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New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
SMART BATTLE WITH DE WET.
A BRITISH FORCE ATTACKED AND FORCED
TO ABANDON a GUN.

East London. Cape Colony. Feb. "Details
have been received here Of severe fighting at
Tabaksberg Mountain, forty miles east of the
railway and about midway between Smalldeel
and Bloemfontein. Major Crewe with a com
posite column, travelling southwest, sighted the
mountain the morning Of January 81 He
heard heavy firing. and. knowing that Colonel
Pitchers column was on the other side OF the
mountain. he concluded that this officer was in
action. Consequently he hurried forward. only
TO meet Beers streaming down and evidently re-
firing from Colonel Pitchers lyddite shells.
Immediately Major CreUe brought three To-
FOUNDERS and 'pompom' 10 bear the Beers,
who however were found 10 be 50 numerous
that it was impossible 10 head them. Orders
were given 10 return To camp. about two miles
from the mountain. The column rested until (
o'clock in the afternoon when the march was
resumed southwest.
Major Crewe was just touching the southern
point OF the mountain when terrific rife fire
opened from large force Of Beers VINO were II
ambuscade the mountain. The fight soon
became general. The Beers outnumbered the
British five TO one. and We're attacking them on
both TANKS and the rear. The British pompom
jammed and became useless. Major Crewe
grasped the situation and by a brilliant move
got the convoy into safe position.
Between and O'Clock in the evening the
Beers charged the position and turned both
tanks. The British ammunition became eX-
n2OSted, ana MAJOR CreWe was Obliged 10 retire
and abandon the pompom after the advance
party had endeavored TO save il and had sus-
tanned severe losses.
A rear guard action was fought by Major
Crewe into the camp. where the wagons had
been laagered. He personally superintended the
retirement the Beers harassing him throughout
Intrenchments We're thrown up during the night
When morning came Major Crewe started to
join General Knox, twelve miles southwest. The
Beers Immediately reattacked him, compelling
him 10 tight a second rear guard action for q
few miles General De Wet personally corn
manded the Beers, estimated twenty five
hundred. Major Crewe's force was only seven
hundred. Eventually the British officer iOned
General Knox and returned TO BOemfontein-
Lord Kitchener has highly complimented Major
CreWe upon the achievement.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
NO CONSOLIDATION, SAYS RIPLEY.
ATCHIsoN NOT TO BE ABSORBED. ACCORD
ING To ITS PRESIDENT.

President E P. Ripley of the Atchison. To-
peka and Santa Fe Railway arrived here late
Saturday evening from Chicago. He is at the
Hotel Netherland and will be in the city until
Tomorrow or Wednesday. Mr., Ripley when
seen last night at the Metropolitan Club denied
that the Atchison would be brought in some way
into close relations with the Union Pacific sys-
tenn
II have heard he said. that there have been
many reports Of late in Wall Street to the effect
that there will be in the near future another
move in the consolidation Of Western roads
which will include the absorption of the Atchi-
son. Topeka and Santa Fe by some other road.
You may state that no step of this nature has
been or is being considered"
Asked if his visit 10 New-York was arranged
for the purpose Of comforting with Charles NJ
Hays, president Of the Southern Pacific Rail-
road who arrived here last Friday night. Mr.
Ripley said;I Our coming to New-York within
few days of each other is mere coincidence
and is without any significance whatever. had
no idea that Mr.. HAYS was here until | read
of his arrival in the papers. 7 shall probably
meet him here We shall no doubt talk over a
number of interesting questions together. but
there will be nothing said on the subject Of alb
sorption or consolidation"
Mr. Ripley added that the report that there
Atchison and the Rock Island was news TO him
'Of course there is nothing in the runor"
he continued. Every has the subject Of
consultations on the mind just no!v The imag-
ination Of the public has been so worked up of
late that rumOrs of the most shadovy sort are
credited in some quarters"
Several days ago a Rock Island official said
that the Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific would
build its branch road from Kansas City to
Liberal, Kan, on 70 Santa Rosa, ". NJ. and
would in year two connect with the FL Paso
traffic arrangement with the Southern Pacific
would be made. so that Rock Island trains would
be run on to San Francisco from FL Psso over
the Southern Pacific tracks.
Asked If this plan would seriously affect
Atchison interests Mr.. Ripley said:
IL do not think that this arrangement would
hurt the business Of our road in any way. The
Rock Island takes away from us few cattle TO
the packing cities but its competition is not
dangerous by any means l do not think il
likely that we shall build a branch road in New
Mexico to connect with the Rock Island when
itS proposed southeastern extension has been
completed We have our business in re-
gionS which are dependent upon We
strong and prosperous that there is no danger
OF our being forced into any amalgamati0n or
community of interests scheme.
The outlook in the Southwest IS favora BILE for
splendid crops next season. There has been
plenty Of rain. and much snow has fallen. Trav-
eNers journeying just now from Chicago 10 Los
Angeles over our road never lose sight Of snow
in certain valleys. IL lies low on the mountain
sides near by"
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
DEATH OF COL. A. d. SHAW
MEMBER OF CONGRESS AND FORMER
g. A r. COMMANDER IN CHIEF
FOUND DEAD.

