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hat Methuen should be relieved, but
his advice was not needed. Gen Me-
thuen sent a number of remarkable
messages to the var offices, one of
which contained just three words:
Darkness after dawn"
His handling of the troops aroused
tie most violent criticism which was
only stilled by the relief Of Kimberly.
Since that time Methuen has rendered
efficient service and several notable
successes over the Beers stand to his
credit.
proved himself the most able Of the
Boer generals. has within a fortnight
gained a second decisive victory
His first victory was the capture OF
Vondonop's convoy, when the British
casualties in killed, wounded and pris-
oners, totaled 632 and he has now ad-
ded to his laurels by the capture, for
the first time throughout the campaign,
of a prominent British general, and
by infiicting what is general admit
ted to be n Of the worst reverses the
British have suffered throughout the
whole war.
1t is supposed Lord Methuen was
marching with the intention to avenge
the capture Of the Vondonop convoy.
Newspaper correspondents in South
Africa have not yet been allowed to
describe the affair, The only additional
details available are contained in a
further dispach from Lord Kitchener,
which Frederick, secretary of war, read
just as parliament vas adjourning.
This dispatch shows the first confus'
ion was caused by native Beers with
led horses, who galloped through the
mule convoy, as the latter were e II
~deavoring, by Lord Methuen's direc-
tons, to close on the ex-convoy. The
disorder among the mules communicat-
ed itself to the mounted troops. and
the Beers, dressed in khaki and rid
ing alongside the wagons, frustrated
all attempts Of the British officers to
rally their forces. Great confusion en-
sued among this portion of the mount
ed troops, they n the mule wagons
galloping three miles beyond the OK
wagons, where they were cut of. Sec
ton of the Fourth and Thirty-eighth
batteries of artillery fought with great
gallantry, and 600 men, composed Of
the Northumberland fusiliers and Ian
cashires showed conspicuous bravery
in protecting the wagons and refusing
to surrender until resistance was use
less.
The force under Gen. Delarey was al.
most entirely dressed in British uni
forms. This made it impossible for the
infantry to distinguish between their
own men and the enemy when the
mounted troops were driven in on
them. The enemy numbered 1900 men.
Thed had ifteen-pounder and a pom.
pom.
, 1902-03-11
EDITOR
hnME

w. G. Deming. the eficient editor Of
the Tribune, returned yesterday from
a two months visit to his former
home In Warren, Ohio. and Kentucky,
where . portion Of his time was spent.
says the Cheyenne Leader Of Monday.
, 1902-03-11

London. March 11.-Lord Roberts
commander-in-chief, who announced
the British disaster in the house OF
lords, said that Methuen for nearly
two years, had carried on the work with
zeal, intelligence and great persever
ance, adding that he was a leader OF
his men and no work was too danger
Gus nor difficult for him. The com
mander-in-chief was sure the house
was deeply grieved at what had oc
cured. He would ask their lordships
to concur with him in his sympath!
for the gallant officer in his present un
fortunate position and defer adverse
criticism till they had more informa
ton as to who was directly response
bic. From Delarey's conduct through
out the war, they could all be assured
that Gen. Methuen would be taker
good care Of.
Lord Spencer GiberaD the former
president OF the council, said he thor
oughly believed in Methuen's zeal. He
did not want to offer a hint of criti
cism at the present time.
The premier, Lord Salisbury, also ex
pressed deep sympathy with Gen. Me
thuen under the unfortunate circum'
stances. He said it was not the time
to discuss his actions. His lordship
was convinced that Methuen had done
his best in accordance with this most
melancholy affair.
The feeling Of depression in the lob
bies Of the house OF commons over the
news OF the disaster in South Africa
was very marked.
Gen. Methuen commanded the col
umn sent to relieve Kimberly in the
latter part Of 1899 and while on that
service fought the Beers at Belmont
Graspan, Modder river and Magerfon
tein. At the battle Of Graspan the
Beers were under command Of Gen
Delarey, who is Gen. Methuen's captor
After these engagements. Gen. Lore
Roberts vas sent to South Africa
where he took personal command o.
the British advance on Kimberly anf
relieved Kimberly February 16. 1900
After Gen. Methuen's defeat at Mag
%erfontein it was reported he had shown
signs Of a breakdown almost immedi
ately after he took command of a div
ision and Gen. Wolseley. who wa!
commander.in-chief OF the British
forces, is said to have suggested to thu
war once, after the battle Of Belmont
, 1902-03-11
METHUENC CAPTURED
THE BRITISH GENERAL TAKEN
PRISONER BY THE STRUGGLING
SOUTH AFRICANERS.
Announcement Of the English Disaster
Received With Cries of Shame" In
House Of Commons-Four Guns
Were Also Lost to the British and
One Other Officer and Two Hun
dred Men Are Missing.

