Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1900 THE CANTERBURY JUBILEE.

The great preparations that hare been made, and are still going on, to have a record demonstration in Ohristchurch on the occasion of the -completion of Oanterburj's Jubilee must practically prevent any attempt on the part of (he smaller centres in the province to have any local gathering. It may be taken for granted that everybody within reach of the city of the plains will go there on the occasion. As the date is a fixed one there is no possibility of the residents of this district, for instance, getting up a celebration of their own, which might be done where an event, more than a date is to be commemor ated, Bat it strikes us that we might get up a very creditable, not to saj I striking demonstration in Aehbnrton, 'which if not so large as that in the city, would at least be practicable and would we believe meet with popular support. We refer to a proposal to have a gathering of all the congregations in the Ashburton Domain on Sunday the 16 th, which is the actual anniversary of the settlement of Canterbury. We are of opinion that if all denominations of Ohristians were to combine in an endeavour to make such a gathering a success and steps were to be taken early, a very large proportion of the people throughout the Ashburton county would be present in the Domain on the anniversary day. It is not necessary for as to indicate in what way a large concourse of people of all denominations should be inter ested, instructed or entertained on such an occasion. We are quite sure that the clergy and laity throughout the county can arrange that part of the business in a way that would place euch a gathering amongst the historic events of the year. We commend the suggestion to the various churches throughout the district. It seems feasible because nothing particular will take place in Ohristchurch likely to interfere with Sunday here.

There is not one of the modern languages which is so erratic in tbo matter of ort ho • A QUESTION OF gr ap h y as the ORTHOGRAPHY. iGnglish. Our

American consine are constantly shocking the orthodox by bringing common tense and phonetics to boar upon this matter; and it is more than probable that the spelling of many English words will undergo some change In the coarse of time. One desirable change is in course of operation with regard to words derived from other languages, noticeably those of Latin origin in forming their plurals. For instance there are a number of words that end in ' oil,' such as honorarium, memoran dum, etc., which strictly speaking — according to role—form their plurals according to the Latin rule and become honorarif., memoranda, etc, But although in writing, people wishing to be correct, employ the Li tin plural, conversationally the majority of business men treat words of this class as Anglicised, and form the plural simply by adding the Saxon sign 's' There can be no doubt this will be the ultimate fate of ?11 foreign worde, and quite right too.

Local and General.

Alleged Shbkp Stealing.—At Timaru on Wednesday Robert Elms was committed for trill on a charge of having stolen 26 sheep during tl<e month of October. Saturday's Games—The various g*me< In th* Dom»in were well patr nised on Satur day afternoon, tennis, bowls, and croquet being in full swing, and the grounds were looking at their be*t. ARTIIXEBY Wins—A curious coincidence ocsurs in the names of the placed horses in the Pioneer Handicap, rua at Ktocarton on Saturday last—thus, Field Battery, Royal Artillery, and Calibre 1.

Wa kan 01—The orops and feed in the Wakanui district are looking exceptionally well, and the returns of grain per acre should prove highly satisfactory. The various farms are capable of carrying much more stock than ab present) held.

Motor Cabs Ann Mails—The Queensland Posbal department has decided for the pre sent to abandon the idea of utilisiog motor cars for conveyance of malls in the drought stricken districts. Experiments have proved that the cars are quite unsuited for the purpose.

Sour Gbapes.—The Premier of New Zea land, says the Brisbane Observer, is ab present suffering from enlarged occiput and a fond delusion that) the little island off the coast of Australia occupies ab least three quarters of the Southern Hemisphere, and runs the whole show, celestial and terreitia!, in this half of God's footstool.

PHffiNix Ljr« E7o.—Spurgeon's Taber nacle, London, which was burned to the ground fully two years apo wai reopened in the end of September. The building which cost) olose od £50,000 has been opened free of debt. Sitting aocomodation has been provided for 4,000 people, or 1,000 'ess than in the old building.

A Luckt Man.—A working man named Mumford, living in a London BUburb, CVford is said to have had a nioe windfall, do less than an t state of Bomq considerable size situated in Canterbury. Now Zealand, togethet with over f 30.000, left by an uncle who went to New Zealand many years ago, and was not beard of by his relatives for over a quarter of a century.

