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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1900
Page
4
The Governor-General's Saturday arrival sparks talk of a Barton premiership shaping Federation. Analysts note Reid's influence for free trade but say he lacks constitutional claim, while Lyne's stance complicates the first Australian premier choice. Barton emerges as a leading constitutional contender with possible federal leadership implications.
Sudden Boer revival reported in Transvaal as Major General Clements force is defeated near Noortgedacht, about thirty miles west of Krugersdorp and twenty miles northwest of Johannesburg. Commandos led by De la Rey and Beyers suspected in Magilesberg area.
Reports from the South African front describe a dawn assault by Boers on a Northumberland Fusiliers post north of Nooitgedacht. Despite initial repulse the hill fell after native drivers deserted with ammunition. British losses include five officers and nine men killed, with 18 officers and 553 men missing. General Clements retreated toward Pretoria as Boer forces under Louis Botha push near Standerton and threaten lines toward Delagoa Bay.
The article discusses plans for a January 1 swearing-in procession, urging an earlier start to avoid peak heat. It notes Governor-General considerations, potential carriage shortages, and the need to minimize heat exposure for troops and crowds while accommodating precedence concerns.
The crowds fill the streets from early morning and will crowd Centennial Park as 10,000 school children are gathered there. An afternoon start risks longer exposure without refreshment, heightening disorder andOfficer concerns about keeping order in the heat and thirsty day.
The article notes broad crowds greeting Mr. G. H. Reid with evident affection during a Saturday procession, likening it to earlier favorable reactions to Sir William Lyne and Mr. Barton. It argues the praise is endemic to public sentiment, not sincere hooting, and suggests Wise bears renewed criticism as political tides shift with the same spontaneity as Carmen’s affections.
The notice notes the death of Lady Darling widow of Sir Charles Darling third Governor of Victoria. It recalls the free trade vs protection clash of the 1860s, Darling’s constitutional stance, his recall after strong pressures, and his resignation and later peaceful exit. Victorian Parliament granted Lady Darling a life pension and education funds for her children.
Edith Short aged 23 residing in Regent Street Sydney died Sunday evening at a house in Flinders Street where she had been ill since November 24. Dying depositions were taken earlier. two people, a man and a woman, have been in custody over a week on a charge connected to her death. The coroner will hold an inquest at the South Sydney Morgue, where the body has been moved.
A 259 strong unit named the Commander-in-Chief's Bodyguard has moved from Capetown to Johannesburg. Colonel Laing addressed Maitland recruits warning against enemy infiltrators and urging honesty as the unit begins service, with a stark warning to any men with such ties. Helena continues to echo the tense atmosphere as local authorities tighten security and court routines shift with new governance.
Reuter's despatch from Tientsin cites a credible Chinese source detailing imperial terms. Indemnity of 700 million taels over 60 years guaranteed by likin revenue, monument to Baron von Ketteler, an Imperial Prince’s Berlin visit, and lines of communication to Tianjin and Beijing. Officials tied to the Boxer movement to be punished. candidates from foreign-affected districts barred from literary exams for five years. Tsung-li Yamen to be abolished. foreign ministers to access the emperor. arms import halted. fortifications at Shan Hai Kwan Taku and Beijing to be razed.
English observers in China condemn German mischief amid tensions recorded in London. The report notes British concern over German provocations and calls for restraint in international relations.
London reports the death of Lady Darling widow of Sir Charles Henry Darling former Governor of Victoria The deceased was Elizabeth Salter daughter of Christopher Salter of Stoke Pogis Buckinghamshire She married Sir Charles Darling in 1851 and shared his governorship and pension from Victoria of one thousand pounds annually
The Times comments on the U S Senate resolution on the Nicaragua Canal treaty urging Britain to adhere to the agreement ensuring canal neutrality and complete equality of commerce.
London December 15. The Gazette publishes conditions governing investment by malees in colonial stocks and related rules.
Reports from Li- Vadis say the Czar has sufficiently recovered to be outside on the veranda at the palace, signaling a return to public view amid ongoing illness concerns.
Parliament has been prorogued and will reassemble on February 14. Paris Exhibition accounts show a deficit of 2,000,000f about £80,000, signaling significant financial shortfall reported from London on December 16.
The Imperial Australian Wine Company is being formed in London with capital of £80,000 and 20 000 shares offered to the public at a discount Viscount Hampden serves as chairman of the new firm.
London December 14 Mr Lindon Hates chief engineer travels to Queensland to inspect the Suez Canal and assess prospects for widening and deepening. Mr Bates conducts experiments in the canal with the Queensland dredge Hercules.
London dispatch says the alleged recovery of the Nelson relics at Leicester was a hoax. It notes that valuable curios from the South Kensington Museum lent to the West Ham Museum have been stolen.
Bar silver quoted at 23 4 per ounce standard. Currants dull at 20s per cwt. Sales of sheepskins offered 4204 bales with Merino and crossbred prices advancing to 4d. Clothing services and crossbreds up 4d.
Associated Gold Mines 2 178 64 Mount Lyell 5 178 64 North Mount Lyell 2 1 34 Ivanhoe 9 108 Lake View Consols 14 158 Chillagoe 31s 3d Great Boulder 258 6d Broken Hill 405 6d.
London reports Frozen Meat Trade Association quotations for mutton and lamb including New Zealand and Australian lots and River Plate prices with changes. Bells rang at St Philip's Church Church Hill for the Governor-General's landing on Saturday.
Poem-like advertisement by A. Saunders Art Jeweller promoting a Christmas display of jewelry. Describes pearls and gemstones sourced from distant lands. Invites inspection of brooches bracelets rings chains and watches at 15 George Street Sydney opposite the Railway Station.
Result details from Tattersall's Newcastle Cup draw show 50 000 subscription funds and numerous prize groups. The listing names hundreds of prize numbers and horses including First Consul, The Primo, Privateer, Nevada, Wingello and others across multiple cash tiers and final tallies.
Michael Stevenson sues Robert and Samuel Butcher trading as R and R Butcher for 2000 pounds alleging damage to his tannery from blasting at Willoughby. The defendants deny negligence and say they followed Acts authorising explosives Use. Trial has lasted nearly three months and may continue for days.
Last week stamp duty received on probate and letters of administration totaled 701 168 5d. The amount reflects official duties collected by the registry and recorded in the weekly financial summary.
A memorial fountain at Watsons Bay for the late Lieutenant Grieve will be unveiled Saturday afternoon likely by the Minister for Defence Mr. Lee. The 6th Infantry Regiment will parade at Circular Quay and proceed to Watsons Bay aboard the Government steamer Thetis as guards of honor. Funds were raised by Watsons Bay residents and regiments for a memorial, with plans to decide its use later. Officials and governors from the Australian states may attend the ceremony.
An advertisement proclaims Rose's Celebrated Eye Lotion as a never-failing remedy that guarantees a positive cure for eye ailments. The copy emphasizes swift results and the product's reliability.
A stream of brief items covers fires at Peak Hill and Temora areas, a hospital secretary’s resignation, a police court remark, a poisoning trial in Invercargill, and auction results at Northwood Estate. It notes bush fires near Wangaratta, a shipwreck and relief, and government moves in Parliament and colonial affairs.
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