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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
They Retreat From Kopjes Near Karee
Siding to Brandfert.
ROBERTS GIVES HIS CASUALTIES AS 100
One Officer, Captain, Killed and Several Of
fcers Wounded. The Beers Report the
British Evacuation Of Warrenton.
joubert's Funeral.
(By the Associated Press.)

London. March Saturday aX-4:15
a. m.)-The head of the army of Lord
Roberts is now about twenty-one
miles north of Bloemfontein. 1t occu-
pies ii cluster of hills won from the
Beers after a stiff fight in which the
hundred men.
The Beers had been using these
kopjes as a base for marauding bands
that have been beating up the country
adjacent to Bloemfontein for supplies,
driving off cattle and forcing non-re-
Sistent Free Staters into their ranks
again The enemy must have been in
considerable force as Lord Roberts
sent eight thousand infantry and
three thousand cavalry against them.
Lord Roberts progress to Pretoria
will probably consist of q. series of
such forward movements. iflss. which
Boer positions viii be attacked Wy Il
portion of the army advancing rapidiX
with wheel transport, the main army
coming up as the railway is repaired.
Lord Roberts is stripping the forces
in the minor spheres of operations Of
TnelF wagons ana transport ANIMALS
in order to hasten the advance. This
is understood to be the reason why
he recalled Lord Methuen from Bark
ley West to Kimberley. Lord Roberts
haG.to have AIethuen's transport.
The reason why a hot chase was not
made after Commandant Olivier is
that Lord Roberts did not wish TO
wear out the cavalry transport. Gen
cral French lost 5000 horses in the
relief of Kimberley and the pursuit
of General Cronje. Lord Roberts lost
5000 transport cattle at Watervaal
Drift. and ii is estimated that he has
lost 1000 other animals since the for
ward movement began on February
18th.
The rebellion throughout the north
west districts of Cape Colony is al
most suppressed.
The Goth will sail today Saturday.
with six hundred men for st. Helena
TO guard General CrOnje and four
thousand prisoners.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
REDUCE THE TAXES
Gage Thinks it May be Oone
to Some Extent
He Makes Statement of Receipts and tx
penditures at the Cabinet Meeting, The
Philippine Commissions Power.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, March 30.--The Cabinet
given to the new Philippine Commission
to be formally communicated to the COM
missioners, within a day or two. 1t is
known that it is the purpose of the Presi-
dent to make the civil government Of the
Philippines represented by the commits
sion, superior to the military in all mat
ters pertaining to the government of the
islands, not strictly military in character.
1t IS believed that Judge Taft before he
accepted the craftsmanship of the com
mission had perfect understanding with
the President as to the relations which
should exist between the civil and mill
tary authorities. and also that from the
time the commission arrives in Manila.
its authority will be supreme. under the
President as to all matters of govern
ment.
Secretary Gage occupied some time at
today's Cabinet session in making a state
lnent of the receipts and expenditures of
the Government. He Stated that since
July LIST, 1899, there had accumulated a
surplus of revenue over receipts of about
$53 ,000, ,0G0, and that by the end of June
this year it probably would amount to
over $50, 600. This surplus is account
ed for by large receipts from customs,
and by material reduction in the eX-
penditureS on account of the war. The
Secretary is of the opinion that the pres
ent rate of taxation might safely be re-
duced to some extent and it was with
view TO possible recommendation to
Congress by the President on the subject
that the Secretary made his statement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
THE NAVAL POLICY BOARD.
1t Will Supply Much Useful Information in
Case Of War.
lRs the Associated Press. J

Washington, March S0.-The first meet
ing of the Naval Policy board has been
called for April 18th and thereafter the
board probably will meet once week un-
til 1t has reduced its work TO routine
form. The Intelligence Bureaus of the
War and Navy Departments have en-
deayored to compile and have in shape
for Use in case CT hostilities, information
respecting the resources in warlke way,
of other tions, but this has been merely
incident 10 Nother duties.
The .pClicy beard is to undertake this
work on larger Fines and probably be
guided by Europeaf methods. 1t will be
its business to rrovide@il advance and
have ready for instant use completely
worked out plans of campaigns,
offensive and defensive, applicable TO any
maritime power with which the United
States may by any possibility come into
conflict in the future. The military
and naval resources of foreign countries
must be ascertained to a nicely, and this
Information must be renewed from the
latest sources from time to time. Accu-
rate coast charts and plans of defenses
must be secured in order to avoid as far
as possible, the serious omission made
by the British authorities in the case of
the geography of the Transvaal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
SIX HUNDRED MEN SLAIN
The Arabs Meant to Attack the French
at the Oasis of Insalah.
THE GALLO ARMY TOO QUICK FOR THEM
The Arab Wari rs Made Their Last Stands
Within the Sacred Walls Of Their Nos
ques. Lieut.. Colonel Eu Led The
French 10 Victory,
French to Victory.
(By the. Associated Press.l

