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more as he may need to make his work
easier.
The jubilation over General Warrens
achievement is chastened by the realiza-
tion that his success is only provisional,
as it appears clear from General Buffers
dispatch that the Beers fully recognize
the strategical Importance of Spion Kop
and at the time his message was sent off
they had not abandoned the hope of recap
turing the position. Nevertheless a heavy
load Of anxiety was removed from the
nation. The relief of the tension on the
Stock Exchange was very marked. Busi-
ness began yesterday cheerfully all around
and with an upward movement under the
influence Of the news at the War Office
and at the clubs and other resorts there
was notable change from the gloomy
fears of Wednesday. The appearance of the
news placards on the street sent crowds
of people to the War Office and the lob
bies were soon filled to suffocation. Those
near the notice board read out the news
at frequent intervals for the benefit of late
arrivals who were unable 10 approach and
each successive reading led 10 renewal
OF cheering. At the ladies' lobby there
were signs Of the sad side of victory. A
question often asked was: when will the
casualties be received?''
AS. according to General Buffers dis
patch, "the small garrison was surprised
his subsequent statement: "Our losses were
considerable" indicates that the British
suffered greatly later from the shell fire
from the farther Boer position. The state
| ment that there was only a small garrison
af Snfo Kay. -tot
as 1t was imagined the Beers were there
in great force. and is taken in some quar-
ters to indicate that the Beers were not
so surprised at the assault as it appeared,
but previously drew off their main body
and left a small force to withstand the
British advance. 1t is even suggested that
the Beers inveigled the British into occu-
pying Spion Kop and have now surrounded
them.
The situation in the neighborhood of the
other armies is unchanged, but a forward
movement by General French is daily ex-
pected. A dispatch to the Standard from
Rensburg describes General French's posi-
ton as now forming great semi-circle
around the Boer positions. The correspond
ent says he could take Colesberg, two miles
away. at any time.
letter from Pretoria gives the text
Of complaint which President Kruger
made to President Steyn regarding the
want OF cooperation on the part of the
Free Staters ct Modder river, and Presi-
dent Steyn's address to the Free Staters
Mr.. Kruger said he had learned with re-
gret that 'only about 1000 men of the
Free State fought in the last battle and
| that many others remained in their camps
while their brothers resisted and even de-
feated their enemy" These statements ap-
| pear to give official confirmation to the re-
ports of disagreement between the allies.
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BATTLE OF COLENSO.
An Infantry Omcer's Graphic Story of
the Disaster.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE following account
of the battle Of Colenso. written by an in
fantry officer present. was received by to-
days mail. after that most terrible and
one-sided battle of Colenso last Friday I
tainted when got to camp from sunstroke.
and on Saturday morning I found L had
dysentery. How any one escaped on Friday
is n marvel to me. We were nine and
half hours under fire, and it was like
severe hailstorm on n tin roof. I could
not put up my glasses without hearing
'phit-phit-phit.' From the very first I
saw 1t would be no go. Directly We got
under Are a corporal said to me: L won
der how many Beers there are hidden in
that wood opposite along the Tugela.'
said: Il expect 1t is full of them, as Butler
has never shelled it at ALL was right.
Two companies of the Twenty-third wen.
in and jolly soon came out TIN ough US and
exposed our four companies 10 double
fire. and / do not know how we escaped
at all. Then l saw about three companies
of the Seventh Fusiliers go in on the left
OF the taken guns, and they soon came out
of it, After that we were tole 10 advance
a bit, and eventually we were toI. off as
escort to the lost guns. with the result
that We retired twhen ordered to. and
Tommy did not like that word al alD and
had six officers taken. and over one hum
ored men killed. wounded, mis- sing or pris-
oncrs. out OF total of thirteen officers and
ss2 rren WIKI which we started at a. H.
II never was in such a veritable fix, and
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LONDON, Jan. 26, S a. m.-
Nothing has been heard from Gen.
Butler since his message to the
War Office yesterday, announcing
the capture of Spion kop. AT mid
night the War Office announced no
further news had been received
from the front for publication to-
night. The dispatch received from
Butler yesterday was dated Spear
mans camp, January Is, 1910 a.
m. 1t read:
General Warren's troops last
night occupied Spion kop. surpris-
ing the small garrison, which fled.