Washington, Feb. 1O.-CoIonel Albert .. Shaw
member of Congress from the XXIVth District
OF New-York. was found dead on the floor of his
room at the Riggs House at 10 O'Clock this
morning \ physician. summoned Immediately
after the discovery Of he body, pronounced
death due 70 apoplexy, probably about o'clock
in the morning colonel Shaw had returned
about 80 o'clock from banquet at the Ebbitt
House in honor of his successor as q. A. r.
commander General Leo Rassieur, and before
he left the banquet hall had responded eloquent
" to toast and appeared in excellent health
and spirits. The body was discovered lying face
downward on the floor. The features were
slightly bruised. showing he had fallen suddenly
and heavily. After his return TO the hotel Colo
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
FRENCH ANGER TON WALDERSEE
GrNERAIIssTIO IRRITATED BY THEIR AC-
TIONS IN CHINA

Peking Feb 1O-Count Won Waldersee is very
much dissatisfied with the conduct of the French
troops near Pao-Ting-Fu. and also with their
avowed intention. in spite of his protests against
n to organize an expedition TO take possession
of the Province of Shan-Se. He takes the
ground that expeditions. except for police pur-
noses or against bands Of robbers. should not be
undertaken during peace negotiations.
General RaiIoud, the French commander at
pao- Ting Fru saws that he is acting in entire
indenAndence of Count Won Waldersee. and be-
ueyas the wisest course 10 be 10 nip the incip
lent rebellion in the bud immeda tely. He as
sorts that he was attacked three sides by
number Of Chinese while out with few men
near Pao- -Ting-Fu. and his theory is that the
power Of the foreigners should he shown. If pos
sibIe whenever an occasion arises
A staff officer of Count Won Waldersee who In
vestigated the Pao-Ttng-Fu affair could find no
evidences Of such trouble as had been reported
On the contrary. he believes there are grounds
for supposing quite the opposite. although prob
ably there as elsewhere considerable numbers
OF DANGEROUS robbers infest the country districts
At next TUESDAYS meeting the foreign ENJOYS
will consider the plans submitted by the mill
tary committee for the legation defences a
reply from the Court is not expected until then
at the earliest.
Ii Hung Chang asserts that the Empress
Dowager and Emperor Kwang Su never had
more harmonious relations than they have now,
and that the former quite agrees 70 the necessary
for modern reforms. He has telegraphed TO the
Court his refusal TO agree TO sentences OF execu-
tion "fraught with extreme danger and threat
ening the dynasty ITSELF
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
THE R4WLINS AGROUND.
TRANSPORT FAST ON REEF IN SANTIAGO
HARBOR.

Santiago. Cuba Feb. 1O.-The United States
transport Rawlins went hard aground this
morning on a coral reef near the wreck of the
limited States collier Merrimac. She arrived at
davbreak, anchored in the bay and then started
to return to Nispero Cove, near the mouth of
the harbor where is located the Moro Castle
wharf. intending TO embark the troops of the
10th United States Infantry for New-York to-
day.
An incompetent pilot attempted to pass on the
wrong side OF the Merrimac. and struck the hid
den reef hard. Three powerful tugs pulled
successfully all the afternoon in the attempt TO
float the big ship. At low tide her bow was two
feet out Of the water. Another attempt will be
made 20 float her at high tide tonight Prob
ably, however, il will be necessary TO rig elab-
crate tackle before she be fioated AS she
lies in a protected place, she is in no danger,
and the likelihood is that she is not injured. but
all the present indications point 10 considerab BILE
delay in getting her off
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
MEANING OF CHANGE OF FRONT