Paris, March 30.-(2:15 p. m.)-An
official account has been issued of
the victory of the French troops over
the Arab army at lnrahr, whiSh as
sembled with the object of attacking
the French expedition which recent
ly occupied the Oasis of Jnsalah,
southwest of Algeria. The French
learned of the scheme and decided to
storm the enemy's position which was
successfully carried March 10th, by
column led by Lieutenant Colonel Eu.
The town was first bombarded and
then stormed. the Arab warriors MAX
ing their last stand in the mosques.
They left six hundred men killed and
100 wounded on the field. addition
$50 prisoners were taken. The French
losses were nine native soldiers killed.
thirty-eight wounded and two officers
wounded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS DAMAGES
Result of the Suit by Congressman Whites
Friend Billows.
(By the Associated Press )

Pittsburg. March 3o.The jury in the
case of Assistant District Attorney Wal
ter f. Billows, colored, against William
J. Mccarthy, prominent restaurant
keeper, who refused to serve a meal 10
Bilows and his companion, Congressman
George e. White, of North Carolina, also
coiored. returned verdict today in favor
Of the plaintiff for six and quarter
cents. Bilows asked $4,000 damages.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
1 BALLS FOR HUNT
Negro Shot by a Prominent
Business Nan.
Mr.. Farrior's Friends Say He Fired in Self
Defense. Negro Sought 10 Garry Out
Threats Against His Life.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Wilson, y. G., March 3e.--About
o'clock tonight a man named Hunt,
"a negro, was shot four times by J. ID
Farrior, prominent business man.
Hunt may die. Hunt threatened in
two letters to kill Farrior, and his
friends claim was attempting to exc
cute his threats and that the shoot
ing was in self-defense Valuable
property of Mr.. Farrior's was burned
on November 9th. and Hunt was tried
for the crime Farrior was active in
the prosecution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
WOMEN WARNED TO LEAVE.
Kurger Declares His Intention to lombard
Bloemfontein.
(By The Associated Press.)

London, March 31.-The Bloemfon-
tcin correspondent of the Daily Chron-
icle telegraphing Thursday, March
goth, says:
president Kruger's latest proclama-
ton warns the women and children to
leave Bloemfontein within five days
as he intends to lombard and destroy
the city and to shoot the bur9hers
whom he captures there.
Vigorous measures have been TAX
en- bv the British to harass marauding
bands Of Transvaal Beers. The lat
>ter are resorting to guerilla methods,
chiefly against Free Staters who re-
fuse TO toiQ Kruger"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
ASKED TO POSTPONE COURT.
Prevalence of Smallpox, Near Mocksville Given
as the Reason.
Special to News and Observer )

Winston, n. c., March 30.-Judge w S.
Robinson upon arriving kerc this after
noon from Allegheny couhty, was met
by committee and presented with pc
tition signed by members OF the bar Of
Mocksville and county officers requesting
him not to hold Davie Superior court next
week on account of prevalence of small
pox in the country 1t was reported TO
the Judge that there were about twenty
cases near Mccksville and that one negro
man died with the disease this morning.
Judge Robinson will render a decision to-
morrow. He may hold the court to dis
those of jail cases or other prisoners re-
leased On bond.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
COMMISSIONER OF VALUATION ACT.
The Supreme Court Of Virginia Declares it Un-
constitutional.
lBy the Associated Press

Richmond, Va, March 3G.--The Supreme
Court of Appeals Of Virginia, in unani-
nous opinion today declared unconsttu-
tional, null and void, the Commissioner
OF Valuation Act, passed by the General
Assembly at its last session.
The act created $50 new officers and
gave them inquisitorial powers in the
matter Of reaching personal property sub
ject TO taxation. The opinion is brief
and the ground taken by the court is that
the bill did not receive the constitutional
vote necessary to pass a measure that
makes an appropriation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
Total Bank Clearing.
lI,r the Associated Press. }

New York. March 30.-Total bank
clearings at the principal cities of the
United States fer the week ended March
s0th we're 81 .729, $50, $40; a decrease of 3.S
per cent
Exclusive Of New York city $57s. 742. 2O6;
an increase Of 10 per cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
FROM CHERAW TO COLUMBIA.
The Seaboard's Route Will he Ready For In
spection April 12.

