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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1900
Page
5
Cablegrams from London report General Li Ping Heng, wounded in the Wang-tena clash, has succumbed to his injuries. The Chinese commander had led forces in the engagement and his death marks a further setback for the campaign.
General Erdekioit states Russian forces have conquered the right bank of the Adine River and turned the stream into an inland river. Journal commentators echo his message, urging restraint and defense of the Russian frontier.
General Grol directed operations securing Medveei and dispersing about 700 Venelurian troops. The action marks a decisive move in the campaign with strategic implications for control of the region and enemy capabilities.
Bhong Li Howe Chane and the Chinese Minister in London report that Empress Dowager has departed Peking amid drought and factional strife. Li Hang Chang urges armistice and peace talks. Hyw Tung and a dozen other senior officials were executed by order before the Dowager’s flight. General Yung Lu is imprisoned.
The Shans rosolutionaries reached Bankow after a 0 day journey marked by tearful hardships. They subsisted on grain during travel and arrived almost skeletal. Five women and children accompanied the group and joined en route.
The Queen commends the marine guards who protected the Legations in Peking. She praises their bravery for rescuing her people and awaiting safe return. The Admiralty also cabled congratulations to the guards for their heroic conduct.
Japanese forces assault the Imperial Palace as Chinese defenders resist. The scene, described with terse wartime phrasing, notes opposing sides and ongoing fighting near a symbol of sovereignty.
In Karoonnte on August 21 the magistrates dismissed the criminal libel action against Baliner Mehon, editor of the Sno. They found prima facie evidence not established and refused costs. The decision ends the case.
General Ian Hamilton reports after Ghunta Bek recaptured in the Le Ratan area. Commandant De Wet and De Wat forces clash near Roodekapje and Crocodile River. Mahon captures prisoners and supplies before withdrawing. British pressure forces ongoing harassing movements and persistent skirmishes.
Sir Henry Rundle reports 681 Boers surrender in Harriraju district, details indicate a significant capitulation amid ongoing operations in the region.
Lieuténant TH. L. Dearne, who captured by the Boers at Klerkadorp, escaped from his captors and rejoined British forces at Protoria.
Hane Cotdas on trial in Pretoria admits a plotted scheme against British officers and Lord Roberts. He accuses Gano the British detective of originating the plot and of offering his services while intoxicated. Cotdas also acknowledges parole breach as Pretoria court martial proceedings unfold.
The Boers flee Sir Frederick Carrington's forces in the west toward Mafeking. Ottoshook Kopje held by Boers was dislodged by Australian lines with New Zealanders contributing strongly. Four Boers were killed and several wounded as casualties mount. Commandant Schearts is named in the report.
Captain Paterson and sixteen New Zealanders escaped from Noortgedacht in a Boer camp. Paterson rode alone past Machadodoro with over 2000 Boers in pursuit, leapfrogged a rifle shot, and reached Wonderfontein where he knocked down a British sentry and suffered a light wound.
The damaged dispatch lists wounded and missing among Australian, New Zealand, and British units from the Carrington campaign. Names include J Blewett and N Maxwell among wounded, W N Maxwell missing, H Hawson missing, J Pattervon New Zealand wounded, W Annot killed, and several others from New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Reported engagements show Boer forces capturing Kimbarley Mounted Infantry at Klarks bory on July 25 and 14 Seaforth Highlanders at Rivftfontein on Thusday Jant. The text preserves fuzzy place names and dates from the damaged manuscript.
The New South Wales and New Zealand battalions of artillery received 14 scarves crafted by the Queen and presented by Horwie for distinguished bravery. The scarves were awarded based on the recipients' selection by their comrades.
The steamer Lamasets arrived at Albany from Capetown with Colonel Hoad and several invalided Australian soldiers, including Private Neville of the West Australian contingent. The officer recovered from fever but did not land. The vessel planned to sail but heavy south-west winds delayed departure overnight, and Colonel Hoad expressed a desire to see service in China.
The sudden death of Dr William Btokes at Maritnborg, capital of Natal, is announced.
Health officer reports Benjamin Beraign, cook on the R.M.8 Tudia from Adelaide, suffering scarlet fever. He has been sent to a quarantine station at Wooden’s Island for isolation and treatment.
Edward Geo. Dobson was today committed for trial on a charge of obtaining credit from Th. and A. Fowler for £20 while an undischarged bankrupt. A large crowd, including metropolitan and coastal visitors, attended the races. The express train arrived in two crowded sections. Little progress reported at the Forrest street site. Prospectors remain reticent. three or four holes are being analyzed.
A long list of revived entries appears for upcoming racing events with horses such as Thunderstorm, Limelight, Brith Look and Black Boolke. The document mentions multiple races including the Mensios Cup and Stewards Plate and references entries from organizations like MCA and Shamrock.
The Legislative Assembly met with notices from Mr Maran about constitutional changes and delays in public works until after general elections. The Premier planned to introduce a Conciliation and Arbitration bill and electoral division reforms, while an inquiry into veteran certificates irregularities was ordered. A royal family condolence motion for the Duke of Saxe-Coburg Gotha was also discussed.
In the Legislative Council tonight, Ulu aduirene of condolence to the Queen and the address to the Queen concerning Federation were both adopted.
Local officials faced a dispute as Belentitte judges found Wolfe's ban unequal, sparking debate on governance and enforcement. The ruling raises questions about fairness and authority in ongoing regulatory actions.
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