Personal—-Mr Marks, supervisor of tho Hansard staff arrived in Ashburton by Saturday's express on a few days' visit— In connection with the recent University exam ins tins, we are pleased te learn that; Miss Baxter, the daughter of Mr Wm, Baxter, County Engineer, has duly passed in the course entered by her. By error tho name was omitted from the first returon published.

To Our Readers.—Our readers will find on page four artioles entitled " A sketch of the EmpreßS of China " and " A strange coincidence." Tho latter article is taken from the life of Hit George Grey, and is characteristic of the Grand Old Man. On page one will be found an account by an eye witness of the Galveston Disaster, and an article entitled MA plot to kill President McKinley." A TERY BEMABKABLB BEMEDY * It is with a good deal of pleasure and satisfaction that I recommend Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhtsa Remedy,' says Druggist.A W dawtalle, of Hartford, Conn. "A lady customer, seeing the remedy exposed i for sale on my show case, said to me: ' I | really believe that medicine eared my life the past summer while at the shore,' and she. became so enthusiastic over its merits that I ab once made op my mind to recommend it !in the future. Recently a gentleman came into my store so overcome with oolio pains that he sank ab once to the floor. I gave him a dose of this remedy, which helped him Ite>* vithe dose, and In fifteen minutes he let. i score, smilingly informing me that he  las well as ever For sale by Ashburton Drug Company You can depend on ridding your children of worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers s 1b

An Owner Wanted—The police want an owner for a small broooh found near the railway station on Saturday evening last.

Thb Matob.—Mr HugoFriedlander is con fined to the house at present suffering from a Bevere cold.

The Governor —His Excellency, Lord Rasfurly, and the Hon A. Butler, were passengers by to-day's express to Orari, where they remain until Wednesday, thence proceeding to Dunedin<

RxTtiBNiNO Holiday Makibs.—The ex press train from Christohureh this rooming comprissd 15 carriages, which were all well filled win panseogera en their way Bouthward r, only a few leaving the train at Aehburton.

Hialth.—A good deal of siokneei appears to prevail in Ashburton district; at present, ciused, no doubt, by the changeable weather prevailing of late. Children's ailments are specially numerous.

Remanded— At the Timaru Court, on Saturday, before Mr 0 A Wray, B.M, a young man named Michael Ooffey, arrested on Friday by Coastable Crawford on warrant from Ashburton for failing to provide for the future maintenance of his unborn illegi timate child, was remanded to Ashburton.

Ambdlancb Cirtikioaves —During His Excellency the Governor's journey south to-day, he promised the Hon. S«o of the Ashbnrton Ambulance Society that if pos* sible he would present the ambulance certi ficates to the euocossful students at the reoent tooal examinations, upon his return from the south about a fortnight hencf.

Txnnis Toubkamwis.—The President of the Ashburton Tennis Club, Mr C. W. Purnell, has presented a handsome solid ■liver o»rd oase for the Indies' competition, and. a oigarette case for'the gentlemen's prize, and oonsiderftble rivalry exists with respect to the ultimate possession of these valuable gifts. The Vioe-President, Mr Alfred Harrison, has also presented a tennis racquet for competition. The allocation of the prizes h»s not yet been definitely decided upon.

Ways Apd Means -Russia wcu'd be afraid to go to war over China, aeierts the Financial News, for these weighty reasons : Foreign capital would cease to seek invest ment in Russian securities; national loans could not be placed to advantage abroad ; the large gold stock of the Treasury and the Imperial Bank would soon be dissipated for war expenses ; cpecie payments would be suspended; aod Russia would be compelled to make some terrible sacrifices

Thb Channkl Steam Skbviob—People in Dover, says an English paper, are asking why the two new French mall packets—the NordandPas de Galaii—have been fitted with powerful electric eearchHghta corres ponding with those used in the French navy* The searchlights, which are on the bridges, have been erected by the French Govern ment, and it is said that each is in charge of a naval officer,'although the boats are owned by a company. The steamers were recently transferred from the day to the night ser vice, and the searchlights are sometimes trained on the land fortißoations of Dover.

