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The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
CASE OF CONSUL MsCRUN.
Hoase Asks state Department for Infor-
nation on the Charges.

Chairman Hit, Of the Committee on
Foreign Affairs. yesterday presented
IN the House. as a privileged matter, the
resolution offered by Representative
Wheeler, of Kentucky, calling upon the
State Department for information as to
the truth OF the charges of Mr.. Macrum.
ex-oonsul at Pretoria. concerning the
opening of his mail by the British author
tiles and it was adopted without debate.
Representative Wheeler stated subse-
quently in conversation that he had not
seen Mr.. MacTum during the day. al
though iie had noticed the dispatches IN
the morning papers thai the ex-consul
was coming back to Washington to see
him. Il am confident" said Mr.. Wheeler.
that Mr.. Macrum has sufficient evidence
In his posses sion TO show that his letters
were opened by the military censor at
Durban-letters that bore the official
seal of the United States / understand
that Mr.. Macrum brought those letters
back to this country with him and that he
still retains the envelopes. with the stick
er that the military censor put upon them.
When he came TO Washington / am in
formed that neither the Secretary of
State nor the President would give Mr..
Macrum an audience and would not allow
him 10 make any statement TO them. what
ever regarding the treatment he had re-
ceived in South Africa"
Mr.. Macrum returned to Washington
yesterday from East Liverpool. He said
he had nothing to add to his printed
statement.
You are willing to go before a Congress
sloEal commttee?" was asked. o
II am not only willing, but anxious" he
said.
London. Feb l9.-No action has yet been
taken by the British government in regard
TO the allegations made by Charles T..
Macrum. the former United States consul
a Pretoria, nor has Mr., Joseph n. Choate-
the United States Ambassador here. re-
ceived any instructions TO make inquiries
in connection with the matter. The Brit
ish officials declare that II is extremely
improbable that consular letters were
opened at Durham. as alleged by Mr..
Macrum
The cabled rumors that Mr.. Choate
might be recalled in order to show the
United States governments resentment
against the treatment received by Con-
sui Macrum at the hands of the British
officials are declared at the United States
Embassy to be utterly ridiculous.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20

Lord Methuen's force. learn, has ar
rived at Kimberley, having got through
from Magersfontein without fighting"
The Standards correspondent at Mod
der River. Under date OF Sunday. Feb
Tuary Is wires as follows:
The magnificent success Of the plan OF
campaign Of Lord Roberts must be
ascribed, in great part. after full credit
has been given for careful and brilliant
strategy, 20 the extreme mobility OF the
Eewly-organized forces employed: but
this mobility has to be paid for. II In
wolves great expenditure in horses.
Those Of the Beers, for instance. are
nearly finished.
"lf we are 10 retain our advantage.
there must be an unstinted drawing upon
every possible source 81 supply through
cut the empire. Otherwise we shall soon
te without enough horses Of a suitable
kind TO furnish the necessary remounts-
The infantry. under Lord Roberts. have
done some marvellous marching. mostly 1t
night Their pluck and endurance have
gone very far toward ensuing the safety
and success Of the cavalry operations"
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
MISS ANNIE WHEELER TO WE'D.
Gen. "Joe'." Daughter Engaged to Lieut..
Fiscus-Aa Army Romance.

Philadelphia. Feb. l9-The announce
ment OF the engagement OF Lieut.. W. W
Fiscus. Nineteenth United States Infantry.
now stationed In the Philippines. 20 Miss
Annie Wheeler. the youngest daughter os
Gen. joe Wheeler, has just been re-
ceived by the lieutenant's sister, DR.
Blanche +. Greayes. Of this city. Lieut..
Fiscus' acquaintance with Miss Wheeler
dates from the time he was a cadet al
West Point. where Gen. Wheeler's two
sons were mis- classmates Miss Wheeler
frequently visited her brothers at the MII-
itary Academy. and in this way made the
acquaintance OF Cadet Fiscus.
Fiscus served through the Santiago
campaign. and shortly after the surrender
Of Santiago was stricken with typhoid
fever and was brought with other suf-
ferers TO New York. His life was despair
ed OF. but he pulled through and accompa-
MED hts regiment to the Philippines. On
the same transport were Gen. Wheeler
and his daughter, the latter going out as
an army nurse Miss Wheeler and her
father are now on their way 20 the United
States on the transport Warren
The marriage Will tske place as soon as
Lieut.. FiscUs can obtain leave OF absence
from duty In the Philippines The lieu.
tenant Is son Of ". w. F1scus, well
known IN the Western part OF Penhsylya-
MIA: having been twice sheriff and once
treasurer Of Armstrong County.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
BULLER DRIVES THE BOERs.
ShelIed Out of Monte Cristo kopIe, The
Retire Across the Tugeln.

