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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
1
London reports allege Britain will rely on 100000000 Mark IV expanding bullets as shortages affect Cape Town supplies. Censors and press clash over war reporting while Methuen’s discipline and battlefield decisions draw harsh critique from officers and officials in London and Cape Town.
London dispatch reports Lieutenant General Lord Methuen, leading the Kimberley relief column, will be relieved within two weeks and later sent to Cape Town before retirement in England. The War Office confirms the decision amid concerns over his health and nervous condition after months of campaigning.
London reports growing impatience over the Transvaal crisis as General Buller is said to be halted by ammunition exhaustion and shell shortages at home. Despite rumors, most expect General Roberts to return alongside Kitchener and resume the central drive on Bloemfontein, though Roberts may not move before month’s end.
Private advices from Ladysmith dated January 2 report plentiful bread and meat rations for the garrison. Luxuries are scarce, hotels well supplied with milk, horses in good condition, and the garrison has not touched biscuit stores. A Berlin dispatch notes German cruisers Schwalbe and Condor ordered to proceed to Dalagos Bay.
The Daily Mail reports British losses on January 6 at Ladysmith as fourteen officers killed thirty four wounded and many non commissioned officers and men killed or wounded while Boer losses are estimated between two thousand and three thousand. The Standard dispatch from Frere Camp notes patrols found a large Boer camp five miles east of Colenso indicating a possible turning movement.
The Moana, now at Honolulu, reported three deaths there from supposed plague, bringing total deaths to eighteen. Sanitary precautions were being enforced as the port remained under health measures.
The steamship Auchenarden left Brooklyn today bound for Cape Town carrying a large cargo of provisions flour and grain. The ship also transported thirty troop horses and fifty transport mules.
Lorenzo Marques January 11. Portuguese on a march to join the Boers are intercepted by frontier police. No one may pass the border without a governor’s permit. Travel must promise not to join the fight and declare to the consul that no intent to fight exists. Methuen recall denied by London war office.
In Whitesburg Kentucky on January 11 a row over a card game at a blind tiger led to gunfire. John Han Tate Han Arch Leap Henry Leap opposed Henry Sutherland Berry Long Henry Campbell. About 200 shots were fired. Tate Hall and Henry Leap killed. Dave Sutherland and Henry Campbell mortally wounded Arch Leap and Henry Sullivan also wounded.
Three miners Joseph Cox Charles Stone and John Lloyd were killed in a Barbee mine cave-in in Webb City Missouri. They were buried under fifty tons of earth tonight as rescue efforts were underway.
Representative Sulzer of New York said he would call tomorrow on the House for Secretary Gage's answer to his resolution seeking information on government funds deposited in national banks. He criticized the treasury department's course but could not state what action he would propose after the secretary's reply.
Washington January 11. The Roberts investigating committee held an executive session seeking a conclusion but numerous legal questions prevented a final result or vote. Another meeting is planned for tomorrow as members aim for unanimity and to avoid two reports.
Washington dispatch reports Birmingham circuit court clerk Charles J. Allison, a Alabama Republican power broker and cousin to President McKinley kin, is accused of leveraging influence to win patronage. Almanac gossip paints him as the driver of a GOP machine, courting caucuses and pressuring for delegation control while critics call his actions a confidence game.
In Washington a heated Senate session over the Philippine question sees Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota lash the administration’s policy. He accuses officials of withholding information for political gain and alleges censorship of dispatches from Manila and altered procla mations issued by the president before publication to the natives. The chamber also advances a census director’s powers bill as debate continues.
General Dabney H. Maury renowned for service in the Mexican and Civil Wars dies at his son’s home in Peoria Illinois aged seventy eight. Native of Fredericksburg he bore gallantry across the west war fronts and later held roles as instructor and diplomat. Remains to be brought to Fredericksburg for burial.
The secretary of the navy today sent to the Senate Admiral Dewey's Hong Kong report dated March 31, 1896, on Manila's capture. Dewey notes about 15,000 Spanish troops in the islands, 4 main forts, and that insurgents could topple defenses if Manila falls. He claims the squadron could seize Manila in one day with forts and ships needing ammunition.
Navy dispatch from Admiral Schley reports Lieutenant Commander Francis E. Green killed himself Wednesday evening at Montevideo. Burial ashore arranged. A board will review the circumstances. Green had a distinguished career from midshipman in 1867 through service on the Montgomery on the South Atlantic station. He was born in Indiana and rose to Lt Commander in 1899.
Advices by the steamship Empress of Japan report a fierce storm off the Japanese coast on December 28 causing the loss of 35 junks and 171 persons aboard the tows from Osaka to Kobe. A tidal wave accompanying the storm accounts for a total death toll of 411 lives. In Annapolis Maryland, Murray Vandiver was elected state treasurer by the general assembly in joint convention after a Democratic majority vote.
In Frankfort on January 11 Republican leaders urge resistance if Goebel’s seating by the legislature proceeds. They seek federal support for Governor Taylor, vow to back him, and press Washington. Taylor moves to remove Democratic members from the election contest committee, alleging bias and fraud in their selection and urging a fair trial.
Frankfort Kentucky January 11 The silver democrat opposing William Goebel claims Bryan disapproves of the Kentucky contest actions and wrote to Senator Blackburn. National Committeeman Urey Woodson denies the reports saying Bryan discussed the state situation with him and there is no foundation. Bryan plans to attend Blackburn election banquet next Tuesday. The engagement rumor of Senator Goebel and Miss Corine Blackburn is denied.
Ex Governor Altgeld delivered the first of five South Dakota speeches for the fusion party in Huron. He spoke nearly two hours on the gold standard government ownership of telegraph telephone and railways English capital control and monopolies. He argued trusts raise prices and that war in Luzon is by conquest and force. He predicted annexation and expansion would come naturally without hurting American civilization.
Chicago January 1 The Tribune to Morrow prints a song interview with Governor Tanner who launches a sharp personal attack on Senator Shelly Cullom. He accuses the senator of never contributing to Republican politics and betraying those who befriended him.
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