His Eyks OPKNED-Dr Condors, who was in charge of the French ambulance, has come into Johannesburg. He states definitely that he has left the Boers. He admits that his eyes have been opened, and that he is thoroughly disgusted with the Boers. He says that he worked hard throughout) the war, with no pay and little food, and still he was expected to be the first to say * Thank you.' He intends writing a book describing his experiences, and says he will take pains that the French people shall understand the situation at it really is without being pre judiced by their sympathy for the Boers.

The Military Spirit—An incident which occurred at Inveraarffill last week showed (•»/■ the Southland Daily News) that the young colonials we imbued with military enthusiasm to a gieat extent Three •mall boys, the eldest being about eight years of age, had been discussing the military camp to be held by the Southland Mounted Rifles, and went in for drilling each other every ■pare moment they had." They riggsd up something resembling* tent, and at tea time one night announced their intention of camping out. At 10 o'clock paterfamil!-s found them asleep in their tent-, and, thinking they would «oon have enough of it, went inside again, Ec dozed off, and did not wake till fi»e o'clock next morning, when the firab words he hoard were " Bight w'll," and he found the boys having a morning parade.

Mr J. Wilson, house decorator, has been fortunate in securing the agency for Ash burton and district of the now famous " Halt'«s Sanitary Washable Distemper " or Water Paint, as used /or renovating all the principal hospitals, hotels, etc., throughout Great Britain and the colonies. Before reabvatiug the Christchurch Hospital some time ago, a competition was held to deoide upon what kind of distemper or psintt would be used for cleansing and decorating the buildings. After exhaustive tests and trials " H»H's Water Paint" was considered by far the be«t, and hag been us«d in the Institution ever since. It is very suitable for applying to walls and ceilings of kitohent, whether wood or plaster. It has an ad vantage over oil paint, inasmuch as insects cannot live near it. Ib is very easy of application—by simply adding hot or cold water, it is ready for immediate use, and in three weeks' time is washable. Mr Wilson has a shipment just to hand.-^-(Advt\ 11

BANDBR & SOUS* EvO&LYJTI EXTRACT-— Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at ths International Exhibition, Amsterdam, Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Uni versities all over the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of Eucalypi Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander & Sons 1 Pure Volatile Euealyp i Extract, we state :—lt ie proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswald (Prussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the appiicat'on of substitutes, etc., in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria,dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist In getting Sanpbr and Bons' Pobe Volij Euca lypti EXTRACT, and be sftfe.

The Pbespbn Piano Cay's representative, Mr 1m Stevemon, arrived in Ashburton on Friday from Dunedin. He la instructed by the Company to dispose of a number of pianos and Canadian organs, recently im ported. Mr Stevenson informs us that) any reasonable offer will be accepted for' these instruments, so as to effect a clearance, and exceedingly favourable terms will be given. —Aovr.

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An Amusing Point

4n amusit g point was raised at the Water Police Court, Sydney, the other day, in connection with the prosecution cf a publican on a charge of permitting mosic on his licensed premises. The case for the police was that on the night of the alleged offence an officer, hearing a piano leing played at the defendant's hotel, remonstrated with him, pointing out that music was not slowed on licensed premises without a permit. "Surely you don't call that music?' said the landlord; and the performance on the piano was continued. The defendant ex plained in Court that for some time back there ware only three sounding notes on the instrument, and on the night; in question these had been made dnmb by a "onefinger" performer. An artillery band sman, who was called, said he tried to play on the instrument three weeks ago, but without.. succafcß. for he could not get | a single "scale." There was no music ! left in it, and a person might as well I thump a tin can Counsel for the defence thereupon contended that) music was not being played at the hotel on the occasion referred to, inasmuch as the unoffending piano was incapable of melody. The point was sustained, and the case dlsamised

SPORTING.

0.J.0. JUBILEE METRO! OLITAN

MEETING

FOURTH DAY.

