10 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1900
Page
1
London dispatches narrate Buller’s south of Tugela movements and Roberts’s strategic orders. MacDonald retires from Koodoosberg to steady Highland brigade. Cronje and Kimberley relief seen as possible with Roberts directing operations. Boer positions around Colesburg remain strong as Vaalkrant and Rensberg actions unfold. Casualties reported as slight.
A brief London dispatch notes Gered Spearman's camp held on Friday February 9 with unspecified proceedings. The report provides limited details and preserves names and dates for archival reference.
The British position north of the Tusgela river proved hard to hold as reinforcements joined the front line. Boers in the Brakfontein hills had strong guns and Nordenfeldts, shelling transport trains. Long Tom shells disrupted trains. British guns failed to silence them. Buller ordered no advance on the route after heavy fire, with transport and infantry withdrawing from Vealkramtz and Swartz Kop replying at night.
New York Feb 10 The war office in London has not confirmed reports that General Buller’s forces retreated south of Tugela. Dispatches suggest Buller’s Vaalkrantz ridge hold is difficult and Ladysmith may fall. public curiosity grows over Lord Roberts’ planned force of 190000 and northward march toward Bloemfontein. A patrol at Brown’s farm was captured. Penhoek relief blundered. No further fighting today.
Durban reports the Boers captured Inkandla a Zululand magistracy. The magistrate and staff evacuated the town after the night confrontation and proceeded to Eshowe.
Washington Feb 10 Senate opens with Mr Allen presenting a resolution expressing sympathy for the people of the South African Republic and their struggle for government. The measure seeks U S recognition and support amid ongoing regional tensions.
A disputed resolution on mediation to avert bloodshed was adopted after a light attendance. Senators present included Mr. Allen who laughed as Pettus urged yeas and nays. The chair asked reconsideration and Allen consented, leaving the motion in limbo.
An extra cabinet council met in London this afternoon in response to yesterday evening’s summons. The meeting lasted over two hours and included several defence committee members with Lord Salisbury presiding. The prime minister then held a supplementary consultative session after most colleagues departed.
New York reports quote Admiral Dewey denying any US commitment to recognize Philippine independence. He disputes an Aguinaldo interview and calls the Bray article false, noting no dealings with Aguinaldo and intending to submit documents to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Santa Fe's first railroad venture, announced in San Francisco, confirms plans to inaugurate the fleet by May. Paul, the second vice president, states the Fraternity railroad system will operate the initial route from Santa Fe to San Francisco, signaling growth in cross country transport.
Washington reports detail testimony by former Anaconda miner Berne about Daly's backroom push to elect Whiteside in Flathead county. Senator Tierney confirms parts of the Clark defense while questions surround bank funding, political money, and possible expulsion rules.
In Frankfort on February 10 1900 Governor Taylor declares he will not sign the Louisville agreement and orders troops home after talks with Republican committeemen He issues a proclamation reconvening the General Assembly in Frankfort on February 12 at noon.
In San Francisco on February 10, General Shatter ordered a board of officers to investigate the transport Manuense’s voyage to Manila. Lt Col Jacob Rawles Major Hugh J Gallagher Capt Edward Davis and Capt Sedwick Pratt will examine official complaints and rumors of mismanagement and unseaworthiness and report to army officials with as little delay as possible.
William T. Bunker of San Francisco writes to the local chamber of commerce about the Kasson reciprocity treaty. He states that French opposition appears stronger than it is and suggests defeat by the French would likely be avoided, though they would risk a grave error if forced.
The Copper City Commercial Co of Anaconda helped a buyer who bought too many jackets and capes. About 160 stylish jackets and capes are offered today at nearly half price or less, turning excess winter stock into bargains for customers.
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