Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, January 27, 1900, Page 2

neh, rae aL The Aerati-Review. B. C. KILEY, Editor. GRAND RAPIDS - MINNESOTA. Don’t gouge other people while carv- ing out your fortune, England may have to stir up some naval enemy to get a victory. Money may be the root of all evil, but it is the branch of many goods. ician says the outbreaks of more or less A phy: humanity are always rash. The world is full of falsehoods and deceits, and the worst incubus of them all is the sham reformer. It is not until a bubble bursts that ze that its beauty was pro- by soap and water. we red duced onl The grandest character is he who clearly perceives that the Temple of Fame is in reality the Temple of Good- ness. The Bible frowns on interest, but nowadays many of the churches are supported in part by interest-bearing securities. The Cleveland Plain Dealer says it is strange what slender threads will throw the human intellect out of gear. Obviously this editor had been reading the New York Sun. Thirty thousand dollars in all sorts of assets has been found in the coffers of a Chicago “get-rich-quick” concern, while the liabilities amounted to only $500,000. This shows the crudeness of the Chicago Napoleons as compared to their New York brethren, whose custom has been to pile up liabilities of several millions and to leave assets represented by one emphatic circular figure. From Winston Churchill’s account of the terms President Kruger intends to impose on Great Britain, as war in- demnity, it may be shrewdly suspected that the “horse sickness” is not the only strange disease epidemic in South Africa since the outbreak of war in that region, but that the Boers them- selves are not unnaturally suffering from a dangerous malady well known in American political circles as a spe- cies of “enlargement of the cranium.” Bill Stone of Missouri recently ad- dressed a political gathering, and while the audience was shaking the roof with applause over a point in the speech, leisurely proceeded to “wet his whistle.” But as he poured the water from the pitcher he did not perceive that the glass was bottom up. The audience noticed the mistake before its perpetrator did, and uproarious laugh- ter followed. When the Missourian saw what was the matter he proved equal to the emergency by saying: “1 am not used to water.” Taking them year in and year out the statistics of the life-saving service show comparatively little change. Of course the service has grown, but its rate of extension has been slow, Dur- ing the year covered by the report, just submitted by the superintendent, only one station was added, there be- ing at the date of the report 265 sta- tions, of which 193 were on the At- lantic and gulf coasts, 56 on the great lakes, 15 on the Pacific and one at the falls of the Ohio, Louisville, Ky. Of the 3,903 persons involved in disasters to documented vessels within the field of the operations of the service during the only 56 were lost, and out of a total estimated value of vessels and cargoes imperiled in the disasters, amounting to $8,104,640, there was saved property valued at $6,261,900. The November statement of exports of breadstuffs just issued by the treas- ury department shows a larger quan- tity of corn exported in the eleven months ending with November, 1899, than in the corresponding months of any preceding year, and at a higher rate per bushel than in any year since 1895. ‘The total exports of corn in the eleyen months ending with November, 1899, were 185,832,659 bushels, valued at $74,742,127, while in the corre- sponding months of last year the 1865,- 284,340 bushels exported only brought $68,513,147, the average export price an the eleven months of 1899 being 40 cents per bushel, against 37 cents in 3898, and 31 cents in the correspond- ing months of 1897. That the growth has been steady and rapid is shown ‘by a comparison of the figures of 1898 and 1899 with those of 1893 and 1894. In 1893, the exports of corn in the eleven months ending with November were 48,602,183 bushels, and in 1894, .87,910,232 bushels, the total for 1898 and 1899 being more than four times as much as that of 1893 and 1894. In cornmeal the growth is equally rapid, the exports during the eleven months ‘of 1894 being 237,095 barrels, while in the cic. hs of 1899, they have been 798,111 barrels. Charles Kingsbury Miller has sent a petition to every member of congress asking the passage of a law to forbid the use of the national flag in the prize ring and in commercial