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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
AeeHrrIoosc Cono

Assigr1ee's Sale
Of the Entire Stock of Wines,
Liquors and Cigars contained in
premises No.2o4 9TH street south
west; also Lease, Wholesale
Liquor License, Wagon, Bust
ness Buggy, etc.
M sas recorded VII sell sS public auction
On Monday, the 14th Day OF
January, A. D. 1907,
At 10 O'Clock AM,
a large and well-assorted stock Of wines, liquors
and cigars; also lease. license. wagon. business
The above stock. together with lease. license
and good will; will hrst be offered as an entirety
be Immediately sold in detail.
soReH E a:E1y Ws, A::sp ST..
4 pS 81 sS
AIRY. 1907. At ELEVEN O'CLOCK AN:
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c. G. SLOAN & CO., AUCT10NEERs. 1907 9 ST.
cHANcERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
ADJOINING LOT.
By virtue Of decree of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia, passed in Equity Cause
No 26262. l. the undersigned will offer for sale
at public auction. in front Of premises on TUES.
1907. AT FOUR-THIRTY O'CLOCK PM. the fol-
lowing described real estate situate in the city
original lots numbered 10 and H. in square num-
bered 1872 as the same appear Of record in Iiber
5000 folio 259 ct seq. Of the land records of
the District of Columbia. improved by three story
and basement brick dwelling No. 1908 st. NV.
Terms: One-third cash; balance In equal in
fTn witch fnfn Of
per centum per annum. payable semi annually.
from the day of sale and secured by deed of trust
on the property sold; all cash. at the purchas-
er's option. A deposit of $500 will be required at
the time Of sale All conveyancing and recording
Will be at the purchasers cost. Terms TO be COM
piled with within ten days otherwise the trustee
reserves the right to resell at the risk and cost
the defaulting purchaser.
ALFRED B. LEFT. Trustee.
5a17-dts. eSu American Security and Trust Co.
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c. G. SLOAN & CO.. AUCTIONEERS. 1897 ST.
THAT VALUABLE RESIDENCE KNOWN AS NO.
1905 SIXTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST, AT

FUTURE DAYS.

BY direction of the owner. the undersigned will
offer for sale at public auction, in front of thu.
premises, on MONDAY, THE TWENTY FRS /
DAY OF JANUARY. 1907. AT FIFTEEI MINUTES
PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following de-
seribed real estate situate in the city of Wash
ington. in said District; viz The south part of lot
numbered twenty CD, in square numbered one
hundred and eighty-four dS+, fronting about thir:
ty-two 49,, feet on Sixteenth st. by a depth of
one hundred and six tl06) feet six 40 inches to a
wide public alley.
This property is improved by large four-story
and cellar red brick and brOWnstone dwelling con-
tanning sixteen rooms. two baths, layatory, lit,
etc.
Terms: One-third cash: balance in equal In
staments at one and two years. with interest at
five per centum per annum, payable semi annually
from the day of sale and secured by deed of trust
the property sold; all cash. at the purchas-
er's option. deposit of $500 will be required at
the time of sale All copveyancng and recording
will be at the purchasers cost. Terms to be COM
piled with within fifteen days. otherwise the prop
erty will be resold at the risk and cost of the
defaultng purchaser.
BY order OF the National Safe Deposit. Savings
and Trust Company, agents. 18th and New York
NV Washington. D. c. jal5-dtds
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Tnos. }. OWEN X SON. AUCrIoSEERs
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVE
REAI ESTATE, No. 511 SPRUCE STREE

