19 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1899
Page
1
London reports detail revised Magersfontein casualties and plans to shift naval guns to artillery trains for forward service. Lord Beresford urges quick action as rail and sea movements prepare for Ladysmith relief. Press commentaries discuss volunteers, Cape Colony unrest, Tugela River fighting, and strategic diversions across Natal and the empire.
The Daily Mail reports from Freeze Companys that two guides who missed General Gatacre at Stormberg were found on the battlefield and had been shot.
London reports strong moves to reinforce General Buller as war offices consult General Stockwell in India. Bombay is slated to send four regiments with artillery and an ammunition column to Durban within a month. Duke of Connaught seeks front lines, queen's approval pending.
London reports Lord Chesham authorized to organize four thousand yeomanry to proceed to the Cape. Volunteers will join linked battalions with Canadian and Australian mounted militia, not as a separate corps. Lord Lonsdale cites government willingness to accept only twenty to fifty men per regiment. The Times editorial notes Lord Roberts may pursue the original plan of combat, despite Buller’s actions at Ladysmith. Dispatch from Capetown mentions General Sir Charles Warren and staff.
Dally Mail correspondent recounts Natal posting from Freeze camp December 15 detailing Tugela river fighting. British brigades Hart and Hildsard faced heavy fire, crossing attempts repulsed, Colenso village entered then forced to retire amid deadly artillery and shrapnel. Barton plan failed to seize Will it as Clery commanded.
In Atlanta, Jas Craig, an early citizen, recounts his brother John’s two sons serving on opposing sides in South Africa. Hugh fights with the Natal Boer forces while Frank aligns with General Joubert’s Boers, having reportedly married Joubert’s niece. No names or marriage details are given.
London reports General Lord Roberts will call for South Africa on the Dunottar Castle Saturday. General Lord Kitchener, named chief of staff to Roberts, departs Omdurman and arrives in Cairo before heading to Cape Town to assume command of British forces.
The Daily Mail cites Antwerp dispatches claiming British and American ministers at The Hague requested permission to retire to Antwerp to avoid personal unpleasantness amid anti English sentiment in the Netherlands. A separate Cape Colony report notes Boers with a large gun harassing British at Vaarkop, with British artillery unable to reach.
The Daily Mail reports General Buller crossed the Tugela after a stiff fight near Arundel following an intermittent artillery duel with no losses. General French withdrew under fire to Arundel, and General Methven's communications are cited as unreliable.
The Post reports from Washington that Hon. James Slayden discussed Philippines prospects with Worcester, dean of Worcester, noting large un surveyed islands and potential for vast cotton and rice production if properly cultivated. Worcester suggests major islands remain unmeasured and population unknown, but land could be used to grow crop yields for America.
Discussion on Philippine cotton potential, climate suitability across multiple islands, and cheap island labor. Debate over whether cotton can be profitably grown amid rising Far East spindle output and Chinese Japanese competition. Warns of impact on Texas farmers and American workers if cotton expansion meets foreign pressure.
Washington December 19 the more important committees of the house are as follows Ways and Means Payne New York Yval olla Hopking Ohio Governor Behind Russell Connecticut Dolliver Iowa Temte aid Tawney Pe peal Massachusetts Long Kansas Wobardson Texas Samuel M Robertson Louisiana Swanson Vermont McClelland New York Cooper Texas Appropriations Cannon Massachusetts Bingham Pennsylvania Grout Vermont Hemenway Indiana Hare Ney Moody Massachusetts Mugh Rhode Island Van Voorhis Ohio Meola Minnesota Livingston California Mose Arkansas Benton Oct Bell Tepe Pierce Peon Benton Ohio TaE California Mayne Maine Wie Hepburn Iowa Joud California Tawney Maine Mattoon Washington Moly Illinois Crummeker Indiana Jorden Virginia Miubditox California Rodenburg Indiana Levers and Improvements of the Mississippi River Bartholdt Iowa Marrly Minnesota Jew Missouri Prince cedI think the record reflects a long list of committee appointments and notes a change in the Ways and Means and other panels with details about who objected to names and retirements. The House will meet tomorrow to discuss session plans.
The secretary of the treasury announced plans to increase funds in existing depository banks and designate new ones. Banks may apply and qualify by depositing United States bonds as required by law. Daily internal revenue receipts are estimated near $1,000,000 to be distributed to these banks, with a potential total treasury balance of up to $240,000,000 or $40,000,000 if needed.
Washington December 14 Senator Pettimrew introduced a joint resolution thanking Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley and his officers and men for distinguished conduct in the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago Harbor on July 3. The measure credits Schley with conspicuous leadership and naval bravery.
In Frankfort Kentucky June W Gayle a Democrat from Owencorner won the special election to fill the late Evans E Settle in the Seventh Congressional District He defeated ex-Congressman Owens the fusion candidate of anti Goebel Democrats and Republicans Heaps Gayle reported a district majority near 8000 votes with about two thirds of the total vote cast at Gayles headquarters the victory confirmed.
Washington dispatch notes Texas delegates shaping committee roles in Congress. Burton leads rivers and harbors with Ball returning as key member as debates over ship channel projects and harbor improvements continue. Houston figures prominently among Texas gains and party dynamics.
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