London. Feb. 1880 p. m.-The war
Office has received the following dispatch
from Gen Butler:
"Chieveley Camp, Feb. 81 yesterday
moved around the enemys flank. The
Queens who had bivOuacked on the
northern slope Of CingolO. crossed the
mex. and. supported by the rest OF the
Second Brigade. under Hildyard. assault
ed and took the southern end OF Monte
Christie.
The Fourth Brigade. on the left or
western slope. and the Welsh Fusileers.
supported by the rest OF the Sixth Brig
ade, assaulted the eastern flank of the
enemy's position. while the Second Brig
ade cavalry, on the extreme right. watched
the eastern slopes Of Monte Christie and
drove back those OF the enemy attempt
ing To escape there from our artillery
fire. Assaulted by heavy artillery fire on
their front and flank ana attacked on
their flank and rear. the enemy made but
slight resistance, and abandoning their
strong position, were driven across the
Tugela. / have taken several camps, a
wagonload OF ammunition. several Wagons
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
IRISH OPPOSE ARMY INCREASE.
Governments Proposals Are Denounced by
Redmond n = n Makcshift.

Redmond Makcshift.
London. Feb. 19.-Replying to a question
in the House of Commons to-day. Mr..
Wyndham, parliamentary secretary of the
foreign Office declared that the govern
ment proposed to invite an expression of
opinion from the colonial governments
regarding the reorganization of the forces
of the empire and kindred questions.
During the discussion of the report Of
the committee on supply on the vote for
the addition of 10000 men % the army.
William Redmond opposed the measure
on the ground that the governments pro-
pOsals were largely of a permanent char
acter He denounced the scheme as n
miserable makeshift." Other Irish men,
ters opposed the measure.
Michael Joseph Flavin, Nationalist,
member for North Kerry. moved to re-
duce the vote of f13.000000 by f12.000.00O
Various other Irish members raised pro-
tests from different points of view against
the war, John Dillon protesting against t
the threatened employment of natives in
the hostilities. Mr.. Wyndham, replying,
SAID
The government are doing their best
in circumstances of great difficulty to pre-
vent any such horrible occurrence, but If
the Beers attack any other nation. we are
not going to prevent that nation from de-
Tending itself"
John Redmond. the Nationalist leader.
declared that the principal European ma
tions were against Great Britain in this
war. and that the great mass OF public
opinion in the United States was in the
same direction ministerial cries OF NO,
nor)
Mr. Flavin's motion was rejected by 235
votes against 81
The report was finally adopted by l6i
against %.
An army order issued tonight invites
the reservists TO retOin the cOlors for a
year. for home defense, and offers t22
bounty to those who do so.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
OPPOSED TO PUBLIC POLICY.
J. VI. yeazey's 1,GOe, 900 stock -iobbing
Congressional Tip Snit Thrown Out.

New York. Feb. 19-James NJ. Veazey,
of Cincinnati, has lost his suit to re-
cover sl,OO0,000 from Henry Allen &
Company. bankers and brokers, of this
city. Referee Hamilton ODell to-day dis
missed the complaint, on the ground that
the agreements set forth in 1t were con-
trary to public policy. He directed that
judgment be entered against the plain
tiff, with costs.
Yeazey is the commercial traveller who
claimed that the Distilling and Cattle
Feeding Company, organized about the
time of the passage of the Sherman act,
had completely ruined his business.
VeaZey claimed among other things.
that he had engineered an investigation
by the Judiciary Committee of the House
of Representatives, which resulted in the
forfeiture of the whisky trusts charter.
Veazey testified that he gave Allen < Co.
advance information Of evidence which he
brought before this committee The effect
of this exposure, he cOntended. caused
the price of stock to decline, and Allen
& Co. sold whisky stock, and agreed to
share the profits with him.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
LAWRENCE DEFENDS H0AR.
Cushman's Attack on the senator Resented
mt n Besren Banquet.