London, March lit was anOunc-
ed yesterday that General Lord Me,
thuen and four guns had been captured
by the Beers commanded by General
Delarey. The news came like a thun-
derbolt to London. Extra editions Of
the evening papers giving an account
Of the disaster, were eagerly bought
up. Their readers hurried through the
streets with anxious faces, and bitter
remarks were passed on the subject of
the governments declaration that the
war in South Africa was owe The
Jews came too late to affect business
on the stock exchange, but excited
curb dealings quickly followed the clos
ing in which South Africans slumped
heavily.
The news caused great excitement
in the mine market. Throckmorton
street was thronged with South Afri-
a operators. early inquiring for de-
tails of the British defeat and watch
ing the effect Of the announcement.
Shares were offered freely at first. but
by 6 o'clock the excitement abated and
the curb tone hardened. The news was
received in the house of commons
amid great excitement. The reading
Of Lord Kitchener's dispatch by War
Secretary Broderick. was listened to
in deep silence. which was broken by
loud Irish cheers. instantly there were
cries of Shame" Shame: from the
government. The IRISH members
seemed to think better of their out
break and suddenly subsidized. Suisse
quent eulogistic references to Gen.
Methuen were received with cheers.
In brief, Lord Kitchener announced
that Gen. Methnen, with foul guns, was
captured and wounded and that three
British officers and t~hirty-eight men
e killed and five officers and sew
enty-two men wounded. In addition
n officer and 200 men are reported
missing.
, 1902-03-11

Daily Republican Soc Per moatA.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26
THE COAL STRIKE.

1t does not appear that the strikers
In the coal region have the sympathy
OF the public. TO the extent they had a
couple Of years ago. In the opinion
Of those who have studied the situation
the men In the southern and middle
fields have few grievances. They very
reluctantly decided to strike. and finally
did So in order 10 give the movement
general character. But public SYM
pathy very seldom Is given to sympa-
thetc strikes
The real trouble appears 10 be In the
northern fields. The miners there
claim that the operators have broken
faith with them, by falling TO live up
to the agreement OF 1900 They demand
to have these terms respected. and they
further ask for reduced working hours
II is also stated that part OF the
grievances are against the bosses, who
also belong to the union. These bosses
Il seems, are discriminating against
certain classes Of laborers Race an
tpathy plays It's part In the IN feeling
that exists.
But whatever the causes are. II IL
tolerably sure that the public win be
the ultimate sufferers. Prices are sure
TO be advanced, whether the differences
are settled one way or another. There
is no remedy for this, until employers
and employees are required by law 60 ar
bitrate disputes, and the cessation Of
work Is prohibited while arbitration IL
pending.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26
Milwaukee Wisconsin.

The United States has rendered the
financial condition OF Cuba strong, but
when the Cubans come 10 provide for
their own army and navy they will find
that their treasury Is very lean. Cow
ernor- General Wood has managed sn.
perbly as a captain general, aud leaves
$4,000 IN the treasury, 80 today Cuba
is not a bankrupt state. as It Is not
burdencd with q debt. The United
states provided for all It's wants during
the post four years. Our nation com.
menced with n debt OF s75 900 900.
Though Cuba has none. her financial
ombarrassments viii commence In a
few years, and then her people win be
sorely tried 10 meet these liabilities II
would have been better n cuba had
sought annexation Of once. Ultimately
annexation 20 the United States will be
her only way 20 salvation aud prosper
ffV
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26
Chicago News.

