21 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1900
Page
1
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At a Volksraad meeting in Kroonstad President Steyn called Lord Roberts proclamation treacherous and said their last hope lay in appealing to civilized powers for intervention. In Pretoria Major General Seale berer becomes vice president and Louis Botha named commanding general of Transvaal forces.
The fragment notes Moore and British forces repulsed the defenders at Wepher with Baronete leadership named The Moore, and mentions recent nights of activity surrounding the settlement.
Reports from Elandslaagte note a new Boer group on the British left near the previous firing spot. Deserters confirm fortifications and strength along Tuggarthberg range while Boers establish large hospitals at rail towns. Text also mentions water hazards and disrupted rail traffic near Bloemfontein and Caledon river.
The House committee on interstate and foreign commerce amended the Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill striking out fortification provisions and proposing a U S control of Caribbean and Pacific segments. The changes aim to secure passage with a compromise while debate continues among lawmakers.
Washington notes a Turkish minister Ali Ferrouh Bey may be handed passports amid U S pressure over 90 000 indemnity for Armenian damage. The Turkish anchor vows to pay or risk severing relations as Manila pressures and diplomacy unfold in Washington New York and Constantinople with U S Secretary of State Hay signaling firm stance and hopes for amicable settlement amidst broader tremors in the region.
The Prince of Wales landed at Laver tonight after a visit to Conenhageh, drawing remarkable enthusiasm from the crowds. His arrival was met with cheers as he stepped from the train and greeted by local officials and residents.
Field dispatches report General Cherweide and General Rundtie advancing amid sodden roads as rains fall near Dowetdorp. At KarioGepootl the Boers hold Colonel Dalgovry. the government defends publishing dispatches to inform the public while claiming to retain control of strategy. General White may be reassigned as Gibraltar governor by late May.
April reports from Wepener Basutoland describe Boer movement in all directions as relief columns expected. Heavy shelling and sniping reduce British replies. Caledon river rose complicating terrain. reinforcements arrive from Thabanchu area. British casualties tallied, ten teachers among recently captured. Provident Steyn orders Boer forces to hold key districts and prevent British supply lines.
In April two officers Captain of Hrehach's Horse and Lieutenant Holbeck with Mr Milne a Hewier correspondent were taken prisoner while attempting to reach Wepever. They and their guards were sent to Pretoria. Boers report four wounded and about 100 killed in the engagement. A night attack earlier in April was repelled by Cape riflemen at close range.
Frankfort Ky April 20 news notes unofficial chatter on the Taylor indictment and grand jury scenes. Reported true bill believed while warrant may wait until Taylor returns from Washington. details vary with no public disclosure yet.
A Chicago dispatch reports Southern Democratic leaders united behind Bryan and the Chicago platform. Key figures include Senators Jones of Arkansas and Culberson of Texas, with Morgan of Alabama and Clay of Georgia predicting reaffirmation and united southern support for Bryan as nominee. The Canton meeting signals continued anti monopoly and anti trust emphasis in the party line.
Stark county Republicans in Canton Ohio at the State convention vote two thirds to back Hawanl DL Massalagten for secretary of state, oppose Hanna and Dick, and reject letters urging party unity. Delegates from Stark county numbered twenty two and faced a sharp fight over the anti dictatorship stance. Hamilton and Dick are pressed to end party terms and dictatorship in Ohio politics.
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