This absolute change of front has a deep
significance 10 soldier who for two years has
closely studied these people. their customs and
their mode OF thought They have prated about
their former government. have resisted all
pressure and have kept a good front; but now
they are coming over 70 the Americans with n
rush. and they warm too. In their enthu-
sasm. 1t is believed that nowhere else in the en-
tire archipelago has such a record been made.
Up to June 30 only five thousand persons in the
archipelago had taken the oath OF amnesty. and
here over twenty-five thousand have taken the
oath Of allegiance in less than d month, and
they are coming in at the rate of about fifteen
hundred day faster than they can be accom-
modated
II is common thing in the islands for a man
captured in arms to take the oath of allegiance
for safetys sake. or for prisoner in the guard
house TO secure his liberty by this means, but
for most of the population in body TO do so Ia
unique and is one of the most important and
significant events that has yet occurred in the
Philippines II IS regarded OF the turn
ing points in our administration, particularly as
Panay has not been of the friendly ISL
ands-" War is still on here, as elsew here. and
though officers from LtUon recently arrived re-
port no such organization exists there. four Of
hcers have been killed here in the last few
months and men prOpOrtiOnately, and guerilla
work Of the fiercest and most stubborn kind ia
continued by some of the natives away from
the towns.
The credit for this peaceful solution of a very
menactng problem. and one that was growing
daily more portentOus, rests almost wholly with
Colonel Edmund Rice who has worked hard to
bring il about and despite all the difficulties. he
has so enthused his officers of the 26th Regt-
nent that success has been made feasible Tact.
patience and diplomacy have accomplished what
bayonets and bullets never could bring about
There results a chserful enthusiastic and con-
tented lot OF new Americans and the conscious
ness ON the part Of the district commander OF
work we'll done and enduring
With the island OF Panay becoming American
fzed at the rate of fifteen hundred a day. the
and ia in sight Divested of the support from
tbe towns the bands of insurgents that stfi
axist must Ianguish and disintegrate. and when
they can longer operate the netive ssou.s ou. -
and noIice can soon land with much delishp
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
FIREMAN RIsKs HIS LIFE To SAVE A ROY
FALLS TWICE BUT REACHES HIS COMPANIONS
WITH THE CHILD IN HIS ARMS

WITH THE CHILD IN HIS ARMS.
Fireman Michael Manning. Of Truck No. 51.
Van Rrunt-st.. Brooklyn. was highly commended
bv his superior officers yesterday morning for a
daring rescue at a fire in a four-story frame
building at No. 1879 Richards-st-
The fire broke out in the bedroom of the apart
rnents Of John Burden. on the third floor. at
1910 o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Burden were at
church. but johnnie" Burden. the four-year-old
boy was in the house.
When the fremen reached the building il was
filed with smoke. Some one cried that a child
was being burned TO death. Manning fastened
10 the Burden apartments and groped about the
smoke filled rooms until he found the baby lying
ON the floor Manning picked the little fellow
up and started back. but was weak from the
smoke that he fell twice before reaching his
companions.
A doctor revived the boy. and the fireman
went back TO work with his company after a
brief rest.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
CONSTITUTION ABOUT COMPLETE
STATUS OF GOMEZ YET To Pc SETTLED
BY CUBAN CONVENTION.

Havana, Feb. 1O.-The Cuban Constitutional
Convention completed its work at last nights
session. with the exception of settling the dead
lock which still exists on the question of accept
ing the clause that would make General Maxine
Gomez eligible 70 the Presidency of the repub-
lie This matter will come UP again tomorrow
AS both factions are very anxious 10 get the
constitution before the United States Congress,
Il is thought by some that compromise will be
reached: but the feeling is very bitter. and there
is = nossibiIitv that the controversy will he pro-
longed
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
COURT ANNOUNCEMENTS.

London, Feb. 1.-THE Court Circular an
nounces King Edwards decision that Court
presentations during the reign Of Queen Victoria
VIII hold good for the present reign. This will
remove the great difficulty that would have been
involved in thousands Of renewed presentations.
Al the opening Of Parliament. which win be a
great pageant, the King viii wear a crimson
velvet state robe with trimmings OF ermine.
women have permission n wear pearls and dia-
d.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
WORK OF A JACoBITE Lacquer.
sEDTTIoUs NOTICE OK THE GATES OF ST.
IAMES'S PALACE

London. Feb. 1.-THE Daily MaiI'' makes the
following statement;
A notice declaring Edward VII a usurper
and Mary W. the rightful Queen was posted
IN the gates Of 81. James's Palace and al the
fSuichan the night Queen Victoria died 1t
was not signed. and no one saw IL posted at
either place, but IL is known TO have been the
nandiwCrk Of member OF the Jacobite League.
Probably no action will be taken. but the Incl
cent explains why the Legitimists were not
allowed 10 place a wreath on the statute of
Charles 7 January 30
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
B4pE FAREWELL To rRE SrLrAN.