Boston, Feb. l9.-At the banquet OF the
Merchants Association, tonight. attended
by 800 leading business men, Congressman
George p Lawrence made answer TO the
attack Of Congressman Cushman, or
Washington. on Senator Hoar, al the Mid
dlesex Club. a week ago. Congressman
Lawrence expressed great gratifieation
that his distinguished feilOw-Congress-
men, who were present. did act feel II
their duty to insult Senator Hear. He
said the man that could apply the Eame
of traitor to Mr.. Hoar was utterly
ignorant of the history Of the country. and
in the name of the Republican party. the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. and in
the name OF deceucy and far play, he ,e-
sented the insult to Massachusetts lead
ing Senator"
Congressman LaWrenCes remarks were
greeted with a burst of applause which
lasted many minutes.
Congressman Burton. of Ohio. spoke on
Some Opportunities and Some Dangers
of Our Fiscal and Diplomatic Policy
Congressman Morris. of Duluth, dis
cussed New Relations of Trade of Man.
ufacturing at the End of the Century
j. II. ROckhill. OF the Bureau Of Amer
lean Republics spoke on the commerce of
the United States with the nearby coun-
tries.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
HEPBURN REPORT TOO LATE.
London Holds that Washington IL Already
Committed to the Old Treaty.

LONDON, Feb. 19.-The Hepburn Mica
ragua Canal report. maintaining that
Great Britain nullified the Clayt0n-Bulwer
treaty by securing control of the Suez
route TO the far East, is not taken Sc
siously here. The views Of the British
government on the subject. as expressed
by high official, are as follows:
"OfficialIy, of course. it is not necessary
tG consider any such argument, as Wash
ington has already recognized that the
treaty has not been abrOgated by the fact
that they have requested a modification of
H. Apart from this. Mr.. Hepburn's argu-
ment is illogical and far-fetched. The
Cabinet would have stouty denied that
the Clayton BulWer treaty was either
abrogated or lapsed had any such con-
tention been raised. But IL was not, and
of course we cannot now recognize any
such argument. We are watching with
interest the progress OF tne Nicaragua
matter i'm the United States. though moth
iEg more has been done diplomatically.
We have given our consent. and we are
simply waiting for the decision of Coh-
-
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
"NO CHRISTIAN MUMMERIES.o
Marquis of Queensberry's VIII Prescribes
Cremation and Rnrinl Of an AgnnsIic

London, Feb. ia codicil to the will
of the Marquis of Queensberry, who died
February !. made the following proyis-
ions:
AT my death l wish 10 be cremated,
and direct that my ashes be placed in the
earth uninclosed-'eaHth to earth, ashes 10
ashes'-in any spot convenient that have
loved.
81 particularly request that no Chris
tian mummeries or tomfOoleries be per-
formed at the grave. but that ] be buried
as an agnOstie. II il should be a comfort
TO any one. there is a plenty OF friends
who would come TO say a few words of
common sense.
mo monument will be required, nor any
procession. as the ashes can be carried in
a mans hand II the places mention TO
my son should be incOnVenient for my
burial then any place would suffice where
the stars shall ever shed their light and
the sun shall gid each rising morn"
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
NEVER SOUGHT An ALLIANCE.
Lord Rssebery-s >peech Probably Miscon.
sirued Gu Both sides Of the AtianTic.

London, Feb ia representative OF
the Associated Press has been officially
Informed that Great Britain has never az
any time made any diplomatic or other
advances for an alliance with the United
States or Germany. so far as this state
ment refers 10 the United States. IL is
fully confirmed al the United States En-
bassy, and hopes are expressed that the
false report will some day die natural
death.
In consequence OF Lord Rosebery's :
speech. cabled references 10 such alll-
ances continue 10 appear in the British
newspapers. though the view is taken
here that Lord Rosebery referred 10 Mr.
Joseph Chamberlan's alliance speech
rather than 10 any secret negotiations. as
his words were public oyertures last De-
cember"
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
CRONJE'S IMPERILED ARMY
His Escape More Vital to BOer Cause
Than Safety Of BlOemfontein.
Prebable Raiiying Of Forces from All Quar-
ters TO Avert Defeat and Capture of
The Western Army-PoIitics
as Against Strategy.
SPECIAL cABLE3RAM TO THE POST.


