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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 04, 1900
Page
2
London reports confirm British consular confirmation that Pekin legations are safe after attacks. dispatches describe continued bombardment, hostage fears, and allied efforts to secure ministers and foreign officials amid rising violence in Tien Tsin and Shanghai.
London reports the marriage of Lady Randolph Churchill to Lieut Cornwallis West at St Peter's church Knightsbridge. The church overflowed with well dressed women, with only relatives and intimate friends invited to the breakfast and no reception held.
The Record reports corn beef and rich beef prices rose from 1.25 to 1.50 per dozen for one pound cans. This marks the largest single jump by Chicago and western packers, driven by heavy demand from the United States government and foreign powers.
London reports a looming Liberal split with Imperialists pushing for control and anti imperialist Forwards opposing them. Boer War tensions have split the party into thirds while the nominal leader abstained. The government weighs a royal commission on naval coal supply amid rising American coal production and shrinking Welsh supplies.
London dispatch from Lord Roberts dated July 29 describes MacDonald’s morning to dark rear guard action nine miles outside Navuport Nek in the Bethlehem hills. Scots Guards and other regiments failed to stop a Boer withdrawal. Prinsloo appeals for four day armistice, then offers unconditional surrender. Roberts confirms Prinsloo’s surrender of about five thousand Boers.
Late last night a mob overcame militia and police to torch the Lafont school house at Sixth and Rampart street, destroying the building after assuming it stored arms and ammunition in the structure.
London dispatch reports Gen. De Wet offers to surrender if his followers may return home unmolested. Lord Roberts rejects any surrender condition and demands unconditional surrender.
The Privy Council dismisses the appeal in Banque d'Hochelaga vs Stevenson from the Quebec Court of Queen's Bench. The Montreal Gas Company vs Vasey appeal is allowed only on the $10,000 award for refusal to renew the contract. remaining judgment stands.
Preliminary trial began in London for Gerald Sifton and Walter Herbert. Witness J Morden testified about a plan to kill Gerald Sifton and Mary McFarland related schemes. Morden described Sifton proposing to murder his rival and urged cooperation.
Notes highlight Sir Frederick Hodgson’s escape from Coomassie as a landmark feat. Commentary contrasts McKinley and Bryan in the US campaign, while farmers boast debt-free prosperity. Canadian troops total 3 050 sent to South Africa with 91 deaths by press time. Cuban constitution slated for fall. US forces to depart soon after.
Shanghai bulletin says a Pekin representative confirms that all foreigners and ministers were murdered as legations were overrun. The Chinese reportedly killed their families as a final act, and Sir Robert Hart died by his own hand amid mounting chaos.
Victoria saloon cashier Herman Bloomingdale 65 shot himself in a bath at the Dinard after years as Simon Leiser's cashier and recent heart trouble. He was uncle to Mrs. H. G. Seelig and had lived with her until a few days ago. He then moved to Ortard as her sale plans To California proceeded.
The London congress of chambers of commerce endorses imperial trade preference and an imperial council with colonial representation. It questions reciprocity within the empire, notes danger from British food duties, cites Laurier’s stance, and discusses defense funding and imperial zollverein ideas as potential paths.
London News notes Premier Dunsmuir’s two year absence from speech in the British Columbia legislature as a warning about restraint. Wu Ting Fang rejects a spatial English dominance while forecasting its potential as an international tongue. The Vancouver World reports the Andree expedition remains found in a new site and his bangs described as mysteriously scattered.
King Humbert died after being shot at 10 45 pm by anarchist Angelo Bresci in Monza. Bresci, born Prato 1869, said he acted alone due to hatred of monarchy and had lived in Paterson New Jersey. He arrived in Monza July 27 from Milan and claimed no accomplices. The new king was expected in Corfu tonight. Italian leaders prepared death certificate as government met.
Havana July 28 Kates Rathbone recently director general of posts in Cuba was arrested today on four charges. He allegedly drew two $500 orders to pay his private coachman and gardener from postal funds and drew per diem allowances without entitlement. Rathbone was held in bonds of $25,000.
City officials discuss building an incline railway from Mount Royal park to the mountain’s summit. Plans outline transportation access, potential tourism boost, and engineering considerations for a steep grade. Authorities seek public input and feasibility studies before proceeding.
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