ~
to any one wanting reliable Information
of the periodical publications of the Unit
ed States and Canada
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
Latonia stake Dates.

CINCINNATI. O., April 1S.-The dates
for the Latonia stakes are as follows:
May IS, Latonia derby, three-year-olds. IA
miles; May 80. Turf Congress, three-ySar-
year-olds, Is of a mile; June L, Mr.. Har-
old. two-year-olds, Is of a mile; June 16,
Latonia Oaks. three-year-oIds. ia miles
miles June %, Coxington Springs, 81
furlongs; June 80, Tobacco, three-year-
Odds l mile
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
TRY ALIENS FOOT EASE,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
Your feet feel swollen. nervous and hot.
and get tired easily. If you have smart
ing feet or tight shoes. try Aliens Foot
Ease 1t cools the feet and makes walk
ing easy Cures swollen. sweating feet,
improving nails, blisters and callous spots;
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain and
gives rest and comfort. Try Ii today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for
25c Trial package FREE. Address Al
len s. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
Memphis Races.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, April 18.-Montgom-
cry park results:
First race, four and a half furlongs-
Denman Thompson won, lack Ford sec
ond, Gibson Girl third. Time, :5S
Second race. five furlongs-Elsie Ven
third. Time, 1:041s.
Third race mile and a. quarter-At-
lantas Won, Schnell Laufer second, Ben
Chance third. Time, 2:I0A.
Fourth race, mile and seventy Yards
Knight Banner won, The Conqueror Sec
ond, Dissolute third. Time, 1881.
Fifth race, five furlongs-Odoner won.
1:0415 =
Sixth race. six furlongs-Judge Ward
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19

to characterize Mr.. Grosvenor's offense.
Later Mr.. Grosvenor disclaimed inten-
tional affront, and there the matter end
ed.
Some progress was made with the bill.
but most OF the controverted points went
over. A motion to strike from the bill the
contingent fund OF $780, 600 for the navy
department was defeated. A point of
order against the appropriation of $3.50, 009
for the new naval academy at Annapolis
was pending when the house adjourned.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
Loens rhnt Dtdn,t PAY.

Loren Webster, of New Hampshire, has
commenced an action In the district court
against John l.. Farwell to recover S.
S43. TO- He says that he and his wife
loaned Farwell $3.50 to invest in first
mortgage security in Minnesota, and that
Farwell has allowed their securities to
lapse concealed a bad condition of af-
fairs from them and has failed to make
return on collections.
The trustees of the Protestant Episco-
pal church have begun two suits against
FarweIl on similar facts. The church in
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
STIRRED MIR. GRosvENoR.
Query as to the Elasticity of Pres
ident's Mind.

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-Ths deoate
on the naval appropriation bill, under the
five-minute rule today, drffted into poll
tics, and for a good portion of the after
noon members fought hammer and tongs
across the political aisle. The partisan
rancor almost eliminated in a sensation
al scene between Mr.. Grosvenor co., the
champion of the administration. and Mr..
Williams C7diss). Some Of the Dem 2crats
began worrying Mr. Hawley CTex) by
pointedly asking if the president had not
changed his mind on the Puerto Rican
tariff question. and Mr.. Grosvenor finally
threw himself into the breach.
Mr.. Williams made an interruption that
drew a sharp reJoinder from the Ohloan
about 1.-The unfair advantage" taken by
the Mississippian. This aroused the
wrath of the latter, and after Mr. Gros-
venor had concluded he made sting-ng
response, in which he said parliamentary
language would not permit him properly
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19

In May, 1899, the officials
and bORdhOIders of the ALLIE
MAMMA bank settled the
amount due the city for $780,
967. From this IT would ap-
pear that "Our people," as the
comptroller calls them, are
pretty good In the debt reduc-
ton business themselves.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
Northrop Field sports.

The university baseball team will play
the alumni on Northrop field Saturday
afternoon at $50, The alumni have got
together strong team and an interest
ing game is expected. The present var
Sity team is about the fastest aggrega-
ton of players that has ever appeared on
the campus and will endeaVor to show
the grade few pointers about the game
that have been developed since the lat
ter were in the business.
The varsity team will play the st.
Paul Central High school team this aft
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
Wants Money From the civ

ton in the district court against the CITY
TO recover $4,000 for personal injuries al
legged to have been received on Aug. q.
1879, Plaintiff claims that he was driv-
ing across the Westminster street bridge
at 10 o'clock at night when his horse
stepped through the planks In the bridge,
causing him to become unmanageable
and to throw the plaintiff out of the bug
gy, inJuring his legs, back and spine
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
Seems to Grow I'm Favor.

