10 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1900
Page
1
Reports from London describe General Buller and General MacDonald retreating under Boer cannon fire along the Tugela and Colen positions. The war office faced confusion as details flickered, with attacks at Modder River and Colenso contested, a push toward Ladysmith anticipated, and reinforcement plans debated amid public anxiety.
The forecast calls for cloudy and warmer conditions Saturday with a chance of showers near the coast Sunday. Expect generally fair skies, fresh winds from the east, and cooler conditions inland. In the Texas and Oklahoma region winds will be variable with cooler air moving in from the north.
A United States Weather Bureau log records station observations around the central meridian time. Entries mention Texas Oklahoma cities including Dallas and Palestine and reference Nashville New Orleans and St Louis. The fragment notes dates and locations in a routine network update.
The Cuban committee heard testimony on authorizing construction of a Commercial Cable Company line linking the United States and Cuba. The National American Suffrage Association session featured state presidents outlining progress and plans for continued work next year.
Very little routine business was disposed of in the Senate as members were absent before a financial measure was laid before the body. Mr Hoar urged the President as a light moment passed with a laugh from Mr Jones of Arkansas.
London February 10 The Morning Pool editor Spender Wilkinson surveys the military question. He hints that Methuen’s column may move first and Seventh division could cooperate with help for the relief of Ladysmith appears unlikely. The piece discusses whether General Buller’s actions aim to force reinforcements or merely demonstrate. Haller’s chance to join the attack is weighed.
A London report states Dr Leyds Saxe and the Noers deny interviews predicting British invasion of the Free State. It claims denial of a purported interview about intervention and notes ongoing armament and a potential rifle supply tied to a wider conflict.
The Times reports London mood on the Natal campaign with General Diller’s setback and doubt about a new push. It notes a strategic misstep abandoning key objectives and emphasizes changes in leadership including General McDonald’s retirement.
An article in the Matin dated February 10 quotes Prince Henry d Orleanes urging France to seize opportunities in foreign policy. He cautions against solely negative stances and says France should not ignore events in South Africa and Europe.
London reports a possible 20 million pound increase for new ships as Parliament debates funding. The War Office lowers minimum height standards for infantry to five feet three inches and artillery to two feet two inches, per the firelord Mr George J Goschen assisting estimates.
Under United Irish societies Chicago auspices thirty nine young soldiers will leave Lake Shore station Sunday bound for New York whence they will sail for Lorengo Marquex to act as an ambulance corps in the Boer army. They will be joined by eleven volunteers from Boston before leaving New York.
A special dispatch claims General Buller’s third attempt to relieve Ladysmith has completely failed. From Kimberley London dated February 10, the Times reports Boer shelling near Himbering with no casualties.
A fragmentary item notes a dispatch to the Daily Telegraph about British events in London. The text references February and a correspondent or station in England, with an unclear note on a person or unit described as colonels.
Frankfort reports that after a day of tense conferences Acting Adjutant General Collier and others joined Taylor in secret talks. A peace protocol was said to be near approval within 24 hours as Republicans meet in Louisville to press restraint while Democrats urge a firm stance against arrests and force.
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