30 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
1
In Natal area observers note a rail line project toward Colenso near Ladysmith in KZN. Details mention regional transport plans and potential economic impact, with focus on geographic links and administrative steps.
A telegram from Surgeon Car michael at Henetia, Monolulu, notes two plague cases and two deaths in Honolulu, with no new cases after December 20 and quarantine lifted. Surgeon General Wyman commends Honolulu’s health board and says U S ports have been notified. no further measures beyond vigilance are planned.
In Washington on December 29 Secretary Wilson leads a cabinet session focused on Alaska’s agricultural potential. General Breckinridge requests six additional aides for his department.
From Chieveley camp dated December 24 1900 The Times reports Boers moved within three miles of the camp threatening watering parties who must travel about two miles due to scarce water.
Gen Schalkberger reports trains into Colonno and Boer gains near Ladysmith, while Cmdt Swart fights Kaffirs near Zeerust. Dispatches hint Buller may renew actions, with volunteers rising in Britain as funds surge for families of soldiers.
From New York and London comes word that Lord Salisbury may resign if Field Marshal Roberts cannot turn the tide in South Africa. The queen is said to prefer a younger, more active ministry, with Arthur Balfour sought to persuade Salisbury to stay.
The government sets gold tax rates varying by operation. Private miners and firms running their own mints owe 30 percent of output while government mines pay 50 percent. Suspended mines taxed at 30 percent of expected output based on three months’ work. Reducing Womla will pay 80 percent of Dietir net profits. The tax applies retroactively to October 1.
Report from December recounts British columns under Colonel Chamter clashing with Boer forces near Kinmiterioy. Heavy fire from earthworks as 500 Boers reportedly pressed a counterattack while reinforcements arrived. Britons eventually held the line and withdrew under cover.
Reports from Ladysmith describe heavy shell fire around the town with General Whitehoe recovering from fever. General Joubert strengthens the Hoors command near Mafeking while British and Boer forces engage with several shells falling near headquarters and fortifications. Charges indicate ongoing attacks and contested positions amid the Mafeking bombardment.
Dispatches from South Africa report unrest and widespread withdrawals as troops and police react to appointments and orders. Messages from Capetown Laurento Marques and Boersourden describe fires and shifting loyalties amid the Victoria district tensions. A Capetown Daily News correspondent notes colonists marching through Vryburg after a release.
Paris dispatch cites Russian General Gourko stating he was offered command of a Boer army corps and that Russians are now fighting under General Joubert, with Gourko confident of Boer success.
Dispatches from Ladysmith report the Boers mounting a second howitzer on Surprise Hill replacing a gun captured earlier. They bombard daily with searchlightless nights yet show no move to assault the town. Casualties worsen with 70 killed and 248 wounded in the siege. Nearby Mafeking also reports heavy combat and ongoing musketry fire as relief efforts proceed.
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