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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
6
A special committee appointed by Speaker Henderson will begin an immediate investigation after the holiday recess into the death of Oscar L. Booz, said to have occurred from injuries sustained during hazing as a West Point cadet.
Halifax Nova Scotia December 21. Several modern long range guns are en route from England to replace older armament in harbor forts. The new guns will have an eight mile range and, with existing modern guns, may make the fortress impregnable.
London dispatch quotes a Morning Post Peking correspondent reporting an experienced general who doubts a European peace by next spring. He warns of potential complications that could disturb the peace of Europe.
London reports Lord Kitchener confirms invasion of Cape Colony and aims to drive rebels north. Alder shot prepares a large mounted troop draft for Jan 6, while Colesburg evacuates records due to Boers nearby. Phillipstown fight persists near the Orange river as anti-British feeling rises.
London reports suspense over South Africa as private telegrams circulate. The Standard claims General Knox abandoned Dewet’s base due to Cape Colony invasion by about 3000 Boers, while the Daily Mail cites smaller Boer numbers but warns of Dutch aid and insufficient British troops. Irregulars grow, Kitchener may seek reinforcements, and official figures remain unconfirmed.
Washington December 23 The senate spent about an hour and ten minutes amending and ratifying the Hay Paunce treaty modifying the Clayton Bulwer pact. Six roll calls on amendments and one on ratification yielded approval of most amendments while the Lodge proposed changes were adopted. the ratification passed 55 to 18 after executive session speeches by Thurston Gallinger Wolcott and Bard.
Dispatch dated Pretoria December 19 describes Boer forces estimated 500 to 800 crossing the Orange river at Rhenoster Hoek and a second party at Sand Drift. Mounted troops pursue as rail lines and nearby areas are guarded and the expedition hopes to drive the invaders north.
Cape Town reports a serious situation in the northern districts with about 2 000 Boers invading the area and fears Dutch sympathizers may join the rebellion. British worry over insufficient mounted troops and massive horse wastage in South Africa.
Report from Bloemfontein notes General Dewet with 6,000 men and 18,000 horses after capturing Dewets dorp. He refused surrender without a free pardon for all his men, many Cape Dutch. The force of 8,000 is split into three sections.
The Western Packers Canned Goods association met in Chicago with 80 packers from Iowa Indiana Wisconsin and Illinois. They discussed over supply and unanimously favored curtailing future acreage devoted to canned goods to reduce production.
Philip D Armour head of Armour Co. has been slightly ill for days and is now reported in a serious though not alarming condition. The relapse stems from a complication of ailments.
Clyde shipbuilders reported orders for 150000 tons of plates in the United States at a saving of £50000. The article notes a continued low mood in Scotch steel and malleable iron trades amid the activity.
Washington December 22. Representative Hopkins chair of the census committee filed the majority report fixing the house at 357 members for the next decade. Representative Burleigh of Maine filed a minority report backed by six members proposing 386 seats. Representative Crumpacker of Indiana, joining Burleigh, submitted an independent report arguing for reducing Southern representation in line with suffrage abridgment, proposing 3874 members.
Washington dispatch reports the house river and harbor committee via a sub committee reduced the bill amount to about 60 million dollars including continuing contracts.
Washington December 22 The House approved the Indian appropriation bill totaling 9 036 526 and the military academy bill for 700 151. Both measures attracted little debate with only a few minor amendments to the former.
Wasu Hinaton notes Senator Daniel has filed an amendment to the army reorganization bill. It would authorize the president to retire four volunteer brigadier generals regardless of age.
Washington December 22. Immediately after approving the journal the house formed a committee of the whole and began the Indian appropriation bill debate. The action signals early consideration of spending for tribal affairs and related programs in the session.
The Santa Fe telegraphers announce they will continue their strike to a bitter end, disregarding the conference outcome with Third Vice President Barr. President Dolphin disclosed reports from Galveston Fort Worth Topeka and other points along the line.
Earl Mosher aged 17 pleaded guilty in circuit court at Verona to assault to do great bodily harm for attacking Carl Grover 72. He was sentenced to five years in state prison.
Great Britain seeks changes to the joint note preamble and most powers have practically accepted them. France and Japan have signed, leaving the United States stance unclear but expected to acquiesce. The note is anticipated to be completed and delivered to Chinese plenipotentiaries within three or four days, with Germany backing the British proposal.
Secretary Hay held a morning talk with Lord Pauncefote the British ambassador about the Chinese situation. Officials say the discussion cleared up obscurity on the Peking agreement and found both governments in accord with the policy as laid out in the latest negotiations.
A Peking dispatch reports Tung Fuh Siang now dictates military moves, terrorizes the empress, and controls troop movements as allied powers fail to close arsenals and halt ammunition supplies. The Pall Mall Gazette notes negotiations are limited and do not curb his rallying of forces.
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Special correspondence from Washington notes the push for a cloture rule to end lengthy Senate debates so critical measures like the Nicaragua canal treaty and merchant marine bill may pass. It discusses President McKinley’s stance, party divisions, and the need to expand export markets while addressing ship subsidies and foreign vessel competition.
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