The plan of allowing mall carriers to
register mail matter was introduced here
Jan: Is last. 1t was designed as a con-
venience to the public. but since the sys-
tenn was inaugurated only 223 pieces of
riers, and 1t may be that the plan will
be discontinued. The amount of business
transacted in this way has shown a
steady, though slow, increase from the
start however.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
WrestIing In BerItn.

esting wrestling contests is in progress
here this week, the competitors being
giants in strength and size. Among
them is an American known as Washing
ton" Prof Won Begas has given a fine
bronze statue Of his own modelling as a
prize of honor to the wrestler making
the best record
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
No Game at IndianapoIis,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 1S.-Indi-
annapolis and Cleveland game postponed;
wet grounds. The opening game cannot
be played until Friday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
Vardon the Winner

-WOoLASTON. Mass, April 1s.-Harr1
Eardon, the British open golf chamn 5it
today defeated the best BALI of two
professionals, Arthur Fem, of Poland
sau. by a score of up and to DIav or
,Jhe inks at WoOlaston Golf Club. Con.
oitons were very unfavorable for goof
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
CANDYMAKERs MIXED.
Lively Row in Cedar Street Sweet
Shop.

Shop.
Anagrous Apostolacos and Christopher
Buciali. Greek candy makers, living at
Sixth and Cedar street. got into a row
while making a batch of candy last even
ing and started to fight. Apostolacos re-
ceived a bad wound across the right side
Of his forehead which he claimed Buciali
inflicted with large iron spoon, used for
stirring boiling candy He visited the
central police station to lodge complaint
against his alleged assailant and was
sent to the city hospital to have his
wound dressed. Apostolacos' wound Is
not dangerous. He says the trouble
started over a portion of boiling candy
being dropped on his hand by Buciali.
He demonstrated, when he claims his
companion struck him with the spoon.
Officer Dotty searched for Buciah but
could not find him.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
Game Transferred to Mi,wa.,...

MILWAUKEE,. Apri1 1S-prasida,+ y
M hlIlilea, of the Milwaukee American
League Baseball club, announced tonight
tnat the opening game Of the season he
tween iMlIWaUkee and Chicago will be
paved IN milwaukee on Saturday instead
OF at chicago tomorrow. The change was
uldoe necessary owing to the poor condi-
ton of the Chicago grounds.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
The Secrets of Planets Revealed.

The immense telescope which is now IN
process of construction IS expected to
bring the moon within a miles eyesight
of this world. and to reveal the secrets
Of all planets. It may cause as great a
change In the worlds thought as Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters does in the physical
condition of sufferers from dyspepsia
constipation. liver or kidney troubles. The
Bitters strengthens the entire system, and
also prevents malaria, fever and ague
Try It.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
Lexington TRACK to Reopen.

LEXINGTON, April 1S-The Old Ken
lucky association race course here is to
be thrown open on May J. e W. Lyme
Green, of ST. Louis, whereby the track
comes into the control Of a syndicate
which proposes to give annual race meet
jno
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
Eastern League scheduIe.

schedule adopted by the Eastern league
contains 126 games, each team playing
sixty-three games at home and a like
number abroad. The season opens April
&c and ends Sept. q.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
PALACES Accent 1t.

The Palaces accept the challenge of the
Saltwater club to play next Sunday for
SIS side in either St Paul or Saltwater.
Frank Whitmore is the Palace manager.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
Trying to Get Tnsurance.

The case OF Dr. Justus Ohage against
the Union Insurance company. Of Phila-
delphia. in which plaintiff sues for 81. 900
alleged to be due on fire insurance pol
icy. Is on trial before Judge Otis and a
iIIFV
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19

The Columbia's Baseball club is in the
field this year, stronger than ever, and
would like to hear from the Croft Snow
flakes or Hubs for a game for Sunday,
the 18th The Columbus will line m -
follows: Dempsey. first base; DoIan,
second base; Gazette, third base; Forster
catcher, Gross and Conley, pitchers;
Gleske, short stop; Roddy, left field; Con
ford ard Sworty. extras. Address VIM,
Belland, Manager.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
WISCONSIN Team VIC

MADISON, Wis. April fS-The Uni
versity Of Wisconsin baseball team easily
defeated the Michigan nine here today,
the score being to l.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
Crazy Over Businesa Rererses.

William H. Daw. aged ffty-six years
and single. was adjudged insane in the
probate court yesterday and committed
to Rochester by Judge BazilIe Business
reverses are given as the cause of his
trouble
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
To Tour AwheeI.