II is safe to say that the clrcum.
stance under which the new republic
comes into being are without precedent
IN the history of the world. For the first
time a powerful nation, having won
dominion over q small one by force OF
arms, Is voluntarily rellnquishlng that
dominion. For the first time a new
nation Is created which owes not only
Its independence but the organization
of its government 90 another. Practi-
cally all that the new republic has
peace, order the foundations Of gov
eminent and sanitary conditions which
promise 70 rid Il Of the scourge Of yell
low fever-lt owes TO the United States.
so far as outside influence can aid IL
the island now needs but one thing and
the important question for Americans
just now Is whether or not that aid IL
to be withheld-whether the work
which has been carried thus far so sue
cessfully "a 10 be destroyed by a fallur,
to enact reciprocity treaties and grant
the trade privileges which the island
absolutely must have IL its Industrial
interests are 10 flourish.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26
A GREAT SUCCESS.


We congratulate President A. M,
Cannon, the three canal companies ana
the city authorities, on the compieuoh
OF the contract by which they VIII
unite for mutual benefit and the secur-
ing of additional water and water rights
for Salt Lake city and county We
mention the gentleman hrst-named IN
this connection, because he has been so
prominent and successful in urging this
important matter upon the attention OF
all the parties interested, This city is
at least as much to be benefited by the
compact that has taken place as any
Of the parties to It. The opposition
that has been waged Is really nstonish-
ing. in view Of the needs Of the city
and the help that will come from the
union Of the canal companies In estab-
fishing the rights OF this city to an
efficient water supply. Whatever course
may be taken by the obstructionlsts,
the pumping plant viii be erected, the
project will go on, and If the city Is
prevented or hindered from obtaining
the water that Is needed in the man
ner devised, the canal companies win
simply be relieved from the expenses
which viii attend litigation as to Utah
lake, and will sell to the city water
supplied by the pumping plant instead
OF dividing II as now intended An In
junction may be temporarily obtained
against the city, as threatened, but the
canal companies will now go on with
their work, and hasten II 80 as to Sc
cure the water that Is needed In due
season. The necessary papers have
been signed, and the amount required
from the canal companies to Join with
the municipality in this good work has
been deposited with the city treasurer.
Ais well that ends we'll -
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26

was called forth more by hostility
TO Great Britain than by concern for
the cause OF liberty in this country
But the aid was nevertheless given. To
Rochambeau credit is given for the
work In the campaign which led to the
surrender Of CORVALLIS, and that event
IS Justly considered the most important
IN the war for independence,
Friendship between the United States
and France is natural. Both countries
have a republican form OF government,
Both stand for the principle OF human
liberty human rights. And the monu-
ment now unveiled should be a perpet-
ual reminder to the world that IN the
establishment Of the great Republic on
this continent, American and French
forces fought side by side.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26
A Law AND ITS LESSON.

