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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
5
Landon reports December 6 in Tangtue Valley the viceroys push provincial troops into Tangfu heme, seizing power at Court. Chinese allies caution against trem outbreak during the glare and urge Allies to avoid interior expeditions. Boner placards reappear at Tlen fiw.
Li Hung Chang states that Shin Liang, the new Governor of Shansi, has secretly executed several Boxer leaders and protected missionaries in the region. The dispatch notes consolidation of power after the Boxer uprising and assigns blame to regional leaders while signaling ongoing suppression and loyalty to foreign missions.
London dispatch reports Russian authors who recently imposed a land tax at Newchwang, controlling the post town authorities. The item notes tension around the tax and local governance in the port town during December.
London reports that Colonel John Hay, then United States Secretary of State, at Britain's request, demanded exemplary punishment and a recognition of China's liability to pay an indemnity before entering peace negotiations.
Aboard the Salamia seven Australian Naval personnel from New South Wales and Victoria returned to Sydney on Thursday. Their reunion was marked by unexpected duration and illnesses blamed on climate changes and contaminated water. Instructor Rickwood at Fort Macquarie and Captain Thomas provided care. Victorians departed for Melbourne. locals returned home.
The Imperial representative will probably depart Sydney on January 7 and spend about 44 hours in Melbourne before continuing.
Perth reports detail a royal inspection of British Army volunteers assembled at Wellington Barracks for the voyage to Australia as Commonwealth Parliament ceremonies open. The Duke of Cambridge reviewed the line, praised discipline, and warned on temptations and drink, urging unity of regulars and volunteers and respect for the regiment.
The Indian Contingent under Colonel Peyno sails to Sydney for the Australian Commonwealth celebrations. It includes British officers, native officers, and a large number of NCOs and attendants from Bengal, Madras, Bombay, and Hyderabad. Major J Beech will accompany as Indian Medical Service officer. The force spans cavalry and infantry, with Sikhs, Ghoorkhas, and Bengal Cavalry among the participants.
Lord Hopetoun sends a message to all towns in the Commonwealth expressing reverence and duty as the new representative of the Queen. He notes temporary illness but hopes for full recovery to serve the nation with energy, mind, and devotion.
London reports show a drop in wheat prices amid uncertain trade, with buyers watching American supply and European weather patterns for impact on future futures. Traders caution about volatility and potential shifts in global demand.
Lieutenant General French drives 500 Boers from Losberg Gintriot and captures prisoners. Utrecht garrison repulses a Boer attack with 200 casualties. Victories extend across southeastern Transvaal, 27 miles from Newcastle, Natal.
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts, recovering in Durban, has received an ovation and will call at Capetown before continuing to St Helena on his return journey.
London dispatch reports twenty thousand Rand Rifles enrolling in voluntary training as a model for empire defense. The program aims to expand organized militia potential and inspire similar efforts across colonial and domestic fronts.
The Ameer expresses delight at British success in South Africa and lauds the bravery of the police.
Detember G Major-General Paget led a four days battle against 500 Boers who had artillery and pom-poms. New Zealanders under Sophia Craddocks formed a British left bank and counterattacked. Colonel Pilcher of the 4th instantly outflanked De Wel and enabled Major-General Kuor to drive the Boers from their positions and northward.
Kruger is reported to have arrived in Europe with possible plans. The dispatch notes his route through Europe and cites the Hague as a capital reference, placing Rovwerdem as a nearby landmark. The brief entry frames Kruger's movements without detailing outcomes or dates.
London dispatch reports Premier Dr. W Hide Beaufort in the Second Chamber stating he could not foresee the moment to propose arbitration forward to the South African campaign. The statement comes as the Netherlands weighs its stance in the ongoing international mediation efforts.
London December 6 The German envoy at Luxemburg informed President Kruger that the Emperor remained aloof on arbitration regarding South Africa.
London dispatch lists colonial casualties from the November 29 fighting at Rietfontein. Killed: several sergeants and troopers from New Zealand and Australian units. Wounded: many ranks across New Zealand, Queensland and Victorian Bushmen with gunshot and other injuries. One death from enteric fever reported at Klerksdorp and another at Rustenburg. A High Commissioner telegram notes a killed private and a severely wounded lance-corporal among New South Wales Bushmen.
London reports that C Pott the Dutch consul at Delagoa Bay was removed by Portuguese authorities for aiding the Boers while in office. The action risks Portugal’s relations with Great Britain as the case unfolds and authorities clarify the consul’s duties and loyalty.
Shipping arrivals list many passengers and ships with names as well as captains and agents. The report enumerates numerous individuals from various origins and destinations, including cases under the North Count and Cambria companies, with extensive crew and passenger details.
OCR fragment recounts ship arrivals and maritime activity across multiple ports. Mentions the Absiduen wreamer Hypnowtor, Lamia steamer Woolloumanos, and ships at Colombo, Canton, Hongkong, Calcutta, and Singapore. References dates around October and a general travel route via Cape, Central Wharf, and South Atlantic lanes. Contains disjointed place names and ship terms indicating a broad shipping round-up.
London December. Mr P A Botha former member for Kroonstad in the Orange Free State delivers a pamphlet from London condemning English policy. He says the British and the Boer must live peacefully together and criticizes past Heer conduct.
London December. The following men have been commissioned in various regiments: Mr G J Living King’s Liverpool Regiment Lieutenant H Muirny Worcestershire Regiment Private H T Slupterson Worcestershire Regiment Lieutenant W Keats Duke of Wellington's (WGI) Regiment Private S W Guyer Leespot Foresters Derbyshire Regiment Mr Fox Parker Princess Charlotte of Wales Royal Berkshire Regiment Mr C R Hay Duke of Cambridge's Own Middlesex Regiment Mr M Mulesworth Manchester Regiment.
Auction advertisements list sites at Milson Estab Milson Point and North Sydney on the ground SLA by Maine Horus and Ball Head Purves Limited Haverhold Furniture and Wheets 3 ST Broad Way Ilebe 403 by J Brown and Company
London reports Johannes Dejong proprietor of Worcester Advertiser arrested for publishing four seditious pieces accusing British soldiers of atrocities. In Vioorka West, others detained for seditious language while Worcester Standard and Victoria West Messenger circulate in Dutch and English. Cape town area described with Dutch heritage and railway links.
The returning troops were greeted by large crowds in Sydney with a formal reception at the Barracks and praise from Maj Gen Frank, Sir William Lyne, Mr Lee, and others. New Zealand and Queensland soldiers were thanked for their service, and the ceremony included a Maori war cry and a substantial meal before payoffs for those in need.
Forty Dutch pastors at Stellenbosch issue a manifesto declaring independence of the Republics as the sole condition for peace. Stellenbosch near Capetown stages as a center of Afrikander Bond activity with students drawn from Boer families and churches.
Reports from London note Canadi en artillery Australians with two Maxims and New South Wales Lancers encamped on Worcestor slopes. A planned clash between Australiana and a local team was postponed as observers fret over military precautions.Afrikander delegates and Dutch clergy plan to attend despite the disturbance.
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