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LADYSMITH'S PLIGHT.
Continued from first page.

portion Of illegal bullets. fewer than five
different kinds of exploding or expanding bull
let's having been found. He also asserts that
the Beers are employing armed Kaffirs. and he
adds
1 have always tried TO be fair toward the
Beers; but after making every allowance it
must be said that they show, when In stress,
very dark, cruel and vengeful underside Of
character.
General Buffers distinct success in storrning
Pieter's Hill brings the rescue of Ladysmith
near; but the War Office intimated late last
evening that immediate announcement Of
relief need not be expected. The gongs to and
from midnight OF officials and messengers
suggested that important news had been re-
ceived. If this were the case Lord Lansdowne
obviously desired to sleep it before taking
the public into his confidence.
AS his message reveals General Buffers sue
cessful attack came after the hard fighting OF
Friday and it was improvised and its execution
began during the armistice of Sunday In pro-
posing an armistice. the British commander
stipulated that both sides should be free to
move. but that neither should do any shooting.
He was therefore within his privileges in imme-
diateiy- beginning to transfer his troops.
A dispatch TO The Daily Telegraph" from
Colenso. dated Monday describing the famous
advance of the Inniskillings Friday, says:
/ the first company waver and then break
before sheet OF we'll directed leaden hall and
within a minute not left standing
1t seemed TO that the brave company OF
Fusiliers annihilated.
Shortly afterward, however, I could see some
Of them move. then rise and finally walk quietly
TO the rear. taking cover The supporting COM
pany was also cut up, but not quite severely.
The Beers are placed high, unassailable
kopjes. and 1t would take times their num-
ber TO carry these positions successfully. The
kopjes command the railway from Colenso to
Ladysnith. and a real right flank attack is rem
dered impossible owing to high and precpi-
tous raV1ne. which opens upon the Tugela while
the left is too open and void of cover and can
not be seriously considered a means of as
Sault
The Beers and British fraternized during yes
tefqaFs armistice 1t is reported that four
thousand Beers have left the vicinity OF Lady
smith for Dundee.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-01
LORD ROsEBERYs RESERVATIONS.

London, March Lord Rosebery yesterday
resigned the presidency Of the Scottish Liberal
Association post he had held for twenty years.
and also the honorary presidency Of the Mid
lothian Liberal Association, which he had held
since its formation He firmly refused to re-
consider his designations. and declined to meet
a deputation that called upon him to urge him
to do so.
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman elected
to succeed him president of the Scottish Lib
eral Association.
It is understood that Lord Roseberys retire
ment is due to Scotch disa pproval OF his war
policy. and It is believed that his RESIGNATION
his absolute retirement for The time
being, at least, from politics.
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DEATH OF WILLIAM WATSON.
DUE TO SHOCK RESULTING FROM FALI-HIs
LONG LEGAL CAREER

William Watson, who was at time of the
leading lawyers of this city. died last night the
home of his daughter Mrs. Mason A. Stone No. IA
Central Park West. His death due 10 shock
resulting from a fall While taking book from a
case in the library of the house. about six weeks
ago. he fell to the floor and sustained a fracture
of the thigh bone. Owing to his age, hope OF
his recovery at any time entertained In his
long career lawyer, covering more than a
period OF sixty years. he counsel In numerous
OF Importance. He will probably be best
remembered by the legal profession OF this city
counsel for the appellant in the famous Tyler
Gardener contest the will Of Mrs. Gardener.
Mrs. Gardener the mother of the appellant
and Mrs. Tyler the wife of President John Tyler.
Mr.. Watson born in Hartford on October II,
1909. and a OF William and Mary Marsh
Watson His mother daughter of the Rev.
DR.. Marsh, who settled at Weathersheld. Conn.
and lived there for about seventy-fve years The
Rev. Mr.. Marsh a prominent Presbyterian
clergyman
William WatEon graduated from Yale in 1929
and later studied law in the famous school of Judge
Gould at Litchfed. Conn. and IN the ofice Of
General James Tamadge. of this city. He was
admitted TO the Bar In 1885 and practised his pro-
New-York tribune., 1900-03-01
HEAVY SNOWFALL IN THE WEST
TRAINS DELAYED AND CITY TRAFFIC IN
TERRUPTED IN CHICAGO. ST. LOUIS.
CLEVELAND KANSAS CITY AND
OTHER PLACES.