advertising. Among the signers of the petition are said to be Admirals Dewey and Schley, Benjamin Harrison, Levi P. Morton, Grover Cleveland, Adlai Stevenson, President Sanford Dole of Hawaii, members of McKinley’s cabinet, and General Miles. Mr. Miller is chairman of the Flag Committee of the Sons of the American Revolution and the So- eiety of Colonial Wars in Iilinois. AMERICANISH ITS CAUSE GOES BRAVELY MARCH- ING. ON TO VICTORY, While Liberty's Red-Mouthed Guns on Dis- tant Shores Hold the Imperial Invader at Bay—Echoes of State and National Polities—Seore Another For Minnesota Grain Inspection and Grades—Twin City Political News—Nelson and John Good- now, and Dee Ames and the Veal Mar- ket—Work of the American +League. Note and Comment of a Week. Reform Press Bureau, St. Paul, Jan. 22, 1900. While Liberty’s red-mouthed cannon are holding at bay the ruthless imperial invader ox the South African republics, emphasizing the iniquity which the Mc- Kinley administration has been perpe- trating in the Philippines in the now completed destruction of an infant re- public, the armies of Americanism have 1inistration into power, so, by the help f God, would he do all in ‘his’ power to axive it out of power.- An incident ‘censored,’? Captain O'Farrell says, vas that ex-Senator J. B. Hen- lerson, an old time Repub- ‘ican declared that he prayed God o strengthen the right arm of Agui- ialdo and his brave men, so that they night achieve independence, and shout- ad the challenge, ‘If this is treason, J shallenge a trial.” ‘The entire audience rose to its feet, cheering and shouting,’ Captain O'Farrell writes, ‘‘and yelled themselves hoarse with shouts of ‘Down with McKinley and the traitors to the Declaration of Independence!’ ”” Our friends in the senate are doing themselves proud in opposing the Re. publican financial bill. Daily speeches ot great force and power are delivered, of which, in the discrimination of the As- sociated Press, however, the people not haying the privilege of the Congres- sional Record know little cr nothing. The state labor department has com- pleted an elaborate report on wages of Minnesota labor, which will be consid- ered next week. ‘Suffice to say now, that it is entirely lacking in evidences continued to make good progress in the | of any material or general increase. peaceful but no less momentous strug- gle going on in the United States. Noth- ing like the deep earnestness now pre- vailing with the united forces has ever been known in this state at this distance before the formal opening of a national! campaign. Indicative of the deep interest and great power of the recent Bryan, Lind and Towne meetings, itis stated as a fact that one of the brightest and ablest of the political writers of one of the leading Twin City dailies has seriously debated with his conscience and 1 friends, as to whether, moved as he was | under the former inspection s Watch for the ‘‘war’’ dispatches from Duluth, when the Truelson Boers will sweep the goppite Bri into the ‘‘un- salted sea,’’ in the spring elect‘on. What reform administration is doing for Minnesota wheat grades and prices is shown by current New York quota- tions. In connection therewith it pertinent to remark that some years ago Duluth No. 1 Northern was quoted about the same or a little higher than No. 2 Red winter wheat. This condi- tion, however, was gradually changed ice, by conviction of the right and truth of | until No. 1 Northern fell below No. 2 what he heard at the meetings, he could | Red. conscientiously remain in the service of the journal that was coustantly preach- ing contrary and fallacions doctrines, and uttering, as none than himself bet- ter knew, political untruths, and un- wise and un-American sentiments. It is the fact that men are being moved in this manner that gives hope for success of our righteous caus As another likes pointer, it is given as the opinion of a Republican tenant of | the great New York Life building in Minneapolis, the large majority of whom are Republicans, that on the question of support of the McKinley administration those tenants are unquestionably two to one against it. One dark and forbidding recent night, Doc Ames “‘returned”’ to the Minneapo- lis G. O. P. fold, and the slaughter of the fatted calves has not increased the | price of veal! A portion of Senator Knute Nelscn’s recent speech carefully censored out, as well as the ‘“‘break’’ Nelson made, was his illusion to the greatness of one John Goodnow as America’s great rep- | resentative now standing in the China “open door.’