Constantinople Feb 10.-Lloyd c. Griscom. United
States Charge dAffaires. had farewell audience
OF the Sultan last Friday. His Majesty very
cordial and expressed satisfaction at seeing that
friendly relations between Turkey and the United
states were assured
Mr.. Griscom has obtained an exequatur for Mr..
Harris. Tinted States Consul az Tripoh. Syria
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
RECOGNITION OF COLONIAL LOYALTY.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DUKE OF CORN
WALLS VISIT TO AUSTRALIA

Sydney. n. s. W.. Feb. l0.-Joseph Chamber
lain. Secretary OF State for the Colonies in the
course of a cable dispatch TO the Earl OF Hope
toun Governor-General Of the Commonwealth
Of Australia, regarding King Edwards decision
as 10 the visit of the Duke Of Cornwall and
York. says:
II was the late Queens desire that the visit
should mark both the greatness of the occasion
and her appreciation Of the loyalty, devotion and
generous aid of the Coionists in South Africa
and OF the splendid gailantry Of the Colonial
troops.
This appreciation is fully shared by the King.
who desires also 10 signify his heartfelt graft
tude 10 the Colonies for their warm sympathy
with himself and the royal family in their be-
reavemenr. His Majesty is confident that. in
making arrangements for the reception of the
Duke and Duchess OF Cornwall and York. the
people OF Australia viii not fail 10 recognize the
sad circumstances surrounding the visit
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
OPPOSING INCREASED GRAIN DUTIES.

Berlin. Feb. to-To-day tine ''Vorwarts' the
leading Socialist organ. prints appeal from the
Socialist members OF the Reichstag to the working
classes in Germany against the proposal to IN
crease the duties on cereals simultaneously a
million copies of the appeal distributed
throughout the country, In the form of a handbil
Its authors assert that increase in the duties
is contemplated not only in the of cereals but
also in all agricultural products. including meats
eggs, cheese. fruits and vegetables. With the ap-
peal the "Vorwarts publishes editorial assert
ing that. even under the present duties South and
Southwest Germany have the highest grain prices
in Europe
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
TAKING no CHANCES WITH BoERs
SIR ALFRED MILNER's ADVICE TO CAPE
COLONY VOLUNTEERS


Cape Town, Feb. 10-Yesterday Sir Alfred
Miner reviewed seven thousand of the
volunteer force and made a spirited address to
the officers. He expressed his qualification at
the loyal response the colony had made TO the
call, emphasized the great value Of mounted
men, and complimented the officers and all con-
cerned upon the excellent work already done
In stemming the Boer invasion"
1T has been said that the enemy would never
come to Cape Town." said Sir Alfred. but any
VINO. IN the face Of the events of the last
few months. will say a thing is impossible be
cause IL seems improbable is TOO silly 70 be
argued with ! am aware that risk being called
an aarmist, but il is better 10 he called an
alarmist than TO run any risk.
There time when il was regarded
impossible for the Beers 10 penetrate the
treme west and south Of Cape Colony, but they
have reached one and are within q few miles
Of the other. Therefore it is necessary take
every precaution. Most men prefer to be called
alarmists and 10 safeguard their property. That
IS better than 70 be called fine. plucky fellows
and 20 lose your property"
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
SENDING TROOPS. NOT PEACE ENJOYS

London. Feb. 10-Lord Raglan, Under Secre-
tary of State for War. informed the correspond
ent Of The Associated Press to-day that General
Sir Evelyn Wood IS not going South Africa
and that no peace commission Is contemplated
The report as to peace commission is false
from beginning to end" he said The policy of
the Government is the very opposite Of what
would prompt such a STEP Troops, not peace
commissioners. are going to South Africa"
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11

on January 21, 1856. when Queen Victoria
for the last time opened Parliament in person.
practically every balcony from Buckingham
Palace 10 Westminster was Systematically
draped with crimson. relieved by cords and
fGssels Of yellow. and The Government Offices
in Whitehall were Eayly. festooned. streamers
~ flags stretching from lamp 10 lamp. As Lon
con is siil in mourning, II is. however. not ex-
peCted that the public buildings will be uni
formlv draped or decorated next Thursday when
King Edward drives from Marlborough House
10 the House Of Lords Every flag will probably
~ mast high. but no decorations are antici-
pate5 other Than small SHIELDS displaying coats
of-erms Of Westminster and London, which viii
he affixed 10 lampposts along the route. Given
fine weather. this drawback Notwithstanding
the spectacle is sure 70 be q magnificent one
The ancient state coach Is in the hands Of a
firm ~ coach builders in Longacre. undergoing
repairs. which are no doubt sadly needed, con-
sidering thar vehicle has been lying idle since
the death # the Prince Consort forty years
ago. T. Y "a.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11

PICTURESQUE ROUTE.
The Pennsylvania Railroads line the West
traverses DELIGHTFULLY."- varied scenery of mountain.
mead and plain.-Advt-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
srvrNry-sFvEN HOTELS.

