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'l‘hv (imp-arch from Lord Roberts concludes as follows “As the in- quiry mm ‘thv matter proves His Honor"; allegations to be unfounded, and as I personally saw the holding; gap of bands, which he denies, I have and of the South African Republid took a large number of Lee-Metfords and dum-dum and other bullets from British troops. "‘ ‘With reference to the eXplosi-ve bullets found in CrOnje's laager and elsewhere. I can give Your Excellency assurance that such bullets were not purchased or allowed by the Governâ€" ment. 1 have, however, no reason to doubt your statement, as I know many of the burghers of this State “ ‘Muy I request Your Excellency, as the cable is closed to me, to make my reply known to your Government. and the neutral powers by cable. (Signed) State President.’ ” Ioburts \Vnn'c 4 unlnnne If. ed. It has also been repdrted that at, the last battle of the Tugela. English cannon fired on troops who had sur- rendercd‘ “ ‘I’erhaps it is not known to Your Exceiiency that the same thing hap- pened at Spion Kop, Where, when a. portion of the troops hoisted a white flag and put, up their hands, and whilst our burghers were busy dis- arming them, another portion of the troops fired on our burghers, but some of the British troops Were kill- “ V‘Your Excellencys telegram reached me yesterday. I assure you nothing would grieve me more than that my burghers should make them- selves guilty of a deed such as that laid to their charge by you, I am, however, glad to say you must have been mistaken. I- ‘have made personal inquiry of General Delarey, who was in command of our‘ burghers at the place mentioned by you. Delaney Denies It. “ ‘He denies entirely that our burghers acted as stated by you, but he says that on Saturday, the date being illegible, the British troops, when they were about 50 yards from our position, put up their hands as well as a white flag. whilst, at the same time your cannOn bombarded the said troops, with the result that Commandant De Beers was wounded. Yesterday morning the head com-' mandant wrote in his account of the battle as follows: “The soldiers hoisted the white flag. but Were then fired at by the British cannon and compelled to charge". London, March 2]. â€" The follow- ing. desputch has been received at the War Office from Lord Roberts, dated Bloemfontein, Mommy. March 19: “I have received the following re ply to n}: telegram of March 11 to the Presidents of the Free State and South African Republic: 1'th Deny That admitting that the. Boer losses dur- ing the war exceed 7,000. Nothing From Blanking. No flash news has been received from Nah-king. but :1 Pretoria desâ€" patch 'I‘hnrsduy, March 15, asserts that C01. Plumcr has not been able to advance south of Lobatsi. Indicatioas from Natal seem to show that Gen. Buller's forward movement will not be long delayed. The Government has decided that Major General Sir Frederick Carringâ€" ton shall command a colonial force of 5.000, including the 2,500 men Mr. Chamberlain asked for from Aus- tralia, which will be stationed on the northern Transvaal border to prevent a Boer retreat or an incur- siou into Rhodesia. It is becoming to be regarded as quite a settled matter that, should the war be ended, as it is now hoped, before June, the Government Will'disâ€" solve Parliament and appeal to the country on the basis of a successful South African policy. Should the War drag; on, dissolution will be postponed until next spring. In any event one of the foremost planks of the Government platform will be army reorganization. The fact that the proclamation is issued by the Colonial Office is re- garded as an indication that the re- publics will be administered as CrOWn colonies. In this connection it is understomi leaders of the Opposition now admit that no other settlement is possible if the republics insist upon their demand for absolute inde- pendence. In View of this the Liber- als will be confined to securing in the settlement the. best treatment for the Dutch population. including security against the disfranchisement. The Colonial Office has telegraphed to Cape Town the text of the procla- mation concerning the destruction of prdperty. This will not be published in London until after its promulga- tiOn in South Africa, but it is knOWn that it will convey an intimation that a wanton destruction of Brit- ish property during the war will be