WASHINGTON, April 1S-Second AS
sistant Secretary Of State Adee left
Washington today for two months tour
awheel in Northern France, along the
Rhine and through the black forest
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
NO Rae.in fhe RattIa

RICHMOND, Ind, April 1S.-The Mil
waukee American League club left for
Chicago today. The team is pronounced
in excellent condition
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
Jury Is Out,

The case. of Fred Jopling against the
st. Paul & Duluth railroad. In which
plaintiff sues for $4,000 damages, went
to the jury yesterday afternoon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
Nebraska students WON
Famous Chess Player ID

LINCOLN. Neb., April 1s.-Unfversity
OF Nebraska, 20; University of Mis-
souri,, L.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19

The st. Paul Colts played the Saltwater
Colts a tie game Easter Sunday, 10 and
III, and would like to get game for Sun
day afternoon with any team in the city
whose members are under twenty. Adj
dress ]. j. Donovan, Manager, 27S Charles
0NIOS
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19

New Hampshire entrusted Farweli with
a total Of Tl.673. and demand Judgment
against him for $40, 27O.64
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19

The Colts have organized a. ball team
for the season of $780, challenging any
team in the city at the age Of sixteen
years. Address j. c. O'Brien, 1G7 Gran
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
PITCHER RusIE,s WOES.
His Wife Asks for a Divorce With
AIimOny.

AlimOny.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 1S.-Mrs
Susan Rusie. wife of the New York
pitcher, brought suit this afternoon for
a divorce. She charges that Rusie has
n':streated her, and he has been drink
ing. The action followed the departure
o. Rusie for New York by only a few
hours, his attempts a. reconciliation hav-
ing failed.
Mrs. Rusie says that her action in leav-
ing him so suddenly and coming to her
home at Muncie was because of his con-
duct. Property rights are involved in
the case. She asks 5000 alimony.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
MONEY MAKES MONEY

If properly invested Small investings
bring great results, absolutely sure by
Nelson & Nelson. 100 and 102 Wall St,
New York City.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
FOUND IN HIS FIELD.
Sudden Death of Farmer Near

CenterV1IIe.
Rasmus Nelson. living about four miles
from Centerville, IN Anoka county, and
about six miles from White Bear, was
Aouno dead In field on his farm
Death was found to have been the re-
suit Of heart failure, and no inquest was
held.
Nelson, who was forty years old, leaves
q wife and three children. The funeral
VIII be held at White Bear today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-19
WITH THE AMATEURS,

BUDA PEST. April 1S.-Carousek, t
well known>ehess player, is dead.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-18
Proposals for Wood

Sealed bids will he received for 1000
cords Of wOud as follows:
1900 cords good split second growth
hf.
lOOO cords good split large body nr
cut from live trees.
IN be delivered before July, 1900
Bids received uutil January 20, 1900
Right reserved 10 reject any or all
bids. Successful bidder 10 deposit o
pef cent OF amount OF bid for faithful
performance Of contract. Cash paid
90 deliYery 0f so cord lots. Wood
banked on gO0d roads or delivered 10
Salem will be- considered.
No bids for less than 70 cords ac-
copied,
ID. y. BENTLEY Il co.
1920 n $40 Front Street. Salem, Or,
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-18
PERSONAL AND LOCAL. }
\ ,or aidIsional Local News see Fourth Page.
WwwYYwvYvvYY%

Mrs. Luella Stowe of the ASYLUM
o rces went to Portland this morning for
few days visit with her daughter.
J. j. Dalrymple, the dry goods mer-
liant, went TO Astoria last evening.
3. ". Thompson, J. Frank Hughes
and Orin Baker went 20 Portland yes
erlay aiternoon.
Joe. Farrer started for Napa, Cal, TO
AXE position in the Woolen Mill there.
II Jackel, Aumsvlle, was u Salem
iltitor Yesterday
p.VlSeorge, of Niagara, who has been
a the city for few days on business,
esulnod to his home by last nights
overland train.
A. b. George, OF Marion, was in the
ny today on business.
d. L. Green returned this morning
rom Independence.
Frank Lacy, who has been at Baker
)ity for some time, is visiting his folks
ere.
T. 3. Kay, of the Salem Woolen Mills,
sft for business trip at San Francisco
ast evening.
Or. j.. N. Smith, went to Shcdds last
Ight. 70 visit his father who is reported
ick.
Lee McGrew, went to Portland this
nornina.
z. =. Moody went TO The Dalles this
nornimg.
Mrs. Miles Meyers and Miss Eta May
Ivan, OF East Portland, are the guests
Il Rev. aud Mrs. A. Il. Meyers on
Ihemeketa street.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-18
LITTLE TELEGRAMS.