TRUSTEES. SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL Estate. NO. 5ll SPRUCE STREET
NORTHWEST
BY virtue of a certain deed Of trust duly recorded
in Li:'"r No. 2l22. folio DC ct scu of tn. land
records of the District Of Columbia and st the re-
quest of the party secured thereby the undersigned
Rrem;SIes on UWEbNES;DAY: THE TWENTY:
HALL-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following
described land @nd premises. situate in the county
of Washington. District of Columbia. and drsig-
mated as and being lots numbered twenty-six ,2S
and twcnty-seven co, in Robert f. Morris subd-
vision of lots in block numbered fifteen u5t lie
Droit Park. as per plat recorded in Liber County
No 6. folio 40 of the records OF the Office of the
surveyor of the District of Columbia together with
the improvements. consisting of II twu-story frame
dwelling.
Terms OF sale: One-third OF the purchase money
to be paid in cash, balance in three equal inst ali
ments. payable iii one. two AMI three years with
Interest at five per centum per annum. pay: bile
i-annialy. from day of sale. secured by deed of
trust upon the property sold ali cash at the
option of the purchaser. \ deposit of 5000 Will be
required at time of sale. All co1vcyancug re-
cordin". etc. at cost of purchaser. Terms of sale
to be complied with within fifteen days from day
OF sale otherwise the trustees the right to
resell the property at the risk and cost of default
Ing purchaser, after five days advertisement of
such resale In some newspaper published in Wash
ington D. c.
FLEMING ]. LAVENDER
WILLIAM II. BARNES.
Ja1l-d&ds eSu TruStees
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MARCUS NOTES, AUCTIONEER
THE ENTIRE STOCK OF SEWING MACHINES
AND SUPPLIES IN STORE 927 NV AT
PUBLIC AUCTION

BY direction of the owner. who is retiring I will
sell at public auction for cash on TUESDAY THE
TMEEi1 SECOND DAY OF JANUARY. 1907 AT
TEN O'CLOCK. on the premises. 927 f St NV
the entire stock contained therein, comprising in
part about fifty high grade sewing machines by
celebrated makers, such as Singer New Home
Domestic and White; 10000 machine needles tuck,
e:s ruflers seamers and other parts usually found
In an establishment of this kind, and at TWELVE,
O'CLOCK stock Of perfumeries carried by this firm
In connection with the sewing machine business
Sale absolute. Terms cash taI74t cSu %
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MARCUS NOTES, AUCTIONEER.
Government Sale of Old Material
at the Bureau of Fisheries.

BY direction of the Secretary Department of
Commerce and Labor l will sell on MONDAY
January TWENTY FIRST. 1907 AT TEN
s.w., lot of old material comprising Rev and
other Chairs. Upright Filing Case. Transported
and Aquarium Tanks, Remington Atmospheric
Coil Condenser. Steam Boiler. Kodaks and KAN
eres Copper Condenser, Oil Stoves. Transportation
ana Boiler Tubes, large quantity of VucaniZed
Rubber Pipe Boiler and Transport alton Tubes and
other goods no longer required by the department
Terms cash. ia17-3t %
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Pacific Schooner wrecked.

EUREKA, Cal. January 1s.-The schoon-
er Sequoia, owned by the Nelson Lumber
Company of San Francisco and commanded
by Capt A. H. Lumsden, lies on the rocks
near the north jetty of Humboldt bar a
total wreck. The local agent for under
writers has no hope that even her engines
will be saved. The crew is safe.
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g. G. SLOAN 8 CO.. AUCTIONEERS. l4O7 g ST. |

AND uNIMrRoyEp real ESTATE. The
tai DWgLfiNG House ir NO. SIS HsD 4 ST ST.
Sc. CORNER OF GTH ST. AND THE UN.
Sfs SS % EnS snas Psssh AvE sR
BY virtue Of a decree in equity cause No; 24eo7
the trustees viii VII sell att public ancton
THE front 81 hs o on
1901, BEGiNNiNG AT 'FotiR O'Clock PM. lot
Is and parts of lots 10 and II. In Mary A. Dey
as % L 81 D. Si 70 o in Of tss
records OF the surveyors flee Of the District of
at the IN az saS Be
and running thence east 20 feet. thence due north
lot IL thence NORTHWESTERN along said rear line Of
said lots "a and is to the northeast of said
fee, E the R1ss Of rSssgnSng MM
square eight hundred and forty-one. as per plat in
Lii aiber W f.. folio i2s; q the records Of the Of
described follows: beginning for the same al
the southeast corner of said lot and square and
west 81 feet inch. thence south "a feet to ST.
and thence east along st. 81 feet inch to place
Terms OF SALE One, third of the purchase money
to be paid in cash. balance n tvs equal INSTALL
sale represented by the promissory notes Of the
purchaser. bearing interest the rate Of six per
secured BY first deed Of trust UPON the property
sold n or all 4, cash ash at the option Of the
upon each separate parcel. All conveyancing re-
cording. etc. to be at purchasers cost. Terms Of
sale TO be compiled with within twenty days from
day o: sale. otherwise the trustees reserve the
right 10 resell the property. at the -isk md cost
OF defaulting purchaser. after i've days advertise
ment Of such resale in newspaper published
In Washington. ID. G.
OSCAR LUCKETT.
3ii D st. NV.
Jesse H. WILSON,
81 John Marshall place,
DAVID PROVOST.
lS2 Nassau ST.. New York.
ial0-d&ds.eSu Trustees.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE NO. 1911 ST. NV, WASH
INGTON. d. G.

