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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-12-14
DE WET ELUDES KNOX.
Boer General Doubles Back to
Reddersburg.
A SUPPLY TRAIN is HELD UP.

Burghers Get Away With a Number
of British Horses--sharp Debate In
House of Commons over the south
African War.
London, Dec. 13--Lord Kitchener has
cabled that General Knox reports from
Helvetia that he is engaged in a running
fight with General De Wet and that the
enemy is moving toward Reddersburg,
where there is column ready to cooper
ate with the other British forces.
Lord Kitchener in another dispatch re-
ports that the Beers attacked the post
near Barberton in the eastern Transyaal.
The Beers raided the Riverton Road
station Is miles north of Kimberley on
Tuesday. They are being followed up.
General Kitchener's message indicates
that De Wet has again evaded Knox.
After the latter had foiled the Boer gen
eral at Coomassie Drift the Beers seem
to have doubled back, crossed the Gale
don river elsewhere and turned thence
northwest i'll the direction of Redders-
burg, the memorable scene of the British
disaster in April, when the same com
mander captured the Irish rifles.
According to Pretoria dispatch, n
train proceeding from Natal to Johannes
burg was held up near Vlaklaagte early
on Saturday morning by $50 Beers The
Beers used oxen to pull up two lengths of
rails, and the train, which contained re-
mounts for the troops, was compelled to
stop. The burghers made the horses
jump out of the trucks and captured 100
of them
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-12-14
A second Train Held Up.

second train, conveying provisions
was fired ON, and the engineer was
wounded. The locomotive was slightly
damaged. The men in charge of the
train were compelled to alight and watch
the Beers getting the horses off the train
ahead.
While this was being done a third train
with a few soldiers aboard came up As
soon as the soldiers saw what was going
on they opened fire on the Beers, who
having secured the horses, galloped away
on them. They left two trucks untouch-
ed. Later the rails were relaid, and the
trains proceeded.
Considerable irritation was aroused dur.
ing yesterdays debate upon the war vote
in the house of commons. Sir Robert r.
Reid Liberal, painted gloomy picture
of the conditions in South Africa He
said that after Il IA months war, costing
$25.000,000 Il month, anarchy was preva-
lent and famine was threatened, and
this might be followed by a native rising.
An attempt TO place the colonies under a
military rule, he added, would imperil the
very existence of the empire. He thought
the time had arrived for offering the
Beers terms not inconsistent with Brit
ish dominion.
Mr.. James Bryce, Liberal, suggested
granting general amnesty to the Beers
now in arms as legitimate combatants.
The government, he added, had no right
to treat the Beers as rebels. The nego-
tiations, Mr.. Bryce also said, should not
be intrusted to Sir Alfred Miner, the
British high commissioner, who was the
object of almost universal distrust.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-12-14