Columbia, S. c.. March 30.-The officials
of the Seaboard Air Line have notified the
South Carolina Railroad Commission that
the new road from Cheraw to Columbia
will be ready for inspection April 12th.
The commission has accepted the date,
and if the inspection is satisfactory reg
ular schedules vii be put into effect and
traffic begun. The route south of Colum-
bia will not be ready for few weeks
longer, as the roadway through this city
is being expensively built.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
FUNERAL OF JUDGE BATTLE.
The Procession Was the Largest Ever Seer in
Rocky Mount
Especial to News and Obseryer.)

Rocky Mount, y. c.. March 30.--Judgc
Dossey Battle was buried in the cemeter
here at four o'clock yesterday afternoon
with Masonic honors.
The funeral services were conducted
by the Rev. Mr.. Stone, of the Episcopal
church. The funeral procession, ore OF
the largest ever seen here, had in it
many visitors from the adjacent towns.
The honorary pail bearers were: B. H.
Bum, Fred Phillips, Jacob Battle, w. l..
Thorp. Jno. l.. Bridgers, T. T. Thorne, II.
A. Gillian, w. A. Allsbrook, Thos. H.
Battle Jos. p. Pippen, Ed, Pennington,
j. II. Baker, Jr., Dan Gillian, Jno. NJ.
Sherwood f. a. Woodard w 0. Howard
ard W. r. Cox.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
CLEMENTS AT KOFFYFONTEIN
BRYAN MAKES SIX SPEECHES.
A Day of Hard Campaigning. $4,000 People
Hear Him.
(Bv the Associated Press.l

" Spokane Wash. March 30.-This has
been a day of hard campaigning for w. J.
BryafT.- He made six speeches in Whit
man and Spokane counties and addressed
80 600 people. It ColfaX he addressed an
audience of 7,000 at Grafield. 1900: at
Tekoa he spoke for thirty minutes to
4,000: at Pennington, 1,5Oo~p people heard
him for ten minutes. and at Sneisape he
addressed two audiences of 10000 zach
speaking afternoon and evening in the
big tent of the exposition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
Crushed in a Wreck.
(By the Associated Press. J

Ocaia, Fla, March 3O.-The Homosassa
train was wrecked last night az i:3o
o'clock by a head-on collision with
wrecking train near the Withlacoochec
River g. ID. Cotuey. Of Americus, Ga.
was frightfully crushed, dying an hour
later The engineer j., NJ. Benton was se-
verely injured. Both engines were demol-
ished.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
EVACUATED BY BRITISH.
FUNERAL OF GENERAL J0UBERT.
British Officers, who are Prisoners at Pretoria,
Sent a Wreath,
(By the Associated Press

Pretoria, Thursday. March 29.-The
funeral of General Joubert took place
this afternoon and was attended by all
classes. The foreign military at
taches. in uniform. were among those
present and the British officers. who
are prisoners here, sent a wreath.
There were universal signs of mourn
ing.
DEEMS THE REBELLION CRUSHED.
London, March 31.-(Saturday)-T
Bloemfontein correspondent of the Morn
ing Post, telegraphing Thursday. says:
Lord Kitchener and his staff crossed
the temporary bridge at Noryals Pont
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
ROBERTS REPORT OF THE FIGHT.
The Troops of Tucker, French and LIE Calais
We're Engaged.
(Bv the Associated Press. J

