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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
3
London reports show British papers filled with criticism of the campaign and calls for changes. Boers pose a firmer stance as Kruger reportedly foresees victory while Messrs Churchill and Wilkinson urge a military authority to steer the war.
Winston Churchill, greeted by a loud ovation on arrival, says conversations with Transvaal leaders show the Boers began with trepidation but Kruger now expects Britain to sue for peace. In Transvaal circles, talks of a compromise include ceding territory, paying £20,000,000 indemnity, and full Transvaal independence.
A Daily Mail despatch from London dated December 23 reports the Boers near Colenso have built formidable fortifications and trenches, aided by continental officers. The campaign shifts to a disciplined, mobile war with fortified hills, bomb proof trenches, and rapid gun redeployments along tramways, changing England's disadvantage.
A Lourenco Marques correspondent reports Herr Pott as Transvaal consul general and Netherlands liaison in Delagoa Bay. He allegedly controls railway and customs, with a private wire to the frontier and 24 hour foresight. Boers may raid Portuguese territory if the bay is further closed, while Britain prefers restraint and promises reparations if due.
London reports suggest British commanders forego direct assaults on the impregnable Tugela and Medder rivers positions. Plan to siege Boers from Plein, with Roberts pursuing northward advance on Bloemfontein and mobile detachments reaching goals by circuitous routes. Kimberley reportedly has ample food. Indian princes offer service, including the Nizam of Hyderabad pledging purse, army, and sword in Queen Victoria’s era.
In Paris on December 28 the defense in the conspiracy case opened in the Senate high court. Deroulede’s counsel argued the trial was a legal masque of injustice and claimed freedom to speak would not have discussed the acquittal on May 31 or insulted the court. Buffet denied involvement, professed Royalism, and distanced himself from Deroulede and the Republicans. Guerin sought access to the prosecutor’s dossier, which the court refused, and the session adjourned.
Manila December 29 8 20 am The order opening trade to the ports of Zamboanga Cotavaty Da vao and Isabela will apply to Jolo and Siassi as well General Bates will name customs officers General Funsten will join General MacArthurs staff His brigade has not been assigned but is expected to serve with General Wheeler in the field
A combined demonstration by 6000 strikers in St Etienne, France, escalated with thousands more lace workers, as police and military were deployed to curb disturbances. The march through the main street featured defiant songs and strong authorities, with estimations placing total strikers around 30,000.
The ashes of the Duke of Westminster, cremated at Woking on December 24, were privately interred today in the Eaton Hall church yard, Cheshire, in the presence of relatives and the Marquis of Lorne representing Queen Victoria.
London reports strong gales rains and snow in Ireland with Nenagh area struck by a landslide and flood sweeping away two farmhouses and occupants. Ongoing gale damages property, mails aboard the Dominion line steamer New England cannot land at Queenstown. Several barges foundered and Royal Cork Yacht Club clubhouse partly wrecked.
Directors announce suspension of interest on prior lien bonds due to no revenue as line has been in insurgent or American possession since February. They state the United States government is liable for guaranteed interest, having assumed sovereignty over the Philippines. The company claims total £34,000 against the United States.
Washington dispatch reports that charges will be filed before the Senate finance committee against the confirmation of ex Representative William D. Bynum of Indiana as Democratic appointee for the New York board of appraisers. The minority on the committee will oppose his installation, arguing he is not a Democrat and has openly affiliated with the Republican party.
London reports the death of actress Dorothy Dene who died yesterday in London. She toured the United States in 1893 and served as a model for Lord Frederick Leighton in several noted paintings.
Ex President Cleveland, confined to his bed for three days, shows marked improvement in Princeton residence. Attending physician reports he is up and about the house and expected to recover fully soon.
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