ON Guilty Chinese 10 BE Definitely
Observation-Disclosures Point Again.
vienna Report Optimistic.
Washington Dec. 13.-Great Britain
and Germany have virtually reopened the
whole question of the terms for China by
raising new points. which will delay per-
haps seriously peaceful settlement of
the eastern troubles.
Great Britain has taken exception to
the declaration embodied in the minis
ters' agreement that its acceptance by
the imperial government is an rindispen-
sable condition" of negotiation with the
Chinese ENJOYS, and Germany desires a
more explicit understanding on the qucs-
ton of punishment. 1t is assumed as a
consequence that both governments have
withdrawn the instructions to the minis
tiers to sign the agreement
Touching the British objection, it is re-
called that the original agreement was
drawn up as an utimatum which the
Chinese must accept or hostilities would
be renewed. AS result of the efforts of
Secretary Hay, acting with foreign min
listers of Japan, Russia and France, the
word ''ultimatumn was eliminated and in
stead the declaration was Incorporated i'll
the amended agreement that the accept
ance of the demands should be an indiS-
pensable condition Of negotiation. Great
Britain is understood to want even stron-
ger language used and is believed here to
have the support of Germany.
EngIand's Attitude.
On the other hand England is thought
to be favorable to the German suggestion
that an understanding be reached by the
powers relative to the punishment ques-
ton. The amended agreement demands
the imposition of punishment on the Box
er lenders las severe as China can in
hict." This phrase was suggested by the
Russian government, which had in mind
the weak character of the Chinese gov
eminent and which, with the United
States, Jarsan and France, desired to pre-
sent demand with which China could
comply
Germany, however, wants it definitely
understood what the exact meaning is of
the phrase ''as severe as China can in
fict.'' Does this mean if Tuan is degrad-
ed instead of being executed or imprison-
ed for life, it will be sufficient? And does
it prevent the powers from demanding
greater punishment in case that inflicted
is not sufficiently severe, and as severe as
China can impose? 1t is apparent that
Germany would like stronger state
ment.
Considerable embarrassment has been
caused to this government, as well as to
japan. Russia and France, by the raising
of these questions at this late hour. Pres
sure will. it is expected, be brought to
bear upon Germany and Great Britain
to induce them to instruct their repre-
sentatiyes in Picking to sign.
Il had been the understanding of Off
Gals here that in the final demands to be
formulated by the ministers and ENJOYS
would be included the character and ex-
tent OF punishment that would be inn
posed upon the authors of the recent out
ragps, but Germany and Great Britain
apparently desire more explicit declara-
ton. and a concession of some kind, how
ever regrettabe may have to be made.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-12-14
SmnIInox IL Dnwson.

Mail adyices say there are about 30
eases Of smallpox at Daws~ Prompt
measures have been taken checking
he spread If the disease
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-12-14

nesota to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Cushman X. Davis, attended
Mondays session of the senate and was
sworn in.
The house on Monday passed the exec
utive, legislative and judicial approplia-
ton bill, carrying $24, 496, 40S, after y
bate Of only ten minutes. The senate
continued the discussion of theS Hay
Pauncefote treaty.
On Tuesday the house began debate on
the bin reducing the war revenues. a
congressional investigation into the death
of Cadet Booz, said to have been caused
by hazing. was ordered. The senate dis
cussed the Pauncefote treaty in ex-
eculive session and the ship subsidy bill
in open session.
Neither house of congress was in ses-
sion on Wednesday, owing to the cen
tennial celebration Of the establishment
of the capital in Washington.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-12-14
SETTLEMENT BLOCKED.
Germany and England Raise
New Points.
OBJECT TO PUNISHMENT PLAN

Kaiser Wants Severity of Penalties
ON Guilty Chinese 10 BE Definitely
Observation-Disclosures Point Again.
vienna Report Optimistic.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-12-14

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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16

Washington, Feb l2.-Rear Admiral
E. V. McNair, who has recently been
on sick leave has, on account of con-
tinued i'll health, asked to be detached
from the SUPPLEMENTARY of the naval
academy at Annapolis and be given
sick leave for an extended period, and
his request has been granted by the
navy department. Admiral McNair is
the ranking rear admiral in the navy,
being second only to Admiral Dewey.
The president has designated Com
mander Richard Wainwright to succeed
Admiral McNair as superintendent of
the naval academy. This is great
compliment to an officer of his rank
and years, and is due to his exceptional
ability and the signal services rendered
by him during the Spanish-American
war while in command of the auxiliary
cruiser Gloucester.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
The Chicago Building Strike.

