The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-28

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and military circles there was intense
enthusiasm.
Montreal, Feb. 27.-News of the surren-
der of General Cronje was received in
Montreal with the greatest joy. The
newspapers all issued extras and dense
crowds gathered in front of all the bull
letin boards.
Toronto, Feb 27.-Every flag in the city
today was raised high when the news OF
the surrender of General Cronje became
known.
HOW 1T STRIKES vICEROY CURZON
Calcutta, Feb. 21.-Lord Curzon, the
viceroy, at a dinner given this evening
at the government house, said: II pro-
pose, on this great occasion, TO break the
ordinary rule. I asck you to drink the
health Of that brave soldier and former
Indian commander-fn-chief who on the
anniversary of Majuba. has wiped out
that stain, and gained a notable, yes, a
glorious victory
BERLIN Is SORRY TO HEAR 1T
Berlin, Feb. 2T.-The German newspar-
pers are disappointed at the surrender of
General Cronje. The admit that Lord
Roberts has shown real military ability
and dash and that the Beers have lost in
Cronje their most skillful leader.
The National Zeitung attributes the sur
render to the superior strategy and num-
bers Of the British.
Tit Vossische Zeitung says: General
Cronje was not conquered, but had 70
yield to superior numbers. England has
not only saved her hegemony in South
Africa but has also re-established her
badly shaken prestige as a world power"
The Neuste Nachtrichten SAYS: "The
news is a message of sorrow for nearly
the whole civilized world, outside of Eng
land"
DUTCH SYMPATHY
Amsterdam, Feb. 27.-The evening pa
pers generally express the opinion that
General CroDje's capture does not mean
the end Of the war. The AIgemen Han
desblatt says: "It is a long way between
Roberts and Pretoria If ne IS finally vic
torious, more dangerous guerrilla war
fare will begin and the Beers will srnite
the British everywhere The Cape Dutch
viii form permanent danger to South
Africa"
The Telegram says: 1.-THE Beers, embit-
tered will continue the war with greater
fury. VIII Europe longer stf1e the voice
of conscience?"
The Nieuwerotterdansch Schranf says:
1--WE await With confidence the further
course of events. The Roers are fight
ing for their holy rights and will make
head against innumerable British troops"
The Dagblad, of The Hague says: IF
Great Britain has so much trouble with
the small Boer people. how Will she face
any intervening power?"
ROME BEARS THE NEWS WITH PAIN
Rome Feb. 27.-The capitulation of
General Cronje has produced a painful
impression in Rome. The newspapers are
unanimous in expressing their admira-
ton for the BOer commander and his
troops. The Tri5una says: 1.-The capltu-
lation is undoubtedly important, but It
does not conclude the war"
The San Fulia says: General Cronje
attained the object he desired. namely.
to enable a great portion Of General Jou-
bert's army to reach Bl9emfontein."
The Messagero's article is pitched in
the key Of honor to the vanquished"
The Opinione Liberale, which writes
Ironically of the surrender, says: The
British viii do well TO make Lord Rob
erts the Duke Of Paardebers. and Lord
Kitchener the Earl Of Petrusberg but
they will also do we'll to make peace. for
henceforth they have lost the reputation
Of liberal and Just nation"
HOW VIENNA LOOKS ATT
Vienna, Feb. 27.-The Austrian press re-
CARDS the capture Of General Cronje as
the most important incident Of the war
thus far, and the first decisive British
success. The Vein Allegeine Zeltung
says; "The Beers have now shown that
they are not strong enough to maintaia
the offensive and the British have struck
a blow that cannot fail to have the
greatest possible effect upon the future
course Of the war"