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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
5
Commander in Chief of Allied forces delayed his homeward journey to inquire into the altercation on the Taku road at Tientsin involving British French and German soldiers. The incident prompts a formal inquiry into the fracas and its conduct.
London reports a great fire raging in the Forbidden City. Japanese and American troops are protecting the area as the blaze worsens.
The fret-class cruiser Grosny of 14 guns and 12 000 tons has been commissioned for service on the China Station, announced from London June 5.
London June 5 report states Russia has decided not to withdraw troops from garrison points between Pekin and the sea. A force will also be kept at Shmabalwan to maintain positions in the region.
London June report from the Berlin correspondent discusses the British plan for indemnity. It suggests Chinese bonds covering the indemnity for each power, guaranteed by maritime customs duties and portions of the junk and salt taxes, with control by an International Committee of Thentsln.
The four masted barque Cape Wrath missing after leaving Paling In November for Oregon and the Rathdown missing after departing Yokohama in October for America are listed by Lloyds. Both ships voyage Australia, with Rathdown famed for records from England to Australia.
The Melbourne damaged mails report states a fire caused heavy damage to newspapers for Melbourne Sydney Queensland Wellington Christchurch and more. Post office rules may allow claims for lost value up to limits. Oruba arrived with mail bags and parcels distributed to Adelaide Geelong Melbourne New South Wales Queensland Launceston Hobart Sydney New Zealand and Fiji shipments.
A large concert tomorrow night features the best young pianists of the state in a program conducted by J Edward Lyken at the organ with the Wogel Artillery Band. Notable soloists include Mackenzie Fuirtus Henry West Busumilch Herr Smedtgen and the Meluter singers. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospital. Competitors from schools may enter via cathedral side doors. tickets are not required for schools.
June reports describe a Boer rear-guard action near Krugersdorp as 1450 British troops with seven guns moved toward Johannesburg. Boers briefly captured two guns, then British retook them. Casualties: 6 British officers and 61 men killed, 6 officers and 16 men wounded, 1 officer and 7 men missing. Derbyshire casualties 20 killed, 62 wounded. Imperial Yeomanry 25 killed or wounded. Forty-one Boers were killed. Colonel Dixon reinforced. Commandant De la Rey attacked, pressure near the rear and main columns. LONDON, June 5, 1 52 p.m. Casualty updates cited, with updated counts for June 2 and 3.
London reports Commandant Snyman with 100 men reinforcing Commandant Lategan south west of Venterstad after a four hour fight at Jamestown. Boers loot Jamestown, suffer two wounded and three killed, while Kruitzinger reels back toward Molteno near Stormberg. Venterstad and a Standard Bank branch remain in Bos locations.
London June 6 reports Lieutenant-General Sir J D P French K C I has been placed in charge of the forces in Cape Colony. This appointment elevates French to command a major theatre in the empire and signals strategic emphasis on southern Africa during the ongoing conflict.
London reports Major-General Rawlinson's forces between Brakspralt and Klerksdorp captured 17 prisoners, 17,000 cattle, 20,000 sheep, and 400 horses. Many Boer families surrendered as well.
One hundred and fifty burghers in Pretoria swore allegiance during a June event in London. The ceremony underscored growing local support and featured residents reaffirming loyalty to their governing authority.
Private BR H. Ray of the Victorian Mounted Infantry was severely wounded at Brugeprult, as reported from London in June. The casualty underscores ongoing imperial forces engagements and the toll on Australian units serving in the field.
London June 5 The British Government has declined Canada’s offer to furnish another Cavalry corps for service in South Africa. The decision caps a brief exchange as Ottawa presses for colonial contributions to the war effort.
London June 5. Discharging New South Wales troops in England rather than at rendezvous caused pay and passage complications. NSW Agent-General H Copeland informed the War Office, which urged South African authorities to return all overseas contingents to their colonies unless colonial governments approve.
London reports Captain Neville Reginald Howse of the New South Wales Army Medical Corps awarded the Victoria Cross for heroism at Verdort July 24 under heavy fire. Also honored are Captain J Es Masterson of the Devonshire Regiment Corporal Clements of Remingtons Guides and Private Ravenhill of the Scots Fusiliers.
Dr Howse a surgeon captain born in Romersetshire England 164 joined NSW Medical Corps and served in South Africa. He earned praise after carrying a wounded trumpeter under fire at a Kemmer kraal and was recommended for the Victoria Cross by Major General Ridley and R G Broadwood. He spent twelve months at war and returned to Grange in March last to resume practice.
Colonel N. W. Kelly of the Victorian Contingent was created a Companion of the Bath by the King and ordered from England to Capetown. The distinction accompanies his rank in the force on active service. The announcement appears in the London dispatches dated June.
A Toronto incident reports burglars cuffed in a cab being moved by police when pistols were thrown into the vehicle. The burglars fired at a constable, killing him, then escaped and were recaptured. Also notes bar silver quotes and mining shares with values for Chillagoe and Mount Lyell.
The London market notes South Australian and New South Wales wheat sales at specific prices from February to April. Tin is quoted at £128 179s for spot and £124 for three months. Australian tallow sale details show 2276 casks offered with limited demand and unchanged prices for beef and other grades.
Erwin Grace Morley faced a charge of blackmail at the Central Criminal Court for demanding 10s from Anna Townsend on a date in April. The prosecution alleged she agreed to pay after Morley accused her of scandal, but the jury could not agree and Morley was discharged on bail.
Report from Randwick shows uhpro and Federa leading a grass track session. Many horses including Mins Melon Benedick Ariana and Sisyphua clocked five to six furlongs with various drills and performances noted among the day’s workouts.
A thief stole about 118 18s from a cashbox in the Pitt Street Mall where Captain Edwards, R.N., and lecturer Mr. 0. H. Anazetic were to appear. The chest was later found open with the money gone, most of it in gold and silver. Suspects are believed to have hidden inside the building during Musday Right's show.
The report outlines diverse campaign events across multiple districts. Candidates spoke on voter education, water conservation, parliamentary reform, and the possibility of one-house government while local Liberal and Labor branches prepared candidate lists and campaign committees.
A quarantine update notes a four year old passenger Lagilla Hancock died at the Quarantine Mix on Wednesday. Three more cases were reported from Ormus, including Black, a child passenger, and W Dickson and H Rickmand. A council conference discussed government action and possible ministry orders to control the outbreak.
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