Chicago, Feb. 9.-One thousand more
men have joined the ranks OF the
striking worllingmen. 1t is estimated
that three thousand members of the
Building Trades council in protest
against the new rules of the Building
Contractors council, are now out and
labor leaders declare that the entire
membership of the Building Trades
council, numbering $4,000, will be out,
and building operations in Chicago
controlled by contractors tied up.
The contractors declare that they will
employ non-union labor in sufficient
force to maintain building operations
relying upon the city to furnish police
protection for the men.
The union men declare that this can't
be done. They have piclets stationed
at all railroad stations to warn import
ed workmen of the condition of affairs
and inform them that in seeking to
supplant union men they are, as one
man said, taking long Chances
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
Mormon Migration.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. (12.-Arrange-
ments for one of the biggest colonial
ton schemes ever engineered in the
West have been completed here, where a
portion of the Big Horn basin in
Northern Wyoming will be settled by
Mormons. For several years majority
of the Mormons in Utah have felt that
they could not stand the persecution
of the Gentiles and with the idea of
getting away and into a new country
where they might build their homes
anew arrangements were made with
Wyoming authorities for the selection
of 200, 900 acres of land in the Big Horn
basin under the Carey act. A commit
tee of prominent Mormons is now
selecting this land along the Sinking
Water river.
The canal and irrigation system will
be utilized and several new canals and
reservoirs constructed Hundreds of
Mormon families are nsw disposing of
their property in Utah. packing up
their personal belongings and during
the early spring they will start over
the mountains and plains to the new
Zion. The Mormon elders say there
will be upward of 10000 people immi-
CRATE to the colony during the present
wear
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
OFFICIALS DGMFOUNDED.
BrIIer's Third Advance Not Sue
cessful, a Little Bit.
mot PRESSING ADVANCE

Boer Head Lager, Ladysmith, Feb
le.-The British who were in posses
sion of the kopje at Molens Drift
abandoned it after a bombardment by
iBoer cannon and retired across the
Tugela river to their former position.
A desultory cannonade is proceeding
ht the Tugela, but otherwise every
thing is quiet.
An armored train made sortie from
IChievely towards Colenso and landed
(, 900 British troops on the right OF the
lBoer position. The Beers Immediately
crossed the river and made an attack
with rifles and artillery, forcing the
Withdrawal of both the train and the
troops to Chievely.
London, Feb. 12.-London accepts as
true the Boer statement that General
Butler has failed again. These state
ments were passed by the British CEN
sor at Alden and are read in the light
of Mr.. Balfour's announcement in the
commons that General Butler is not
pressing his advance.
When shown the Boer dispatch, the
war officials appeared utterly dunn
founded. Apparently they had not the
least suspicion of the possibility OF
such an outcome of the operations.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. Fudge
Baker, of the United State district
court in the suit of E. H. Calvin against
the Fort Wayne, Terre Haute & South
western railroad receiver, ruled that
i'm the foreclosure of mortgage against
the right of way of railroad the rails
and ties on the grounds are not a part
of the property subject to foreclosure
ever though they have been on the
grounds so long as to be imbedded in
It. The decision is in opposition to
many decisions of the courts cited by
Judge Baker, who, however, declared
that he could not follow them.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
NATIONS TRIBUTE TO A HERO
Thousands Braved the Lowering
Winter Day.
LAWT0N'S OLD COMRADES.

Washinton, Feb. l2.-Major General
Henry w. Lawton was buried in the
National cemetery at Arlington. 1t
was nations tribute to national
hero and the sorrow of whole people
was expressed when America added
tho chaplet of cypress to the brow that
so long had worn the laurel.
The burial service beneath the leaf
less trees at Arlington was preceded by
services in the Church of the Covenant,
on Connecticut avenue, at which every
department of the government was
represented, including the president,
congress, the supreme court, all the
ranking officers of the army and navy,
within reach of Washington, Lawton's
old comrades of the line and staff, the
diplomatic corps in all its brilliance of
uniform and decoration, and as many
citizens of all degrees as were fortu-
nate enough to find standing room
within the walls.
But the crowd within was insignif-
cant compared with the thousands who
braved the lowering winter day for n
glimpse of the fag-draped caisson with
its military escort as it passed through
the streets. Hundreds more made the
toilsome pilgrimage to Arlington to
hear the last words pronounced above
the open grave, where president, cab
met and general commanding the army
stood with bowed heads until the last
volley had been fred and the bugle
sounded taps.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16

Washington, Feb. 12.-Before pro-
seeding further with the construction
of new reciprocity treaties, the state
department will await the action Of
the senate upon the French treaty.
Should that fail, all efforts to effect the
reciprocity scheme will be abandoned.
Il is probable. too. that even in the
event of the continuance Of the nego-
tiations, a new plenipotentiary must
be found on the part of our government
TO carry forward the heavy work which
has fallen to the share Of Mr.. Kasson-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
Arresting Absentees.

