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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1899
Page
3
London December 18. A war office notice states General Sir Redvers Buller will command in Natal and Baron Roberts of Kandahar and Waterford will serve as commander in chief with Lord Kitchener as chief of staff.
London December 17 Lieut. The Hon. F H S Roberts son of Baron Roberts of Kandahar and Waterford was killed after being wounded in the Tugela river engagement. He had served as his father's aide de camp since 1895 and gallantly attempted to rescue guns, earning a Victoria Cross recommendation. General Sir Charles Warren has arrived at Cape Town heading to Porto Elizabeth as news on Tugela's battle remains scarce. Mafeking was reported safe on December 6 with Col Baden-Powell defending. Boers proposed a swap of Lady Sarah Wilson for Gen Ben Viljoen but the offer was refused. British losses in the campaign total 7630.
The British government orders the army reserve mobilized including section D. The Seventh division will move to South Africa at once. Nine militia battalions may serve abroad while an equal number are embodied for home service. Volunteers from yeomanry will form a force for South Africa, with colonies offering patriotic contingents and mounted officers preferred.
Cape Town dispatch reports secret meetings of Boer sympathizers across Cape Colony with Dutch farmers showing a threatening attitude. The unrest signals growing tension and potential conflict in the region.
From Stormstroom Cape Colony on December 15 reports say British reverses stir a near coastal revolt across the north. Natives in Basutoland and northern districts grow restless, lose heart in British strength, and move toward resistance.
Durban December 16 Natal government Gazette says General Buller appoints a commission to inquire into the losses of the colony’s people caused by the Boer invasion. In other news Major J Fowle of the 21st Royal Lancers, en route to New Orleans, seeks 4000 mules to ship to the British army in South Africa.
General Buller informs the war office that yesterday’s losses totaled 1097 with 2 killed and 667 wounded while 248 are missing. The list of KIA includes Capt A H Goldie Lieut C B Schrieber Capt A H Bacon Lieut Rh C B Henry Maj J F W Charley Capt Frank C Fortus and Capt M L Hughes among others from field artillery and medical corps.
The dispatch from Gen Forestier Walker reports Lieut Chandos Pole Gell captured while approaching a flag of truce. Methuen notes other prisoners and missing officers across several regiments as Gatacre shifts troops to Sterkstroom and French sets HQ at Arundel with Vandermer moving south from Jacobsdal.
Berlin reports General Buller’s reverse at the Tugela river shakes Europe’s view of Britain. Money markets remain firm but discount rates equal official rates, as a diplomat notes the blow to Britain’s prestige after last week’s defeats will hamper its tone toward great powers for years.
In Madrid on December 17 Senor Silvela told the Chamber of Deputies that reports of a Spain Russia alliance ceding Ceuta were unfounded and that Spain will not surrender its African possessions under any circumstances. The government also recognized Gen Cipriano Castro as president of Venezuela.
A major cyclone struck the island off Mozambique today causing extensive destruction across towns and neighborhoods. Many houses were reduced to rubble as authorities assess the damage and aid workers begin relief operations along the coast.
In Dublin on December 17 a pro Boers protest against Trinity College's plan to award Joseph Chamberlain a degree sparked riots. Police mobilized as Maude Gonne and James Connolly led a wagonette tour with cries against Chamberlain and the queen. Davitt Redmond and O Brien denounced the war, condemning Chamberlain. A meeting urged Irish detestation of Britain and support for Boer independence while a rumor of Lady Smith sparked cheers. Maud Gonne and Connolly were briefly detained.
Advertises durable umbrellas from $1 to $3 with guarantees. Highlights wool blankets from $2.50 to $10 per pair and comforters priced 75 cents to $3. Also notes remaining mirrors in Palmer Street basement and various styles in Merrimack Street aisles.
The battleship Texas under Captain Sigsbee has arrived at Wavana. Removal of Maine disaster victims from Colon cemetery begins tomorrow with disinterment. Coffins will be sealed in metal caskets and disinfected before night transfer to the naval wharf for transport to the Texas, to occur Wednesday night or Thursday dawn. Father Chidwick will identify coffins using a ground chart.
Providence December 17 Mrs Anton ia Sculizer 38 wife of Nicholas Sculizer left Manton last Tuesday to join the Boers in South Africa. She was found dead in her home this afternoon and is believed to have killed herself with Paris green last Thursday. She worked as a weaver at the Manton mill where her husband also worked.
In Nicholasville Kentucky the Reynolds children aged 6 3 and 1 were burned to death when the house was set ablaze and locked from the outside. The parents returned to find the structure collapsing after their visit to a neighbor.
Bar Harbor board of trade launches a petition to Congress for a post office building. Congressman Burleigh and Senator Hale will push for a $50,000 to $55,000 Bar Harbor project during the current session.
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