United Preaa Association—By Electrio

Telegraph

Chbistohdboh, November 10 Concluding results:— Jcbilkb Cup — Advance 1, Formosan 2, Military 3. Cannie Chiel also started. Dividend— £1 4« 6d

Thb Randolph Handicap—Blssser 1, Goldspur2. Tsaritz»3. Time—l 3f Divi dend- £2 2*

Seymour Selling Race—'Cora Lynn 1, Wftrringtou 2, Sao Patricia' 3. Dividend— £2 9a 6d

Fariwell Handicap—Cameo 1, Duadm 2, Brisa 3. Dividend--£2O 14s.

A Hint to Music Teachers.

Professor Somervell, of the ECM London, who has just completed a toar of the Australian colonies, gave his impressions of the condition of musical education in these colonies to a represen tative of Punch, Baying inter-alia :-— I had a good deal to do with the sing* ing examinations in New South Wales and I found there that the method in vogue for the production of children's voices was absolutely wrong. They train the voices up instead of down, be ginning at the low notes of the scales and make them practise upwards. The consequence ie that when they sing softly the effect is very pretty, but when they sing loudly it is something awful— like singing through a comb. You see when you train a child's voice down wards you get a good blending of the registers, though of course, this method 'of training downwards does not matter bo much for older pupils. The principal thing, I consider, is to teach the pupils to read at sight, for what is the advan tage to a pa pil if he or she has only been taught to sing some songs from ear ? If they can read at sight they naturally go on apd become members of choral societies, and so improve in every way, This reading at sight is being laid great stress on just at the present in England and these competitive examinations have done a great deal to encourage it. I am very anxious for the Associated Boards to found a scholarship in con nection with the colonies. Then anyone that obtains honors in three examin ations—that is 130 out of 150 marks can ge up for this.

The Defence of London.

The successful defence of any town— whether Urge or small, anoient or modern— has ill ways, demanded one thing, the possi bility of comparatively rapid transit from point to point of the threatened "front," How smartly the defenders of gallant little Mafeking were kept on the run we know. Imagine a Mafeking the size of London ! Fortification or no fortification*, with* out super exeallent and superbly organised communications it would be doomed. Not only must the commissariat and ammunition supplies be maintained over a circuit of at least 160 miles, but the elaborate series of feints and attempted surprises which make up the attack upon a defended town would have to be met by the uwifr. displacement of relatively Urge bodies of troops. Luckily for at, London's transit resources need little more than a careful overhnuliog to be entirely effective from a military point of view. But it is nothing less than criminal to defer that overhauling to the panio stricken moments which wou'.d precede an invasion.

The War Office has a shadowy scheme to mobilise a defence force for London. But it remains an untried scheme, and so long an it docs so it should bs presumed to be an impracticable one. At present a mobilisation o»ll would result in confusion worse eoafounded. We should hay« colonels of Volonteer battalions marching their men through Lomlon, vainly requesting to be assigned to some depdt or other, and finally dismissing their battalions in oircuses or iqu»res, to go h'tne and wait instructions. And this with a foreign army pushing inland from the coast, Not only must a mobilisation scheme be carefully—and, in re»son, frequently—re hearsed, but it must be planned with especial referenoe to railway communication*, It is only by passing troops over the lines from the mobilisation grounds to given points in acy proposed defence scheme, that the railway facilities can ba properly tested, movements timed, the necessity for military connection* between one system and auother discovered, and the men—if Volunteers familiarised with the necessary routine.

The store of ammunition should be pecu liarly ample. Will it be believed that if the defence foroe of London were 10 be mobilised at once, not more than three cartridges per man could be distributed 1 This faob is well known on the Contineat.— London Express.

