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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
1
The house Republican conference agreed to cut the Porto Rican tariff duty from 25 to 15 percent and limit the measure to two years. They expect near total GOP support with four exceptions and anticipate opposition votes will offset them.
Montague White, American representative of the Boers, says Cronje is in a tight spot but not surrounded. He praises Cronje as a natural leader and believes Pretoria must fall. intervention by the United States could end the war, though he doubts Europe will act. He urges the US to take a firm stand to compel a settlement.
Reports from Paardeberg in the Orange Free State say General Cronje’s position is more hopeless with British guns dominating the river slopes. Deserters claim Cronje desires surrender but is blocked by young Boers. 50 prisoners were taken last Saturday from a key kopje, while civilians accompany Boer forces and Roberts proposes safe passage for them.
In Paarpestere Orange Free State British artillery forced Cronje back as the Shropshires and Gordons edged forward, taking another 200 yards of ground before dawn. The fighting scene along the river showcases British shells and entrenched positions amid a riverine landscape. In Washington, Republicans fail to unite on the Porto Rican tariff bill after a long conference, with no agreement on the core issue of US tariff authority for Puerto Rico.
The Kentucky state contest board awarded certificates of election to all Democratic contestants for minor state offices. After swearing in, they demanded possession from Republican incumbents, who refused. The oath was administered by Clerk Shackelford, with grounds citing military interference in Louisville and injunction actions affecting inspectors and a federal judge’s conduct.
Senator Turley of Tennessee argues against seating Former Senator Quay as a Pennsylvania senator. The session includes spirited debate on the Hawaiian government bill with Tillman of South Carolina and Spooner of Wisconsin. An amendment removes voter property qualifications for state legislature electors, but progress remains limited.
The fish trust formed last August by 65 fish dealers is cutting prices where it faces competition and raising them where it holds market control. In areas with full control prices have fallen by about 40 percent, while independent regions see sharp reductions as well.
Rome reports Pope Leo II in excellent health blessing 15,000 Italian pilgrims at St. Peter's. The ceremony underscores strong church ties as the pontiff presides with public devotion.
London dispatch dated Sunday reports about 4,000 Boers besieged at Paardeberg. Cronje’s wife is not with him though women and children are in the camp. The Boer position focuses along the river and British general Lord Roberts shows humanity in handling the surrender and terms.
Major Enis Sixth artillery at Camp McKinley Honolulu reports to the war department a death at Hilo from plague as of Feb 15 with no new cases in Honolulu for eight days.
London reports Lord Roberts dispatch from Paardeberg dated February 24 details Boer forces from Natal attacking outposts in force. British losses include 4 officers wounded and 9 men killed with 23 wounded and 2 missing. Boers suffer heavy casualties and 100 prisoners. Casualties also cited for Kimberley action.
Lonpox Feb 27 The Times reports Colenso dispatch saying British forces are within two miles of Ladysmith but face the hardest ground and severe fighting remains.
The war office lists killed officers Lieutenant the Hon. R. C. Cathcart son of Lord Cathcart and Lieutenants Coe and Parker. Wounded include fourteen officers such as Major General Wynne and Colonel Harris. General Buller omits total numbers due to ongoing fighting.
Within hours over 200 prisoners reach Cape Town and preparations are under way. Fifty officers and men are sent to Welkfish Bay amid reports of Boer munitions being landed.
Port Elizabeth report states the seized steamship Sabine has been released by British authorities.
Washington February 27 The house committee on military affairs continued its Idaho labor riots investigation. Key testimony covered arrest treatment and prosecutions of 13 miners with 10 convictions for interfering with mail trains. The panel will subpoena General Corbin and Captain Bennett to clarify military actions in Idaho.
Judge A W Rucker of Denver president of the United States Monetary league has urged a national bimetallists gathering. A convention is planned for Kansas City on July 4 with six to eight hundred delegates from across the states and territories. A committee will work with Kansas City leaders to arrange accommodations for guests.
Washington February 27 The Associated Press says no communication has been received from French authorities by the State Department about the Hay Pauncefote treaty and the Panama Canal. This follows reports that a French ambassador spoke with the secretary of state on the matter.
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