Roberts Keeps Movements Hidden Amid South Africa Campaign
London dispatch reports General Roberts delaying a Pretoria push at Bloemfontein. Cavalry and infantry shifts near Glen are seen as prep for a broad front advance, with British communications stretched through hostile territory and winter conditions ahead. The Times ciphered note stresses caution and resupply needs for horses clothing and food.
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Times
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War correspondent accuses Boers of abuse at battles
Julian Ralph reports from Kimberley for The Daily Mail that Boer forces allegedly used white flags and the Geneva Cross to shield actions. He cites Spionkop Modder River and Jacobsdal incidents including ambulances shelled and stretcher bearers fired upon, with Red Cross arm bands observed.
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Kimberley
Daily Mail
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Jacobsdal
Kruger Interview Reveals Delagoa Bay Tactics
An American correspondent cites President Kruger on the Delagoa Bay embargo and food aid to 3000 British prisoners. He recalls communications with Lord Salisbury and Chamberlain, warns of reprisals, and asserts burghers will fight on. General Roberts moves 10,000 troops toward Bloemfontein as railways are rebuilt.
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Diplomatic tension over Egyptian neutrality in Transvaal war
A diplomatic agent reports Egypt and Turkey demand a British breach of neutrality over six Egyptian borrowed Maxims used in the Transvaal war. No reply to the March 13 protest. General Roberts notes Pilcher skirmish near Ladybrand March 26 and losses near Modder river March 25. Cervona sails for Cape Town with supplies. General White sails to England. Duke of Norfolk resigns as postmaster general to join South Africa service.
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Philippine Religion Report From Bishop Potter
A partial report on the Philippines by Bishop Potter to the Protestant Episcopal joint commission condemns Spanish ecclesiastical influence. It cites narrow intolerant practices and lands seized by religious orders, demanding reform to avoid national dishonor as the United States governs the islands.
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Hillis resigns from presbytery amid heresy dispute
New York reports Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hillis has withdrawn from the presbytery citing criticisms of McCormick Theological seminary professors and a call to resign or be tried for heresy. He says his action is irrevocable and he remains confident in his views. Other items note a machinists strike settled in Columbus and a robbery at New Lewisville Ark plus coal find near Augusta Oklahoma Territory.
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Newell Dwight Hillis
Chicago
McCormick Theological Seminary
Youtsey Granted Continuance in Frankfort Case
H E Youtsey appeared before Judge Moore in Frankfort on March 29 but was not ready for trial and the case was passed. He is expected to be arraigned later in the week.
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