regarded as warranting a claim for compensation and as justifying a levy upon private property, should the re- sources of the Transvaal Republic prove inadequate. London, \Iarch 21. â€" While there is a. lull in the military operations, the political surroundings of the war show interesting developments. The Political Question is Now Forcing Itself to the Fron’t prhis Move is Colonial Office Issues a Procia- > mation in Soutn A..ica. DESIRUGHUN 0F PROPER”. BOISE PRESIDENTS’ REPLY statement comes ftom Pretoria Regarded as an Indication That the Two Rapnblics “‘ill Be Governed. as Crown Coloniesâ€"TWO Bullotins of In- terest From Lord Roberts. Very Cheeky Reply. A south African Policy. May Be Crown Colonies. Boer Losses 7.000. Bullet “Fill More. hat the Burghers Misused the “‘hite Flag. t- ! untlnlle } Montreal, March 21. â€" The Wit- lnesses examined yesterday in the Baxter else were William Weir. A, C. Wurtc-le and James J. Herbert, the ex- teller, upon whom the Crown depends to prove their case. Herbert swore that while he was teller he had, un- der instructions from Lemieux, his superior ofl‘icer, cashed Baxter’s cheques for large amounts. I.emieux, he said, had instructed him not to say anything about these cheques to the directors, and a few necks be- fore the bank suspended Lomieux had got pamession of the cheques, telling him that he would keep them urtil the trouble had blown over, '- when they would divide the cheques be- tween the three of them. The amount represented by these cheques was about 1345.000. He had afterwards. tried to get $1,500 from Baxter without success. After ghe hank failâ€" ed he‘ had, on Lemieux’s advice, gone into hiding and had got money from Baxter to pay his expenses. After hr was arrested he had got back the cheques from Mrs. Inmieux, Wife 0:" theaccused, andhad given them to the detectives. l Story of Ex-Teller of Ville Marie Bank in Witness Box. sir Alfred’s Proclamation. Cape Town, March 20.â€"-â€"Sir Alfred Milner, the Governor of Cape Colony and British High Commissioner of South Africa, has issued a proclama- ‘tion declaring that the Imperial Gov- ernment will not recognize as valid or effectual any alienations of prop- erty, whether of lands, railroads or mines. within the Transvaal or the Orange Free State, or any interest therein or encumbrances, or any con- cessions granted by the said Govern- ments. The law courts were reopened to- day. Bloemfontein, Monday, March 19.â€" The Boers blew up the railroad‘bridge over the Modder River, 14 miles north, last, night. "It is reported that Mr. Steyn is trying to rally the Boers. but the latter say they have had enough." Churchill Hacks Bullet. Iiozidon. March 21. â€"- Winston Churchill, in a despatch dated Pieter- maritzburg. warmly resists the con- tention that the relief of Ladysmith arose out of Lord Roberts' oriera- tions. “()n the contrary,” he says, “the Operations of Lord Roberts “ere assisted by the fact that (len. Buller kept 16,000 Boers occupied. It would he cruel and unworthy to deprive the Natal army of their hard won laur- els; and none would more vigorously repudiate such a suggestion than Lord Roberts himself." Boers Blow Up'Brldgon.” Cape Town, March 20.â€"The Boers? have blown up the bridges north of Bloemfontein, including those at Win-a burg and Kroonstadt, and are now retreating to the north. British Troops Cordinlly Receivedâ€"Have Had Enough of W'ar. London, March 21. -â€" A despatch to The Daily Mail from DOnkerspoort, dated Monday. March 19, says: .“A reconnaissance toward Phillippolis, :35 miles west of Springfontein, found the farms all flying White flags. The British troops were cordially receiv- ed. l “I learn from Johannesburg that it ‘is not true that the mines have been flooded or otherwise damaged, be- yond the fact that the machinery is sufi’ering from disuse. My informant declares that the whole story Was fabricated to court sympathy." The Safety of Johannesburg. Berlin, March' 21. â€" Political cir- cles in Berlin place no reliance upon the deSpatch from Washington that the German Ambassador to the Unit- ed States, Dr. Yon Hollelmn, is 'try- ing;r to bring about joint action in order to guarantee safety of Johanâ€" nesburg. and the papers last evening declared that there is no truth what- ever in any such report. It was asserted in the lobby last evening that the proclamation Would he a. brief document of general ap- plication, prohibiting