Within from one to hfreen minutes ycu can rSacn
any one OF IL New-York hotels from the NeW-r orS
Centrals Grand Central Station pest piacs III Hse"
York land start from--AdNr
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
ANGLoPoRTUGUEsE ALLIANCE.
BRITISH TROOPS MAY BE AIDED BY KING
cARLos's SOLDIERS

London. Feh. IA solemn resfFirmation OF
the Anglo Portuguese alliance is pending. I am
Informed" SAYS the Lisbon correspondent Of
The Daily Mail" and England will request
Portugal 10 lend Portuguese troops 10 guard
certain points IN South Africa. IN order to en-
shle the British employed AZ those points TO join
the fghiing columns
Lisbon, Feb lO--The Monde" in the course
of violent attack upon the jolicy OF the Portu-
Iuese Government for violating neutrality by
allowing the British 10 land troops on Portu-
Euese territory in South Africa" says.
such course invites certain disaster II is
easy 10 perceive symptoms OF grave events in
the near future. The press Of the entire world
mas condemned the action OF Portugal. which.
IN addition. win incur great expense, notwith-
standing the lanentable condition OF the coun-
rvs finances. The Anglo Portuguese alliance
means the ruin - Portugal
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
FRoM HEART ro HEART

The PENNSYLVANIA Railroads terminals in New
York and Chicago most conveniently located in
the centres Of husiness.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11

The eUREeT OF Cough Cures and the SAFEST
JAYNEs EXPEcToRANT.-aavt.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11

The question Of the representation Of the Peo-
pie in the House Of Commons is almost certain
10 crop up in some form or another during the
forthcoming session OF Parliament, and IL IS be-
leved that the Government may take action in
the matter to remedy the inequalities which at
present exist in the electoral laws Of the United
Kingdom. For instance in England each mem
her represents l06S1 voters: in Scotland the
number OF electors represented by each member
is 9461, while in Ireland the average IS as low
as 7,419. Ireland's misrepresentation has long
hsen admitted by every one outside Of the Ma
tionalist party but there are many glaring cleo
foral Inconsistencies in other parts Of the king
doFn calling for reform
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11

Ten CASES OF PLAGUE AT CAPE TOWN
'spe Town. Feb. fO-Ten cases Of what is
supposed 10 be the bubonic plague have been
.solateo. One Of the victims is a white person,
- M olhers being natives native child has
nled of the disease.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
PEALWARFARE IN AFRICA.
,,opF ILLUSIONS REGARDING THE
BOERS DISPELLED.
FAX OF PEACE NOT TIMEL.-PREPARA-
TONS FOR ANOTHER SPECTACLE
N LONDON
Copyright. 1901: BY The New-York T-ibuneD
10y CABLE TO TIE TRIBUNE


London, Feb. II, l a. n1.-The dispatch which
ms issued yesterday by the War Office goes a
,onq way 10 prove that the big reinforcement
~ 10000 mounted men under orders for
she Cape is really essential 10 the fulhlment Of
r,itcheners task An engagement IN which the
attacking force numbers two thousand Beers,
and which results in at least twenty-four men
be,ng killed, cannot be considered a mere
Guerilla action. Nobody nowadays affects to
believe that the South African campaign is viz
,ually over, and it is quite evident a general
surrender of the Boer forces is not likely TO take
MACE for some time 10 come. Louis Botha
called in his attack on Smith -Dorrien's camp,
hut although he suffered severely. he appears
N have inflicted sufficient loss the British
forces to prevent the repulse being turned into
q serious defeat. The Beers everywhere seem
~ be displaying increased audacity. and peace
rroposals are not likely 10 meet with q cordial
rsoeptior as long as the present bitter feeling
hetWeen the Beers and the Britons in South AZ
rics lasts In view Of this unsatisfactory state
NJ affairs the pronounceraert on the subject by
she King in his speech 10 Parliament is awaited
nv the country with the greatest interest
Meantime nothing would delight Englishmen
so much rs to hear that De Vets per
sistent attempts 10 gain footing in Cape Col
only had at last ended in his capture. Already
irresponsible people are beginning 10 advise the
military authorities what they should do with
him. and one influential newspaper suggests, in
the event Of his being caught alive. that he
should be- tried for murder.