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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-02
Iieve change will quickly come over the

lieve change will quickly come over the
situation.@
The Canadian officers who returned here
from South Africa this week expressed no
surprise at the renewal Of Boer successes.
They only wondered that they had not
been greater. The Canadians. however, are
unanimous In expressing the belief that
General Kitchener is the right man to deal
with the form of opposition now faced BY
the British in South Africa. Hardly any OF
the returning officers expressed criticism
or Lord Roberts, even in the face Of the
recent reverses. The general feeling toward
the field marshal Is we'll put by the Sun of
this city. 1t says: Lord Roberts is a
brilliant, dashing soldier. and has displayed
consummate ability. But, after all. We fear
he Is too much OF a humanitarian for the
work now to be done. Once Kitchener
gets to work on the Beers, nothing will
stop him."
How truly pathetic the meeting OF
the Queen and her Canadian soldiers seems
to have escaped the English papers. Sit
tins In her carriage, the Queen intently
watched the men as they marched by with
III few feet of her, and she commenced
her speech In brave tones. 1t was only a
few words, but before 1t was finished tears
rolled down her Msjestys face and her
voice broke. and at the end 1t was almost
a sob. 1t Is not astonishing, therefore,
that when Colonel Otter replied It was in
trembling tones, and not one of the men
whom he had led into nearly fifty engage
ments felt ashamed OF the grizzled colonel
because his cheek was wet with tears AL
though SO deeply affected, the Queen ap-
peared to be enjoying her usual health.
The reason why only three companies of
the Canadians came back TO England IS
that shortly before the end of the year for
which the Canadians had volunteered ex-
pired Colonel Otter communicated with
Lord Roberts. notifying him of the fact
The commander-in-chief said he would
much like the regiment to remain longer,
and asked Colonel Otter to sound the men.
The colonel asked the officers, who, with
out consulting tho men, enthusiastically
guaranteed their companies would remain.
When the men heard this they took UNI
bragg at not being consulted, and in mea-
sured terms informed the authorities that
they wished TO return in the stipulated
time. Lord Roberts wrote a letter prac-
tically begging them TO stay little longer,
but the regiment, being split up In various
parts Of the country. and the decision hav-
ing been made, they voted to go direct to
| Canada, with the exception of A and b
companies. l company, being composed of
regulars, was obliged to remain, and A and
Z were stationed at headquarters. As a
reward for staying in South Africa Lord
Roberts enabled A, and l companies to
| partake in the Pretoria celebrations and
then sent them home by way of England
only a month later than their comrades
CONTINUED ON PAGE 4, COL. A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-02
Liberal Newspapers Slightly Sarcastic
over the Dewetsburg Affair and
Return of Volunteers.
TRIBUTE TO GEN. KITCHENER
WHO is EXPECTED TO BE LESS LEN
lent THAN LORD ROBERTS.
Queen yIctoria's Reception to Cana.
disns-Why the Latter Declined
to Stay in South Africa.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-The Evening Standard
reports that a great fight is in progress be-
tween General Knox and General De Wet
near Rouxville. In the southern extremity
of the Orange River Colony, and that the
capture of General De Wet is considered
imminent
The first dispatch from General Kitchener
in his capacity as commander-in-chlef OF
the British forces in South Africa is dated
Bloemfontein, Nov. 30, and confirms the
reports OF fighting between General Pitcher
and General De Wet, as cabled Nov. %.
and adds the latest reports-tha- General
Knox is IN touch with General De Vets
forces near Tafelburg, twelve miles north
of Bethulie (Orang. River Colony); that
the Beers attacked BoJhof on Nov. 2S, re-
newed the attack Nov. % and were repulsed
without British loss. General Kitchener
also reports that on Nov. 2S and 20 Gen
eral Paget was lighting with the Viljoen
and Erasmus commanders. and that he
drove the Beers to position in the vicinity
OF Rietfontein. The British casualties were
heavy. Colonel Lloyd and five other officers
were wounded, five men were killed and
fifty were wounded.
patrol Of fourteen South Africa con-
= stabulary, during the night OF Nov. Is. IN
gagged a contingent from Haaseboeck's 8
commando. southwestward OF Blcemfon-
TEN, with the result that thirty-five Beers
are reported to have been killed or
wounded.
Lord Roberts. journeying towards Dur
ban. stopped at Heidelburg last Thursday.
He made a speech to the volunteers in the
course Of which he said he trusted the
guerrilla warfare would not long continue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-02
And Points Ont Clauses I'm the Peking
Agreement Which Are Not Ac-
ceptable to This Country.
GERMANY MAY BACK DOWN
WANTS HARMONY OF ACTION ON THE
CHINESE QUESTION.
Interview with Chinese Minister at
BerIin-The Court Virtually Prfs-
Oners at Si-Ngan-Fu.