lNG1ON. ~. ".
By virtue of certain deed of trust, recorded in
Iiber No. 25I6. at folio 2SS ct seq OF the land
records Of the District of Columbia the under
signed will offer for sale at public auction In
front Of premises, on MONDAY, THE TWENTY
EIGHTH DAY OF JANUARY. 1907, AT HALE
PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following de-
scribed real estate situate in the city OF Washing
ton, in said District, viz: Lot numbered nineteen
49, in Ethan Aliens subdivision of square num-
bered one hundred and eighty nine QS9) as per
plat recorded in iiber No 1G folio 1872. Of the
Columbia. together with the improvements thereon
consisting of threestory and basement brick
apartment house. containing three apartments OF
dive and bath each.
Terms: One-third cash. balance in equal INSTALL
ments at and two years. with interest at 1--WE
per centum per annum, payable semi annually from
the day Of sale, and secured by deed of trust on
the. property sold or all cash, at the purchasers
time of sale. All conveyancing and recording will
be at the purchasers cost Terms to be complied
with within ten days. otherwise the trustees re-
serve the right resell at the risk and cost Of the
defaulting purchaser.
EN0CH L. WHITE,
Pacific building.
ROSS THOMPSON.
IA1b-dt, Trustees.
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The United States cruiser Cleveland has
arrived at Norfolk from Havana, where
she had been for several weeks.
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Ebony Case Square Grand Piano. Mahogany
Frame ParlOr Set Morris Chair. Gilt Frame Pier
Mirror. with slab and bracket; Odd Parlor Chairs
and Tables. Brass and Onyx Table and Lamp
pets throughout. Bird's-eye Maple Oak and Wal
nut Chamber Suites Odd Bureaus and Wasastands
Ename,ed Bedsteads, Pillows. Bedding Lace Cur
tains. Tableware. Book Case and Books Hall
Rack, Wicker and Brentwood Rockers and Chairs
Walnut Wardrobes, Antique Hall Chairs, New
Rugs and Carpets (never DOWN.. Antique Desk
Sofas Couches. Felt and Hair Mattresses Sheets
Blankets and Comforts Handsome Oak Buffet
Oak Extension Table, IL Oak Dining Chairs China
and Glassware, Cutlery, Refrigerator, Kitchen
Requisites, etc.
This sale offers fine opportunity for housekeep-
and should be we'll attended
Terms cash. c. G. SLOAN 4 CO..
tal1-dts Auctioneers.
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C. C. SLOAN & CO., AUcr1oNEERs, 14o7 ST.