OTHER PLACES
Chicago Feb 2s-LocaI traffic wa. blocked IN
parts of this city by the snowstorm which started
last night and trains badly delayed. The
Weather Bureau announced to-day that the snow
fall was the heaviest in years The greatest snow
fall in Illinois, Missouri. Kansas Southern
Michigan, Northern Indiana, Southeastern Iowa
and Southeastern Wisconsin. Railroads running
through these States report trains from half
hour five hours late All the roads sent out
their ploughs In the night.
In Chicago traffic was carried with the great
est ditfculty. the streets being blocked by great
drifts of snow. A mile Of cable cars were tied up
on the North Side line for hours and In other por-
tions the city the blockade was so effective that
many people compelled to wade through the
snow foot TO their places OF business
Reports received at the various railroad ofnces IN
this city this afternoon show that the storm con-
tInues with unabated fury throughout the west
and South. The snow in many places IN linnols Is
reported from to two feet deep on the level,
and has compelled the abandonment of many local
freight trains. Passenger trains have been double
headed" and are moving, though in most cases
considerably behind schedule time.
High winds accompanying the storm have COM
pletely blockaded the harbor of Chicago. and not
a steamer has attempted to leave here to-day. Hun
dreds OF tons of ice piled around the cribs. but
serious result to the water supply Is antici-
pated. large forces of men are at work keeping
the intakes clear.
St. Louis. Feb 8-The snow that fell yesterday
night by sleet and rain that froze as 1t came
down, and covered everything with thick coat
ing OF ice. Wires and poles in every direction
are down with the weight of Ice and hundreds
of trees are broken For several hours streetcar
traffic almost entirely blocked Ice covered
rails and broken trolley wires caused the deiay
which extended to every streetCar line In the city
So far known, there were no casualties put
several horses were killed by live wires, ana
number of persons had narrow escapes from
death. Railroad trains were badly delayed
Kansas City. Mo. Feb. &.-The Southwest Is
under a mantle of snow that lies from two to three
deep on the level. Trains late In all direc-
tons telegraph and telephone facilities are badly
interrupted. and at some points in Kansas, where
the wind has piled the snow in high drifts, outside
business has been abandoned In Kansas City street
car service has been almost at standstilI since
last night. In the immediate vicinity of Kansas
City a high temperature prevailed. and no serious
suffering is reported. From Kansas and the ter
ritories, where the snow was accompanied by sleet
! and strong wind, come reports OF damage TO
stock. 1t the hercest storm experienced in the
( Southwest for several years. The snow stopped
| falling to-day.
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HAKDNHIPS thtFlItF UI@I1I I'VI.-'I1
INCIDENTS OF THE FIGHTING THAT PRE-.
cEDED CRONJE's SURRENDER.