1t has been held by US all day,
though we were heavily attacked,
especially by a very annoying
shell fire.
81 fear our casualties are consid-
cradle, and have to inform you,
with regret, that General Wood
gate was dangerously wounded.
General Warren is of opinion
that he has rendered the enemy's
position untenab1e. The men are
splendid.
Later advices from Spearman's
camp say General Woodgate has
succumbed to the wounds.
General Hector Archibald Mac
Donald has arrived at Modder riv-
er and assumed command of the
Highlanders.
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but on examining the circumstantial detail
of the reported edict. he said: II am un-
able TO say whether it is true or not. Thus
far have received nothing. official or un-
official TO indicate that such a change mad
been made or was contemplated. short
time ago a report was current that the son
of Prince Tuan would be named as heir
apparent. But l have not been informed
that this would be done. 1t would not be
surprising if an heir apparent were desig-
mated as this occurs at times, usually In
order to provide succession when an En-
peror is sick or otherwise incapacitated
After consulting references on the gener-
alogy of the imperial family, Mr.. WI said
that as near as ne could tell Prince Tuan
is son of the former Emperor. Hien
Fung, thus making the reported new EN-
peror, Pu Chun, a grandson Of Emperor
Hien Fung. The latter was followed by
Ting Chi. son of the present Empress
dowager. who still retains her strong in
fluence over court affairs. Her son was
without issue and was succeeded by the
present Emperor Kwang Su. nephew of the
Empress dowager and designated through
her influence. In case the reported change
has been made 1t will be a continuance
of the same imperial family at the head Of
affairs wit. the Empress dowager remain
ing as the strong power behind the throne.
Prince Tuan has been little known in pub
lie affairs, which, however. is not surpris-
ing as members of the imperial household
do not mingle with the outside world and
are practically unknown.
When asked if such a change would entail
any change of Chinese policy. Minister Wu
said: mot in the slightest. 1t does not
indicate any change of policy on interna-
tional or foreign affairs, nor on our domes-
tic affairs. Our people are a quiet, peace
full people and have little regard for per-
sonal changes which may occur in the gov
ernment."
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HEAD OF THE "GREAT SWORD
Father of the Proposed Emperor a
Secret Society Leader.


LONDON, Jan. ga special dispatch
from Shanghai says: ''The father of the
new Emperor is the head of the great Sc
cret societies known as the Great Sword" {"
and 'The Boxers" extending over the
provinces Of Chilli, Shan-Turg and Ho-
Nan, which we're responsible for the muir
der of Mr. Brookes, the missionary. vari-
Gus edicts have been issued with view OF
assuaging public anxiety and the ominous
rumors respecting the fate of the ex-Em-
peror are spreading widely. 1t is alleged
that his reinforcement was decided upon at
council convened by the Empress dowager
on Thursday. The Manchu clan favors the
change. but the Chinese proper oppose 1t
and predict a tremendous upheaval
1T is believed the Russian and French
legations We're notified of the impending
change and that they will support the new
regime. 1t IT, also reported that a French
naval force has already reached Picking.
1.-THE British and United States legations,
who have been favorable to Kwangsu
were kept in ignorance of the new depar-
ture, but 1t is asserted that Ii Hung Chang
was sent as viceroy to Kwang-Tung to sup
port the dowager's policy and to repress
any hostilities on the part Of the Can
tonese."
The Shanghai correspondent of the Times
says: "The edict is obviously a half-meas-
ure intended to test the effect on public
opinion of the restoration of the regency
and the selection of new Emperor whose
claims, according to the established suc-
cession laws. are open to question:
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BOY MAY BE EMPEROR
EMPRESS DOwAGER CHOOSES A
NEW RULER FOR CHINA.
Pu Chun, Son of Prince Tuan, De-
Said to Have Committed Suicide.

PEKING, Jan. 25.-An imperial edict is
sued yesterday says that owing to the
Emperor's poor health, he is unable to con-
duct the business of state, and appoints
Pu Chun, son of Prince Tuan, his heir.