We have received q letter from an
esteemed correspondent In Iron county
making strong objections to a section
OF the Revised Statutes OF Utah. which
he thinks should be changed. correct
ed or amended" II Is section 4S26,
which he quotes as follows and then
stops "a conviction shall not be had
on the testimony Of an accomplish,
etc" lie then gives particulars Of a
case recently tried In that county, IN
which the charge was dismissed on mo-
tion Of the defence in consequence of
that clause in the statute The COM
plant was made by a young woman
against young man, and charged that
he was the father Of her child and re-
fused to marry her, or support her and
her infant 1t appears that she was
over "the age Of consent" and was
therefore, considered as an accomplish.
and the court instructed the jury 20
bring in a verdict for the defendant.
which they did without leaving their
seats
Our correspondent tries TO draw some
parallel between the rule OF evidence
thus adopted, and that which prevailed
during the antI-polygamy prosecutions,
but admits that the latter were under
special conditions and at peculiar
period In the history Of Utah.
He further denounces the course pur-
sued in courts after a witness has
taken an oath TO tell In the case "the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but
the truth" Considering the manner in
which attorneys are permitted to inter-
rupt witnesses when endeavoring to
tell "the whole truth" and choke them
OF when about to tell something dam.
aging TO the defense, he thinks the
form of the oath should be changed to
this formula: You solemnly swear
that you win tell Just so much truth as
the lawyers VIII allow you 10 ten, and
no more?'
We think our friend has not given
due attention or attached sufficient im-
portance to that part Of the section
which he cites that he has left out. 1t
reads:
"a conviction shall not be had on
the testimony OF an acoompllce. unless
he is oorroborated by other evidence,
which IN itself and without the aid Of
the testimony OF the acc0mplice. tends
10 connect the defendant with the
commission OF the offense: and the cor
roboratlon shall not be sufficient n Il
merely shows the commission OF the
offcnse or the circumstances thereof"
It viii be seen from this that the
testimony Of the accompllce In any Of
Tense, is not 10 be excluded
but that II cannot be accepted
without something TO corroborate or
support It. And that Is just. II one
witness alone makes charge and that
Is merely the testimony Of an accom-
pliee, and Il is met with the denial OF
the principal the evidence Is balanced
and one oath is Offset by the other l.
is necessary, In order to arrive OF
fair conclusion, that something shall be
presented more than the mere state
ment Of one Of the parties. Usually
some facts may be brought forward In
evidence, such as letters passing be-
tween the parties, or circumstances re-
lated by other witnesses which vii
give color 10 the complaint, and eonsii-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26
OUR FRENCH GUESTS.

The French ambassadors who came
TO Washington to represent their coun-
try at the ceremonies incident upon the
unyelling OF the Rochambeau statue.
were cordially entertained in the capt.
tai, and expressions Of good will and
appreciation OF the friendship existing
between the two republics. were abun.
dant.
1t Is but proper that the good SER
vices rendered to this country at the
time Of the struggle Of the colonists for
independence, should be remembered.
The moral military, and financial sup
port then given were much needed.
France at that time, was practically
alone in manlfesting any interest, d.
rectly at least. IN the fate Of those
colonies. 1t Is true the sympathy shown
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26

In a recent decision the Kansas su-
preme court said: Whisky IN the alb.
stract WHISKY generlcally ls by the de-
cree Of public sentiment guaranteed
along with smallpox. leprcsy and chol-
era. II is an lchabod fofSaken. cast
out and despised, a czolgosz among the
commodities Of commerce, and yet we
are enioined to give It place with the
staples and stan OF lie, and catalogue
It with beef and beans and bread" a
man with the delirum tremens could
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

A distinguishing feature OF Frank
Leslie's Popular Monthly for June is a
statement by John Alexander Dowie
regarding the establishment Of which
he Is the head lie gives facts sup
posed to be needed for a calm Judgment
Of his career, and supplies data. which
have until now been withheld from the
public Man-killing horses, and the
sports Of the students In the studios OF
Paris, are the subjects Of two illus
trated articles. The results OF a num-
Der Of recent experiments dealing with
the effect which the proportion OF mols.
ture In the air We breathe has upon
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26
New York Mali ana Expresa

The cubans' hard discipline in the
last twenty years has possibly given
them some good qualities that are
lacking In Venezuelans. Colomblans
and Argentines. Perhaps q little hun
ger now, In a hard battle to get their
bread and meat out Of their own soil
win do them further good. For the
sake OF the Americans as well as thu
Cubans, we wish they had their tariff
concessions. But II they do not get It,
they will have no right to complain OF
our treatment, We shall go away from
them tomorrow and leave them to
work out their own salvation. too. II
they have the right stun in them, they
will work It out, In the long run, all
the better for a little wholesome neg,
lect.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26

