Britons renew Tugela assault in War Office report
Dispatches describe Lord Roberts and General Buller directing attacks north of the Tugela as British forces press two pronged moves toward Ladysmith. Muskets crack and naval guns blaze while engineers build a pontoon under fire, with Brakfontein and Krantz Kloof as key positions.
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Warren
Kopjo
Mount Aliea
Brakfontein
Spearman
Buller
Ladysmith
Zwarts Kop
Krantz Kloof
Doorm Kloot
Otter's Second Report Details Contingent Dispatch
Ottawa dispatch reports Colonel Otter's January 1 update on the first Canadian contingent. It notes health suspensions, a Halifax map need for Cape Town, praise for Sunnyside participants, and a court martial for three sentry-duty sleepers. The patriotic fund stands at 9,188.
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Ottawa
Sunnyside
Irish Leader Redmond Bids End to War in Commons
John Redmond chairman of the United Irish party moved an amendment to the Address urging Britain to end the war based on recognizing Transvaal independence. He said leading American statesmen were hostile to Britain and world opinion showed the war was unjust and should stop.
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Britain
Liondon
John Redmond
United Irish Party
House of Commons
Transvaal
Redmond
Great Britain
Two Million Dollars Sought for Canada’s War Effort
Ottawa reports a resolution to provide about two million dollars for Canada’s expeditionary troops in the South Africa war. Funds cover raising, arming, provisions, transport, and separation allowances for families. Lord Strathcona approves the Strathcona Horse officer list while other details are refined.
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Ottawa
Fielding
Canada
Empire
South Africa
Transvaal
Cape Town
Lord Strathcona
Strathcona Horse
Borden
Consular row over Boer sympathy and Chinaman expulsion trial
The piece reports Senator Mason's sympathy with the Boers triggering a diplomatic probe after an interview cited against the New Orleans consul proved false. It notes an upcoming amendment fight for a South African Republic post and a North Dakota trial to expel about 40 Chinese entrants via Canada amid custody of over 500 others in Marge.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Simon
Leyds
Bagne
Mason
Ilinois
Senate
van Sittart
New Orleans
Senitor Mason
State Department
Nuts
Omoeh
Smith
Hoey
House Foreign Affairs Committees
South African Republic
Montague White
Transvaal
London
Ein Me City
Maryo
North Dakota
United Praiies
Canada
United States
Marshall
Marge
Portal
N. D
Soc
Canadian Pacific
Vancouver
Treacury
Diplomatic Efforts to End War in Africa Reported
Washington Times correspondent notes renewed Pali efforts and a proposed suspension of hostilities to save lives. The United States contemplates offering good offices to mediate between belligerents while avoiding appearances of partiality and the risk to misperceived motives.
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New York
Sont Africa
Saya
Washington
The
Times
United States
Advan Muduc
Transvial
Germany rejects move to reopen Egyptian question
Berlin reports a Move reign Office statement saying Germany will not join a campaign to reopen the Egyptian question. The official cites possible unfairness to Britain and notes Germany would not exploit England’s current focus elsewhere. Dr. Leyds visited Wei mar and Brussels after congratulating the Grand Duke on his army anniversary.
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Berlin
Germany
England
Weyet
France
Leyds
Weimar
St. Petersburg
Brussels
Plans of Opposition Open Dispute on Yukon Inquiry
Special dispatch notes Sir Hibbert Rapper has many questions on the order paper about the Yukon issue implying a judicial inquiry. Opposition sources hint at varying the inquiry into the West Huron election last year and a Rockville by election review may be requested.
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Ottawa
Hibbert
Yukon
Tifa
West Huron
Rockville
Rumored Delay in Chinese Imperial Reposition Decision
Reports from China indicate the Dowager Empress is delaying a formal reposition of the Emperor. Preparations were complete for the move, but representations warned that immediate action could provoke strong opposition in the southern regions, prompting a temporary postponement.
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Bolin
Crete
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