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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports the Puerto Rican tariff bill narrowly passed the House amid partisan pressure and cajoling. The administration used Speaker Henderson to unite Republicans, aiming to boost the 1900 campaign while Democrats vow to use the issue to campaign literature against the GOP.
United States Weather Bureau observations summarize March data from Galveston over 28 years. Reported are mean temperatures, record highs and lows, and dates of first frost and last spring frosts across Texas locations including Galveston and nearby stations.
London report updates casualty totals through February from the three day Paardeberg engagement. The list records 15 824 total casualties to date with 1988 killed 6538 wounded 517 missing and 830 digeneuse. It notes losses across Scotch Irish Gloucestershire Northumberland Royal Canadians and Victoria mounted contingent with updated figures for officers and privates.
The Queen sent warm congratulations to Lord Roberts after General Cronje's surrender, praising the splendid news and command. Lord Roberts and Buller expressed gratitude for royal messages and the Irish soldiers received sympathy for their losses during the operations.
Report from Colenso dated February 2 mentions an armistice with both sides removing the wounded and burying the dead. The Roore suffered heavy losses in attacks and many were killed among the trees. Severe musketry resumed in the evening after an accidental discharge. About 400 Boers are reported near Euneradale.
Fragmentary report cites a Capetown dispatch dated February noting a likely event at Arundel near London. The incomplete item mentions authorities and measures but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
February 27 near Paardeberg report of Lord Roberts meeting Boer commander General Cronje. Observers describe calm exchange and Cronje’s restrained demeanor as surrender terms reportedly delivered by a note to Lord Roberts. Prettyman and Cronje confer through an interpreter while troops line the approach to headquarters.
The report notes British insistence on unconditional surrender as part of securing safety of the rebel Dutch. The text emphasizes a firm stance and strategic aim in the ongoing conflict.
Berlin reports the surrender continues to captivate the German press with Nord Deutsch Allgemeine Zeitung stressing the move revives British initiative, while observers note press focus on the broader impact for British and Boer forces amid the tense crisis.
The passage notes ongoing food shortages and relief delays. It mentions failed attempts to recruit volunteers and a lack of medical certificates tied to aid. Rations have risen but general supply remains scarce for inhabitants lacking basic staples.
Reported dispatches describe movements near Landen and Portman with British forces under Major Proityman escorting Imperial Volunteers. The war office notes progress as skirmishes occur and female artillery units are mentioned amid the unfolding engagement.
London dispatch reports Ladysmith relieved. General Dundonald with the Natal Carbineers and a composite regiment entered Ladysmith last night. The road to Nelthorpe is reportedly clear of the enemy as Dundonald advances.
London dispatch reports Pirters Hill captured with heavy Allied losses. General Buller’s success at relieving Lady Mith is hedged by doubts that the relief can be sustained amid heat, water shortages, and entrenchment sickness. Lord Roberts faces potential railway moves and continued Boer resistance as Kimberley and the Tugela front strain supply lines.
War Office dispatch from Hiangwana dated February 2 reports General Buller’s reconnaissance of the Tugela crossing area. Troops forged lines under heavy intrenchments and secured a route at Jungwech Spruit while probing for alternative passages.
Futures and spots moved above the quoted level yesterday as traders cited rising demand and thin liquidity. The report notes price strength across markets and hints at further upside potential for nearby contracts.
General Barton with two battalions of the Sixth brigade moves along the river bank and climbs a steep hill, seizes Pigters Hill, forcing the enemy to withdraw. Fourth and Eleventh Brigades under Northcott and Kitchener, plus General Warren, assault the position as the South Lancashire regiment presses the pursuit. Casualties are low thanks to artillery and Royal Navy support. enemy remnants linger near Bulwana mountain.
Lord Rosebery yesterday gave up the presidency of the Scottish Liberal association after twenty years in the post and declined to recon sider. He also relinquished the honorary presidency of the Midlothian association. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman was elected to assist as president of the Scottish Liberal association. The retirement is linked to disapproval of his war policy.
A fragmentary cable circulated among Democratic Congress members in Washington expresses congratulations to General Cronje and Boer troops for their courage and heroism in defense of human rights. The note names Representative Fitzgerald Maas and mentions timelines up to 2 o'clock today with about thirty colleagues aware of the message.
The Cape Colony governor prorogues parliament to Avril and issues a proclamation authorizing military authorities to impress oxen provisions and other necessaries. Rhodesian articles are to be valued fairly. Colonel Sperei is mentioned in connection with policing actions amid the noted events.
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