Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05
WANTS MORE TROOPS
Kitchener's Task in South Africa is
Not Easy.
LITTLE PROSPECT OF PEACE
Gen. Palmer Will Probably Be
Given Command in India.
REORGANIZING WAR OFFICE

| LONDON, January 5.-The peace over
lures at Pretoria are not regarded very
hopefully in government financial cir
cles. $50 long as the Beers take prisoners
and we only capture cartridges" said one
we'll acquainted with the opinions of the
war office, there is small likelihood of
peace coming through the burghers al 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-
chief in India, WILL probably, shortly be
confirmed to that command. unless Lord
Roberts interferes. which is not likely.
There is much talk in the papers and else
where of Lord Roberts insisting fuller
privileges as commander-in-chief of the
forces, than accorded to Lord Wolseey,
but the Associated Press learns that he
has done nothing of the kind. He accepted
office the same terms as his predecessor,
though the personal relations existing be-
tween him and the government officials as
sure greater cooperation than was pos
sible with Lord Wolseley. The work of re-
organizing the war office will be left almost
surety 10 lLOTu ftODeTIS. Inc auJuCanl gem
eral General Sir Evelyn Wood, who is per-
sonally responsible for the recent action
regarding Major General Sir Henry Col
vile, who was asked to resign. but refused
to do so. a result of the yeomanry sur
render at Lindley in May last, is likely to
be one of the first to go. 1t is thought lac
Will do so with honor.
More Troops for Kitchener.
More troops are to be sent out to South
Africa. The present plans to dispatch
infantry. This, the most capable officers
in the service devoutly hope. Lord
Roberts will Illustrate, substituting cav
airy. which is so much needed.
The holiday season was indeed rendered
gloomy by fogs. the only redeeming feature
being the homecoming of Lord Roberts
ana that scarcely cqudied expectations. So
ciety is returning to town. with the house
parties in none too good humor, most OF
the days having been spent indoors, an
athema tizing the weather.
One of the largest parties witnessing
Lord Roberts parade was held at the
house of Commander Richardson Clover,
the United States naval attachc, in Park
lane, where nearly fifty persons We're en-
tertained at luncheon including several
Americans and members of other en-
baSSieS.
Among the Christmas gift sent to prom
nent people one r"ceiI ed by Mr.. Henry
Lahouchere, consisting of an outside page
OF Truth with the head of Mr.. Kruger
substituted for that of Truth, and in
Stribed below:
May your Christmas dinner choke You
and the New Year you in he'll"
Commenting this in his paper Mr..
LabouChere says:
Il am really grateful, because it was
witty
Following American Methods.
The admiralty is closely following the de-
velopments of the American navy. The
1,,Y
steamers, now building, for the purpose of
transforming them into distilling and re-
pairing craft. The Globe congratulates the
authorities on adopting the American lead,
and trusts many similar vessels may soon
be added to the British fleet. quoting the
testimony of Rear Admiral George W. Mel
vile, chief engineer, United States navy, on
the subject of their usefulness in the Span
iSh-American war
The increase in the cost of membership
Of the stock exchange from 500 to 500 gum
has caused d discussion 10 whether
it would not be better to adopt the system
in vogue in Network. 1t is pointed out that
this insures the members being of large
means and also provides a satisfactory
asset in case of failure. The lack Of the
latter commodity causeu serious difficulties
to many an old established London firm
this week. 1t is doubtful, however, if sucn
a conservative body as the stock exchange
Will DIiHS ltStll u dutpt Il tildHSt SO Tdu-
teal.
Few milionaires in England or other
countries live in such princely style as Mr..
Whitaker Wright, the moving spirit in the
collapsed London and Globe group. In
London he has miniature palace in Park
lane. in the drawing room of which is
copy of the famous cabinet du roi of Louis
XIV. 1t took three years to complete and
cost many thousands. At Godalming he
owns country seat worthy of Monte
Cristo, on which 600 workmen are now en-
gagged in beautifying. 1t contains costly
fount aims and statuary brought from Italy.
WriSht's stables alone cost a small for
tune. They have upholstered oak and
leather settees and polished gun-metal fit
tings, while valuable paintings and bas-
rellefS adorn the stalls. His private yacht
is fitted up with similar luXuriance. Every
thing he owned had to be of the best To
crafty this desire there was no stint in ex-
penditure.
{. T. YerI.es' Enterprises
Both Mr.. Howard Abel Of Chicago and
Mr.. Henry c. Davis of New York, the
agents of Mr.. Charles T. Yerkes, are now
installed in L9ndon. busly engaged in push
ing the underground railroad work which
they hope to have in good shape by the
time Mir Yerkes arrives here I'm March
The delays in the plans for the elect real
installation on the district underground
railroad are said to be due to insufficient
capital, and have caused I, reiteration Of
the rumors that Mr. Yerkes will take n
hand in the scheme.
CONDENSED LOCALS,