22 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
1
London dispatch reports hard fighting between Boer forces under Cronje and British troops near Ladysmith. Transvaal agency notes Joubert advancing toward Roberts, while reinforcements arrive for Cronje. Boers focus on salvaging heavy guns amid delay in official news from the War Office.
London reports indicate possible relief of Ladysmith and surrender of Boer forces in the Free State. Dispatches from Windsor and Cape Town, along with Parliament claims, push the narrative as War Office remains silent. Warren’s division crosses Tugela, pushing back rear guards amid heavy engagements and shifting Dutch positions toward the north.
Sm White defends his positions in a rebuttal to Tribune reports on South Africa. He says a new US edition of his book remains aligned with his 1897 views and dismisses personal attacks as beneath him. Berlin reports a Brussels dispatch claims Boers evacuate Natal and Joubert concentrates forces to oppose Roberts, with Ladysmith siege to be lifted and Buller to enter soon.
London Feb 21 War Office report from General Buller states Fifth Division crossed the Tugela by pontoon and drove back the enemy rear guard while naval 12 pounders silenced guns at Chieveley Camp Windsor Town Council announced Ladysmith had been relieved to cheers of Bravo Buller. Rumors in Parliament and Cape Town suggested Fusiliers Brigade reached hills commanding Ladysmith, but officials foresee imminent relief of the beleaguered garrison.
Pretoria dispatches recount near Scholtz Nek an attack by British forces lasting from 6 AM to 7 30 PM with Boer forces holding their laager. Boers report casualties and captures while normal operations around Paardeberg Koodoosland and Modder River are noted with multiple leaders killed wounded or victorious.
London report says Henry L. Wilson, the United States minister to Chili, congratulated British Minister Audrey C. Gosling on British successes in South Africa, calling them a gain for the world and civilization.
London reports Feb 21 war office dispatch from Paardeberg dated Feb 20 lists Major General Knox and Major General Hector Macdonald wounded and Lieutenant Colonel Aldworth killed. Other officers slain include Wardlaw Newbury McLure Courtenay Stordet Neave Bright Ball-Acton. Wounded include Colonel Bowles Carthew Yorstoun H M Arnold and J C Mason. Highland Brigade has sixteen wounded including Maxwell and Akers-Douglas. POLAND POLAND appears as odd interjection amidst the text.
Plans for a rapid transit contract signing at 10 30 am Saturday shift to the Controller’s office as 1 000 000 in cash or securities will be placed in the controller’s safe. Bonds provided by American Surety United States Fidelity and Guaranty National Surety and City Trust Company of Philadelphia. The Joint Committee on Celebration meets tomorrow at 2 pm to oversee the groundbreaking event.
Andrew Carnegie met with Charles M. Schwab at 5 West Fifty first street to discuss the Frick suits against Carnegie and Carnegie Steel. Schwab will represent in Pittsburgh matters of defense while Carnegie stays home unless his presence is needed. They reviewed papers and outlined strategy but offered no public statement.
In New Rochelle northeast, residents largely German organize to stop a Board of Health site for a temporary smallpox hospital. They threaten violence to carpenters, upend lumber wagons, and march to demand relief while police enforce access.
The first railway in the world aims to equip every car with the Pi system in sleeping, parlor and coach configurations. The move, tied to comfort, safety and convenience for passengers, reflects ongoing efforts to standardize car features across the line. The article also touts natural spring water as the purest in the world, promoting health and quality aboard.
A bitter dispute between Controller Coler and Corporation Counsel Whalen escalated as Whalen returned about four hundred wage claims against the city. Whalen demands grounds for refusals and vows to return all future claims lacking explanations. Coler cites longstanding procedure and seeks clarification on whether Finance Department audits should precede Law Department review. Claims totaling 41,534 were filed, with additional inspection requests blocked by Coler’s office. The exchange touches subpoenas, judgments, and power between city officials amid ongoing budget strains.
London reports W M Morrison of the American Presbyterian Mission sent documents alleging a Congo Free State terror regime. Missionary Rev Sheppard investigated, confirming outrages linked to forced rubber and ivory tributes. Eyes of observers note state officers meting punishments, with villagers fleeing to forests near Lento.
The rainy season drives refugees from villages as Free State officials threaten safety. The Colonial Office sought UK influence but Chamberlain said no charges against a friendly sovereign without stronger authority than an American newspaper report. Representations will be made to the United States Ambassador Choate and to the King of the Belgians.
Washington reports the Democratic National Committee faces a choice between Milwaukee and Kansas City. Kansas City appears favored by party leaders, with Milwaukee supporters fighting on. Sessions start at Raleigh Hotel at 10 a m tomorrow as the committee weighs dates likely before the Republican gathering in June.
Washington reports that the State Department, after considering Spanish representations and reviewing charts, will withdraw claims to the islands of Cagayan Sulu and Sibutu. These islands lie south of the Philippine Archipelago and were previously held by U S gunboats but are not within the boundary lines set by the Treaty of Paris.
Washington Feb 21 conferees on the Currency bill met most of the day and large points of dispute appeared near settlement. Headed by Erastus and Overstreet the House side urged their positions with insistence as differences were discussed and some adjustments made. Senate members Reed adjourned with hope for agreement tomorrow while larger questions still remained open.
Washington reports the end of General Bates expedition in Luzon and the shift to civil order. A mobile gendarmerie will cover the island as Otis may issue a war rules proclamation. The President eyes a Philippine Commission to establish civil government with General Luke T. Wright likely named. Judge Taft reportedly supports Wright.
Fire swept Ataquines Valladolid region destroying about three hundred twenty houses. Livestock loss was heavy and several residents reportedly became crazed by the disaster as the blaze threatened to wipe out the town.
Advertisement praises a four track series as the best of its kind, issued by Adaren Room 316 Grand Central Station New York. The Purest natural spring water claim continues with a general advertisement note for free mailing on receipt of three one-cent stamps.
Albany reports say Governor Roosevelt will not press the 62 million canal bill this year, aligning with Senator Platts policy to avoid major new legislation. The canal tax, political opposition by Buffalo and Erie County lawmakers, and constitutional questions hinder action before adjournment. Public opinion and printing the measure for next year are suggested options.
The Ohio State Senate adopted a joint resolution urging Congress to build two ship canals. One route would run via the Miami and Erie Canal from Toledo to Cincinnati, the other via the Ohio and Erie Canal from Cleveland to Marietta.
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