London, KY, 12.-The Sergeants-at-
arms of the senate and house are busy
serving warrants upon absentee mem
bers. 1t is determined to secure a
quorum in both branches of the legis-
AZURE. 1t is understood that this
action is upon instructions received
from Governor Taylor.
Louisville, Feb. 12.-The democratic
members of the legislature met here
today. There was quorum of the
house present, and enough members of
both houses present to form quorum
for Joint session.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
Colonel stones Slayer Caught.

Juarez, Mex, Feb. 10.-James Wal
cher. who murdered Colonel John Stone
at Kingfsher, o. T., January 70, is
under arrest here. Mayor Ouate re-
ceived telegram from the City of
Mexico saying that Ambassador Clay
ton asked the arrest, and that Watcher
was thought to be in Juarez. Watcher
was arrested at the postofice, where he
received mail under the name of James
Wilson. Watcher at first maintained
his innocence, but at the Jail he broke
down. Newspaper clippings telling of
the murder, and letters from his wife
and daughter, expressing anxiety for
his safety, were found on him.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
Historical Society visitors.

Topeka, Feb. 10.-The rooms of the
State Historical society, at the state
house, were visited during the month
of January by 1921 persons. OF this
number $50 seemed to be specially in
terested in pictures, relics and curios.
During the month 211 patrons consult
ed COB volumes of newspaper files, and
176 patrons called Tor 141 Kansas his
torical volumes and 800 volumes of
general history. There were ITO Wis
itors in the newspaper room, who did
not call for papers, and III in the his
torical room who did not call for
books.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
Ii Mas a MASSACRE.

Manila, Feb. s.-The insurgents cap
tured supply train of nine bull carts
between Orani and Dinalupijan, killing
corporal and five privates. The
escort consisted of a sergeant and
eleven mounted men. The insurgents
weakened the supports of fridge, and
the first cart went into the stream.
While the escort was punched trying
to haul the cart out of the water, the
Insurgents fred a volley from the
bushes, killing the six Americans and
also two native drivers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
Lack of Navy Officers.

| Washington, Feb. 12.-The navy is
short of enlisted men and also officers.
AS for the former, although the short
age is about 1000 men, there is already
congressional authorization for the
employment of more. With the in
creased number of ships in commits
sion, and the additions being steadily
made to the navy, it is no longer posi-
BILE to give naval officers the turns OF
shore service to which they are en-
titled. 1t is expected that the admin
istration will make an effort to have
the class of cadets at Annapolis in
creased to about 100.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
More Iniunctions.

Cincinnati, O., Feb. 10.-Judge Will
liam II. Taft, who has just been ap-
pointed as president of the new
Philippine commission, gave notice to
counsel that on next Monday he would
hear arguments on the petition of the
state officers of Kentucky other than
the governor and lieutenant governor
for a restraining order against the
three members of the Kentucky state
board of election commissioners and
the contestants for state officers other
than those of governor and lieutenant
governor.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
In Session At London.

London, KY, Feb. s.-Of the thirteen
senators present at the first session OF
the senate here eleven are Republicans
and two are Brown Democrats. There
are twelve straight Republicans in the
senate; Senator Burnham will make
up the number. The Republican
strength of the house is forty, of whom
thirty-five were present. Lieutenant
Governor Marshall wired that he would
arrive the next morning. The general
sentiment is that the legislature will
remain here until ordered by Governor
Taylor to return to Frankfort. Reso-
lutions were adopted on Governor
Goebel's death.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
Burial of Major Armstrong.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The remains
of the late Major Frank c. Armstrong,
of Eldorado, Kas., who died at Manila
on December 4, from malarial blood
poisoning, were inferred at Arlington
with all the solemnity of military
funeral The funeral party comprised
his widow and mother, Mrs. Jane Arm
strong; Mrs. r. II. Hazlett, of Eldorado,
Kas, and Frank Smith, of Columbus,
}. The services at the grave were con-
Quoted by Chaplain Pierce.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
WORST STORM SINCE 1875.
Stock in Nebraska in Good Shape
With Plenty of Feed.
BUSINESS IS SUSPENDED.