? Nelson used it as a great climax in one part of his speech, paus- ing as he reached it to remove his spec: for emphasis. As he roared out his tribute to the great and good(?) John he paused for the expected applause from John’s former neighbors, and received not even a grunt of approval. Knute was knocked clear out of the box. He dropped his specs, lost the place in his manuscript and did not regain his com- posure to the end of the address. It was extremely painful. Minneapolis Republicans are worried about theix coming ban-quit. The sophomoric Beveridge hesitates about venturing into the G.O.P. frost of Minnesota, and wisely so. The Repub- ans scarcely dare undertake an Expo- sition meeting, and may oonfine them- selyes entirely to the ban-quit. And, by the way, a very poor Bever- idge is the article on tap in the senate labelled ‘Indiana.’ It lacks both age and flavor. The tremendous pro-Boer meeting held in St. Paul has called liberty lov: ers in Minneapolis intoaction. On Jan. 27, evening, two anti-imperialist meet ings will be held in South Minneapoli: in Normanna and Dania halls, and the following Sunday afternoon, a Boer meeting in the Exposition building, all to be addressed by that great man of the people ex-Governor John P. Altgeld of Illinois, with whom Rev, Father Cleary will also probably speak. Look out for music! Ex-Governor D. M. Clough is about to locate permanently in the state of Washington, either at Seattle or Ever- ett. He will take with him the best wishes of hosts of personal friends in Minnesota. It is now less than 50 cent wheat. What it will be before this gold stand- | ard rule is overthrown, the Lord only knows, and he does not seem inclined to | inform even Hanna. Hanna’s call for cash has been made, and curiously enough he declared that it is for the purpose of sending men ‘‘out West” to open debating schools where the people may discuss whether they are prosperous or not. <A prosperity that requires a debating school to determine whether or not it exists is—well, it is of the elusive, gold standard variety. Get-there Eli Warner has got there on the surveyor generalship: Hence the lachrymal manifestations on St. Paul Newspaper Row. Talk of the Kentucky contests—if the Republicans only keep on killing cach other off, none will be necessary. We judge from a letter from Captain O'Farrell, that Minneapolis’ anti-im- perialist mecting had a rival in Wash- ington’s. A dramatic incident was the solemn declaration of the vencrable ex- Governor Boutwell of Massachusetts, that es he had kc!ped the McKinley ad. | Under the present inspection service No. 1 Northern is up again to its former position. And that this is not due to error or accident, is evident from the fact that it continues at its relatively high figure day after day without a break. But the quotations speak for them- selves: New York Quotations—Whea No, 2 Red No. 1. North- Date. Winter. — ern, Dututh, Jan, 8, 190).,......75% 79 Jan. 9, 748s 185% Jan, 10, 76M T95 | Jan, 12, ibs i834 And so on. Oh, yes, grades and reputation of Min nesota wheat have been ‘‘rnined’’ by the present regime ! Said Bob Ingersoll in his great speech nominating Blaine at Cincinnati in 1876: “For the first time since man kept record of events the sky has arched labove and domed a land beneeth, that holds slave. These words were uttered in his speech attempting to show that the Re- publican party, above all things, stood for freedom and equality of all men, of all races and all creeds. This quotation sounds beautiful under conditions as they now exist. What Republican dare; quote Ingersoll’s speech, in the face _ the fact that some of our new citizens own ‘‘slaves and harems galore,” and we poor devils lick the stamps to pay the freight? either a serf,a servant nor a Brave Andrew Carnegie! The stand that son of Scotland has taken for true Americanism, redeems him from a host of sins he committed in aiding the elee- | tion of McKinley. Weat a swipe Carnegie gave the im- perialists, when they charged him with paying the cable tolls on Senator Hoar’s speech, to carry the same to Aguinaldo. 