the destruction of farms, houses and other property, as well as gold mines. Johannesburg Mines Not Flooded. A correspondent of The Daily NeWs at Bloemfontein, telegraphing Mon- day. March 10, says: London, March 21. â€"â€" In the House of Commons yesterday, the Parlia- mentary Secretary of the War Office, Mr. George Wyndham, said the Sec- retary of State for the Colonies, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, was about to issue a proclamation on the subject of the alleged threats of the Doors to destroy Johannesburg. and as to What the Boers might, expect in the event of wanton destruction of Brit- ish property. HERBERT TELLS ON LEDIIEUX. “Kitchener occupied Prieska yes- terday unOpposed. The rebels sur- rendered their arms. The Transvaal- ers escaped across the river. Mr. Steyn is circulating a notice by means of despatch riders in reply to my proclamation, to the effect that any burgher who signs a declaration that he will not fight against us again twill be treated as a traitor and shot. The Bloemfontein people are affording us every assistance in the matters of hospital accommoda- tions. We have consequently been able to arrange for 500 beds. Thirtyâ€" three prisoners were taken at Pricska 2300 stands of arms and some sup- plies and explosives. The Boers have begun to surrender on the Basuâ€" toland frontier." Gen. Kitchener Occupied It on Monday and Was Unopposed. London, March 21. -â€" The War Of- fice has received the following des- patoh‘ from Lord Roberts, dated Bloemfontein, Tuesday, March 20: FARDIS not thought it desirable to continue the correspondence. ” THREATS AS TO JOHANNESBURG. Chamberlain to Issue a Proclamation War-inn: the Boers. FLYING WHITE FLAGS. PRIESKA OCCUPIED. V 7---“--- vv leLJ. . Galician Was found near Emerson shot through the head. It was a. case of suicide. " At the Spring Assizcs yesterday Ed Cameron was Sentenced 'to seven years’ confinement, in Stony Mounta’in Penitentiary for shooting George Pulliput with intent to- kill. Friends of the late Major Arnold are arranging 'to have a life-size por- trait of him painted. Later, while Mr. Edward McHugh, member of Parliament for South Ar- magh, was speaking, a. small coterie followed their interruptions, which developed into a. free fight. Many ladies who were present became greatly alarmed. Ultinmtely the police overpowered the disturbers and ejected them. During Mr. Blake’s speech in const,L quence of the uproar, the stewards were sent for to secure quiét‘ A scrimmage folIOWed, and blows were exchanged. After a. sharp tussel, quictudc was obtained. Mr. Edward Blake, member of Par- liament for South Longford, who pro- posed the toast "Irelandâ€"a. nation," was greeted with hostile cries. A disturbance ensued, and the police “'Ul‘c called in to restore order. “Our rcaunion is sincere," he con- tinued, “and there is nothing human- ly spculking. which the 86 Irish mem- bers of Parliament cannot obtain with the exigencies of the British parties." London, March 21. â€"-â€" At the Na.- tionalist banquet at the Hot'el Cecil in London last evening, Mr. John Redmond, leader of Nationalist party in the House of Commons, who pre- sided, said he regarded the last nine years of public life in Ireland as» a. “hideous nightmare.” is going on steadily at Stanley Bar- ’acks. Yesterday 13 were sworn in. making a total of 70 man now at the Barracks. ready for shipment. It was expected those would have 10ft for Ottawa last night, but no orders were received. Hon. Edward Blake Prdposcd “Ireland. a Nation." and the Police Had to Be Called. IRISH RACKET IN LONDON. in everybody was wearing rocks, and the green flags were ing everywhere. “I am desired to add that there are large numbers of men volunteering, who are good riders and shots, Will- ing to go to South Africa for the re- lief of the Imperial forces. If their servicss later will be required elseâ€" where.” ‘ New Zealand’s Fourth Contingent. Wellington, N.Z., March 21. â€" In bidding- farewell to the fourth con- tingent of New Zealand troops, yes- terday for service in South AfriCa, the Premier, Mr. R. J. Seddon, em- ‘phasized the determination of Aus- tralasia to uphold the Imperial pres- tige. The country had 400,000 male adults, mostly drilled, prepared to defend the colonies, and, if an emergency arose, to send men enough to South Africa to release the Im- perial troops to. deal with any un- friendly power daring to meddle with the settlement. Lord Salisbury’s re ply 'to the Boer Presidents and the friendly note of the President of the United States, and the announcemnt that Great Britain would not assent to the independence of the Republics, were all endorsed by New Zealand,1 who. the Premier added, would main- , tain that position at any cost. ‘ Cork Speeds Departing Troops. (fork. March 21. â€"â€" The troopship Aurania sailed yesterday for the Cape having on board 6-} oilicers and 1,- 605 men, detailed from the Scottish Borden-rs, the ()xfordshires and the “'iltshires. Sir Charles Carr-int .