Britons Angered by US Peace Proposals in Boer War Debate
London editorials reveal irritation over President McKinley’s offers to aid peace between Britain and the Boer republics. The piece contrasts British disdain for US mediation with favorable views toward France and notes Salisbury’s firm rebuff as enforcing non interference. It also recalls Cronje’s siege actions at Potchefstroom and the wartime conduct of both sides.
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London
McKinley
Great Britain
Boer Republics
America
France
United States
M. Delcasse
Lord Salisbury
Washington
Cronje
Jameson
Dornkop
Potchefstroom
Natal
A War for Freedom
President McKinley at the Ohio society dinner in New York argued that liberators never oppress liberated peoples and that self-government forbids despotism. He extended this view to Britain's role in the Boer republics, claiming Britain seeks equal freedom, not conquest.
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Ohio Society
New York
McKinley
United States
Philippines
Great Britain
Britain
Cronje On The Move To St Helena
Some of Cronje s feats are recalled as his forces head for St Helena. The passage hints at parallels to Napoleon s fate and the treachery by which Ferdinand was kidnapped, inviting moral reflection on historical imprisonment.
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Cropje
St. Helena
Napoleon
Ferdinand
Mixed World War Dispatches Highlight Imperial Unity and Local Rivalries
A compilation of brief notes references the Orange Free State joining Britain, Dutch and Filipino actions in South Africa and the Philippines, census prep in Johannesburg, militia rivalry in Kentucky, and mining dividends in British Columbia. It weaves imperialist optimism with regional tensions and economic signals.
London War Update Tracks Slow Progress In South Africa
March reports from London describe the peaceful advance on the Orange Free State with little fighting expected until Lord Roberts reaches the Vaal river. Updates note moves by General Kitchener, Canadain engineer Girouard, and Gatacre scouts at Springfontein while Mafeking relief rumors persist with no official confirmation.
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London
Orange Free State
Lord Roberts
Vaal River
Free
Kitchener
New York
Isaac N. Ford
the Tribune
Queen’s Domain
Gatacre
Springfontein
Pole-Carew
Clements
Norval's Pont
Free State
Montreal
Pretoria
Finlayson Johnson
Johnston
Johannesburg
South Africa
Transvaal
Roberts may move on Pretoria via Rustenburg
London March 19 reports no news of Mafeking despite converging forces. Observers expect Lord Roberts to push on Pretoria by way of Rustenburg, possibly from Fourteen Streams or Klerksdorp, with Methuen's Warrenton movements aiding the plan. Col. Baden-Powell's force remains central to public interest.
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London
Plumer
Mafeking
Bloemfontein
Natal
Baden-Powell
Lord Methuen
Warrenton
Vaal
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Rustenburg
Fourteen Streams
Klerksdorf
Gatacre
Oliver
Cape Colony
Rouxville
Kroonstad
Steyn
Vanderbilt Heirs Face Inheritance Tax In New York
The heirs of Cornelius Vanderbilt are expected to pay about 1 million dollars into the state treasury within days as inheritance tax. It is announced that all Vanderbilt bequests have been paid.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Artistic Job Printing Service Description
A short notice describes the office’s capability to print every description or document. It emphasizes in house printing services and standards of workmanship.
Strathcona Horse Departs Halifax for Monterey
The Strathcona Horse, greeted by Halifax citizens, leaves aboard the Monterey this afternoon. The troops are inspected by Lord Seymour, commander of British forces in Canada, Hon. Dr. Borden, and Lieut. Gov. Daly before departure as war mobilization continues.
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Halifax
N. S
Monterey
Strathcona
Lord Seymour
Canada
Dr. Borden
Gov. Daly
British government statements on China tensions
In the House of Commons the parliamentary secretary to the foreign office, William St John Broderick, said Britain would protect its interests in China and denied US reports of American warships being sent to China.
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London
House of Commons
China
Foreign Office
William St. John Broderick
United States
Labor deputation presses Ottawa on imports and labor protections
A Winnipeg labor representative and others from the Dominion trades and labor council urged the premier to curb American contract labor, inspect loading and unloading, restrict Chinese entry, raise entry tax to 500, eight hours on government works, penal institution labels, a labor bureau, and action on Slocan mining issues. The premier noted bills on Chinese questions and fair wages are underway and discussed a tacit USCanada understanding on alien labor laws.
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Ottawa
Puttee
Labor
Winnipeg
Bremmer
New Denver
B. C
Dominion Trades and Labor Council
Dominion
British Columbia
United States
To Marry a Spanish Duke Reported in New York
A close friend of the Duke de la Torre of Spain says Miss Sylvia Green daughter of Hetty Green may wed the duke. Sylvia is heiress with little own property while the duke’s income is about 4000 dollars yearly.
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New York
Duke de la Torre
Spain
Sylvia Green
Hetty Green
Miss Green
Striking Cigarmakers Rally in New York for Aid
Twenty thousand cigar makers attended a meeting in New York as they agreed to provide ten thousand dollars weekly to the 2,200 striking workers at Kerbs Wertheim Schiffer. Funds come from a $250,000 strike fund with employed workers to donate fifty cents weekly.
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New York
Kerbs, Wertheim & Schiffer
Wounded Boers to Go Home
General Roberts reports seven British officers and 43 men wounded at Bloemfontein have been cared for in hospital. He says wounded Boers will be allowed to proceed to their homes once they can leave the hospital.
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London
General Roberts
Bloemfontein
Magnates Agree on Chicago Club Pending League Approval
In Chicago on March 19 the American baseball magnates reached an amicable arrangement with James A Hart for a Chicago club and submitted the deal to the National League for approval.
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Chicago
James A. Hart
National League
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