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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1900
Page
4
A government official said a request for secrecy will be reviewed promptly and that important information should be public. He declined to reveal specifics of any decision, noting the matter was handled immediately after receipt of the communication.
It is positively reported that the foreign Ambassadors are still at Peking, continuing their stay amid uncertain year-end diplomacy and growing tensions in the capital.
Stover July 1 reports that HLM.8 Europa, arrived with relief crews, will proceed to China Saturday with the Wallaroo and Mildura, about 580 men. Colonel Neild offers to lead 8000 officers and men. The Seventh Volunteer Infantry and the Third Contingent have averted issues among the forces.
The Earl of Belborne moved the second reading of the Commonwealth Bill in the House of Lords. Lords Carrington Halabury and others attacked or praised amendments, praising colonial arrangements and the constitution amid partisan exchanges and cheers.
Delegates representing Chambers of Commerce across the British Empire met in Loxpor on June 29 for a continued conference aimed at strengthening trade relations among different parts of the Empire.
In Lonvoi June 29 the Countess Chatel and Archduke Francis Ferdinand with Emperor Franz Joseph and Court announce that no children from their approaching marriage may inherit the Austrian throne.
Loxouw reports deteriorating rail security as Boer attacks disrupt goods traffic and rail lines. Lord Methuen vows fines on farmers damaging rails and compels escort where routes are threatened. Canadian troops reportedly landed at Kosi Bay and destroyed a Dutch railway tunnel from Delagon Bay to Protori. Strathcona's Horse involved in actions. Lord Roberts emphasizes hospital conditions and railway repair, while surrender orders and skirmishes near Ruatonburg and Senekal update the field.
Mr F R Barohm, a noted Aowerigan scout figure, has reached home after being invalided. The news notes his return and status, reflecting the period’s emphasis on frontier scouting and travel.
Cablegram from June 80 reports Lord Roberts moving to cross the Free State with success near Senekal. Colonel Greate with 800 men advances to Winburg and engages Boer positions. General Brabant with 600 men and artillery attacks the enemy. Boers retreat toward Lindley about 40 miles north.
Reports from Bloemfontein and other sites claim typhoid suffering among patients due to field hospital shortages. Surgeons doubt the charges while a lord says conditions are satisfactory. Correspondent Ralph (Daily Mail) backs the allegations.
Commandant De Web remains highly active in the Oranga River Colony. Reports indicate he has captured 100 prisoners including Erwin Minor Aghia.
The report notes Lomnox and Jane aged 80 who helped expel the Boers from Vereeniging now face new danger and are under scrutiny by authorities as tensions rise in the region.
British troops retook Lindley after a Tuesday night attack on a convoy of 8000 sheep and 500 cattle bound for Lindley. The action ended with a heavy rearguard withdrawal. Ten British soldiers were killed and 50 wounded.
In the Commons yesterday Under Secretary for War Mr George Wyndham made a statement on the condition of the British Hospital in South Africa. The briefing outlined current needs and ongoing efforts to support wounded and recovering service members.
Mr Wyndham admitted hardships and efforts to mitigate them while noting unforeseen difficulties. Death rates were lower than prior campaigns and not higher than home hospitals. Burdell-Couttar described horrors at Kroonstad and other camps, excusing Lord Roberts but blaming the War Office. Sir Walter Foster questioned avoidable disease deaths. A J Balfour promised an inquiry into military hospitals. An outbreak of enteric fever cooled expectations after Pundauberg.
The Premier contemplates October Ast or November 1 for proclamation to establish Cottonwealth, allowing time for the Governor General to arrive. He questions whether federal elections could occur before then or after, considering possible timing.
The revenue for the quarter ending June 30 shows an increase across departments. Total revenue for the quarter reached £767,143 and for the year to date £2,708, with £2,666,476 recorded for the previous financial year.
The defense force review was delayed from accession lay due to weather and held Saturday afternoon. A large number of marines, all volunteers for service in China, received hearty cheers from spectators.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss duration of Parliament and an electoral act. Mentions Crown Law authorities and a presuming term extending another year. Lacks clear dates or named places.
Political observers report no new official announcement on the 9 rearrangement within the Government party, but strong activity and speculation are evident in political circles.
A fragmented OCR reads about Wolfe's drinks labeled as the only real schnapps. The text hints at a branded product, market positioning, and a possible business legitimacy issue, with no clear dates or locations present. Further readable context is needed to clarify the event or claim.
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