Boers Praise From Spion Kop Witness
Washington April 4. Secretar y Hitchcock told Webster Davis the president accepted Mr Davis resignation and he spoke freely on South Africa. Davis recounts visits to Koomatipoort Pretoria and surrounding laagers and argues Boers defend Pretoria as impregnable. He praises Botha Kroger Steyn and Boer resolve with no dissension among residents.
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Generals Return From Chase With Boers Near Bloemfontein
General Colville and General French withdraw east of Bloemfontein and rejoin the main army as Lord Roberts withholds a large force from a cross advance. British authorities report uncertainty about Boer movements and a cautious war effort. In Cape Town Schreiner faced an angry demonstration, later saved by police and parliament, while Rob ert’s wife sails to Sloemfontein and a new bridge at Modder River opens. General Gatave prepares to defend Rob erts line of supply against Boer actions near the Blomfontein railroad.
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Britain Opens Rail Link for Troops Across Portugal
Lisbon reports Foreign Minister Beirao said Britain sought and Portugal agreed to transport British troops by rail from Beira to Umtali, upholding prewar treaties. Portugal maintains neutrality and cordial relations with the British cabinet, with explanations shared with concerned parties. Queen Victoria arrives in Dublin for the first time in 89 years greeted by crowds and officials. She receives the city’s welcome address and the sword and keys are presented amid ceremonial pageantry.
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Cronje Sailed for St Helena and Related Events
Captain Cronje Colonel Shiel and 1000 Boer prisoners departed for St Helena while an attack on the Prince of Wales in Brussels failed. In New York Walter Watson longtime president of St Andrews Society has died.
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Cape Town
Shiel
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New York
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