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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1900
Page
15
London dispatches relay two severe British setbacks. Donkerspoort at the Orange River Colony yields unclear details while Vredefort incurs 750 killed and wounded and 15 taken prisoner, tied to the Derbyshires at Roodeval.
London reports slow leaks of Boer rail disruption after Lord Roberts entered Pretoria. Derbyshire militia prisoners and a large number of British casualties noted as Boers overran 20 miles of track. Lindley and Rhodeval captured thousands of prisoners. Buller moves toward Botha’s Pass to cut Boer retreat. Stand fast in Capetown amid Schreiner disfranchisement debate. Central News claims 3750 British prisoners rescued at Waterval.
London reports that on June 7 at Roodeval the 4th Derbyshire Regiment suffered heavy casualties with many killed wounded or captured. Lt Colonel Baird-Douglas and Lt Hawley died, Colonel Wilkinson and Lt Blanchard wounded, and numerous others from multiple units were injured or taken prisoner.
Reports from Bloemfontein state General Methuen's division fought ten miles south of Heilbron on June 8. Kelly-Kenny ordered Knox to push enemy outposts while Lindley was held by Colville with 4 forces. Communications north of Kroonstad have been cut since June 6 and several hundred Boers reportedly held positions.
General Buller reports Natal action at the Klip River junction with Gansvlei. About three thousand foe approached the defile but withdrew when heavy guns opened. Major May and Captain Jones directed fire. South African Light Horse and Second Cavalry Brigade supported the left. Casualties: six killed and seven wounded.
The Cape Town ministerial caucus ha s led to Schreiner losing support with ten backing him and he has announced intent to resign. He seeks immediate bills to punish colonial rebels and indemnify the Government for martial law acts. Unclear if a coalition under Rose Innes or Sprigg will form or if Milner will assign Sprigg. Boers near Ficksburg resist surrender amid expected fighting. Rundle reports from Hammonia that southeast Orange Free State terms remain unsettled.
In Ventersdorp on June 11 two hundred fifty Boers surrendered to General Hunter and the rest in the district promised to lay down their arms, ending holds in the area.
dispatches from Phrahsu June 9 describe Colonel Carter advancing to join Captain Hall at Kekwai, repelling rebels at Dompoassi with seven European officers wounded and ninety other casualties. Esumeja Bekwai garrison held while Kokofu and Adansi rebel.
London dispatch from Accra dated June 10 cites no new Coomassie news but reports persistent rumors that Sir Frederic Hodgson has been captured and is a prisoner.
Miss Katherine Noble testifies in a Columbus case about whether Rufus King or his son Rufus King Jr died first after the Mohegan wreck. The King will left most to the son, with reversion if the father survived, and the family perished with others. Noble reports both were on deck and the boy clung to a plank before disappearing.
Fire swept Room 78 on the fifth floor of the Tribune Building at midnight, confined to three rooms used by The Journal, with flames visible on the fifth floor. Watchman and police aided alarms, water streams and a delayed elevator shaft hindered early evacuation. Fire proof ceilings limited spread. damage was mainly to room contents and water damage lower floors. Mrs Gladstone relapse and bubonic plague reports from Australia follow in brief.
London reports the Chinese emperor urges freeing the captive in Peking and a joint protectorate with him ruling the empire. Powers plan a show of force led by England and Russia with American support. General Tung arrives in Peking as 20,000 European and American troops reach the capital.
London reports a Chinese crisis with Peking under siege as Boxers and Boers cut telegraph lines. Marines from Tien-Tsin trains reach the capital while the Dowager Empress backs anti foreign mobs. Powers coordinate to protect Americans and other foreigners amid warnings of massacre.
Shanghai correspondent reports Weng Tung Ho stating the emperor seeks foreign troop protection to oust Empress Hsi-Tsi and move the capital. The proposal calls for a foreign-led government with new ministers, abolition of armies, control of customs posts telegraphs and currency, and restored religious freedom.
Washington reports Admiral Kempff requests one hundred marines from Manila as tensions rise around Taku and Tien-Tsin. Navy Secretary Long instructs Remey to dispatch forces while stating no direct answer was needed. Diplomats note limited foreign troop action and ongoing protection of American interests in China.
Appellate Division upholds Justice Freedman in awarding Captain F Norton Goddard a certificate of election as delegate from New York XII district. J H Hammond files brief to RNC arguing Hess’s appeal should not delay seating Goddard. Hess plans further appeal, while RNC may settle the dispute.
Seven thousand dock laborers in London went on strike alleging overtime and mealtime violation by employers. The stoppage began yesterday and paralyzed several waterfront operations.
The battleship Kentucky, under Captain Chester, sailed from Hampton Roads for Newport News to receive torpedo equipment and join Admiral Farquhar's squadron. If the mission is only a summer cruise the Navy may waive the official inspection trial and accept her without further steps. Cape Henry reports the Kentucky anchored in the channel at noon.
The imperial authorities warn against breaking up China, noting the vast challenge of ruling a densely populated country with passive resistance. They say conquest would be easy with limited troops but governing would require massive force and centuries, urging America and Japan to pause and reassure the people.
Washington rumors swirl after Hanna dinner as Republicans discuss a Dolliver ticket with Western unity prospects. Roosevelt is repeatedly linked to the second spot though friends deny desire. Long Allison Spooner names resurface amid machine moves and Alabama voices weigh Dolliver McClellan.
A wave of speculation swirls around Governor Roosevelt possibly being named Vice President. Senator Platt and party leaders hint at plans to force a Roosevelt bid, aiming to clear the field for a successor like Benjamin Odell Jr. before the national convention.
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