PEKING, Dec. 1.-The British and Ger
man ministers met this morning In con-
ference with the Hcp.ted states minister.
Conger, Dr. Mumm Won Schwartzenstein.
the German representative, remaining an
hour, and Sir Ernest Satow, the British
minister two hours. Though the minis
ters refused to discuss the object of the
meeting, it is generally believed that Mr..
Conger requested their presence on re-
ceiving message from Washington af-
fecting certain portions Of the joint agree
ment.
Ii Hung Chang has received dispatch
from the court which has agreed either
to behead or otherwise Kill Yu Hsien,
formerly governor of Shan-Si, who per-
sonally killed many Christians. Members
of Ii Hung Chang's staff say the En-
peror will probably send Yu Hsien a silk
cord, which is an intimation that he must
hang himself.
Mr.. Jas w. Ragsdale, United States con-
sui at Tien-Tsin. reports increasing ac-
tivity among the Boxers in the neighbor-
hood of that city.
Col Count Won Yorck, who commanded
a German column of 1000 men, who had
been operating in the vicinity of Kalgan.
q
was Chinese stove burning charcoal. He
was asphyxiated. and when discovered
was very Ill. He died yesterday. German
troops will meet his remains and escort
them to Peking. Col Won Yorck had
distinguished himself during the Kalgan
expedition by forcing his way to a diff
cult pass held by over 500 Boxers. The
Germans report that the Chinese loss was
heavy and their own slight, the exact num-
Der not being ascertained. The Germans
are still very active, small bodies of from
thirty to 100 daily leaving Peking. and
seldom returning without some Boxers and
arms.
United States Minister Conger invited the
American residents to a special Thanks
giving service at the legation Thursday.
The service was we'll attended, most of the
officers not on duty being present. Minister
Conger entertained a large party at dinner
The Americans generally endeavored to OBJ
serve the day in much the same manner as
it is celebrated in the United States.
Several wealthy merchants have given
1OO, 900 taels toward relieving the distress in
Peking and have also joined with the relief
committee in endeavoring to assist those
having relatives In the south to reach
them. over 400 Of these will leave on Sat
urday under an American escort. General
Chaffee has been offered a steamer, with
supplies, at Taku, by Chinese merchants of
Tien-Tsin to take refugees to Shanghai and
Canton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-02
Nicaragua to Abrogate All Treaties
That Conflict with the Inter-
ests of the United States.
MARINE TUNNEL PROPOSED
STRAITS OF GIBRALTAR MAY B.
CROSSED UNDERGROUND.
Length of the Bore to Be Twenty
Five Miles-Pacific Cable Unnec-
esary If Marconi Is Successful.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-Secretary Hay,
this morning, for the government of the
United States, and Senor Corea, the
Nicaraguan minister, for his own govern
ment, signed treaty, whereby the latter
government comedies to the government
of the United States the necessary rights
and privileges within her bestowal for the
construction of the Nicaraguan canal. This
action is taken in anticipation OF congress
sional acton on the pending Nicaraguan
canal bill and the Hay-Pauncefote treaty
Pending the submission of the treaty to
the Senate, which body must ratify the
agreement, its terms will not be made pub
lie. 1t is understood. however, that gen.
orally Nicaragua grants to the United
States government the exclusive right to
construct and operate the canal between
the Atlantic and Pacific, across Nicaragua,
including the free use of the San Juan
the water course. Nicaragua is also to rid
herself of any outstanding treaties that
would tend in any way to abridge the priv
ileges to be acquired by the United States.
1t s understood also that Nicaragua con-
cedes to the United States full authority
to police the canal Nicaragua is to re-
~
the securities of the canal construction
company, and, although it is not possible
now to learn the figure set down in the
treaty. 1t is believed to approximate $5.OO0.-
coo.
The State Department already has en-
tered into an arrangement or similar lines
with the republic Of Costa Rca. This was
because Costa Rica has established claim
to the right bank of the San Juan river,
which must of necessity form about q
third of the length of the canal should the
Nicaragua route be selected and be con-
structed on the lines which will be sug-
gested by the Walker commission.
An understanding also has been arrived
at with the United States of Colombia
covering the same rights and privileges
for the Panama route as are conveyed by
Nicaragua and Costa Rica in the case of
the Nicaragua route. So the State De-
partment now has cleared the way for such
action as Congress may care to take in
the case of either of the canal routes which
have been found feasible.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-02
TO CONNECT TWO CONTINENTS.
Tunnel May Be Bored Under the
Straits of Gibraltar.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 1. - The State
Department has received an interesting re-
port conveying further information as to
the proposed tunnel from Europe to Africa
under the Strait OF Gibraltar, from Mr..
George H. Murphy, consular clerk at
Magdeburg, Germany. Mr.. Berlier, the
French engineer, who has submitted the
proposal OF this project to the governments
of Spain and Morocco. is said to have per-
feet confidence in the feasibility of the plan,
holding that it presents no greater obsta-
cIes than were encountered in the building
Of the tunnels of Mont Gents. ST. Gotthara
ply states that the ventilation of a sub
marine tunnel. and removal of the con-
stantly accumulating water, are very for
midible, and expensive obstacles to be dealt
with. Nevertheless, Berlier believes that by
a secret process of his own he can grapple
with these difficulties, and keep the cost
of the work at a figure rot exceeding that
required in the enterprises at St. Gotthard
and Arlburg. or Simplon. BY working
simultaneously from both ends of the tun-
mel. he believes the date of completion could
b. safety placed at 1907.
The proposed length of the tunnel is
twenty-five miles. twenty miles Of this un-
der the Railway connection in Eu-
rope is planned by means of line follow
ing the Spanish coast and passing through
Tarifa and Algecieras into France. In
Morocco a line would be constructed from
Tangier, connecting with the railway sys-
tenn at Tiemcen. The entire cost Of the
tunnel alone is Appropriated at over $23.-
100000 and Of the entire connecting line be-
tween Spain and Algfers. at about $43. 500. 600
The French press is said to criticise the
project unfavorably. on the ground that
Mr.. Berlier has overestimated the earning
power of the road, and that 1t seems hardly
credible that the passenger and freight
traffic between France and Algeria could
be diverted to this indirect and expensive
route
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-02
CURIOUS MEDLEY OF TOPICS.
BritOns Discussing Kruger, De Wet,
Beer, Canadians and Kitchener.