ALL THE WELL-KEPT FURNI-
TURE IN THE PRIVATE RES
IDENCE NO. 1915 18TH ST,
NEAR N ST. NV, AT PUB
Lie AUCTION, TO CLOSE
THE ESTATE, MONDAY,
JANUARY FL, 1907, COM
MENCING AT HALF-PAST
TEN OCT OCK AM
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PiWNBROKER'S SALE OF UNREDEEMED
PLEDGES.-MARCUS notes. will sell at pub
lie auction. at 431 1lth ST. NV. WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY TWENTY-THIRD. 1907 SEVEN PM.
all goods on which interest remains unpaid one
year consisting OF Gold. Silver and Metal Watches
Diamonds. Clocks. Chains, Rings Jewelry of all
kinds. Clothing. Books, Shoes. Musical Instruments
Guns, Revolvers Mechanics Tools. Opera Glasses,
Cameras Lenses, Typewrters. Graphophones. &c. !;
and following evenings until all lots sold
jal6-Itsl2 COLLATERAL LOAN CO.
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THOS. J. OWEN K son. AUCTIONEERS.
Trustees Sale of Very VAL
uabRe Improved Real Es=
tate,
Being the large handsome three
story and basement bay window
brick dwelling No. 1900 18TH st.
NV, being the northwest corner Of
18TH and N SITS. NV.
corded in Iber No 257 folio 42l ct H seq ' Of the
the request of the party secured thereby, the under
signed trustees will sell public auction in front
Of the premises. WEDNESDAY. THE THIR-
TTErH bay OF JANUARY. 4. d. 1907. At FOUR
premises. situate in the city of Washington Dis
trict of Columbia, and designated and being all
of lots numbered twenty-three (23l and twen:y-four
GA in Spaldng and Wilson's subdivision of part of
square numbered one hundred and fifty eight G5S)
per plat recorded in Iiber B'' folio 1872 of the
records of the Office of the surveyor OF the District
of Columbia. together with the improvements, as
above.
Terms Of sale: One-third of the purchase money
10 liz paid in cash. balance in two equal Install
mentS. payable In one and two years, with interest
from dar of sale. secured by deed of upon the
property sold, all cash, at the option Of the pur
chaser. deposit of $500 will be required at time
of sale. All conveyancing recording etc. at cost
within fifteen days from day of sale. otherwise the
rusfec< reserve the right to resell the property
the risk and cost of defaultlng purchaser, after five
days advert lscment OF such resale in some news
paper published in Washington. D. c.
j. ROBERTS FOULKE,
j. BARTON TOWNSEND,
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ExEcrroR.s SALE OF rwo.sroRy FRAME

ryTnE hBOvE SALE is POSTPONED ON AC-
count OF the weather until FRIDAY. JANUARY
EIGHTEENTH. 1907. hour and place By
order OF the executor. ja15d&ds
The Washington herald., 1907-04-17
BOSTON HAS 100000 FIRE.
Explosion of on Tank Causes Blaze
That Threatens City.

Boston, April 16.-Millions of dollars
worth Of property was endangered to-day
by a fire that broke cut ia a Central
Wharf warehouse. but owing to the fact
that the wind was blowing in the direc-
tion of the harbor the firemen were able
TO keep the flames from spreading toward
the city. The fire started on the second
or third floor of the .oil-rehning plant Of
Howe. French & Co. and was caused by
the explosion Of an oil tank
The explosion burst open the doors ana
windows Of the building, and sheets of
fame. fed by burning oil, shot across the
wharf. seorching the sheds of the Boston
and Philadelphia Steamship Company. on
the opposite side.
Several drays, laden with wool, cotton.
and general merchandise. were set on
fire by the sudden outbreak of the blaze
and more than a dozen horses attached
TO the wagons We're burned so badly that
they had TO be shot. Several drivers and
warehouse helpers were slightly burned.
Three firms were burned out-the Com
mohwealth Oil Company. the Borne
Scrymser Company, oil refners. and
Howe, French & Co. The property loss
is estimated at about S100. .000
The Washington herald., 1907-04-17
FLYING TRIP BY HARTMAN
Comes from New York to Dinner
Given for Scientists.
Is Guest of Charles ID. WaIcOtt Dur
ing Evening and Leaves the city
Immediately AfterWard.