paarSeberg Monday Feb 20 delayed in
transmission).-On this. the eighth day OF Gen
eral Croufe's resistance, General Smith-DoTrlen
has worked up the river bed to within two nun
lred wards Of the Boer laager, squeezing the
enemy into a and more confined space
The stay Of the British here has not been In
any way due to General CronJe, but In order to
get supplies and rest the troops which had be
come absolutely necessary. Now there are daily
arrivals of large conveys, allowing full rations
10 the men, which had at best been intermittent
during the last three days. heavy rain has
caused great discomfort to the British, but
greater TO the Beers, and the cold winds have
killed many sick animals. Last night the river
rose and brought down a great number OF dead
Boer horses.
When the history OF Lord Robertss movement
Is written it will be found that the marching
mower and MAGNIFICENT endurance Of the British
soldier are as great as ever. The march itself as
geen or the map would be nothing very marvel
ious but it must be remembered that the whole
original plan Of march changed when Gen
eral Cronje made his magnificent night trek on
the 18th. The whole army swung to the left in
hot pursuit. Some Of the regiments marched
.wenty-seyen miles in twenty-fou hours, out
stripping the transport supplies and living for
DAYS on almost quarter rations. Yet the fatigue
and incessant hardship were borne with wonder
full cheeTfulness There has been drenching
rain for the last three days the men lying fully
exposed TO the rain and the subsequent cold
winds.
Every day, owing to the enormous extent OF
the British lines, news is brought of some little
action which had passed unnotced in the
citennent Of General Cronje's investment. Last
Monday night brilliant piece Of work per-
formed by the GIouccsters. During the after
noon they approached kopte containing body
OF Beers They waited till nightfall when 100
men charged the kopJe with the bayonet and
drove off the enemy with loss, bayOneting
several Of them. The positions taken, however,
were evacuated during the night.
Last night the rattle Of musketry showed that
the Beers had discovered our nightly rush for
New-York tribune., 1900-03-01
GENERAL CRONJEs SURRENDER.
MEETING OF THE BOER COMMANDER AND
GENERAL ROBERTS.


GENERAL ROBERTS.
Paardeberg. Tuesday Feb. 27.-General Cron-
5e's surrender chiefly due to the gallant
night attack upon his trenches by the Canadians
and the Gordons
The British camp awakened by the
tinued rattle OF rife fire at daybrsak, and the
news arrived that the Canadians while building
a trench quite close TO the enemy were fusilladed
at a range Of fifty yards The Canadians gal
1antly worked forward and occupied the edge
Of the trenches along the river. entirely enfilad-
fng the Beers. This movement followed by
a cessation of the fire. except occasional
solitary shot. Suddenly a regiment stationed
on the crest Of a hill perceived white flag and
burst into cheers, thus first announcing the
surrender of General Cronje
Shortly afterward note reached Lord Rob
erts bringing tidings Of the Beers unconditional
surrender. General Prettyman was sent to ac
cept the surrender.
AT about o'clock small group of men ap
raarod crossing the plain toward
headquarters The latter being apprised Of
General Cronje's approach, Lord Roberts went
to the front in the modest cart in which he
sleeps, and ordered guard OF the Seaforths TO
line up A group Of horsemen then approached
On General Prettyman's right rode an elderly
man clad in rough, short overcoat wide
Dri1nmed hat, ordinary tweed trousers and
Ills face was almost burned black, and his curly
beard was tinged with gray.
Lord Roberts walked to and fro in front of the
cart until the Boer General arrived, when the
British commander advanced gravey and kind
" saluted the Boer commander. He then mo-
toned General Cronje to seat in a chair which
had been brought for his accommodation. and
the two officers conversed through inter
prefer.
Cronte's face was absolutely impassive when
he approached Lord Roberts exhibiting no sign
of his inner feelings. Lord Roberts was sur
rounded by his staff when General Prettyman
addressing the Field Marshal, said
'Cornmandant Cronje, sir"
The Commandant touched his hat in salute
and Lord Roberts saluted in return. The whole
group then dismounted and Lord Roberts
stepped forward and shook hands with the Boer
commander.
You made a gallant defence, sir" was the
first salutation Of Lord Roberts the
Quished Boer leader
General Cronje afterward breakfasted with
.he British officers.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-01