The Carrying Trade of the World

Britain's unique position as the wot Id's oarrler has never perhaps been more oon spiononsly illustrated than at the beginning of the trouble in China. The great Euro pean Powers were very willing ««:o send troops to the Far East-but how could they get them there ? In (he Madagascar o«m» paign France had to send her groat army in British bottoms, and had British ships bten unavailable only a bare fragment of her army corps would have reached the island at the appointed time. In the present instance both Germany and France appear to have relied upon the assist ance of British shipowners, only to find, how ever, that our own necessities in regard to South Africa and China made any strikingly large help all but impossible. Hence, per haps, the delay in getting large foreign contingents to the Far East, and hence, also, the rumours that Germany had been seeking permission from Russia to transport some of her troops over the Siberian railway. When British ships are requisitioned foreign Governments are in difficulties. Apart from military transport, however, Britain is the world's carrier for a very large amount of foreign produce as well bs the bulk of our own manufactures. British steamers and sailing vessels load and unload in almost every port throughout the world. There Is not a single trade area of any mag nitude that is not served exclusively or very largely by British transport. Nor is there a single ocean route that is not more fre quented by British vesse's than by those of any other nation Our gigantic foreign trade is equal m value, if not in volume, to one fifth of the entire commerce of the world—an astound' ing fact, when, as against Britain you place the trade of populous and active maritime and commercial countries such as the United States, Germany, France, and the huge aggregate trade of the less important business countries.

CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernest M. Sandstein, DB 0 At, FS, MO, who has lately returned after viz years' special study in England and Con tinent, m*y be consulted on all oases of defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary artificial light being used. Dootors' pre script ions prepared. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Cashel Street W., over M Sandstein, jeweller, Christohurch. 930 to 1,2 to 6 daily. Miss Florence Newman, who has been a great sufferer from mnsoular rheumatism, •ays Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the only remedy that affords her relief MiM Newman is a much respected resident of the village of Qray, NY, and makes this statement; for the benefit of others similarly afl|leted Thia liniment it for tale by Aihbnrton Drug Company |

Mrs Howie's Recital

If we may j'idge from the report on the performance of Elijah at, the Danedin Chor&S Society's concert) oa Wednesday las'"-, b-ih Mra Howie aid Mr John Prouse are in admirable voioa jus- now, as the foil wing txb< act will show. ' The singing of Mr Jchn Prouae was one of the beajt features of what was a very file performance. Mr Ptouto justly enjiys a high reputation for oratorio work, and his staging )susl-> evening wi'-l enhance that reputation to fir as Dwedin is concerned, at any rate He appeared to be in excellent form, and his vocalisation was characterised by depth of feeling and a rare appreciation of tho true impoit of the music. His finost solo, without doubt, wus ••It) is enough." and in its Mr Prouse quite excelled himself. Theaudieoca Rave express, sion to their feelings of admiration in a prolonged outburat of applause. His sing' ing of "Lord God of Abraham' also evoked a flittering demonstration, while in the duets and trios he sang with taste and power. Mis Howie, the wall ksown oontralto, created a distinctly favorable impression. Her singing of "0, rest in the Lord" «m emphatically redemanded, and deservedly so, for it was interpreted with delicate sympathetic effect and arbistic skill. That was her principal solo, bub her singing in the concerted music was » '-«<?hly pleasing feature." The public may tbviiivre expect a treat on Wednesday evening, when these talented vocalists will appear in the Oddfellows' Hall.

A Motor Balloon.

REMARKABLE EXPERIMENT IN

PARIS.

The problem of propelling a balloon hat been solved, and (he world ie one step—and a big one—neater the solution of the secret of the airship.

Owing to an accident to the steering gear of his balloon (says the Paris corresponent of the Daily Mall, writing on September 1), M. Santos Dumont waß unable to-day to carry out his intention of starting from the grounds of the Aero Club at Suresnes, and sailing round the Eiffel Tower and back—a distance of about eight miles—in the aerial ship which he has invented. But in spite of the mishap, the aeronaut was able to prove to the members of the International Aeronautic Congress that his balloon can move in the faoe of a light wind, and this demonstration iscurttd for him the hearty congratulations of those who witnesied the experiment.

M Santo Dumont is a rich young South American, who has the reputation of being absolutely devoid of fear. He has repeat edly proved himself to be a daring aeronaut. For some time past he h»s been experiment* ing with steering balloons, and the airship Which he handled today is far lighter than those in which he made his earlier essays.

