06 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1900
Page
1
London reports no confirmation of Sir Redvers Buller crossing the Tugela as rumors persist. Brigadier-General Brabant tells Queenstown troops they march for the front today, signaling large operations likely in Colesbury and Northern Cape with heavy sacrifices anticipated.
London reports wide conjecture over General Buller crossing the Tugela toward Ladysmith with semiofficial hints of movement while War Office offers no confirmation. Dispatches note scarce news from Natal and Cape Colony, with French advancing toward Norvals Pont and Colesberg under threat of encirclement.
Cape Town Feb 5 President Steyn and President Kruger protest to Field Marshal Lord Roberts over destruction of farmhouses and property. Roberts replies the charges are unsubstantiated and vows to repress wanton destruction, defending British military conduct while noting Republican forces also commit harsh acts and expulsions.
In the House of Commons Sir William Vernon Harcourt accuses the government of reversing 1881 and 1895 policy on South Africa and defends the war as necessary. Mr. Chamberlain and ministers stress unity, federation aims, and the empire’s colonies. debate touches on the Transvaal, Natal, and war conduct with calls for transparency on dispatches and prisoner reports.
Secretary Hay and Ambassador Pauncefote signed the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty at the State Department establishing absolute neutrality for the Nicaragua Canal and abrogating parts of the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty. The pact, read in Senate executive session, aims to empower the United States with necessary authority while ensuring canal neutrality.
London reporting in The Morning Post notes a turning tide with possible reinforcement of General French by Chermside’s brigade. It forecasts British forces securing Orange River passages within weeks and preparing for a northward advance while urging better home mobilization and rearming volunteers for readiness.
London reports confirm the plan to publish the Hay Pauncefote treaty terms simultaneously with the Nicaragua canal accord. The rapid agreement traces to 1898 talks between Hay and Pauncefote, with Alaska dispute absence cited as a key factor. The public dispatch notes no formal verbal understanding.
Frantic rumors fade as Kentuckians seek a peaceable settlement after Goebel's death. Conference at Louisville signals opening peace talks. potential court actions loom while Capitol security tightens amid Republican and Democratic maneuvers. Goebel’s body to Covington at 4 am. inflammatory editorials heighten tensions.
A conference in Louisville between Republican and Democratic leaders produced a settlement plan for the contested Kentucky governorship. Senator-elect Blackburn aided the Democrats as a peacemaker while Lieutenant-Governor Marshall led the Republicans. Governor Taylor favored triad arbitration. Goebel's body will be moved to Covington for funeral services and the Legislature will adjourn until after the burial.
In Louisville at midnight the Democrats and Republicans reached an agreement after a lengthy conference. The deal, supported by National Committeeman Woodson and Postmaster Baker, favors the Democrats on key points. Governor Taylor to withdraw troops and London assembly order to be revoked, with regular sessions to resume at Frankfort.
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