LONDON, Dec. IA curious medley of
topics has been engaging the attention Of
Great Britain this week, the news kaleido-
scope opening with Mr.. Kruger's doings
and sayings. These are still detailed fully
and seem 10 hold the audience, but a
strong rival cropped up when the public
learned that the so-called backbone of
Great Britain, namely, beer, was perme-
ated with arsenic. The poison epidemic at
Manchester, which resulted therefrom,
sent a shock through the nation. Without
allowing time for any recovery from this
blow General De Wet came out of period
or seclusion and scored a victory at De-
wetsdorp that has set the people wonder
ing whether the British army is OF any
good at all. The only redeeming feature
Of the week. from the British point OF
view, is the return OF the Royal Canadian
Regiment from South Africa, which az
fords the editorial writer's a glorious op-
portunity for dilating on the solidity and
splendor OF the British empire. AS the
Canadians remain here. Mr.. Kruger, Gen
ersl De Wet. the evil effects OF beer and
other adverse features are likely to be
quickly forgotten. so accustomed has
Great Britain grown to reverses.
To-day, however. the public is aghast at
De Vets capture of the British garrison
OF four hundred men and two
guns at Dewetsdorp. us this guerrilla
"arfare?" the Liberal papers ironically in
euire. Why" is asked on all sides. "are
these troops coming homer The ovations
TO the victors strike even those participat-
them aG hoI cd xxrifl RI
events transplring at the seat of war.
Parliament not being in session. the pub
he Is not favored with any insight into the
War OHee's opinions and plans. But it is
credited with varying ideas. from philo-
sophie Indifference TO acute panic
representative OF the Associated Press
interviewed one of the responsible heads
OF departments and ELECTED the following
sie"s' Undoubtedly the situation In
eootn Africa is serious. 1t resembles In
many ways Americas trouble with the
f"pinos. We cannot expect TO crush out
opposition for some time to come We are
not Withdrawing troops indiscriminately.
nor are We Indifferent to the gravity of the
problem The Household Cavalry has come
N0ule because heavy cavalry is practically
useless The infantry. too, is OF compara-
asety small service. We rely upon two
.n'hgs TO bring about peace--frst, the
transformation. as far as possible of all
.He British troops in the disturbed dis
Iiicss into mobile cavalry and mounted in
.ehery; second, through the establishment
VI a police force Until the latter gets I'm
Nng order even the cavalry will not
De able to accomplish much. The police
'orce should be similar to the Irish con-
'Aoulary' only all the men win be mount
su- When that body Is organised 1 be-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-02
PACIFIC CABLE PROJECT.