The Emperor, apparently. has been COM
PEELED by the dowager Empress to abdi-
cate about the Chinese new year. though.
it is understood, this will meet with con.
siderable opposition in certain court cir
cles. The dowager. however, intends to
carry out the programme which she has
been planning for years. Pu Chun is four
teen years old. II is said he will be en-
throned on Jan. 81.
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General Rejoicing i'm England-views
OF Military Experts.

General Rejoicing i'm England-views
of Military Experts.
LONDON, Jan. rs. Ais a. m.-General
Buffers phrase. .The men are splendid"
thrills England with pride and confidence.
His taking ana holding Spion Kop are con-
warren's opinion that miles OF the ada
cent Boer intrenchments are untenable is
accepted by most expert observers as OBJ
viousiy true, because of the height OF the
position. although some point out that
II may lack adequate gun platform to re-
sist artillery fire from the two extended
sides. 1t is not likely that General Warren
will let go anything he holds and news
OF further success is calmly awaited. The
military authorities recognize, of course.
that in the twelve or fifteen miles between
Spion Kop and Ladysmith there are con-
tinuous defensive positions and rugged hills
and ravines which far outrange Spion Kop,
but they are sure the troops who have
turned the Beers out Of difficult places
can do 1t again
The military expert OF the Times says:
'It is exceedingly difficult to arrive at
any exact estimate OF the advantage
gained. A definite tactical object has been
attained and definite steps have been taken
In the fulnllment OF the strategic plan.
It is necessary to await fuller informa-
tion before attaching undue weight to the
successes thus far attained. AT least there
has been steady progress"
The Kildonan Castle reached Durham yes
terday CThursday) with 1000 additional
troops for General Butler and three troop
ships have arrived there from India. bring
ing among others a regiments OF I4ancers.
Beyond this It is not publicly known here
how heavily General Butler has been rein
forced. but those having certain connec-
tions with the War ONCE are confident
that General Butler Will have as many
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Seat to which the Polygamist Was
Elected Then Declared Vacant by
an Overwhelming Majoritye
STATEMENT FROM ROBERTS
THE MORMON SAYS HE Is A MARTYR
TO A "sPAsM OF PREJUDICE."
Attempts to Justify His Retention Of
Plural wives, and Says He Will
Not Run for Congress Again.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The Roberts
case is a thing of the past. Three days or
oratory and one hour Of voting closed the
episode and the Fifty-sixth Congress can
proceed on it's way with vacancy from
Utah just as IL such a vacancy had no ex-
istence. The country is probably glad the
episode is ended. Washington. at least.
feels some relief and Congress feels that
a great burden has been lifted from II.
Roberts himself feels glad that the trial
and tribulation to which he has been SUBJ
jected is now over. He knew all along
what was coming. but he says he felt Ii
due to his constituents to go through to
the finish. This he has done There have
been several dozens Of speeches aud all
varieties OF eloquence. The galleries
have been filled all the time, showing that
the local interest was great. and there has
been an unusual desire among representa-
tives to get on the record.
One element, and IL was a small one,
treated the question as one involving pre-
cedents and the Constitution. Another ele-
ment, and 1t was a large one looked only
to the moral issue to be decided according
as the proof might show Roberts to be
guilty or guiltless of the crime OF polyg-
amy. The speeches all show this to be a
fact. The men who assumed to represent
the constitutional end OF the controversy
favored a recognition of the constitutional
qualifications and the formal swearing in
of Roberts, to be followed by the adoption
of resolution expelling him. The other
side held that in such case, where the
Constitution was silent as to detail, broad
construction was justifable. at least to the
extent of excluding Roberts. And there
was considerable element advocating the
doctrine that there was higher law than
the Constitution, unwritten Of course, JUS
tifying the most direct method available
of doing something that would put the
world on notice that the American Con-
gress would crush any polygamist thing
without ceremony.
Now here in the controversy arose The
question Of polygamy as a moral entity.
All sides were against the practice and
were aiming at the same result. and that
result was to kick out Roberts bodily.