-m, Who has had much experienr. in South Africa, sailed by the ‘ 1e transport. There was great e s- iasm at the departure of troop; n the wharyes and on board the . . iâ€"a “My Government assures Her Ma- jesty’s Government that. New Zealand will support to the last, the Mother Country, so far as it lies in her pow- er. in maintaining that position, which has been taken up irrespective of consequences. Toronto, March 21. â€" RecruiLing going on steadily at Stanley Bar- "The people of New Zealand Wish to express their endorsement of the position taken up by the Imperial Government in declining to allow the intervention of any foreign.powâ€" or in the settlement with the Trans- vaal and the Free State and in deâ€" clining to assent to either state being independent. Troopsâ€"Recruiting for Halifax. London, March 21. â€"â€" Mr. Cham- berlain has received the following telegram from the Governor and Com- mander-in-Chief of New Zealand, the Earl of Ranfurly: The Country W“! Support to the Last the Mother Country, as Far as It Lies in Its Power~DIoanwhile the Colony Has Just Bid Farewell to Its Fourth Contingentâ€"Cork Speeds Damn-um. People Tho-roughly Endorse the Imperial Policy. Niwmmnnancxsammn.‘ New Zeulzuld If THE WATCHMAN-WARDER: LINDSAY. ONT; Recruits for Halifax. .king, 9. small coterie interruptions, which a. free fight. Many we present became l. Ultinmtely the acks Britain. Speeds Departing MARRIED C. Burgoyne |T. Austin The most interesting hockey game of the season took place on the skating rink ~ere last Friday evening, between the married and single gentlemen of the vil- lage. The teams were as follows: On Sunday morning the barn of Mr. Carpenter, south of the river, was des- troyed by fire. The fire originated from a. fire used to keep the fowl warm. Three cows, a pig and a. number of hens were removed, but some of the poultry was burned with hhe building. Mr. R. Menzies had a narrow escape from drowning on Monday morning. While engaged in drawing water from the river near the slide, he fell in the water and would have been unable to reachland again, had some person near not heard his cries for sssietnnce The piacelsa bad one and Mr. Menzies cer- baiply 118d 9 narrow escape. 7 Messrs. Needier . Sedier have finish- ed repairing the damage done to their power house about: a month ago, when the wheel slipped and nearly went hhro- ugh the side of the building. The water was let on last week to try the action of the wheels. and everything went satisfac- boriiy. ‘ Evidently March is keeping up its reputation for stormy weather, as one mail train stuck last week between Lind- say and Fenelon Falls and delayed the train for over an hour. Inspector Resizin- made his semi-annual visit: to our schools on Wednesday and Thursday of lest week. Evangelist Hill is still drawirg large crowds nightly ah the Methodist church. The ice crop is still being harvested and is certainly a splendid one. Mr. and Mrs. VWm. Sandford left a short time ago to reside near Souris. Mgn. They w_enfi via Chicago. Sap Buckets cheap at Cinnamon Even-son’s, Ljndsay. Mlae Henderson of Lindsay is the guest of her sister Mrs. T. Sadler. a Mr. A. Webster came from Lindsay to the Falls to visit friends. " Money foundâ€"It is like finding money to purchase your stoves and hardware pupplies at Cinnamon Eyereon’e, Lindsay. Mr. H. Rldoe took in the party at Yel- verton last. Friday evening and reports a good tlma.r Mr. Albert: McNeil has returned home again after spending two very pleasant weeks with fnenda in Cavan. Mr. chk Johnston sold his fat cattle laat week. Mr. David Bradburn has been suffering fro_n_1 a geverencolg this laa_o_ few‘days. Mr. Geo. Bradburn sold a fine; driver thg pbhgr (lay for $90. Mr. J. McGill spent Sunday with Mr. G. Bradburn Mr. M. Stacey left for Manitoba on Saturday lest). Mina Eva McGill spent last week