Like the law, President Roosevelt IS
no respecter Of persons-or precedent
The other day he put the diplomatic
corps IN a hutter BY calling at the Brit
ish embassy and remaining for nearly
an hour with Lord Pauncefote and
members OF his family. When
he called at the German embassy and
paid his respects TO Prince Henry and
subsequently lunched with him on
board the Hohcnzollern, he broke GUS
tom which forbade the chief executive
to set foot In a foreign embassy or le-
3ation or on board "a foreign man OF
war. And now he has again dehed
custom by lunchlng with Admiral
Fourier and Ambassador Cambon on
the French battleship Montcalm This
breaking through traditions that arc
akin 10 the theory that there Is a dlvlni-
~ that doth hedge a king about will be
applauded rather than condemned by
The American people. They like to see
court and social traditions brushed
aside as 80 many cobWebs
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26

our minds and bodies and the remedy
for the present unhealthy and Sahara
like condition Of the air in many Of our
homes. arc told by one OF the expert
mentors. An amusing story OF chill
dren, a newspaper story, ano a love
story make up part Of the fiction OF
the number.--Fifth Ave, New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26
San Franclacn Cali

In these days when the rights Of the
strong are Wanted as the only rights
OF the world It IL stirring spectacle
TO see O physically weak people, few
In numbers. strong only I'm purpose and
great in their love Of self-government
take their place among the nations with
sovereignty that Is the equal IN dig
nifty OF the Oldest and proudest OF the
nations OF the earth. Americans who
comprehend clearly the mission Of their
own country rejoice with a great Joy
as their own flag Is furled over MORO
Castle and the bright banner OF new
republic takes its place.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26
THE CUBAN REPUBLIC.
Chicago Record.Herald.

In this transfer Of governmental au.
thority TO the Cuban people the United
states declares 10 the world the full
fllment of its pledge to secure to the In
habltants Of the island the blessings OF
liberty and OF free government. While
reserving the right, under the Plat
amendment, to intervene again at any
time for the preservation Of Cuban in
dependence or for the maintenance Of q
government adequate for the protection
OF life, property and individual llber-
W" our work is finished and the trans
fer Of authority Is complete.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26
Los Angeles Express.

There have been many ill-natured re-
marks concerning Cuba since the Unit
ed States In an altrustio moment de.
cided to fight a battle for freedom and
give the spells away. There have been
hints that the islanders we're not doing
the proper thing by taking this country
at its word. There also have been un-
kind words and unkinder thoughts
about sugar But the Cuban heart Is
full OF gratitude and the klndllest feel.
ings toward the United States for IS
gift, the like OF which is not often des-
cribed on the pages OF history.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26
81. Pnnl Glnhe.

The Cuban people are now on trial, as
never before For the future OF repre-
sentative government the world over.
let US hope the trial win be met and
that the American people win have sue.
ceeded in doing an equally great service
20 the cause OF free government and
the prosperity and peace Of the Cuban
uoODle
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26

Mr. Henry Watterson has replied to
the Missouri senator's explanation OF
the famous Hampton Roads interview.
The sum and substance Of Il Is that
the great editor tells the great senator
to pull down his Vest.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26

Scientists who have gone to Martin.
i1ue disagree as TO whether Mont Pc.
lee has or has not done It's worst. II
they viii have patience and wait long
enough they VIII see. and science
be saved some chagrin.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26

Pictures OF Tomas Estrada Palma Of
Cuba bear a resemblance to the late
Samuel j, Tilden. II may arise from
the fact that the Cuban president re-
sided for 80 long in New York state.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26


When civilians In press or on plat
ford have censured Major Waller and
condemned the verdict Of the court
martial in his case, they have been
charged with attacking the American
soldier. a charge as false as vicious.
Major-General Chaffee, commander
ln-chlef Of the American forces In the
Philippines, expresses his disapproyal
Of the findings and says:
"The sending Of the natives In ques-
lion 10 their deaths partOok more Of
unlawful retaliation than a Justlhable
act OF war. In justice 90 the American
military service, the findings OF ac-
quittal demand that they shall not
meet with unqualified approval"
Has anything harsher ever been
spoken OF the Waller case than this,
anything truer ever been said?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26

Ira u, sankey has left Methodlsm
and Joined the Prosbyterlans. lie
never would have taken such step
had Mr. Moody been alive.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-26

To charge NJ, Rostand of France with
stealing dramatic ideas from Mr.. Gross
OF Chicago is very much like carrying
Goals to Newcastle