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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
5
Brief dispatches from the Evening News Correspondents cover local cable developments and community updates. Short items report progress, schedules, and notices affecting readers.
The May 21 Vereeniging conference in London hears leaders Steyn Wesel Muller Celliers and Hertzog oppose peace while General De Wet leans pacific. Irreconcilables from the Orange Free State may push for end of Britain’s purse as talks turn acrimonious.
London dispatch reports crops in Transvaal and Orange River Colony have been harvested by troops, worsening the food shortage and expanding the enemy's access to provisions.
Commandant Van Heerden was killed during an attack on the town of Aberdeen in Cape Colony. The assault failed and did not seize the town.
London dispatch notes the Thames claims Mackinny, not Hinton, surrendered to British forces at Balmoral. Earlier reports said Jack Hinton, a noted train wrecker, had surrendered.
London reports Prime Minister Seddon is in Johannesburg and is bound for Pretoria and Klerkadorp where New Zealand troops are stationed as part of the South African campaign.
The Lieutenant-Governor received word from Capetown's Chief Casualty Officer listing dangerously ill soldiers. May 18 at Heijibron two NSW Mounted Infantry men No 1553 R J Morrison and No 1628 J Elwood. May 17 at Elandsfontein NSW Mounted Infantry No 1022 Thomas Patrick Leonard with enteric fever. At Pretoria NSW Bushmen's Contingent No 4455 Alfred Stevens with likely lung infection.
The Fifth Battalion Commonwealth Horse marches through city streets to the Columbian, led by General Fine and a staff, with mounted escorts and band. Crowds cheer from windows and streets as the battalion departs for embarkation at Cowper Wharf, Woolloomooloo.
London dispatch reports two parachute incidents. Cavanagh was blown onto a church steeple at Bradford from 1500 feet and rescued by ropes. Edith Brookes died at Sheffield when her parachute failed to open after ascent by balloon.
A May 21 report from London details Mont Pelee eruptive forces driving ash and lava toward Fort de France and St. Pierre. U.S. cruiser Potomac ferried the US Consul’s party ashore as lava and detonations sent panicked residents to ships. Indefatigable and other vessels evacuated crews while rivers overflowed and dozens of homes were damaged.
The Ministers of the Powers at Pekin have unanimously rejected Sheng the Treaty Commissioner’s claim that the indemnity is payable on the silver unit basis.
Report from London states Southern Chi li insurgents have set fire to a bridge on the Pokin Hankow railway. Belgian engineers overseeing the line have retreated to Ching-tlig for safety amid the disturbance.
In Leicester the Australians defeated Leicestershire by seven wickets as Trumper and Duff led a stabilizing chase after a cautious start. Noble took four wickets for 21 in Leicestershire’s first innings, while Woodcock bowled economically by matching Odell and Jones. Darling and Trumper contributed key runs in the second innings to seal the win.
London May 21 Dr Morrison of the Times reports the Court resisted efforts to punish Yuan-shi-kai and Huyu-fen for their Anglo-Chinese agreement role. Both officials retain rank with strong backing from Yung-lu the Empress Dowager's chief adviser.
The U S Attorney General obtained a temporary Chicago injunction against the Beef Trust. It prohibits restricting beef output for local consumption as the trust, led by Armour and Company and three others, faced claims of driving meat prices high and seeking the English market.
A 150 man Cape Colony military contingent has departed Capetown for England to represent the colony at the coronation ceremonies.
Reports from Fort de France describe a volcanic eruption with lava flow overwhelming Grand Riviere and evacuations of twenty thousand residents toward Guadeloupe. Transportation is destroyed and the city, Martinique capital, faces grave danger as Mont Pelee continues eruptive activity.
May 21 report from London details terrible sufferings of La Soufrière eruption victims in St Vincent with sixty more hospital deaths. A new township rises to replace destroyed settlements and a £60,000 fund is needed for six months of coffers and housing. The Lord Mayor of London cables £15,000 in additional aid.
May 21 Lon tVon reports that the presidents of leading Nonconformist churches have been invited to attend the Westminster Abbey coronation ceremony. It marks the first honor of its kind extended to heads of Nonconformist bodies.
The international miners congress meeting in Dusseldorf has voted in favor of an eight-hour workday for miners. The decision was announced from London on May 21 at 2 10 p m.
M. Leroy-Beaulieu, a noted French publicist in London, protests France quitting Lake Chad Central Africa and urges France to maintain effective occupation of Jadu.
The Prussian Diet considers a bill to allocate 150 million marks for settling German peasants in the Polish provinces of West Prussia and Posen. The proposal, reported from London dated May 21, 3.23 p.m., would amount to about 7.5 million pounds.
The Republic of Cuba is formally constituted. Roosevelt sends a friendly letter to General Palma praising stability. Cuban colors fly at Havana amid rejoicing as American forces withdraw. Hay ties Cuba’s independence. U S House passes a unanimous resolution welcoming Cuba’s birth.
A New York company with capital of 70 million dollars aims to operate Professor Fessenden's wireless telegraphy and telephony. It plans to telephone from America to France soon and expands hopes for cross Atlantic communication.
In London on May 21 a gala for 180 guests at Tsarskoe Selo marked the visit of President Loubet. The czar and Loubet exchanged toasts to the Franco Russian alliance. Reports say a plot against Loubet was uncovered before his landing, with arrests including condemned students. Authorities note the landing was shifted to Peterhof, not Reval or Riga. The Central Revolutionary Committee sent threats to Wilna Governor de Wahl and Interior Minister Pleve. a revolver wound was inflicted on the governor by Lockert.
The visible supply of American wheat stands at 46 072 000 bushels as reported by Bradstreet's. The figures reflect the latest measurement published in London on May 21 at 6 35 p m.
London dispatch reports President Loubet of France sent congratulations to President Roosevelt celebrating the formal establishment of the Cuban Republic. The message came during a period of diplomatic formalities and signals France's official recognition of the new regime.
London bar silver prices hold at 113 pence per ounce as trading notes show the standard rate for the metal on May 21 with the market steady in London.
The Rev Dr Russell is elected Moderator of the Established Church of Scotland and the Rev Dr Howie becomes Moderator of the United Free Church of Scotland. The King, in a message to the Established Church, urges minister training to preach in Gaelic.
Report from London dated May 21 notes the Humbert family fleeing France to escape arrest for extensive frauds. Burglaries target their Viveceaux chateau and Celegrans estate. The family is believed to be in Liverpool.
London May 21 Sir Charles Tupper stated in an interview that colonial produce would be exempt from the British registration duty on corn and car thus easing Britain’s food imports. He predicted large Canadian farming settlement in Manitoba and the North West Territories to meet Britain’s food needs.
May 21 report states Italy annexed Rubelta opposite Perim in the Red Sea after local disturbances, ending a previously Italian sphere of influence.
Eastern papers detail a Manila cholera outbreak with a death rate reported at 30 per day. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised as loosening and relieving coughing at 1/6.
A train of 18 water waggons reached Co bar on Tuesday night while station master arrival was due 10 days earlier. The City Council letter prompted a response from the Postmaster-General's Department dated Melbourne May 1 denying tunnels as a rat harborage and noting disinfecting actions. Two electricians were authorised to disinfect the tunnels for a fortnight as a precaution.
London reports wool sites resumed after Whitsun. Verrices prices held firm and crossbreds at medium to low ranges generally unchanged.
A Ryde burglary spree reports entry at Hunter's Hill with jewellery stolen and theft at Mr Skillian's Ryde residence during absence. A drawer purse containing £3 178 6d disappeared. burglars not yet apprehended.
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