Chicago, Feb. 10.-Thursday proved
10 be the most remarkable February
lay in the history of the weather bu-
eau since 1876. From 62 to degrees
lNove zero was the record made in
seventeen hours, and for several hours
here was miniature blizzard, the
Wind reaching a velocity of GO miles al
aour.
At Minneapolis all telephone and
telegraph wires were down any many
,ra-ns had been abandoned. Through
out northern Iowa business was prac-
tically suspended and the stock
interests suffered great loss. All
wagon roads We're blocked and service
had been abandoned on the street cars
At st. Paul the worst blizzard in years
was raging. The Omaha train from
The south was the last to enter the
city. In northern Wisconsin the storm
was general and severe enough to
cause suspension of traffic. Marquette
and many Michigan towns were little
better off.
The blizzard over Nebraska impeded
traffic
At Denver the mercury fell to 10 be-
low zero. Trains were delayed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
GENERAL OTIS REGAL LED.
VIII be Succeeded by General Macarthur
Under the Commission.

Under the Commission.
Washington, Feb. 12.-Major General
Elwell S. Otis will be detached from
duty as governor general of the Phil,
ippines and commander of the Depart,
ment of the Pacific Immediately after
the arrival of the new Philippine COM
mission and will be ordered to return
to the United States.
This action will be in compliance
with the wishes of General Otis who
has informed the War department that
he is in need of rest. The President
believes General Otis can be relieved
after the arrival of the commission at
Manila-which will occur late in April
or early in May-without detriment to
the interests of the government. He
will be succeeded by the senior officer
in the islands, probably Major General
Arthur Macarthur, who will be SUBJ
ordinate TO the new commission, which
will possess plenary powers and will be
responsible to the War department.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
Quay Hunting an Open Door.

Washington, Feb. l2.-Convinced
that a sufficient number of votes have
been pledged to seat Matthew S. C1ay
as Senator, his opponents are now seek
ing to keep him ont by preventing
consideration of his case. When the
currency bill is out of the way an effort
win be made to sidetrack the Quay case
by pressing the Puerto Rican bill Mr..
Quay's friends win oppose any further
delay. # is not probable the debate
viii be long. and there is little doubt
DIR. QUAY win be seated.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16

San Francisco, Feb. --latest from
Honolulu: The situation at this time
is very encouraging. There has not
been a case of plague for one week.
II is not considered that the scourge
has been stamped out entirely, yet
trouble is well in hand and, barring a
case now and then for the next two
weeks. the city is clean and cannot be
termed an infected port. II is the In
tention of the board of health to be on
the safe side and a strict quarantine
win be sustained for some time.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
American Tract Society.

New York. Feb. 10.-Behind the APP
peal of the American Tract society for
voluntary subscriptions of 100000,
with which to liquidate floating debt
that is causing embarrassment is an
admission by the officers that it's 90
story building on Nassau street, does
not pay. The rent has not paid tn
interest on mortgage that covers the
structure. The society has been in
existence for three quarters of cen
fury but Mr.. Rand says that the float
ing debt of 100000 now threatens its
existence.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
Nicaragua VIII Pay.

Washington, Feb. 12.-The small
speck of trouble that existed in the re-
lations between the United States and
Nicaragua, owing to the extortion OF
double duties from American merchants
in Bluefelds last summer, by General
Torres, has been removed. tits under
stood that the Nicaraguan judiciary to
which the matter was submitted, has
now reached the conclusion that, in
this particular instance, the money
should be returned to the mer'
chants
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-02-16
Relief for Honolulu.

Washington, Feb. I'm conse-
quence of the destruction of cabins in
Honolulu to check the plague many OF
the natives are homeless and destitute.
There is no Legislative authority to
meet the situation by an appropriation
and it is understood to be the purpose
of President Mckinley to communicate
the facts to congress with a request for
authority to re-convene the old legis-
lature, or to establish a commission
with power to do whatever is needful
at this time.