The bill providing for AN increase in
the German navy has been submitted
TO the federal government.
Lieutenant Howard, who has just
died in Washington, was pilot Of the
Monitor during her brief but famous
career.
Secretary Long and Rear-Admiral
Bradford have appeared before the SEN
ate committee on naval affairs in adyo-
eaey OF the construction of Pacific
cable by the government.
All manufacturers OF wool felt hats in
Danbury, Conn Reading, Pa, and
other hat centers have advanced the
prices OF wool hats 70 cents per dozen on
cheap grades, and higher qualities in
proportion,
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-18
osteopathy in Salem

DR.. Grace Albright, graduate of the
American School OF Osteopathy, Kinks
Vile. Mo-, is located in the Bush & Brey-
man block, over Weller's grocery store.
The following is partial list Of the
diseases which have been treated Osteo-
pathically with excellent success: Nerv-
Gus prostration, Liver, Heart, Stomach,
Kidney and Splenic troubles, Female lr-
regularities, Leucorrhea, Melancholia.
Restlessness, Bladder troubles, Spinal
affections, Locomotor Ataxia, Gail
Stones, Piles, Paralysis, Spinal CurvT-
ture, Varicose Veins, Ulcers, Sprains,
Cough, Asthma, Bronchitis, all eye af-
iections such as Granulated Lids, Ulcer
ated Cornea. Cataract, etc, Throat and
Lung troubles, Tic-doulourux, Headache,
Indigestion, Goitre, Hip joint disease,
Constipation. Neuralgia, Rheumatism,
Dyspepsia, Eczema, etc.
Office days; Monday, Wednesday,
Friday. 10 limo d&w
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-18

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward Tor any case OF Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f.. j. CHENEY &Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
#, j Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions aud financially
aole TO carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN * MARVIN. Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, q,
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists Testimonials free.
Hall's Family Pills are the best.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-18
When You Travel.

II you are going TO Spokane, take tho
Northern Pacific.
II you are going TO Helena or Butte
take the Northern Pacific.
Ii you are going 10 any point in Mon
tanh or Dakota take the Northern Pa
cihc.
II you are going to Minneapolis or St
Paul, take the Northern Pacific, which
you may do without change of ears after
leaving Portland.
II you are going 10 Kansas City
Omaha or Chicago or any point east OF
southeast, take the Northern Pacific, the
firstclass line across the continent, and
you will ride in comfortable roomy
coaches. Pullman and Tourist Sleepers,
elegant day coaches and through dining
cars daily, and every train is vestibuled
throughout. DO not forget that you
save money by buying your Eastern
tickets in Salem before you start, instead
of going 10 Portland 10 buy.
THOMAS, WATT x Co., Agents,
227 Commercial Street, Salem. l7ti
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-18
THE HONORABLE BRITISH
Have Plotted for Years to Overthrow
the Dutch Republics.
Documents Captured at Dundee SHOW
Beers Were Wise in Making
the Initiative.

Under date Of Jan. IA, the New York
Sun publishes the following;
New York, Jan. l4--The Sun says
1t is interesting to learn that among the
papers left behind at Dundee by the
British when they hurriedly evacuated
that place in October were number Of
documents OF military and future his
torical value. These documents are now
in possession of the Transvaal govern
ment and unveil thoroughly worked
out scheme to attack the independ =
ence of both republics as far back as
1896, Notwithstanding constant assur-
ances OF amity toward the Orange Free
State. Among these papers are port
folios of military sketches of various
routes of invasion from Natal into the
Transvaal and Free State, prepared by
Major Grant, Captain Melville and Cap.
tain Gale, Immediately after the jane
son raid. Another portfolio marked
secret, styled Reconnaissance reports Of
lines of advance through the Free
State" was prepared by Captain Wolley
in the intelligence division of the War
Office in 1897, and it is accompanied by
a special memorandum, assigned by Sir
Redyers Butler, to keep in secret.
But both the Transvaal and Free
State governments seem either TO have
been well served by their agents, or
their military leaders OWNED the in.
tentions Of the British Government, for
IL became known TO them soon after
General White arrived in Natal, that he
had orders not to wait for declaration
OF hostilities, but to seize Van Rennan's g
pass whenever he considered himself
strong enough to act. So soon as Free
State government was warned of the
premeditated aggression OF the British
Government, IL determined TO forestall
it, and before White could act the Free
State forces had occupied and fortified
the pass, thus blocking the main avenue
by which the British had proposed maxi
ing their principal advance against the
Transvaal.
These facts throw considerable light
on much that was obscure in connec-
tion with the decision taken by the
Transvaal Government TO not wait COR
the British TO make the first move, but
TO anticipate them and carry the war
into British territory. They also go to
explain the confusion into which the
whole British plan of campaign was
thrown when il was found that the ad.
vance from Ladysmth through the
Orange Free State was no longer prac-
ticable. Copies of the documents cap
tured at Dundee have, it is said, been
submitted to the governments of the
great European powers.