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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1900
Page
3
Disjointed dispatches from London and Durban discuss General Buller crossing the Tugela River near Ladysmith on February 4 as part of a reluctant relief effort. Rumors swirl about confirmations and delays while officials withhold public statements amid cautious military ambiguity.
A fragmented British account notes a shift in warfare tactics. The piece highlights the move from traditional three to one odds to improved defenses with modern rifles and smokeless powder. It cites Mafeking Kimberley and Magersfontein as cases, and praises Australian and New Zealand troops’ adaptability and discipline.
Spencer Wilkinson writes that relief for Buller’s army in South Africa appears unlikely while White’s forces remain invested at the Jaily Retter position. He asserts further that Buller must maneuver and renew the offensive to break the stalemate and open a path for relief.
London February 5 The Pietermaritzburg correspondent of the Daily telegraphs that General Joubert was seriously injured by a shell at Willow Grange and will not be able to command again. Boers blame poor leadership in the Trevi Talana action and accuse General Lucas and General Meyer of cowardice and cowardly concealment.
The report says Boers in the Vrrheid district attacked the Nauta magistrate area in Zululand on January 31, seizing the magistrate along with eleven white and thirty four colored people, their horses, 40 rifles, and ammunition. Prisoners were sent to Pretoria. General Buller is poised to reach Ladysmith this week as he secures the road to Neuta.
The Pally Telegraph from Spearman camp reports Buller and White camps now communicate freely. By night with calcium lamp and by day with bellegraph the exchanges proceed. Enthusiasm grows for a swift advance under Buller. A large convoy with stores heads to relieve the garrison. Boers repaired the Tugeln bridge for cavalry passage.
From Capetown report dated February 4 Mafeking remains under siege with trenches advancing toward the enemy's gum battery and the Boers retreating on multiple fronts yet continuing to burn grass to deny cover to British troops. Spearman's Camp notes Boers fled hills as Mehuen's mounted infantry reconnoiter and the fires spread left of Mount Alice to hinder the British advance.
Transvaal state secretary F W Reitz issues a pamphlet titled A Century Full of Wrong to be released in German this week. The work promises an authentic account of the rise of the two powers and broadens German readers' view of South African politics.
Washington reports that the United States and Great Britain have reached an amicable understanding on the Clayton-Bulwer treaty affecting the Nicaragua canal. Britain agrees to relinquish claims to dual control after construction, leaving the US free to build and operate the waterway, with a formal instrument to follow for Senate confirmation.
United States Ambassador Choate met with Lord Salisbury at the foreign office last week. Reportedly the talks touched the Clayton-Bulwer treaty and a possible British concession in Nicaragua. No official communication has been issued on the subject.
Today’s items sketch a tense political scene with Taylor’s reported release of Walker seen as a tip from Washington. Democrats may reverse course, while lawmakers amid militia threats prepare for possible arrests and renewed clashes.
W. H. Taylor of the Houston Fant ani Weat Texon with a party, guided by President Haskell of the Detroit and Asinih Northern, spent yesterday in the city as a number of excursionists passed through Houston.
Widespread reports describe General Troller re crowed forces advancing toward Ladysmith to relieve the siege. Churchill remains tied to the line as Hoers reportedly clone in Ladysmith while infantry from Methuet’s command faces attack. A riot erupts between federals and republicans from Ouray to San Juan and Porto Rio. The dowager of China yields to public opinion and abandons a key imperial decision.
Mrs Weatherford lectures on spiritual aims before the Sanitary Society. The Typographic Union donates nothing to the Carnegie War fund. Rev W Hae Leavell preaches his seventh anniversary at Pipin Presbyterian Church. Rev McTonney delivers first sermon at Strond Presbyterian Church. Regular Turn Fireln meeting held. The Trinh xorietton works on spring St Patrick's Day show.
The Berlin publishers expect to sell 100000 copies amid the Boer states coverage.