There was never any show for him to hold
his seat even If the minority view had OBJ
tanned. There were many pretty senti-
mental efforts and stump speeches. The
American home was constantly in evidence.
the purity of American womanhood was
declaimed and there were recitals of the
sentiment that "The hand that rocks the
cradle rules the world" Licentiousness.
debauchery of womanhood, and crimes
touching the purity OF family life were
painted in colors. The majority refused
to consider anything other than the fact
of Roberts's guilt or innocence OF the
charge Of polygamy.
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NITROGLYCERIN BLEW UP
STANDARDS BIG MAGAZINE NEAR
WARREN WAS WRECKED.
No Lives Known to Have Been Lost
Towns in the Gas Belt Badly
Shaken-Damage Is Large.
special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MARION. Ind. Jan. 25.-The explosion of
a big nitroglycerin magazine, located
twenty-five miles east of this city. near
Warren, about 10 o'clock tonight. created
considerable excitement in this part of the
State. Buildings In this city were badly
shaken and residents were greatly alarmed.
The report was received with such distinct
ness that the explosion was thought to
have been but a short distance from this
city. Telephone reports from the surround
ing towns say the report was likewise
heard.
A statement received after midnight
says that at $50 the straw magazine
owned by the Cartwright Nitroglycerin
Company, of Ohio. in whicn were deposited
1000 quarts OF nitroglycerin, exploded
with such force that people were awakened
in Muncie, thirty-fve miles away. The
magazine was located three miles south
" "oticii, tOuuly. n ndlI
hour before the explosion Harry Stenzer
and another gas well shooter" deposited
some nitroglycerin in a magazine and
went away. John Carrothers, an oil man.
was the only eye witness. He was on a
road about 500 yards from the magazine
when the explosion occurred He was
knocked senseless and when he recovered,
some time later, was covered with debris
So far as known. there was no loss of life
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How the House Voted.

WASHINGTON. Jan 25-The OF
Brigham II. Roberts, the Mormon repre-
sentative-elect from Utah. which has oc-
cupied so much of the attention of the
House since the assembling of Congress.
was decided to-day by the adoption of
resolution TO exclude him by vote OF 268
to so. The exact language Of the resolu-
ton follows:
THAT under the facts and circumstances
of the case, Brigham ii. Roberts. repre-
sentative-elect from the State. OF Utah.
ought not TO have or hold seat in the
House of Representatives and the seat to
which he was elected is hereby declared
vacant"
The amendment to expel Mr. Roberts
without seating him, offered by Mr.. Lacey,
was ruled out on a point of order and the
House only voted on the resolutions of
the majority and minority OF the commits
tee. The latter-to seat and then expel AIR.
Roberts-was defeated. 81 TO PA. An an
alysis of this vote shows that i70 Re-
publicans. 72 Democrats and . Populists
voted against it. and Il Democrats. Re-
publicans. Populists and 2. Silver Repub-
licans for It.
The following members voted for the
minority resolution:
Adamson. Allen of Kentucky, Allen OF
Mississippi, Atwater. Bailey OF Texas. Ball.
Bankhead, Bartholdt. Bartlett, Bell Brew
er. Broussard OF Louisiana. Burleson.
Catchings. Chanler, Clayton OF Alabama.
Cooney Cooper OF Texas, DE Armond. De
Graffenreid. Dinsmore. Elliott, Epes. Ffsz-
gerald OF New York. Gayle. Gordon Green
of Pennsylvania, Griggs OF Georgia, HAY.
Howard, Jenkins. Johnston. Jones OF Vir-
ginia, Kahn, Kitchin. Ksuttz Lester.
Levy. Lewis, Littlefield. Livingston. Lloyd
Loud. Mccall Mcclellan. McCulloch. Mad
dox May. Meekison. Meyer OF Louisiana
Newlands, Norton OF Ohio. Norton of South
Carolina, Otey Polk. Quarles. Ransdeli.
Rhea of Kentucky. Richardson. Ridgely
Rixey. Robbins, Robertson or Louisiana
Rucker Rupert, Ryan of New York. Ryan
of Pennsylvania, ScGdder. Sims. SlaydeN
Small Smith OF Kentucky. Snodgrass
Stephens OF Texas. Swanson. Turner. In
derwood. Nandiver. Wheeler of Kentucky
Wilson OF Idaho. Young OF Virginia.