The spectators assembled at Suresnes saw a cigar shaped balloon, pointed at both ends which resembled a giant yellow chrysalis. Attached to this, at a distance cf several feet below, was a long spar, in the centre of which eat M Santos Oumont on' an ordinary bicycle saddle. In front of him was a double gasoline motor, of the description used in automobile*, which worked the shaft of a propeller 12ft in diametor, made of strong silk stretched on a frame of wood

At the rearpoint of the balloon itself was the rudder, a diamond shaped contrivance again made of silk on a waoden frame M Santos Damont had scarcely given the word to let the balloon go when the steering gear collapsed, and all hope of rounding the Eiffel Tower had to be abandoned. Still, the spectators were not to be disappointed* The disabled rudder was cleared away, and with nay ropes, held by men, attached to the balloon for steering purposes, M Santos Bnmont rose in the air and was carried some distance by thejwind

There was nothing extraordinary in this. The marvellous was yet to oome. Suddenly the aeronaut vigorously turned the alu minium wheel in front of him. The motor emitted a terrifio aeries of oraoks, like the report of a Maxim, and in a few seconds the balloon was moving steadily forward in the face of the wind. The breeze, it is true, was a very light one, but the resistance was certainly overcome by the propelled airship. Again and again, amid the cheers of the onlookers did the aeronaut demonstrate the powers of his balloon, and when he GoaHy c*me down he received the hearty congratu lations of enthusiasts of various nationalities.

In a conversation I had subsequently with him, M Pantos Dumonb told me that he hoped to make ano'her attempt to sail round the Eiffel Tower. He does not, however, claim that his balloon can be successfully worked in other than fine weather. The great difficulty is to make the apparatus carrying the motive power sufficiently light, but the aeronaut, has already been able considerably to improve upon his earlier efforts.

M. Santrs Dumont is a man of means, who is passionately devoted to ballooning.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

Speech by Lord Salisbury

England and Her Neighbours

United* Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, Nov 10

Lord Salisbury, speaking at the Guildhall, said that Bending 250,000 troops to South Africa in a limited time, with perfection of equipment, was an achievement of which the main, or entire, credit, was dud to the War Office. He deprecated hasty and nebulous attack on that department. The utmost efforts would be devoted to improving the deficiencies, and getting all wants attended to;

Reviewing the year, Lord Salisbury laid the most important of our gains was the proving, before the world, of the hearty sympathy exttting betweenJthe colonies and the Motherland. Th« result, one of enormous vajne, had been fully achieved. Dwelling on the friendly relation! between England and other Powers, he claimed that Great Britain was entitled to rejoice at the result of the American Presidential election, because it »m a triumph for commercial honour, which was the root of all prosperity. It was satisfactory that the Powers had assented to the Anglo German agreement, natnely, the integrity of the " open door" polioy in China, securing the maintenance and practice of free trade at the treaty ports. Nevertheless, the aotioa of the Government waa liable to ba superseded by violent ignorance, fnsbanoing Kruger's attitude and the Dowager's defitnee, which was plunging them into war.

We mußt, aaid the Prims Minister, be for a period on guard. We tnußfi aorutiaiae our defences, and make certain that aa far as was humanly possible, we should not be exposed to a sadden interruption of peace.

THE CANADIAN ELECTIONS

United Press Association—By Eiectrio

Telegraph—Copyright

Ottawa, Nov 10 Sir Chas Tupper retires from politics.

CRICKET.

.Adelaide, November 10

Opening the intercolonial matches, the Victorians captured eight South Australian wickets for 171

The chief scores were :—Hill 24, Giffen 24, Jones 20, Matthews not pot 42, Jar vis not oat 22.

