Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-01-06


oyertures at Pretoria are not regarded
very hopefully in government or finan-
cial circles. SO long as the Beers
take prisoners and we only capture
cartridges, said one well acquainted
with the opinions of the war Office,
there is small likelihood of peace
coming through the Burghers at Pre-
toria or any other place"
General Kitchener is not going to
take command OF the British troops IN
India. The work. ahead of him in
South Africa is expected to occupy all
his energy for many months to come.
General Sir Arthur Power Palmer, the
Acting Commander-in-C in India,
will, probably, shortly be confirmed to
that command, unless Lord Roberts in
terferes, which is not likely.
There is much talk in the papers
and elsewhere of Lord Roberts insist
ing on fuller privileges, as Commander
in-Cnief Of the forces, than accorded
to Lord Wolseley, but the Associated
Press learns that he has done nothing
of the kind. He accepted Office on
the same terms as his predecessor,
though the personal relations existing
between him and the government Off
Gals assure greater cooperation than
was POSSIBLE with Lord Wolseley.
4he work Of recognizing the war of
flee will be left almost solely to Lord
Roberts. The Adjutant General Gen
eral Sir Evelyn Wood, who is person
ly responsible for the recent action
regarding Major-General Sir Henry
Colville (who was asked to resign, but
refused to do so. as a result OF the Yeo-
many surrender at Lindley in May
last), is likely to be one of the first
to go. 1t is thought he will do so with
honor.
More troops are to be sent out to
South Africa. The present plans are
to despatch infantry. This, the most
capable officers in the service devoutly
hope Lord Roberts will Illustrate, sub
shutting cavalry, which is much
needed.
The holiday season was indeed rem
dered gloomy by fogs, Inc only redeem
ing feature being the home coming of
Lord Roberts, and that scarcely equal
led expectations. Society is returning
to town, with the house parties in
none too good humor, most of the days
having been spent indoor, anathema-
tiZing the weather.
One of the largest parties witnessing
Lord Roberts parade was held at the
house of Commander Richardson Clo-
yer, the United State naval attache, in
Park Lane, where nearly fifty persons
were entertained at luncheon, includ-
ing several Americans and members O.
other embassies.
Among the Christmas gifts sent to
prominent people was one received by
Mr.. Henry Labouchere, consisting of
an outside page of Truth with the head
of Mr. Kruger substituted for that Of
Truth, and inscribed below:
INLAY your Christmas dinner choke
you and the New Year see you in
Hcl.'
Commenting on this in his paper Mr..
Labouchere says:
Il am really grateful, because it was
witty"
The Admiralty is closely following
the developments OF the American ma
Wy. The latest instance is the pur-
chase of two large steamers, now
building, for the purpose of transform
ing them into distilHng and repairing
craft The Globe congratulates the
authorities on adopting the American
lead and trusts many similar vessels
may soon be added to the British feet,
quoting the testimony Of Rear Admiral
George w. Melville, Chief Engineer,
United States Navy, on the subject of
their usefulness in the Spanish-Amer-
lean war.
The increase in the cost of member
ship of the Stock Exchange from 500
to 600 guineas has caused discussion
as to whether it would not be better
to adopt the system in vogue in New
York. 1t is pointed out that this en-
sures the members being of large mean