among friends In Franklin. Mr. Wes. Bradburn spent Sunday with friends in J anetvllle. Mr. Jas. Casey. our enterprising young farmer, is getting ready to supply the British market. with turkeys next season. He has just bought a fine pair at a fancy price. The Y.P.S.C.E. entertainment last Wednesday evening was a grand success. Rev. C. O. Johnston of Toronto gave his lecture “Briton and Boer,” which gave great satisfaction to all present. The proceeds amounted to $64. i Churns, washing machines, wringets, atc., cheap, at Cinnamon 8.: Everton’s, U951“):- LETTERS OF m Correspondents All Over the County FENELON FALLS J A NE T VI LLE VALENYIA. SING LE goal H. Littlebon point: J . H. Stanton INTEREST Rev; T. Shovéaofifblnibragw, mm“ m BERTRAM.â€"Ac 220 Beverley-sh. Toronto, 'on Tuesday. March 20th, George H. Berb- ram, aged 53 years. CORSCADDEN.-â€"On Thursday. March 8th, in Whitewood, Assa. N . W. T., at the age of 22 ymrs, Magpin gihson. wife of Wm. Coraoadden, late of this town. EMEs.--At the home of Mrs. Tell, her daughter, at Wilfred, on Thursday Feb. 22nd, Mrs. M. A. Emes, relict; of the late Calvin Emes, in the 89th year of her age. MCKENZIEâ€"At the residence of Alex. Mathieson. North Portage Road, lst con. Eldon, on Thursday, March 8th, Alex. McKenzie, aged 82 years. DYKES.â€"In Glasgow, Scotland, on Feb. 1351:, James Dykes, at; one timept Bobcay- geon . STEWART.â€"At lot 4, con. 1, Thor-ah, on March 1051), 1900, Donald Stewart. aged 99 FISHER â€"BEVIsâ€"At the residence of Mr. James Brown, North Monagan, brother-in. law of the bride, on March 14th, 1900, by the Rev. T. P. Steel, Mr. John Sandfield Fisher of Woodville, Ontario. to Florence Maud, second daughter of the late Samuel Bevis of North Monaghan. ,7 -w -râ€"â€"â€"â€"rv~~w W “m M. A. Noble, daughter of Mr. Wm. Noble of Hamilton township. S\\'AINâ€"NOBLE.-â€"At the residence of the bride's parents, Chestnut Lawn, near Port Hope, on March 85h. by the Rev, E. Planielier. M: Swgin of Marip9_sa to Miss A 7“ -_.. s.J.Té?ii11,‘1iié'flé¥d‘33§¥s€£ $“saé‘a'x; Barker both of the townsoip of Bexley. DAWSONâ€"BARKERâ€" At the Methodist gargog‘egeznv‘igtqria Road. by the Rev. wife of Thos. Essofi,iofivavad;hEâ€"e;.r 7' ' m- METCALFE.â€"At Fenelon Falls, on I." m- day, March 12th. 1900. the wife of My Frederick Metcalfe of a son. MERRIFIELD.â€"Ac Canningtnn. on Sun- day, March 11th insu, the min «t Joseph Merrifleld, of a son. On Wednesday evening. March 14th. the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wel- lington Hoover assembled at their pleasant home to enjoy a pleasant even ing. prior to their departure totake up thOLI‘ ab de in Lindsay. The ladies were accompanied, not: only by their partners, but; by well-filled baskets. while the gentlemen provided plenty of oysters, in partaking of which and in social games and conversation as pleasant and profic- able evening was spent. During the evening the worthy couple were present- ed with a handsome salad set. accompanied by an address. as a slight: token of the esteem ‘in which they are held in this section. J. L. Arnold cover point D. Campbell M. McCallum 1 forwards H. Robson T. Ssdler C. Edwards H. Sandford [H Hunter F. Cnllon A. McIntyre The game was refereed by E. Beteau. who performed his duties as he does everything in the hockey line. exceed- ingly well. The married gentlemen won in a score of 6â€"5 and some good playing was done on both sides. The first goal scored by the Benedicts was due to Mr. Arnold, who brought the puck down the rink and Mr. T. Austin played hockey as he does everything, energetically and. well. Mr. Stanton was put on the fence for misbehaviour, but the game through- out was pleasant and jolly. Only one fault was to be found and that was the attendance. If a fewâ€"fourteenâ€"of the most highly respected gentlemen of the place took the time and trcuble to give our hockey boys a benefit. surely the turnout should have been better. The scribe attended, with his best girl, and could do no more, for fear his best girl would be jealous. But if the public at large wish to keep our young men from questionable places of amusement. then why not patronize and encourage them in harmless, healthy pastimes. under which head hockey certainly comes. PORT H00 FER Marriages Deaths Births lltl}. in; hucvy. the with other curative agents in such .a manner that disease can’t resist tile? action. 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