AN EXPERTS OPINIoN-LETTER TO THE EDITOR
OF THE LONDON TIMES

Sir: | have lately had number IF letters from
me nbers of the MiGdlesax Rifle Association and
others inquring whether II is not fact that re-
peating pistols (Mauser type) better weapons
for active service than the revolver.
I unhesitatingly reply that I have found so many
serious objections in the working OF repeating pis-
tolls that my opinion. revolver prefera Bile
In this connection have permission to quote ex
tracts from a lette, from Mr.. Winans of world
wide fame a champion shot and authority on
pistols generally, which. take 1t, will be eagerly
read by many bound for South Africa: -
II would strongly recommend a "A caIibre Rus
sian model Smith and Wesson revolver with the
full-Charge ammunition Of % grains black powder
and my patent military sight. which Is very strong
and not apt TO catch in the holster when drawn in
a hurry.
Provided small bore would suit your purpose
then / think the 3S calibre solid frame Army re-
volver, Smith and Wesson would be just the right
IF one must take d revolver shooting English
regulation ammunition. l think the Colt cavalry
the Russian model or the Colt frontier revolver has
ANY of these four revolvers can be absolutely
peating pistol seems to have very heavy trigger
pull. and this makes shooting difficult. The trigger
also seems too near the hand, and the balance all
wrong. Occasionally, also. a cartridge does not
come up into proper position. If repeating
pistol should jam. it requires both hands to niggle
with It. and has TO go picking for the cartridge
down among the mechanism. which. of course
could not be done on horseback
gets TO work requires both hands-you cannot do il
with thumb as you would with the revolver
Also, think If yoIr hands were wet cold II
Another thing find about repeating pistols is
that II one has tendency to keep pressure the
.lne ' may empty Itself when means to nre
single shot only :.
!, ! am an, STR Sir ysgT on , 2bsdient & &seryant.
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JOUBERT AND MAJUBA HILL.
ROBERT b ROOSEVELT RECALLS A TALK WITT
THE GENERAL WHEN IN THIS COUsSrrv

Much attention has been called TO the fact Of
General Cronje's surrender taking place on the
anniversary of Majuba Hill Robert b. Roosevelt.
in speaking OF the surrender yesterday, said
When General Joubert IN this country fve
six years ago he visited me. and he told me
half dozen times that the greatest anxiety that
he had was because Of his own victory OF Majuba
H!ll. The British. he said would forget
that defeat. and some time they would avenge 1t.
He was proud OF his victory. but ne never free
from worry about &;
On being asked what influence he thought that
the desire for revenge for Maiuha Hill had had in
the actual bringing OF this war Mr.. Roosevelt
said: You what the British making OF II
now. Lord Roberts mentions IL in his dispatch and
all the papers mention It. Mr.. Chamberlain has
referred to Majuba Hin In a manner unmlstakably
intended affect popular feeling. ! think that
the cry OF Majuba Hin has been made OF
watchword for the people and that without II the
Government would have had TO show more exact
reasons for It's In bringing the war. That
is what | think the notion OF vengeance for Ma
tuha Hill has done
New-York tribune., 1900-03-01

London. March 1.-The Daily Mall says:
The reopening of Robnson's Bank in Pretoria
is due to the good offices of Mr.. Hay. United
States Secretary Of State; Mr.. ChOate and Mr..
Adelbert Hay. the American Consul at the
Transvaa capital. When President Kruger
closed the bank he tried to commander the
British staff and on their refusal to comply he
threatened them with expulsion. Mr.. Adelbert
Hay sent the protest OF the manager Of the
bank TO Lord Salisbury through Mr.. Choate,
with the result that President KRUGER liberated
the banks staff and restored the commandeered
gOld'
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tess!on uninterruptedy in this city from that year
until about five years ago He was Assistant siss,at
from 1912 1Si5 inclusive He married Louise Adele
Lynch, daughter of Henry Lynch and grand
daL Ghter OF DominiCk Lynch. who well known
in this city in the early part of this century He
for many years member OF the Bar Assocta-
ton OF this city and the Manhattan Club.
He leaves a son, William Watson, il, and two
daughters, Mrs William c. Chaplin and Mrs. Mason
4
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CAPE COLONY AND NATAL RnsuICE.