Federated Australia

United Ptess '♦ Aesooiation—By Eleotrio Telegraph—-Copyright Sydney, November 11 Lord Hopetotm arrives in Sydney on December 12th, «nd remans till after the inauguration celebrations. AH the towns in. Australia hare been agked to participate in decorating the route of the celebration procession.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, Nov 10 > The Premier has received a cable from General Sir Alfred G»s«lee, com* mending the discipline of the Victorian. Naval Brigade on the march to Pao ting fu. The Lieutenant.Governor hag re ceived ft cable from Mr Chamberlain, requesting the men to be Allowed to rr main in China as they had proved themselves most suitable for the work required. The Government will pro* bably accede to the rcqueat. Hongkong, November 10 The Foreign Ministers at Fekin returned Li Hang Obang's impertinent despatch protesting against the violence and severity practised by the allies on the expedition fco Pao-ting fa. A Basso Chinese agreement has been arranged at Livadia. It places. Man churia under a protectorate. London, November 11 ' Commenting on Russia's reported annexation of a slice of territory at Tientsin, The limes anticipates that any ambitious subordinate advancing pretensions flagrantly at variance with Russia's declared policy, will be promptly called to order.

Transvaal War

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph —Copyright London, November 10 Details of the fight at Rensbtirg Drift show that as Ohristiaa De We* was crossing the Vat»l, General De Lisle's guns in the British centra poured in a terrible fire, exploding the ammunition waggon and killing six Boers, The enemy abandoned five Krupps and attempted to croaß daring the night, but a galling fire kept op by General Le Gallais's column drove then towards the other British force* A rain storm coining on saved Christian De Wet from capture. The natives report that the latter wn wounded in the leg. Lord Kitchener is at Johannesburg. General Le Gallain was killed in the engagement near Bothaviile. It is stated that De Wet and Steyn fled when the first shot was fired. Lord Roberts deeply regrets tho death of General Le Gallais, to whom he refers as a most gallant and capable cavalry leader. Steyn's secretary was taken prisoner. A Boer doctor, with a Red Gross en bis arm, a rifle in his hand, and a> bandolier, half-emptied, across hit shoulder, was found among the dead. The British guns engaged at 400 yards range. The battle lasted five hours. The Australian Bushmen did splen did work at Botbaville. General Delisle ably handled the firing line after General Le Gallais and Colontl Ross had been disabled. The British guns were magnificently served. The Boera captured were sent to prison, owing to having explosive bal lets in their possession. The laagers which were captured were full of pro visions. Nov 11 General Smith-Dorrien, with 250 cavalry and 900 of the Suffolk and Shropshire Regiments, had two days* very hard fighting at Komati River. The Suffolks and the Canadian Moun ted Infantry outflanked the Boers, and compelled them to evaouate a strong position. Six British were killed and twenty wounded, chiefly Shropshire^ who fought splendidly, When strongly reinforced the Boers attempted to recover their Abandoned position, but the Canadians galloping two miles cleverly forestalled them. The Canadian Dragoons and Artil* lery showed devoted gallantry in protecting infantry convoys on the afternoon of the 7th, when 200 Boers suddenly charged the rear guard to within 70 yards, when they were stopped by the Canadian Dragoons Lord Roberts considered the Boer charge unprecedented Sixteen Canadians were captured, and were kindly treated and released, but were made to lie on their facet till tHe~ Boars had removed their own dead and wounded. The British casialtief on the 7th were two killed and twelve wounded, all Canadians A British proclamation "has been issued at Pretoria to the efeet that the Republic's silver and gold coins will »c redeemed at their face value General Builer, on arrival at South ampton, was enthusiastically welcomed. He declared that if Great Britain wee ready to fight, she would seldom be asked to fight Capetown, Nov 10 Sir Alfred Milner, speaking at Olare monfr, said the manufacture of sedition at the Cape was proceeding merrily, but it would burn out, despite. the bellows-blowers. In the meantime, much havoc was done, and it was their duty to quenoh the flame. No com promise could be made with sedition mongers London, Nov 9 A portion of the Queensland Mount ed Infantry left Pretoria on Thursday! and is proceeding to Australia The Times foreshadows stern mea sures to crush oath breaking tactics, and treachery in South Africa The Guards' Brigade remains in South Africa The Boers are shooting the natives wholesale, in one instance throwing a dead dog on top of eight bodies at Commando Nek, which is interpreted as a device to provoke reprisals on the part of the natives, thus giving the Boers a chance to accuse the British of inciting the natives

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