Edward H. Hartman came TO Wash
ington yesterday afternoon to attend "A
dinner given in honor of the members of
the National Academy of Science by
Charles d. Walcott. Secretary of the
Smithsonian. and formerly Director of the
Geological Survey. The dinner was given
at the home of Mr.. NValcott, on Twenty
second street northwest. Among the
guests was James r. Garfield. Secretary
Of the Interior: Mr.. J. J. Jusserand. the
French Ambassador. VITO is one of the
Presidents intimate friends. DR.. S. Weir
Mitchell, the eminent Philadelphlan. and
DR.. William Welch of Johns Hopkins
University
Mr.. Walc0tt and Mr. Hartman are old
friends. as the railroad magnate"s interest
in scientific things dates back to the time
when he furnished the funds for an expe-
ditiOn to Alaska. Mr. Hartman left at
midnight for New York.
BY a peculiar coincidence. George 3
Cortely0u. Secretary of the Treasury
went TO New York by the same train. He
did not meet Mr., Hartman, however. as
he arrived at the station some time before
the finaHcier, and Went Immediately 10
bed. This course was followed by Mr.
Hartman, who successfully evaded all
efforts 10 be engaged in conversation.
Two other dinners were given to the Wis
iting scientists. one by Prof Simon New
comb. at Rauscher's, at which the thirty
members Of the National Academy Of
Science, Ambassador Bryce, and other
We're, present. and the other at the home
Of Mr. Arnold Hague.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-17

Puerto Cortez, Honduras April l6.-The
United States gunboat Marietta, Capt.
Fullam commanding left here last night
for Trujillo. Honduras. for the purpose
of investigating and Furnishing an outrage
on the American flag.
According to information received here,
Col Isaula. the Honduran revolutionary
leader, who is in command Of the occupa-
ton forces at Trujillo, hauled down an
American nag from a house occupied by
an American, and when the American
protested. Isaula became enraged. tore
the flag TO tatters spat upon il, and then
threw it on the ground and stamped #
with his feet
When the outrage was reported 10 Capt
Fullam, he telegraphed the gunboat
Paducah to meet him at Ceiba, and the
two war ships viii proceed 10 Trujnlo 10
teach Isaula a lesson.
What Fullam proposes 10 do to Isaula
he declined to state. but the commander =
manner indicated that It would be plenty
The State Department was advised yes
terday that the cruiser Princeton. which
has been at Amapala. has gone to Co
riuto. Nicaragua. where she viii take on
board President Zelaya, Of Nicaragua, and
take him TO Amapala. where he is 20 hold
a conference with President Figuera, of
for the purpose Of arranging
terms OF peace. 1t is expected that the
viii be held within a few days.
and il is also possible that President Ca
bsera, of Guatemala, may be asked TO join
with the Presidents OF Nicaragua and
Salvador.
The United States has informed the
Of Salvador through Minister
Meiia, that this country is accepting in
good faith the assurances OF President
Zelaya that the war is ended and that he
desires no territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. and
that it viii act with Mexico in an effort
10 prevent hostile demonstrations on the
border between the countries involved in
the recent trouble.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-17
SUCCEEDS F. 7. DUBOIS:
William f. Borah Claims 10 BE the
Victim of Conspiracy.

William f. Borah Claims 10 BE the
Victim of Conspiracy.
Hon. William Edgar Borab, who was
chosen 10 succeed Hon Fred T. Duboise
as United States Senator from Idaho. and
who is now under Indictment for compile
ity in timber land frauds, is the only Sen
ator holding his seat by direct vote OF
the people. or as near to that as is posi-
bic under the Constitution. de was born
on a farm IN Wayne County, Illinois, June
q 1865. His father was a native Of Ken
tucky and has mother was born in In
diana. lie graduated with the degree of
N. A. from the Kansas State University.
and was admitted to the bar in lSSS
IN 1881 he moved 70 Boise Idaho, "a a
better field for active practice Of the law.
He came into national pr0minece by his
handling of the prosecution Of the dyna-
miters who during the labor troubles at
Coeur d'Alene dyuamited the Bunker Hill
sullivan mine. His generally recognized
ability as a lawyer made him a popular
capdidate TO the Senatorship and on Jan
cary 15 1897, he was formally elected.
Senator Borah declares that he is the
victim OF a conspiracy and that the dis
trict attorneys activity is inspired by per
soual enmity.
Attorney General ROnapaTJe Informed
President Roosevelt at the Cabinet meet
ing yesterday that Senator B0rah's ap-
peal had reached him. Mr. Bonaparte
would not say what action he intended
taking in the natter
The Washington herald., 1907-04-17
ADVICE CEBYPRESIDENT
Jacob Riis Gives Some of
ROOseyelt'S Maxims.
LEARN BY YOUR MISTAKES
SOeIOloEist in Talk Before Papiis 81
Philadelphia Girls school Dis-
eusses Views ef Life as Held by
the Grief Executive of ft-s sHsEou.
Always Eztgtt TO Himself.