London, Feb 2S-There has been extravagant
rejoicing in Cape Colony and Natal at the sur
render Of General Cronje. Crowds OF people
have been parading the streets of the different
towns, singing and cheering. Flags have been
everywhere displayed, the warships and mer-
Chantmen have been dressed with bunting and
salutes have been fired
At Durham, Natal the Stars and Stripes have
been flying alongside the Union Jack the
Town Hall
New-York tribune., 1900-03-01
MONEY SENT TO MRS. ADAIR.

Mrs. Adair has received 1858 in small sums for
sending comforts TO Irish soldiers board the
American hospital ship Maine. The accounts yes
terday showed the awful losses among the Dublin
Fusiliers in the recent battles Coenso. If any
of their compatriots feel inclined TO send further
subscriptions they VIII be received II directed 10
Mrs. Adair, Messrs. Morgan & Co. New-York.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-01
WAR RIMOR LEADS TO RIOTS.

Belfast, Feb. 2S.-A rum0r that Ladysmith
had been relieved led to street demonstrations
in Belfast to-day. which precipitated conflicts
between the Orangemen and Nationalists.
There considerable stone throwing and
many persons were injured and some property
damaged.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-01
NEED OF HELP FOR THE WOUNDED.

a meeting of the American Committee to aid the
wounded of both bclligerents within Boer lines
held Tuesday the office OF Tuns c. Ber-
gen. in response a dispatch from Howard c.
Hillegas, a member Of the committee now in
Durham. South Africa. who urges the imperative
need Of funds for medicines and Instruments at
Durham. ANY subscriptions Tunis &
gen treasurer, No. 50 Lberty-st. will be forwarded
ro Mr
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Snrroeate's Notlces.

IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF HON.
ABNFR c. THOMAS a Surrogate OF County
New York notice is hereby given all persons having
claims against Andrew OLSON late Of the County o. New
YORK d--essed present the same with vouchers there
of TO the subscriber place OF business
the office OF F. B. Wightman. No. 229 Broadway,
the Borough OF Manhattan. City Of New York
fore the sixth day OF August
Dated New York the LIST day % February. 1900
ANNA OLSON.
Executrtk. etc
2 B. WIGITMAN ESQ.
Attorney for EXeCutTiX
229 Broadway. y. y.
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OPERATIONS AROUND KIMBERLEY.

Kimberley, Feb 27.-Colonel Peakman, with
a mounted force and a Maxim, proceeded to
Barkly West, where he was warmly welcomed
He left a strong guard and then proceeded TO
Longlandst. Windsorton and Klipdam. There
were rumors Of Beers In the neighborhood. but
demonstration occurred.
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MRRIDE's VOTE A SMALL ONE.

London, Feb 2S.-The result OF the election
which took place in South Mayo yesterday for
representative in Parliament in succession to MI
chael Davitt who resigned protest against
the BOer war, follows: John ODonnell
Nationalist. 241o; Major John Mcbride, Ma
tionalist. 421. ODonnell's majority. 1883.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-01

- NJ varnurn. a Surrogate County Of New York
NOTICE is hereby given all persons having clalns
against William A. Jones late OF County OF New,
deceased, the thereof
subscriber at his place OF tansacting business az
OF Wilmore ANYWAY No Ill Broadway Poro1s,
Manhattan the City OF New York. or before tis
Both day OF March. next Dated New York the 27h
or 1899. ISAAC a. JONES Executor VVTT--
MORF, ANYWAY. Attorney fo- Executor III Broadway
Borough of Manhattan y. Y. City.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-01

