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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
1
London reports British troops and refugees moving toward the Vaal River frontier near Johannesburg as Pretoria migration continues. German travelers ferry to Europe while Mafeking relief efforts and Roberts era movements unfold, with dispatches noting transport and supply arrangements and ongoing skirmishes.
May 22 reports say fire swept a boarding house in Altona amid a drought and strong wind, destroying four dwellings, four stables, and five stables more. Fortunes lost around 86000 with contents partly saved. Origin undetermined. Nearby farm of A Shane Cam also struck by fire with stable and buildings burned. incendiary suspected.
Toronto May 22 The spring parade of the Toronto garrison drew 2050 soldiers from units including the Queen's Own Rifles the 51st Royal Grenadiers and the Highlanders The Duke of Yorks Hussars joined from Montreal along with colonial guards observers filled streets decorated in Mafeking imagery Rev Baldwin preached a patriotic sermon St Georges society held a St Philips service to mark Mafeking relief Cavalry drill will continue at Stanley barracks with 15 more to join the squadron Dominion government official Joly outlined grain trade measures to ease friction among railways elevators and warehouses aiding farmers.
Reports from Tacoma dated May 22 describe a brutal mutiny aboard the Er fantine Navarro, sailing from Sorogna to Manila with hemp cargo. The boatswain's revolt led to the captain, wife, and a mate being killed with knives. the mutineers steered to Mindoro and were later arrested. The boatswain and his chief accomplices were beheaded. the remaining seven crew members received ten to twenty years in prison.
May 18 dispatch from Pekin reported by the Times notes Russia secured a coal depot forea, prompting indignation in London. Conservative papers call it a direct breach of contract and a blow to Britain and Japan, risking a grave East crisis that timid diplomacy cannot mend.
San Francisco Board of Health adopts a regulation declaring bubonic plague exists in the city and orders prompt stamping out measures. All stores in Chinatown close and no Chinese may leave the city. No general epidemic feared despite Chinatown outbreak.
London dispatches report a 2000-man relief column under Col Mahon aiding Mafeking’s siege, entering from the south and lifting the siege after a brief engagement. Boers retreated east, with slight British casualties. another unit moved through the Taangs and Vryburg districts unopposed.
The article notes unconfirmed relief in a South African village and widespread rejoicing despite War Office silence. It highlights the Express campaign against Richard Croker of New York and Croker's quiet residence in England. Also mentions a ceremony in the House of Commons unveiled by Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman amid a winter snap.
A deputation representing leading banks and allied companies urged against proposed tax changes on banks and corporations, arguing higher borrowing costs and slower province growth. Ministers promised a fair bill easing taxation without injustice amid broad industry opposition. Smallpox vaccination urged for militia camps as Canada reports 61 cases nationwide with Ontario at Carleton Place Port Arthur and Armprior free. Buffalo rail strikes spread with secret meetings among switchmen and trainmen as railworkers push for higher wages and potential extensions of the walkout.
Paris reports indicate tribes rallying in Taillet oasis to form a holy war considered a threat to French interests in nearby territories. France strengthens troops while Morocco warns it will repel any attack, amid vague roots of the conflict and imperial stakes in the region.
Reports from London Amsterdam and North American cities confirm Mafeking relief after a severe bombardment and fort siege. Crowds cheered in Toronto Winnipeg Ottawa Portage la Prairie and towns across Canada and the United States as the news spread rapidly from Pretoria and the London office.
London dispatch reports Russian minister Pavlett informing Corea that Marmoppo will serve as winter headquarters for Russian troops and that two March agreements grant Corea a site for a Gauling depot and naval hospital while Russia renounces land on the mainland opposite Masampo harbor. King Oscar faces pro Boer pressure over Britain policy, risking cabinet tension and possible abdication after a public statement.
The Pekin Times reports a severe anti Christian outbreak near Pro Ling Fa in Pe Chi Li. Sixty three Chinese natives including women and children were massacred with many burned alive. Catholic missionaries describe the danger as the worst in years, worsened by government apathy or connivance.
The session this afternoon was weary as Sir Wilfrid Laurier read a letter from the Northwest Mounted Police comptroller. It states a diphtheria outbreak in Regina barracks was not serious with three cases among maritime province recruits. Barracks were disinfected and men violated.
At a mass meeting May 19 street car workers urged unions and sympathizers to quit after next Saturday in support of the strike. A general strike may be discussed at tonight’s labor unions meeting as a response to the disruptions.
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