Philadelphia, April I6-Jacob Rlls to-
day gave out some Of President Roose-
velt's hitherto unpublished maxins, which
are as follows;
"First-Fit yourself for the work God
has for you to do In this world. and lose
no time about It.
'second-Have an the fun that is com
ing to you.
''Third-Go ahead do something. and
be willing 10 take responsibility.
''Fougth-LeaTn BY your mistakes.
"On these maxims the President has
based his policy. and they VIII act az
guides TO young women" Mr. Rils said.
in an address before the pupils OF Miss
HHl's school, on Spruce street.
''The world is growing better" he said
and the proof is that I'm the days of Clay
he was forced 10 remark IT was better to
be right than President; now the man
avows 'bester right than famous
THE secret of President Rooseveit's
success lies ia the belief IN his fellow
men No man can drive the President
He is always right 70 himself. He may
do wrong, but 7 have yet TO see him do
wrong, and if he does ne learns from his
eros.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-17

London, April 1.-the lionization Of
Gen. Botha the well-known Boer general,
who is now prime minister Of the Trans
vaal. has been the feature Of the gather
Ing Of the Colonial Premiers in London.
AL classes. from ministerial and other
dignitaries downward. have We'd in their
welcome 10 him. and his reception, com
pared with that OF the other colonial
guests, suggests the JOY Of the angels
over the sinner that repenteth.
While the ''just persons represented by
the other premiers. met with hearty
Dlaudits from the people in the streets
while they were driving 70 the Guild Han.
an enthusiastic roar greeted the new
head Of the new TransvaaI government
throughout the route, 10 Gen. Botha' s
evident though modest satisfaction, and
70 the unconeeaIed delight Of his sister
and daughter, who accompanied him.
Reception Most Cordial.
His reception within the guild haH was
equally striking. lie was first presented
TO the lord mayor, who awaited his guests
surrounded by the minister's. ex-ministers
generals. and other exalted personages
a fanfare of trumpets heralded Gen
Botha's appearance, Immediately after
which a military band played See the
Conquering Hero Comes"
After a mOmentary hesitation. as If
questioning himself whether all the fuss
was really intended for him. ne accepted
the situation aad advanced amid cheers.
TO receive the lord mayors greetings. A
few minutes later he was exchanging
saiutations with Field Marshal Lord Rob
erts. vino nearly embraced him in his
manifest joy at meeting him in such
altered circumstances.
Field Marshal Sir George White, the de-
fender of Ladysmith in the Boer war.
joined Gen. Botha and Lord Roberts. and
the three chatted enthusiastically, 10 the
delight Of the lookers-on.
Called Great General.
At banquet given BY the Eighty Club
20 the prime ministers tonight Gen
Botha received further attentions. Mr..
Haldane, secretary Of state for war. in
the course OF q speech said,
'4 welcome new general among uE. a
very great general too. with whom the
general staff and are going TO have the
pleasure OF conferring {n reference 10 mu-
tual defense Of the empire.
Subsequently Gen. Botha made a brief
speech, in which he said:
''The manly courage and confidence
shown by the British 20 the people OF the
Transvaal is the best seed ever sown IN
South Africa. We will prove by our acts
that We are worthy cf this confidence.
Our government is as jealous of the honor
of the British flag as any other colony OF
the empire The TneSsaze from the Trans
vaal is that she wants to strengthen the
bonds Of cooperation and love and unity
of the Empire
Sir Wilfrid Laurier. prime minister Of
Canada; Dr. Jamis0n, prime minister of
the Cape Colony, as perennial popular
heroes and others as honored guests, re-
ceived q share of the notice, but for the
moment Gen. BOtha star was in the as
cendant.