London March 30.-(9:2O p. MI
The War Office has issued the follow
ing:
From Lord Roberts to the Secreta-
ry of War:
'Bloemfontein. March 30.-(2:2j p.
m.)-Oving to the activity of the enc
my on our immediate front and their
hostile action towards the burghers
who surrendered under the terms Of
my proclamation. | found it necessa-
ry to drive them from some kopJes
they had occupied near the Karee Sid
ing station. a few miles south of
Brandfort The operation was sue
cessfully carried out by the Seventh
(Tucker's) division. assisted by the
First and Third cavalry brigades un-
der French and lie Calais regiment of
mounted infantry. The enemy re-
treated TO Brandfort and our troops
now hold the kopjes.
"'Our casualties We're Scottish
Borderers, killed Captain Going;
wounded Captain Seller, Lelouard.
PEBBLES, Curgenven and Edwards.
Lieutenants Coulson and French and
about 100 rank and file. ;"
EVACUATED By BRITISH.
Pretoria, March % Thursday. IA
dispatch from Fourteen Streams,
the Beers on March the twenty
eighth opened bombardment on the
British camp there and that the Brit
ish replied feebly and evacuated the
place during the night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
Cornell Defeats Georgia.
iBv the Associated Press.

Atlanta, Ga, March 30.-The Cornell
baseball team defeated the University of
Georgia here today by score of 20 TO s.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
Leads all North Carolina DsiiegimNews Circulation

last night He had 5000 men under his
command and left 700 at Prieska. He
considers the rebellion crushed, although
the fire may shoulder for some time
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31

set forth by the Master for his de-
cision.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31
AUTHoRIzED>RY PORTUGAL.
Stores For British in Rhodesia Forward Over
Beira Untali Railway.
(Ry the Associated Press.)

London. March 31.-(Saturday.)-
The Madrid correspondent Of the
Daily Mail says:
From Lisbon ! hear that with the
full authorization of Portugal, stores
for the British forces in Rhodesia
have been passed over the Beira Un-
tall Railway.
Very amicable relations exist be-
tween Portugal and Great Britain and
some political changes are expected to
follow the announcement of the Della
goa award
CLEMENTS AT KOFFYFONTEIN.
London, March 31.-( (Saturday)-A dis
patch to the Daily Mail from Koffyfon-
tein, dated Thursday March 29th, says:
General Clements flying column, after
a forced march of thirty-seven miles yes
terday, arrived here unopposed."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-31

II is probable that JUDGE Simonton
on receipt of the above Will set day
for hearing argument on the questions
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-07-27
ncnNcr nIhlc In.iItnic.

Denver. July ga project Ia on foot
TO establish In Denver. during the com.
Ing autumn, probably about the 1st of
October. Bible training school, mod.
eled after the Moody Institute OF Chi
cnEo. There IL no school OF this char.
acter between Chicago and the Pacific
coast, and the need OF 1t has been long
felt by Christian workers. A compe-
tent faculty. headed, It is hoped, by the
Rev. DIR. a. $. Worrail OF Louisville.
Kentucky, will he secured. The train
ing provided will be along the lines of
both home and foreign missionary
work. Ample opportunity will be nf-
iorded students during the course for
nome missionary work in. the city OF
Denver. The headquarters OF the
school will be In the building occupied
by the City Temple. 1t will be non.
sectarlan, the teachers representing ut
least five denominations.
Iuition In the Bible Institute will he
ircc. students of good moral chnrac.
Ter, OF both sexes, will he received. A
good home and board for ladies' can he
arranged FOR at about 50 per week,
Young men can be cared for Mt nlout
the same rates. The school year will
occupy about thirty-six or thirty-cight
weeks ana the entire necessary cx.
pehsc Tor the same, including laundry
anu BOOKS and stationery. need not cx-
eeeo Sloo. Mnny could get through on
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-07-27
PARIS EXPOSITION TICKETS.

They Are Down to- r"ur Cent. Apiece
Paris. July 2.,-Thc weather had n
very unfarornbic influence ON the Mt.
tendance at the exposition. Pafisians
kept away entirely. The big drop In
the number OF visitors brought about
an Instantaneous slump In the price OF
tickets which sold at - ccniimcs when
the show opened. They gradually
dropped 20 ~ ccntimes. Mt which price
they have been standing FOR the past
few weeks. Yet. however. the hawk.
crs had difficulty In securing buyers Mt
- ccntimcs. and some sold tickets Mt
20 ccn'imcs. equal to 4 cents in Amer.
lean money.
This slump is u serious matter for the
Paris banks. which. on the opening OF
the exposition. took over n large propor-
ton OF the G5!Ooo.0O0 tickets issued ut
10 ccntimcs. half their issue price. The
exhibition reaches the halfway post on
Thursday next. and thus far only 15..
WpVn tickets have been disposed of.
There remain. therefore. 10000. coo tick.
cts. Allowing for the natural increase
in the consumption during the holiday
months, II is still calculated that the
banks Will have Mt least 1J,OpO,OOO tick.
cts left on their hands. This explains
the fall In the price of tickets. which
eventually will probably he obtainabl
at cents each.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-07-27
NEWS FROM MIR. CONGER
Dispatch Purportinx to Be From Pekin
Received at Washington.