NEW YORK, Dec LA special to the
Herald from Washington says: "Signor
Marconi's proposition to fash messages
without wires between Europe and Amer
lea may prevent the passage of the bill for
a Pacific cable. Chairman Hepburn, Of the
House committee on interstate and foreign
commerce. who reported Pacific cable
bill at the last session of Congress- said.
What is the use Of putting ST.. 600 or
go 1000 under the ocean in cable planr
IL an invention has been perfected tina,
will render all submarine cables uselessg
The advocates Of a cable bill win push
it early in the session. Iss chances will be
further complicated. however, by the die.
ferences OF optnton between those who
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-02
VICTIMS OF A FIRE.
Two Persons Burned TO Death and
Two Boys Severely Injured.

PORTLAND. Me-. Dec. 1.-TWO persons
lost their lives and two others were severe
ly burned as the result of small house
fire this afternoon. The dead are: Mrs. II.
E. Crossman. aged forty-five years; Ethel
Crossman. a daughter, aged ten. Two
boys-Leo Crossman and John Thompson
were taken from the second story suffering
from burns.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-02
ALGER ON EAGAN.
FORMER Secretary of War Declines to
Commit Himself Publicly.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. Former
Secretary Of War Russell A. Alger passed
through Nashville to-day en- route to
Georgia. Speaking of Commissary Gen.
eral Charles f. Eagan. General Alger said:
General Eagan's restoration is a matter
which lies in the discretion of the Presi-
dent. He forgot himself and was unsol-
dierly In his vituperations. but he stated
what he believed to be true. and what was
proved to be true. In language unbecoming
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-02

to a soldier. He was wronged by General
Miles in his charge on the beef question.
and los. control of himself. He was one
of the best commissary generals ever in
the army. and while I regard the affair as
very great misfortune, at the same time
1t is impossible to make statement as to
his restoration to active service"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-23

A balky horse created no end OF
amusement on Rines Hill, yesterday.
The animal was supposed to draw
load of hay. and when half way up the
hill, stopped dead still. All ordinary
means were tried to start him. but he
was prcof against coaxings and beat
ings. Finally. the driver took hold OF
the bride and tried to lead the horse.
but this was of no avail As last
resort, the owner. making a slip moose.
passed it around the animals ear and
the horse that was proof against the
singing lash of a whip, pulled until
the harness started. that he might get
rid of the bit of hemp Irvine around
his ear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-23
FIRST NAVAL PARADE
Ever Held on Lake Cobbosseecontee Proves d
Grand Success.