The majority resolution TO exclude Mr..
Roberts and declare the seat vacant. was
adopted. 26S 10 50. The affirmative vote wac
divided as follows: Republicans. les: DEM
ocrats. 90: Populists. 4, and the negative
vote. Democrats. a: Silver Republicans. 8:
Populist. j. The negative vote follows:
Adamson, Allen Of Kentucky. Allen. OF
Mississippi. Bailey OF Texas, Ball. Bank
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Throughout the Gas BELT.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
MUNCIE, Ind. Jan. 25-A report Just re-
ceived over the Standard OIL company.s
private wire is that the supposed earthquake
shock felt and heard all over northeastern
Indiana tonight was the destruction of
the company's nitro-glycerin depot east of
Warren, Huntington county, fifty miles
north of here. No one is believed to have
been hurt.
The first belief was that an earthquake
shock-apparently lasting about four Sec
onds-was the cause OF the disturbance.
Telephone messages came to Muncie from
Eaton, Albany. Redkey. Portland. Winches-
ter. New Castle. Anderson and other towns
throughout THIS section, making inquiry II
q natural-gssv explosion had occurred.
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SECRETARY HAY NOTIFIED.
Minister Conger's Advices-VIews of
Mr. Wu Ting Fang.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.-Secretary Hay
was advised to-day by United States Min
lister Conger, at Peking, of the result of the
convocation of Chinese notables there yes
terday. his statement being that Pu Chun.
fourteen years old. had been appointed heir
apparent. IL will be noticed that Mr.. Con-
ger does not indicate that the heir ap-
parent has been named as Emperor nor
that he is TO ascend the throne immedi-
ately The action of the convocation yes
terday is awaited with the greatest in
terest by the diplomatic body here. for by
the character Of the selection made OF the
successor to the present Emperor may be
determined the question whether the Rus
sian or the Japanese influence is predomin-
ant In China.
The Chinese minister, Mr.. wu Ting Fang.
when shown the dispatch from Peking. was
at first inclined to doubt and discredit It.
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VIEWS OF SCOUT BURNHAM.
The Beers VIII Fight Hard for Pre-.
toria--Buller's Orders.

LONDON, Jan. 25.-The American scout
+. r. Burnham. on his way back to South
Africa, expressed considerable satisfaction
to-day at the news Of the capture of Spion
Kop. He said to a representative of the
Associated Press: 1T is evident the Boer
position is being shaken and don't think
IL will be a long business now TO drive the
Beers out OF the Drakensburg. We shall
then reach a rolling. open country. where
there is a chance to display tactics and un-
dertake thanking movements and cavalry
operations. But the Beers are sure TO
fcoNTINUDD ON SECOND PAGEJ
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Judge Toney Will BE Present.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 25.-Judge Ster-
ling B. Toney said to-day that he had for
warded to the commission certified copies
of the records of his court, with letter
stating that he doubted the propriety of
the judge of the Circuit Court appearing
to testify concerning matters involved in
this contest, but that if the commission dis
agreed with him as to the proprieties of
the occasion that he would promptly re-
spond to their summons. He will appear
tomorrow.
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the Republican authorities here, left Frank
fort at o'clock tonight. The consensus
of opinion here is that the visitors mistook
this for the day on which the contest
boards were to make their report. The
men were an hour getting aboard their
train, and amused themselves during the
delay by discharging their guns. The peo-
pie of the city gave them wide berth
They are expected to return when the con-
test ends.
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TAKEN BY GEN. WARREN
War Office Notified by Butler that Spi0n K0p
Was Seized Tuesday Night.

Beers Were Surprised and Fled, but Later Attacked
the Hi and Inflicted Severe Losses
the British.
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LONDON, Jan. 25.-According to a spe-
cial dispatch from Shanghai, it is reported
there that Emperor Kwangsu has COM
mitted suicide.
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GENERAL WOODGATE AMONG THE DEAD
Warren Holding His Position at Last Accounts,
but Subjected to Heavy Fire.

Much Hard Work Yet for Butler Before Ladysmith Is
Relieved-An Officers Story of the
Battle of COensO.