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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
4
London reports indicate Gen Methuen wounded with heavy Boer casualties at Modder River. Dispatches describe the battle’s severity, Boer tactics, and ambulance attacks, with officer casualties and revived fears of further engagement as British forces march north.
War Office reports Kimberley remains well to November 23 and that rail and telegraph lines are open to Modder River. Gatacre notes the situation unchanged as of November 28. Despatches also include Buller’s note from Pietermaritzburg about a telegramist named Mitchell escaping Ladysmith.
Weenen reports that on November 9 forces beat back the Boers with great loss to the enemy. He notes total casualties were small, eight killed during the siege by shells, and overall only about a hundred killed or wounded in all battles. He left Ladysmith the night of November 25, and since November 9 no major attack has been attempted.
London war officials report no indication of Ladysmith surrender but expect relief soon. Escourt reports 12th Lancers inflicting heavy losses on Boer forces at Weenen, with two Boers captured. General Joubert retreats toward Colenso, possibly to oppose Baden-Powell, while Frere sees rail reopening celebrations. Boers nervous on Orange Free State frontier. some forces withdrawn from Ladygrey and Barkly East.
The Times reports from Riere Natal dated November 27 that Ladysmith was heavily bombarded that day. The dispatch notes the intense bombardment as British and Boer forces engage around Ladysmith with continued shelling and fighting reported.
London reports Gen. Methuen fought ten hours at Modder River and gained a real advantage after heavy British casualties. Boers defended fiercely, with a possible rear-guard action and bridge destruction. The British seized a north bank position and threat to Kimberley grows as Cronje mobilizes a laager at Spytfontein.
London reports Gen Methuen’s victory over the Boer forces at Modder River, causing wild excitement. Ladysmith writes that Boers are not shelling, redoubts and breastworks strengthen defense, and confidence grows for the final outcome. Canadian troops arrive in Cape Town aboard the Sardinian, 1000 strong from Montreal and Quebec.
London November 30 Joseph Chamberlain Secretary of State for the Colonies spoke at Leicester luncheon declaring a desire for a lasting friendly pact among England Germany and the United States. He credited Lord Salisbury with improving Britain foreign relations and warned against hostility between the two nations while recalling his first American visit and the welcoming reception from American statesmen.
The speaker argues Britain should not stay isolated in Europe and should align with the German empire in a new Teutonic Anglo Saxon triple alliance. He highlights past confidences with the United States and warns against hostile foreign press while urging a favorable, assumption of good motives in international relations.
London papers split along lines over Mr Chamberlains December 1 speech Liberal and Radical papers condemn his tone toward France while Conservative and moderate journals praise the dialogue as fostering essential understanding between natural allies for peace and civilization The debate reflects tensions over entangling alliances and foreign policy.
The Thanksgiving celebration in Berlin at the Kaiserhof drew nearly 300 Americans, mostly students. Attendees included John B. Jackson, Mason, Senator Mitchel, and professors from Ann Arbor, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Cornell, and Yale. Prof Stevens praised German science and pledged loyalty to England. Despatches to President McKinley and Ambassador White followed, then a after-dinner dance.
Paris November 29 Thanksgiving was celebrated at the Hotel Continental by the American university dinner club with United States Ambassador Porter presiding. Guests included M. Alexandre Ribot, speaking for The French Universities, M. Henri de Regnier the noted French poet, and Prof. Geddes of the University of St. Andrew. De Regnier spoke on American Universities.
The Daily Chronicle reports startling information that Russia will set up a permanent diplomatic agency in Kabul next spring. The Ameer has given consent and talks have occurred between Count Muraviyev and Britain, which is not expected to oppose the move.
The abandoned British steamer Coquet, Captain Garrod, drifting from Quebec to Sunderland, has broken up and sunk near Bratvaer island on the Swedish coast. The deck cargo is washing ashore as boisterous weather continues.
In Potsdam the Emperor and Empress arrived from Flushing and Berlin reports publish a letter from Emperor William to Duke Albert, regent of Mecklenburg Schwerin, congratulating Germany on acquiring Samoa and hoping colonies will prosper with faithful support and a strong fleet.
London reports Michael J. Sampson, arrested near Limerick on Chicago police request, arraigned at Bow Street. Embassy says no knowledge of affair and seeks remand to consult Washington on extradition. Remand granted until Saturday. Sampson, a defaulting ex-auditor of Chicago, had a 2800 lire receipt for jewelry bought in Rome and pledged in Dublin.
Judge John R. Putnam of the New York supreme court appellate division died aboard the Hong Kong Haru outside Hong Kong on November 28 due to exhaustion after seasickness. He traveled with his wife seeking health and planned to visit a son in Manila and another in Hangzhou. The embalmed body will be sent to New York.
General James H. Wilson, governor of Matanzas Santa Clara in Cuba, reports he cannot reach Kingston due to railroad disruption worsened by yesterday's severe storm. Colombian revolution reportedly spreading with limited movement details. Maveric oil tanker raised in Bedford Basin after July fire. owned by Standard Oil.
The Holland America line steamer Statendam commanded by Captain Bonjer, traveling from New York with a stop at Boulogne, ran aground at Maasluis ten miles below Rotterdam and must lighten to refloat.
Havana dispatch describes Gen. Maximo Gomez as content in a modest home with no visible wealth, denying strong agitation about independence. He remains reticent on U S policy while signals suggest mixed views on ongoing Cuban governance and potential future turmoil.
London wool sales opened with 10,170 bales of Australian merino, scoured and greasy. Continental buyers led by capacity from Britain and America dominated bidding, pushing advances from 15 to 20 percent on various grades and principal merino marks.
A deputation led by Senator Cordelet met Minister of Commerce Millerand to alert that the Franco American treaty would harm France's iron industry. Millerand promised a careful investigation. Also a Brazilian envoy to Paris Dr. G de Toledo Piza Almeida sails for France to negotiate bilateral trade.
Caracas, Nov 29 Senor Jose Andrade Venezuelan minister to the United States cabled from Paris his resignation. it was accepted. Rome, Nov 29 Prince Ruspoli senator and mayor of Rome died here.
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