SPECIAL CABLE3RAM TO THE POST
Copyright. 1900. by Chicago Tribune Company
London, Feb. 20-4:30 a. m.-The Times.
in its editorial review of the situation in
South Africa. says:
1t is on the western frontier and IN
the neighborhood of Bloemfontein that
the enemy may now think its presence
most necessary. The occupation of the
Free State capital might not of itself be
matter of very great strategic import
snCe, but the moral effect of such a blow
would be considerable. not only among
the Free State burghers. but throughout
South Africa. OF far greater moment.
from the military point of view. is the
fate of Cronje's army and the immense
convoy of stores and ammunition which
accompanies il on the difficult retreat.
''The Beers may well decide to strain
every nerve to save this force from dis
aster. and for that object bring up every
man they can move in time to either re-
enforce or cooperate. Political consider
atiOns. as we know TO our sorrow. are
sometimes permitted to outweigh purely
military views. even i'm states which pos
sess disciplined armies Apart from the
military Importance of supporting Cronje.
the Transvaal government dare not al
low Bloemfontein to fall without making
vigorous efforts in its behalf"
By Associated Press)
London, Feb. Dispenser Wilkinson,
reviewing the military situation in the
Morning Post, dwells upon the impor-
tance of the operations of Sir Redvers
Butler. and says:
Now is Gen. Buffers great chance.
Now is the time 10 throw himself with
all his might into the task before him.
and to hit hard, without counting losses
too closely. He will then probably de-
feat the Beers and relieve Ladysmith
this week. Failing that. he will. at any
rate. prevent them from sending re-en.
forcements to the Free State
From the comparative ease of the ope-
rations so far however. il looks as
though the Natal Beers had sent re-en-
forcements to Gen. Cronje. who may be
delaying a fight by retreating until those
re-enforcements shall have had time To
reach him"
In conclusion. Mr.. Wilkinson reiterates
his statement that victories are more i'm
portant than positions. adding:
mo doubt Lord Roberts has done the
best that was possible. but the essential
thing still is 10 destroy the BOer army"
Berlin, Feb. l9.-The latest news from
South Africa Is regarded here as OF the
greatest Importance. The Berliner Tage-
blatt SAYS that the war is doubtless now
i'm the decisive stage. and this view is
corroborated by the utterances of most OF
the German newspapers, although the
agrarian organs continue TO affect 10 be
lleve that the Beers have permitted the
British TO penetrate the Free State only
10 annihilate them later on.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
The sabine ard Her Cargo.

London, Feb 19-NO details have vet
been received by the British government
in reference 10 the seizure of the British
steamer Sabine. from New York, with a
miscellaneous cargo. which was captured
by the British gunboat Thrush and
brought 10 Delagoa Bay on suspicion OF
having contraband of war on board If
the Sabine carries an American cargo she
will probably have to undergo the same
process to which the steamer NashOra
was subjected by the prize court. and II
no contraband is found on her she will
be handed back TO her owners
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
London Also Denies Mediation Story.

London. Feb. 19.-Inquiries made in Off
cial cir4ics here fully confirm the dis
patches from Washington to the effect
that there Is no truth in the story con-
tained in Paris dispatches that President
Mckinley had sounded the British Ambas-
sadOr 10 ascertain how an offer OF medi-
alton in the South African war on the
part OF the United States would be re-
ceived by Great Britain.
Paris. Feb. $3.50 a. m.-The London
correspondent Of the Figaro says this
morning:
Il maintain that what / asserted rela-
tive 10 the discreet. ard even secret. over
lures made by President Mckinley to
Lord PauncefOte was true. My only quail
official"
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
TO FILL IRISH VACANCY.
Commander of Irish Brigade in B0er Army
Nominated for Parliament.

London, Feb. 19.-John O'Donnell and
Maj. John Mcbride. the latter command
ing the Irish brigade in South Africa.
were to-day nominated to fill the vacancy
in the House of Commons for South
Mayo, caused by the resignation. October
26, 1899, of Michael Davitt. Irish National
ist as a protest against the Boer war
The Globe this afternoon declares that
If Mai. Mcbride is qualified for election to
Parliament he is also liable to be shot
as a traitor as soon as captured, as only
British subjects are eligible for election
to the House of Commons
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
Persisted OF Gold at Her Door.

New York. Feb. ls.-Mrs. Mary Chester.
s young woman. wife Of milI hand a,
Passaie. y. j. was found dead last night
Under a heap Of snow In front or her
home. During the storm Saturday night
she wen; 70 store near b 20 purchase
a few articles % food Returning home,
she evidently seii exhausted 10 a snow.
drift. Search was made all over town
for her yesterday. Last night. while her
two brothers we're shOyelinz snow from
the front OF the house they discovered
tie body
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
FIRST SNOW IN CUBA FOR YEARS.
Excursion Trains Run to Give Santiago
Folk View Of Mhite-rapprd Peak

Santiago de Cuba. Feb is.-To-day has
been the coolest recorded here, the tenn
perature being IS degrees Fahrenheit in
the city this morning In the mountains.
ter, miles of, the temperature was 70 de-
grees. Mount San Pie6ra, twenty miles 10
the northeast, with an altitude OF 500
feet. Is covered wiIh snow. Old residents
say that thirty years ago. during the war
OF that day. snow fell In the mountains.
hut none has been observed since until
To-Day.
The Jura qua Mining Company railroad
system ran an excursion train this after
noon 10 a point where Mount San Piedra
could be plainly seen, and hundreds of
Cutsans then saw STOW for the first time
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
,I,iaans Hlil Delegate. Large.