Major Mcbride the organizer OF the Irish
brigade in the service OF the Transvaal Beers. At
the last election in South Mayo Mr. Davitt was re-
turned unOppOsed.
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- NJ. Varnum. Surrogate OF the County Of New York
Notice is hereby given 70 all persons having claims
R Barnes. late OF County OF NaV
York deceased present the same with
No Street, Borough Of Manhattan IN Ci-v
New York. before the 18th May next DstSf
New York. 18th day OF November. EMMA
LOUISA HOOPER BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BAPNT,S
Administrators. WEEEES BROTHERS Attys ror a..
No 5s Wall Street. Borough Manhattan
NeW York
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BRITISH CASUALTIES MOUNTING; Up.
NEARLY THIRTEEN THOUSAND KILLED.
WOUNDED OR MISSING UP TO DATE.

WOUNDED OR MISSING Up TO DATE.
London, Feb. 2S.-Lord Roberts has forwarded
additional list of the British casualties dur
ing the three days fighting at Paardeberg.
showing twelve killed. eighty wounded and
four missing, and including seven officers and
four Canadian prvates wounded.
The rapidly growing casualty lists are being
classified quickly possible. They show
that up to this morning the total number OF
casualties was II S34. OF which 2.319 were added
during the last fortnight. Ten of the eleven
Scotch regiments lost about 2n50 men, and
eight Of the Irish regiments 2,01. Then come
the Gloucesters and Northumberlands, while of
nearly 1000 colonials. the Royal Canadians lost
121 and the Victoria mounted contingent %.
The casualties are classified thus: Killed .993;
wounded 6,S3S; missing, 3173; disease, $50.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-01
MIR. NEWMAN KNOWS MOTH

MIR. NEWMAN KNOWS NOTHING OF 1T.
President Newman of the Lake Erie and West
Railroad Company says he is ignorant OF any
deal" by which his road is to be divided between
the Pittsburg and Lake Erie and the Lake Shore
roads, has been rumOred.
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FREIGHT RATES DISCUSSED.
AND ST. LOUIS AND WEST OF BCF-
FAIO AND PITTSBURG MEET.

Presidents and executive officials of the principal
traffic lines east of Chicago and St. Louis and
Of Buffalo and Pttsburg attended a meeting yes
terday afternoon at the Trunk Line Association
rooms in Liberty-st The re-establishing of stable
eastbound freight was the principal topic
OF discussion.
Some OF those who attended the meeting in the
interest of their respective roads President
ingalls, OF the Big Four Vice President Green of
| the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern, NtCe-Presi-
dent James McCrea OF the Pennsylvania lines
OF Pittsburg President Newman of the Lake
Shore, President Ledyard Of the Michigan Central
Vce-President J. A. Ramsay, Of the Wabash and
Vce-President Oscar CT. Murray. OF the Baltimore
and Ohio There also present representatives
of the Grand Trunk the Nickel Plate. the Vandalia
and other smaller lines.
Commissioner Goddard. OF the Trunk Line Asso-
citation. acted chairman of the meeting, and
with him Commissioner Tucker. of the asso-
citation.
At the end Of the days session It said that
out of the meeting would grow definite and har
monious action in the matter OF rate maintenance
A basing rate for grain of - a hundred
pounds Chicago to New-York. made. and an
export of IS cents. These rates. which are
reductions from the present figures. become oper-
/ alive March :.
President ingalls, OF the Big Four quoted
after the meeting saying:
1t would be folly continue the existing situa-
ton There Is absolutely no reason for cutting
pressed for the necessary cars with which to han
! die the freight offered, and 1 cannot understand
ting ting any '''" engage HI rate cut
The meeting OF the general passenger agents. at
which various questions of rates will come up for
discussion will be held to-day the offices of the
Trunk Line association. One of the features of the
meeting may be conference between the passenger
agents and the transatlantic steamship managers
on the question OF through ocean rates for the
season.
presidents will meet March in this city. prob
ably at the Union Pacific offices in the Equitable
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ward in the river bed. which they have been
unable to stop. Yesterday they were shelled
int ntern1ittently