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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1900
Page
5
The German Legation in Pekin reports no general wrusck since July 43. An undated Italian cable notes seven hundred strangers taking refuge in the British Legation. Forty French and Italian rajfore defend Catholic Missions in North Pekin.
London August 9 official reports confirm 124 European missionaries, including women and children, are ambushed in North China. Two hundred and fifty Europeans and Americans are in great peril in Sichuan province.
London dispatch reports Japanese forces captured Plot-aing on the Sthine riverfront but heavy rains slow Allied advances along roads and rivers. The terrain is described as a vast, difficult front.
London August 5 841 Americans involved in action near Piet-sang report heavy Japanese casualties. Casualties among allied forces and others noted, with fluctuating counts and ongoing fighting.
HM Lizard, London reports that Mr S Lizard, a member of the Australian Squatron, has arrived in Hong Kong from Auckland.
London reports the Allied appoint ment of Field Marshal Count von Wildersee as Commander in Chief of the forces in China. The appointment gains general approval with ceremonial congratulations from leaders, and the page also notes von Wildersee’s birth in 1830s and prior service in Prussian and German campaigns.
Guns from 1.M.3 threaten the British Consulate at Bhanghat as security forces confront a tense incident in August. Raye Tarde and local authorities coordinate protective actions around the consulate compound.
Canton correspondent reports secret bands in China with named societies and their leaders, noting powerful groups in Bhantune and surrounding areas. The piece details robberies, kidnappings, arson against churches, and the brutal methods used by criminals, including a new device for execution. mentions local coal port activity and several obituaries.
London August 9. Lord Roberts reports fear of a garrison at Sinads River near Burtenburg and Zeenat may be captured after ten days of resistance. Commandant De la Rey, hearing of Ian Hamilton's approach, abandoned plans to capture Baden-Powell at Rustenburg and hurried toward the Vaal River where fighting may end Monday. Ian Hamilton and Baden-Powell left Rustenburg on Tuesday.
London dispatch from Delagoa Bay dated Auavet 9 reports 200 Australian Bushmen in the engagement between Zeerust and Ruetenburg. The British force under Lieutenant General Carrington was badly repulsed with 190 casualties.
London reports that De Wet crossed the river from the Oregon colony on Monday. Lieutenant-General Methuen advanced on the right and engaged Commander De Wet's forces on Tuesday, with details from Augnet dispatches.
London reports General Buller occupied Amcrefouti in the eastern Transvaal on Tuesday. Twenty five British soldiers were wounded. Commander Botha's opposition was described as heavily weakened.
Aliquat Y Lieutenant General Sir Charles Warren has returned to England from the Cape Colony after vacating the country north of the Orange River.
Invalided home from London in August, Lieutenant Reid of the Tasmanian Contingent is reported as having been invalided on the 19th of January. The terse item notes his status and unit without further detail.
From June 1 a letter describes weary sailors in revolt era to Miss G Matin of Ennyiar street Waterloo. Gowing reports out among rebels and ship hazards, rough cold nights, scarce winter clothing, and fear of being captured. He denies rumors of surrender and says they are still fighting.
A correspondent recalls two days of action with Australian forces near a Boer guns ridge. He details Mauser and Pom Pom bombardments, charges across rocky terrain, horse maneuvers, and medical support from the NSW Australian medical staff. He notes high heat, shelling, and close combat, with casualties and a vivid account of a dramatic moment near a rocky ravine. The piece captures the fatigue, danger, and endurance of soldiers under fire and the relief at medical aid.
A charity fair opened at Nrede's Roams Liverpool Street Hylte Park on Thursday afternoon in aid of the Australian Church fund. The event featured displays of plain and fancy goods, flowers, and novelties with extensive stalls and performances by Miss Freeman and others. A reopening ceremony marked the event, and a continuation into the evening was planned amid a broad program of sales and entertainment to support the church building fund.
West Maitland reports the return of Trooper Wilke and Trooper Toose, recently invalided from South Africa, arriving Friday to enthusiastic crowds. The event features mock honors with lancers, gold tokens, and a bannered procession through main streets. Similar welcomes occur in Hiullina and Barrowale, with townsfolk cheering and officials presenting gifts as the injured soldiers receive hearty ovations. The scenes reflect broad celebrations of the Transvaal War veterans along with railway station processions and community tributes.
August reports from London and Albany show the Governor-General designating October events in Sydney with a banquet at the Hotel Cecil to be presided over by Mr. Chamberlain. The Governor-General will travel from Fremantle to Sydney in a major voyage, while debates on self-government for Australia intensify amid calls for federation and imperial ties.
London August 9 Parliament prorogued the Speech from the Throne reports friendly foreign powers, praises the bill establishing the Commonwealth of Australia, and notes war achievements in South Africa. It mentions concern over attacks on legations in Pekin and Allied responses to punish such crimes.
The session completed with bills advancing regulation of united utility companies the Money Lending Bill for housing workmen and the expansion of the naval reserve.
London August reports MLA for The Shoalhaven D Dayn has toured Glasgow and other centres to study sewerage dust destroyers and drainage. He plans to the Continent to observe Swiss methods for scouring river beds and renovation of allotments. Dayn is also an alderman of Woollahra and a Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board member.
In London on August 9 Count Lamsgorf, formerly aide to the Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs, succeeds the late Count Mouraviev as Russia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs. A recent cable notes Milsvolsky in Munich. Tad to succeed Count Lamsgraf in the position.
The report notes ample rains in India improving conditions and lists affected groups including Gujermt Rajputans and Centysl Iulia. It mentions commerce and stock markets with references to Bradstreet and London notices about financial indicators and the Colonial Stock Act progressing through Parliament. King Umberts funeral details in London are reported with royal attendance.
The monthly report from the Board of Trade in London records exports for July amounting to 174000 pounds valued at 398.78 pounds in value terms, up from the previous July. The data indicate a positive trade performance with increased exports compared with the same month last year.
Mr Justice Wright authorises the reduction of the capital of the New Zealand Trust and Lea Company to £200,000 and the reduction of the capital of the Sub Austration Land Mortgage and Agency Company by £450,000. BAR SILVER. London August 4 230 p.m. ber silver quoted today at 2s 6d 168 per ounce, up 1 1 80 an ounce yesterday.
The Willoughby aldermen of Chainwood East Ward tendered their resignations following a Supreme Court call for cause. The move aims to allow the council to progress amid a disputed recent election and council matters. In other news, Mr T S Scholefeld and Mrs Scholefeld attended a silver plate presentation marking their silver wedding anniversary.
A messy meeting at Balpine Town Mall led to the amalgamation of Balmain and Lolebhardt Fledarna Cricket Clubs into the Dolmdin Disifiel Cricket Clan. Delegates including Palrou, Al rrmian GC Murder president, and Mr. Gb Cloute, plus mayor and aldermen of Trummoyne, set the new council and officers. adjournment planned for August 11.
A jumble of auction details and public notices fills the page. Listings mention household goods in Mingo, sales at Hi Braadinly and Alebs, with buyers in Orange and Wadonga. Court cases include a Darlinghurst conviction for illegal acts and a police court order over a dwelling repair. A theatre matinee for The Merchant of Venice supports Alfred Hospital funds. Various maritime passengers and crew are listed with minor legal and municipal items scattered throughout.
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