London report from Lourenzo Marquez notes foreign mercenaries slip through easily and implies a local organization aided by Portuguese officials. The Times correspondent says few controls exist over returns to the Transvaal, suggesting perfunctory oversight.
British ambassador Currie visited Parly last week in strict incognito for consultations with Sir Edmund Monson at a hotel in the Plague Vendome.
In San Juan Puerto Rico January 84 00 a clash between Republicans and Federals left one dead and six seriously wounded. Fourteen locals jailed on murder charges after a parade dispute escalated into a street battle with revolvers knives and a police intervention.
The borre yesterday attacked the railway between here and Langeburg. Thirty three explosions were heard as the line and culvert were wrecked for a considerable distance, disrupting the British advance.
On February 3 in Rousbure the New Zealanders Remington Guides and 0 squadron of Wifeguards swept miles along hills near the British right flank. A kopje held by the Boers was rushed after slight resistance. one New Zealander was wounded. Small parties were seen in the distance.
General Tuller supervised the army's retirement across Tugela and then returned to his old headquarters at Spearman's Camp looking ragged but impassive.
Paris reports that Sir Edmund J. Monson, the British ambassador, departed for Rome after receiving a cipher dispatch urging him to back British efforts in negotiations with Italy. Britain seeks Italian troop landings per a prior agreement. Rome’s stance and Italian public mood complicate aims and raise doubts about success and broader international repercussions.
Shanghai correspondent reports the empress dowager abandoned her plan to depose the emperor after a torrent of public remonstrance. It marks the first time in Chinese history that public opinion has directly influenced royal action.
February 4 reports indicate one hundred and two individuals were observed in the city being affected by the heat. Several people were found unresponsive or overheated, with one person described as being in the shade to recover.
Washington notes outline this week in the House and Senate with focus on the currency bill and the diplomatic appropriation bill. Key speeches include Caffery on the Philippine question and Butler on the North Carolina suffrage amendment while Pettigrew and Spooner address South African and treasury issues.
Former United States consul at Pretoria, Mr. Macrum, arrives in New York aboard the St Paul with his wife and daughter. He refuses to explain his resignation amid the South Africa crisis and plans to report to the State Department in Washington. He would not confirm talks with Europe’s diplomatic agents and insists he remains connected to the department until his arrival.
The emperor may appoint a new ambassador to London as Count von Huetefeldt-Wildenberg takes medical leave. A favored envoy is discussed as possible successor, amid concerns over the ambassador’s health and recent activities during a crime crackdown.
Caldwell Texas February 4 The sympathy of all is aroused over the heart death of Mrs Mary Jolmer who died at 1 o clock yesterday. Her son A D Pup Jr died at 1 o clock yesterday. R Joiner associated with 4 J Rust Jr in local paper business. Both funerals held this evening in Masonic cemetery.
The attending physician in New Haven reported shortly after midnight that the condition of Hos. B. J. Phelps had significantly improved during the past twenty four hours.
A devastating fire in the Franklin and Morgan streets area caused nine injuries among workers and residents. Buildings and stocks, including Penny & Gentile, suffered heavy damage while firemen battled flames for hours and hampered by live wires and collapsing walls.
In Holyoke on February 4 William J. Bryap lingered in the city through the day and retired early to bed. The terse notice notes his presence in a church parlor and his early bedtime closing the day's events.
The account describes Mr Bryan meeting churchgoers at Kiret Presbyterian and a later reception at a hotel. An informal interview followed with residents crowding to greet him. The tour schedule lists planned stops inPlatefield North Adams Holyoke Hartford Bridgeport and New Jersey towns.
A Hempstead agrarian case details German American resident Mr Wendi and a series of farm activities including planting Irish potatoes corn and fruit trees. The document lists labor costs yields and per acre results with total allocations and inquiries into accounting and administration of farm work.
In Bryan Texas February 4 a light docket was proposed at county court while Lula Carroll of Waco visited. Members of the local Catholic church raised $1400 yesterday for their institution. The article mentions Governor Goebel with a referenced death and some political remarks.
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