The fist naval parade ever held on
Lake Cobbosseecontee took place, Wednes-
day afternoon. at Manchester bay in the
presence of quite a number Of spectators.
The judges for the occasi n were ]. Frank
Pierce and Howard owen # Augusta. and
George w Bailey Of Philadelphia. Gas
naphtha and steam launches participated
in the parade. The following appeared and
took part:
Goldenrod steam. Capt. Charles
Spauldng; Brenda, naphtha, Capt BENZ.
Tenney. Josephine. gasoline capt. 6. A.
Robertson; Amelia. gasoline. Capt T. &.
Wood; Maud s, gasoline, Capt. +. l..
Hersey: Dorothy. gasoline, Capt. Harris
Woodman; Orols. gasoline. Capt. Arthur
n. Soule: Luella. gasoline Capt. Melville
Smith; Cobbossee, steam. Capt. f. w.
Rowe
The launch making the best time was
that IF Melville Smith manipulated by
his son Ralph hut speed was only a small
factor ir deciding the contest. +. c.
Woods launch was run by Commodore
Robinson. and on the ground of general
appearance and style would have won
the first prize but in his desire 10 discuss
politics with Prof. Robertson H. grossly
violated the rules Of the race and was
ruled out When It is known that much
trouble has been had with the use Of gas
olne as power. II Is remarkable that all
the launches did 81 well
The committee awarded the first prize
to Arthur n. Soue and the second to
Harris Woodman.
Much interest i being shown in the
sailing regatta which will take place,
Friday afternoon at 30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-23
Astounded the Editor.

Editor S. A. Brown of Bennettsville. $.
C.. was once immensely surprised.
Through long suffering from Dyspep-
STA" he writes. my wife was greatly run
down. She had no strength or vigor and
suffered great distress from her stomach.
but she tried Electric Bitters, which
helped her at once. and after using four
bottles she is entirely well, can eat any
thing. It's a grand tonic, and its gentle
laxative qualities are splendid for torpid
liver" For Indigestion, Loss of Appe-
tito, Stomach and Liver troubles It's
positive, guaranteed cure. Only SOC az
RowditCh & Webstcr's, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-23

The work Of rebuilding bridge No. 5
over Bond brook was commenced. yes
terday. When last springs freshet had
subsidized the abutments were found to
be in a dangerous condition. 1t was
feared by Street Commissioner Well
man that the only thing that kept the
stones in place was the bridge above.
His fears proved to be correct and when
the bridge was removed the abutments
toppled over into the stream. They
will be relaid and the bridge placed in
its former position so that it will be
perfectly safe for travelling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-23
Local Matters.
The Journals Telephone Call-lSe.l,

A draught of water from the spring.
An apple from the wayside tree,
a bit of bread for strengthening,
a pipe for grace and policy;
And so. by taking time, to find
a world that's manly to ones mind:
Some health, some wit in friends a few.
Some high behaviors in their kind,
Some dispositions to be true.
Atlantic Monthly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-23

The Maine Central station was
crowded with all kinds Of people. yes
terday. A part We're on their way 70
the excursion of the Foresters at Ma
ranocook. Others were bound for the
Quaker meetings at Vassalboro, and
still more were off for the horse trot
at Pittsfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-23
Daily ksnnebec Journal.

O"las OF thanks. obituary notices. -.
ointions Of respect. etc, will b char..a
at the rate of ten cents per line. NJ
charges less than seventy-fvs cents
All Advertising annouacene.t. :.
entertainments. whose object ID the
raising Of money will be charged At tn
rate of fifteen cents q line.
notices. news form, viii
De exciuded from our local columns, ex.
cept such as refer to advertisers occv.
pying space in our advertising columns.
and VIII be run under separate heaI
on one Of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive IL
JOURNAL promptly will confer a fave
By notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-23

Lafayette Band, composed of IS men.
will play eight pieces at st. Augustines
fair. Sept. S. for the first time since
started, eight weeks ago The band is
doing fine work. They will also wear
their new uniforms, ordered especially
for the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-23

The workmen have commenced to
move the Fogg buildings. recently pur-
chased by H. E. Bowditch. The work
OF laying the foundations at the corner
Of State street is now fairly on. AS
soon as that work is completed the
main building will be moved from its
present location on State Street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-23

The county commissioners continued
their session. yesterday, and adjusted
the damages caused by locating the
Mile Brook road in Winslow Messrs.
Paine and Flye will receive s75 each,
Mr.. Drummond $50, and Mr. Glidden
S15
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Mrs. r. o. MCGOWAN OF Brooklyn, N.
Y. who has been spending a few days
with her sister. Mrs. VIM. McDavid,
will leave, today, for a short visit in
Boston and vicinity.