New York FEB. ls.-Elll0t Danf0rth
chairman Of the Democratic State eKecu-
tive committee, says thst Richard Croker
ana David Is. Hill will BE- elected dele.
gates-st-lATge from New YORK 10 the Ma
tlonal Convention. This convention. he
believes. will b held Al Milwaukee. New
YOrks vote In the Democratic National
Committee Is expected 10 b. esst for the
Wisconsin city.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
Gen, Pretoriou, Released by British.

Arundel, Sunday, Feb. 1S.-Commandant
T'retorious, who was wounded and cap
tured at Elandslaagta, and three other
BOer prisoners were handed over to the
Beers from Arundel to-day. A messenger
under SAG of truce had previously ar
ranged the programme. The prisoners
had a cordial interview with Gen. Glenn
erts, and were then taken in an amou-
lance half way TO the Boer camp.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
o,eeu Talks Kindly 10 n Bow Hero.

London, Feb. 1S.-Busler Dunn, the if-
teen-year-old member of the First Royal
Dublin Fusileers who was the frs: to
cross the Tugela River. ard who was shot
in the right arm while running with the
soldiers and sounding the advance" saw
the Queen at Osborne this morning. Her
majesty presented him with a handsome
silver-mounted bugle suitably inscribed
The Queen gave the lad a mOtherly well
come. and expressed her hopes that he
would have q successful career in the
army
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
Los. Of British Convoy Csusrmes.

London, FEB. IA Daily Mail CORE
spondent, who was with the British con-
voy attacked by the Beers al Rie; River
Ford. wires: ultimately the British ab4n-
doned the convoy, In order not 70 check
the advance. Thus 800 wagons and six
hundred tons Of stores fell into the hands
OF the Beers. though IL In doubtful IL they
viii be able 10 carry them away"
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
ENGLISH SAY lie IS TRAPPED
London Elated Over Reported Message
Of Victory from Roberts.
The LACK OF OFFICIAL INFORMATION

correspondents at the Front Apparently
N,t Permitted 10 Disclose a Full View
ofthe Real situation Gen. Butler Re
ports the Capture Of Monte Christie and
the Retreat Of the Beers Across the
TugeIa, and Later kilograms from
Chicyelcy state that Hlangwane Hill
Has Also Been OCcupied-This Would
Give the British a Commanding Posi-
ton 10 the East of COlensO.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
Clark Howell lin. No Preference.

Atlanta. Ga. Feb. Is.-Hon. Clark How
ell the Georgia mamher OF the Democratic
National Committee. lef, to-day for
WashlngfCn 20 attend the meeting OF the
committee Mr.. Howeii thought thf choice
for the convention city was between Kan
sas City and Milwaukee, a. both we're
putting up a strong fight. lie had no pref
eEence in the matter
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
-Ca.trae,er. Dee,ar. LseEau,

Savannah. Ga. Feb. Is-The Savannah
Builders Exchange. representing all the
contractors who employ men on buildings
in Savannah. declared a lockout Of all
union men to-day IL went into effect al
5 O'Clock this evening. The lockout was
caused by a strike Of the plumbers for
Increased wages and the fear that the al
lied trades would go out with them. Sew
eral hundred men viii be out OF employ
rneDt Tomorrow.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
Ferty Horses in the Flames,

Cleveland. Ohio. Feb. ia building al
46 Harrison street. used as a stable by
Gibbons & Pinkett agents for Armour 4
Co, was destroyed BY fire early to-day.
Forty horses perished in the flames, The
loss is 5000, covered by insurance.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
Gen. shaf,er Visits ex-secretar, Aiser.

Detroit. Mich, Feb. l9.-Mat. Gen. ".
r. Shafter will stte$d the Michigan Club
annual banquet Wednesday nlghi as the
guest ~of the club. The general has
stopped over In Michigan en- route from
Washington 10 San Francisco. He visited
ex-Secretary AlGer this afternoon, and
this evening went 10 Kalamazoo for a
days stay. He will return 10 Detroit
NyednesiaV