Finance Declares Waste in Government Departments
Ottawa March 2 Foster attacked Fielding's budget speech calling it a mere figure list and faulting explanations of Canadian securities and Trinidad trade. He argued expenditures rose from 42.58m in 1892-98 to over 51m in 1899 and challenged comparisons across eras. He cited tax reductions, defended protection, and warned against reciprocity while praising national policy and trade gains.
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Action An English Correspondent Reports Cronje Surrender
Toronto March 27 The London Times correspondent says Canadian troops helped drive the Boers at Paardeberg and Majuba Hill anniversary plans nearly triggered higher risk attack. The Times notes Boers admit accurate Canadian fire forced defense. News from Kimberley Lorenzo and Mafeking reports show mobile forces, floods, and raids as British and Boer movements continue.
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Roberts Advance to Pretoria Delayed to Increase Forces
British dispatches from London report Boer forces led by Commandant Olivier crossing the Kimberley to Jacobsdal route with 500 men and 20 wagons, aiming to disrupt rail service west of the railway. Olivier’s escape hinges on cavalry horses’ weariness and Roberts’ strained transport, with ten thousand animal transports due to arrive and a potential delay in Cape Town to meet Lady Roberts.
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Premier Martin at Victoria Appeals to Working Men
Premier Martin held a large meeting in Victoria on March 27, appealing to working men for support. He denounced critics who claim the Governor acted unconstitutionally in permitting him to hold office and defended his own position amid a strong demagogic tone.
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Premier Martin Signals June Elections in Victoria Speech
In Victoria on March 27 Premier Martin announced in a meeting that elections would be held on or about June 15 with the House to be convened at the earliest opportunity.
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