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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
3
Civil authorities press a tighter system for passes to Warghers as oaths of neutrality are demanded. Local farmers may be exempt while merchants prepare to sell flour rations at three pence per pound under Lord Milton overseeing civilian food supplies amid ongoing shortages.
Despatch from London details a fierce fight near Peitsang and Tienjin where Chinese entrenchments held and allied forces including Americans British Russians and Japanese faced heavy fire. Chinese forces suffered a loss and withdrew while the allies pressed forward with transports and artillery amid fog and rain.
A garbled London despatch from Thursday reports incoherent phrases on gay rights and general policy, mentioning a correspondent and possible bloc tensions. The text shows clipped quotes and unclear attributions, obscuring concrete statements or outcomes.
Despatch from London reports General De Web, Boer commander, believed by correspondents to be captured by British forces. The account notes uncertainty and mentions broken wording in transmission.
A London despatch notes the Boers surrender and a garrison at Eland's River attacked on the morning of the 4th. Cartington, en route to Eland's River, is informed. Hamilton, at Rustenburg, hears heavy firing toward Eland's River. later reports suggest the garrison has been relieved and withdrawing toward Parys. Kitchener is south of the Vaal with the force.
A London despatch says Sultan is gravely ill and fainted in his garden. The correspondent notes corroboration is difficult. Admiral Ahmed Pasha, back from the United States, denies any arrangement to add indemnity by purchasing a warship built in America.
London dispatch reports Parliamentary remarks by Secretary Brodrick in the House of Commons. He said Majesty’s Government informed the Chinese government that members of the legations are personally held responsible for acts within their grounds and questioned rumors about Li-Hung Chang.
Despatch from London Friday cites General Chattee announcing the capture of Yangtsun in China. The news is described as the most important received from that theater, though supplemented details are limited.
Fragmentary text notes that the ert tenet sie was declared at Lieween and mentions a long-time burg, a murder by Bes, and the recapture by Heilbron De Villiers and Frankfort burghers. It cites Lorenzo Marques reports praising Pretoria and remarks on editorial reactions to the Tenet topic.
A London to Daily Graphic despatch from Moscow outlines growing tensions in the Far East, noting Chinese and Russian actions. The report mentions concerns over Russia's eastern possessions and a mobilization of forces, with estimates of 400,000 troops in play amid escalating hostilities.
In a Pretoria dispatch the speech notes Boers advancing from the bush and surrendering arms. Roberts opened the session with a formal address recalling an Indian past event. The commander in chief lauded the institute’s organizers Miss Brook Miss Hunt and others.
From Madrid the Foreign Office received a dispatch from Senor De Cologan, the Spanish minister, describing a distressing and dangerous situation. The report notes uncertain date and confirms previous intelligence on the Chinese Government's attitude.
The text mentions British casualties of 200 and American casualties of 250 with Chinese prisoners. It notes retreat after British fire power and jlyddite shells and wave missiles, implying prior fortifications and familiarity lacking. The passage is fragmentary and reads like a battlefield summary with vague dating and specifics.
A Washington despatch reports the State Department received a cablegram from Consul General Goodnow in Shanghai. It notes British troops had landed for protection of the foreign settlement, provoking American protest over a right claimed by any power to protect its citizens where they are in danger.
An unsafe despatch from Shanghai sent to Minister Conger in Pekin via Consul General Goodnow urges cheer amid crisis. Officials doubt whether foreign forces can reach Pekin in time to rescue the government and protect nationals.
An official messenger reports the Foreign Office has received a message from M de Giers the Siam Minister at Pekin. The note claims the Chinese Emperor grants safe conduct to those sent by the ministers. The details appear in a despatch from St Petersburg describing the incident in Taiwan fu with dates in August.
A despatch from Cape Town reports that an Englishman named Cooper, described as a convict, was shot by Boers. The Cape Argus telegrams quote Lorenzo Marques as the correspondent.
A garbled OCR item claims 25,000 additional troops are to be sent from Russia into China in enormous numbers. It cites The Daily Graphic and Sebastobel as sources and mentions Hales and Boudon in uncertain context.
Commandant Theron says Boer flying patrol derailed and harmed Maatene near Kroonstad, detailing the raid in a terse dispatch. Local forces routed the raiders, ending the skirmish with uncertain casualties and a shift in control.
Fragmented diary style report notes patrols near Amerfoort and Reitspruit, with enemy retreat eight miles before Amerfoort and casualties totaling twenty. Bullet reaches the north bank by August 9 near Ermelo. Arrests at Harrismith include Commandant Marais and 130 armed burghers with three spies. Boers surrendering in Bethlehem district. a million rounds of rifle ammunition destroyed.
A report from To-day says several Methodists in Pekin remain in peril as 18 missionaries in China under the Methodist Society face danger. A German dispatch from Tsit Tau notes looting. property at a Presbyterian mission valued around 20000 dollars includes two hospitals.
A Washington despatch reports that American forces in China are approaching Pekin with marked expectancy. The War Department received three words indicating a significant development as officials noted rising excitement among troops and local observers.
Fragmentary OCR item notes annexation reference at New-Chwang and mentions an estate. Names or dates are unclear. readable parts point to real estate or territorial record with limited detail.
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