New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-15
THE END OF WAR NOT YET
KITCHENER'S REPORTS SHOW SLIGHT
GAIN TO BRITISH ARMS.

CRITICISM OF WINSTON NCHURcHILL~sPECU-
LAToRs REsTLEss-GAsELEE' REPORT.
Copyright: 1901: BY The New-YorlS Tribuneo
IBT CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l
London, May 15. i a m.-War news has al
most entirely disappeared from the London
press. Lord Kitchener contents himself with
the brlefest possible bulletins summing up the
captures from day TO day. and the meagre press
dispatches contain details of any interest
There several dispatches yesterday indi-
eating the rapid breaking down OF the Boer
forces, owing to cold and starvation, and the
forecasts Of speedy close of hostilities were in
a more confident tone than they have been for
a long time. Lord Kitchener's stock taking
memoranda have proved that bands of guerillas
were coming into the British lines and surren-
dering. and that Generals Botha and Delarey
had met with heavy losses in horses and cattle.
The evidence is not yet conclusive that the
end Of the war is near. British magnanimity
has prolonged the campaign. Thousands OF
women. children and refugees are under British
urotection and are systematically fed and cared
Cor The Boer warriors are not anxious about
their families and consequently are enabled TO
stand out Predictions that the campaign viii
soon be abandoned because the weather is cold
and the veldt dry not Of any value. as the
T9oers are thoroughly acclimated to the veldt-
British reinfOrCefnents are sun Boins ~ NAAe
Cape from Southampton. and the War offlce is
not suspending its active preparations for con-
tinuance Of the war.
DR.. Morrison in dispatch from Picking this
morning 10 The Times makes the important
announcement that Chinas answer 10 the re-
ouest OF the powers for indemnity is not saus-
factory A French translation the hrst IN
stance OF the sort in diplomatic relations Win
the Chinese, accompanied the reply
The army debate was less interesting yester-
sav than on Monday. Several ineffective replies
were made 10 Winston Churchilfs courageous
and independent plea for retrenchmenI Inc
most practical method OF discrediting him was
the device Of repeating Mr.. Massinghams pre-
mature proclamation OF him as the future Prime
Minister OF the Liberal party. This helped 10
ridicule him. and TO impair the force OF MS
severe criticism OF the measure
A division when il comes viii mo gooo
rnany Unionists walking out OF the House
American owners trainers and Jockeys were
remarkably successful at Newmarket yesterday.
II is pleasant TO add that the period Of caViing'
jealousy and suspicion has apparently quite
passed away. Tod" Sloan is in London. but
his precise intentions are unknown
S.a ..-,,c+rrs, alterations wifi be made
shamrock II and she viii be fitted with her
rev rarr and new mainsal before again taking
mart IN trial racing. Sir Thomas Upton offers
no opinion as-to Mondays trial
At ST. Georges Church, Hanover Square. yes
terday afternoon the wedding took place Of
Henry Chalfont. the iron manufacturer Of Pitts
burg and Harriet Watson, the daughter OF
Mark Watson, a banker Of the same city. The
cbo md he church
handsomely decorated. There were neither
bridesmaids nor pages. The bride wore gown
NJ white silk muslin trimmed with Brussels
annlioue Her lace collar was fastened at the
back with large diamond buckle. the bodice
being arranged with short sleeves finished with
chiffon frills A small reception was held at
Claridge's Hotel where the brides family has
been staying for some time.
American markets were quiet yesterday ana
there was a feeling OF unrest and apprehension
,n the Street Many accounts were under set
,laroent and there was much bewilderment
among the speculators. The markets here VIII
take color from America as soon as there is EVIL
dence OF a complete restoration Of confidence
Mr. Morgan's Office was again the scene OF
great activity, but the clerks were reticent' aao
the plans OF the head of the house were hot
deani.elv announced. It was affirmed and de-
nj Cd n
sbe Kaiser Wilhelm sailing this noon from
Southampton.
The movement in favor Of general holiday
on Nav "a the anniversary Of the birthday Of
Queen Victoria. is receiving some encourage
mont The day will be observed as public holi-
dsy IN an the government offices here not only
this year but also in the future'
A dispatch from General Gaselee commanaing
the British contingent in China, was PuOiisiieu
last night. General Gaselee takes the oppor-
,,rt,,, - ,,aying a tribute 20 some OF the for
eign officers with whom the British troops have
been associated BY force of circumstances the
contingent has been more in touch win the
American and japanese forces man Nlth NOS MOS
~ o,ber royyers and consequently ne mas goou
reason for particularizing them Generals CiaI, ,,
Zee and Wilson have, ne says. been most M Loyal
IN am relations with him, while among ile many many
officers with whom he has been closey assoCiat-
cd he desires 10 mention Colonel Deckihdl, -ia-
lor Mills Captain Grote Hutchesoh anu MAUI
Waller. on the staff of the United states COZ