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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
1
From Bisemfontein dispatch dated December 8 General Kitchener reports Dewet’s force has trekked northeast abandoning 500 horses and many carts after failing to force Communisie bridge. He is pressed on all sides as the Cape Colony attempt collapses.
General Dewet faces a dangerous trap as British forces close from three sides with two streams blocking his front in Cape Colony. Since Dec 2, Knox and Pilcher with Herbert’s columns have pursued, rerouting after Dewet doubled back. Foragers supply the Boers as the chase continues with hopes of capture.
In a bold Commons move Mr Chamberlain announced civil government for the two Boer republics and pledged strict farm policy and strong military measures. The plan undercuts opposition amendments and may calm fears over South Africa. The Worcester Dutch congress passed peacefully, Kruger mission failed, and Parliament faces a longer session but less stormy than expected.
Lord Roberts arrived from Port Elizabeth to a splendid reception with the mayor and citizens at the docks and escorted to government house. In Krugersdorp area Boer forces captured 17,000 sheep from a detachment of British troops.
Dec 10. Queen Wilhelmina received Mr Kruger in audience during the day. He traveled incognito and was attended to without the usual state ceremony. A court official escorted him from his hotel to the royal palace in state carriage. Dr Levy greeted him at the palace door but did not attend the audience.
The House approved the Gleomargarine bill by 198 to 92 with minority amendments defeated 178 to 178. The act taxes colored oleomargarine at 4.5 cents per pound and uncolored at 0.5 cents, and bars state bans on transit or sale of the product produced without butter coloration. The debate split supporters citing fraud prevention and opponents arguing it would cripple the industry. House plans to take up the war revenue reduction act after the legislative appropriation bill, likely next Tuesday.
John H. Manley of Maine, newly elected speaker, asked the president for time to decide on the internal revenue commissioner offer. With George W. Wilson’s death vacant, Manley may accept if the offer is held open until next April, and a definite settlement is anticipated Monday.
Washington Dec 10 The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention closed after a week of reports and progress. The executive committee proposed ending official control of an organ and a resolution urged a constitutional amendment prohibiting polygamy. Columbus Fort Worth and Portland sought to host the 1901 session.
A Madrid dispatch says Britain negotiates cession of the Balearic Islands Ceuta a Galician port and expansion of Gibraltar linked to new reality after the Hispano American war. Since peace observers have suspected British moves in this direction.
Wassletox Dec 10 under a special order the house devoted the day after 1 oclock to paying tribute to the memory of the late Representative Alfred Harmer of Pennsylvania A bill was passed to include cherries in the list of fruits from which brandy can be distilled under section 4255 of the revised statutes. The house recessed until the hour set for eulogies.
After long deliberation the Presbyterian committee reports that church members want changes to the creeds but not to alter core doctrine. They favor a new statement or revisions now, with methods to prepare the changes to be set at a future meeting. The panel will reconvene February 12 to finalize its plan for May assembly.
Sir William Van Horne arrived in Havana from Santiago and Santa Clara and said his syndicate will acquire a 338 mile land strip from San Luis Santiago to Santa Clara by separate purports to build a railroad. The line will have a minimum width of 40 meters and be finished in 18 months with about 5000 workers, some from Galicia. He expects no opposition from authorities and says locals welcome the project.
From Wasuvnetos December 10 reports on authority of the Atlantic movement chief that a merger of major U S and European war vessel builders has been formed. Cramp president Charles H Gramp says the firm seeks ties with armament makers and planners to produce a battleship ready in all details for war.
King of Portugal honored on Majestic with a luncheon hosted by Vice Admiral Sir Harry Holdsworth Rawson. Queen Marie Amelie and Prince Louis Philippe joined by cabinet and dignitaries. The royal party sang, a toast proposed, three hours aboard, then to British legation for a reception.
The Mineapolis and St Louis railroad advertises elegant tourist cars to California Points Without change from St. Paul or Minneapolis departing Thursday at 6:00 p.m. and 8:35 p.m. via Quad Cities Denver and Salt Lake. An additional car runs from October 30 via Kansas City and the Santa Fe Route every Tuesday. Through sleeping berths are 34.00. Information and reservations available from A B Curtis, General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
The Cedar Rapids Route will add 130 miles of track in southern Minnesota this year. New lines connect Worthington to Hardwick and extend Germania Albert Lea work through Fairbault Freeborn Steele counties. Evendale is planned as a key town west of Codyville. Farmers face new towns and stores with professional services. Homeseekers’ excursions offer low rates to land north of Abbott, Shell Rock and Waverly. Reduced rail rates promote migration to the North.
Brown Land and Loan Co offers MONEX ON ELAND farm loans with no delay to borrowers. Papers signed, loans at 6 or 7 percent with option to pay $100 or multiples anytime. Large list of improved farms and Wail Lands for sale, deed at once for many farms, about 20,000 acres. Abstracts furnished. Palo Alto County Bank building, Emmetsburg, Iowa.
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