Dispatch Purportinx to Be From Pekin
Received at Washington.
Washington. July 2O.-The State De
partment to-day received through the
Chinese minister the following cable
message from Minister Conger at Pc
kin:
"In British legation.
"Jnder continued shot and shell from
Chinese troops.
"Quick relief only can prevent sener'
al massacre"
rhe message is not dated. hut II IL
understood was sent from Ickin July
18th.
This reply was in the State Depart
ment cipher, and II Is regarded by tie
State Department as genuine, mas
much us forgerlcs seem under the cir
cumstances impossible. II was In re-
ply to message sent by Secretary Hay
July llth. In the State Department ci-
pher, which Minister WI undertook to
get Into Minister Conger's hands.
This morning Minister Conger receiv.
ed telegram from Consul General
Goodnow, at Shanghai, saying:
.'The governor of Shan Tuns informs
me that he has received to-day cipher
message from Congcr OF the 18th.
A Few minutes later Minister WI ap-
pcared with a telegram from Tnotni
Sheng, dated July 10th. received at $50
this morning. reading:
"Your telegram was forwarded Us re-
qucsted; l send reply from the Tsuns
II Yamen. as follows:
".Your telegram OF the 18th day OF
this moon ulth July received. The
State Department telegram has been
Bonded 10 Minister Conger. Herewith
is Minister conIer's reply 10 the State
Department
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-07-27
Mohammed.n. In Mur,,.r,.. Mood

Peoria, ILL.,. July 2O.-Gcorgc sbi.
moon. n Persian student who has been
attending college in Illinois for several
years. to-day received cnblcgram
from his home at Oroomiah. Persia.
stating that his brother had been muir
dcred by Mohammcdans. and ,hn, n
general massacre Of the 1900 Chris.
tians In oroomiah was expected. The
cahlcgrnm states that the feeling of
the Mohnmmcdans against the native
Christians is growing. and that there
have been several hand.to-hand battles
with fatalities ON both sides. Mr.. Shl.
moons father is n native missionary.
and this fact adds TO the wrath against
him and his family.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-07-27
CHINA APPEALS TO FRANCE
AND AMERICA FOR H

Washington, July 22.-Presidcnt Nc
Kinley received what purports to be a
direct appeal from the Chinese imper-
ial government to use his good Offices
to extricatc that government from tho
position In which II has been placed
as a result OF the Boxer uprising. Al
though the exact text OF the appeal
made by the Emperor of China to
France. as outlined In the cable dis
patches Of yesterday has not been
known here, II Is believed that the dis
patch to the President Is similar In
terms. In that case, the communlca-
tIon was made through Minister WI
TO the State Department. Thus Tar
final answer has not been returned.
The French government answered at
once, but that answer Will not serve
us. The United States government Is
proceeding upon an entirely new line
OF policy In the treatment OF the case.
Unfortunately the State Department
finds itself alone In this. but ncvcrthe-
less II is convinced It's plan Is the best.
and II has behind 1t the consoling as
surance that ut present all OF the Eu-
ropean governments have tacltly ad-
miticd that an error was made In the
beginning In not following the COM
mon sense advice OF the United States
naval commander at Taku.
The point OF difference between the
State Department and the European
governments Is that the latter. are pro-
cec,iins OH the belief thn; all OF the
foreign ministers and missionaries and
guards at Pckin have been killed and
Insist In dealing with the Chinese gov
crnment ON thai basis. by assumin.
n hostile attitude that tends to destroy
the last chance OF avaliing OF whatever
friendly sentiment may yet exist
among the powerful Chinese viccroys
and the imperial government itself.
Thus the French reply. ms Indicated In
the four conditions laid down by 81.
pciacassc yesterday. sets nm impossible
task for the imperial government In Its
present straits and tends 10 drive II nj
once TO make terms with the Boxers
and Prince Tuan's party.
ON the other hand. our government.