1 | 1 i i | 1 ‘I did not do it,’ declared Mr. Car- negie, ‘‘because the Filipinos did not need the speech to inspire them. Eut I would contribute the amount ($4,000), to put the speech into the hands of Americans who should read it, and who should follow the advice it contains.” While corn is also lower than a year ago, wheat continues the ‘Jim Dandy” | for driving home the political lesson to | farmers. Wheat is now 10 cents per bushel lower than the average January price for the past five years, and 8 cents lower than the January average for 10 years past! And this, too, with short crops and good foreign demand. What will be the result with big crops and less foreign demand? How the farmers must enjoy this gold standard, trust- ridden administration—this sway of tke money power ! Hanna has made his first shoat for campaign money, to send men oat ‘to meet the labor agitators,’’ says Hanna, “who are at work in the west.’’. In the same breath Hanna declares the pros- perity of labor will be a chief issue in the campaign. Labor is so prosperous that it needs campaign money to show it how prosperous and contented it is. Apropos, Hanna’s gold standard, 50- cent wheat prosperity has been con- served by the trust flouring mills of Minneapolis and Duluth shutting down, discharging employes, and, in some cases, boarding up the mill windows. For explanation the management simply said it was “ordered from headquarters.” Are these the ‘‘smokestacks’’ that were to so becloud the sky as to drive the people to spectac! The indications are that the name “American Leagne,” may be adopted to embrace all the work of organization of the different forces that will unite un- der one banner in this campaign. — It is ; certainly more euphonious and less ob- jectionable than ‘‘anti,’’ as applied to iniperialism and to the trusts, and alto- gether most suggestive and patriotic. With that, and with the flag already adopted as the Liberty symbol, the anti- Republican forces will have the goppites where the hair is sl:ort and the skin very tendca. ' G. 8. C. THEY RETIRE BEFORE BULLER’S ADVANCING ARMY. Colenso Evacuated by Boers in Or- der to Strengthen Their Force at Spearman’s Farm—Boers Set Fire to All the Houses in the Village— Reinforcements Going Forward to Buller’s Assistance -—- Every Hour He Delays His Combined At- tack Makes His Position Stronger. London, Jan, 21.—The Standard pub- lishes the following, dated, yesterday, from Spearman’s Farm: “It is reported the Boers east of Colenso on finding Gen. Buller had outmaneuvered them, crossed to the south of the Tugela on Monday and set fire to all the houses in the village. As the force from Chieveley advanced the Boers retired before them to trefches on a hill in line with Colenso. Our infantry advanced to the attack in skirmishing order, followed by sup- ports and reserves, our cavalry scout- ing on the right close up to the river. The Boer forces at Colenso must have been considerably weakened by the dispateh of large reinforcements west- ward to meet Gen. Buller’s advance, and they now hurriedly evacuated the river trerches and the kopjes opposite the villzge and scattered before our shrapnel. By evening none of the en- emy was left within rifle-shot of Colen- so. The British force then retired to Chieveley.” Boers Evacuate Colenso. London, Jan. 21. — The Daily .Mail publishes the following dispatch, dated ‘rhursday, from Spearman’s Cam “It is rumored that the Boers evacuated Colenso in order force their troops here. fire v heard from Ladysmith this mcrning. Gen. Buller’s order instructs the men to heed the white flag of the Boers only when they Jay down their arms. It also instructs them to be- ware of false bugle calls.” Buller Close to Ladysmith. London, Jan. 21.—A Durban special ave sre that Lord Dun donald has smashed a Boer convoy. Gen, Buller is said to be within twelve miles of Ladysmith and Gen. Warren to be about six miles to the rear.” As Reperted by Boers. Londen, Jan, 21.—The Boer accounts of the passage of the Tugela river are given in two following dispatches from Commandant Viljoen’s camp on the Upper Tugela, via Lourenzo Mar- quez, dated Jan. 18: “Jan. 16—Buller’s second move was a ance in foree with an n and a large body suppor ed by cannon last night. A heavy bombardment ensued, and thereupon the British returned, having wounded some of our men. No reply was made. ‘The movement was a feint to cover extensive movements up the river. Kaffirs on this side of the 'Tugela haye been warned by the British to leave their kranls as the fight will com- mence shortly.” The second dispatch runs thus: “Jan. 17—The night was unbroken save for slight rifle encounters be- tween outposts. which led to nothing. At daybreak the enemy was located as before. Me had not brought a single gun across the river, but from the heights of Swartzkop a battery and a half of siege guns opened on our posi- tion at 5a. m. The bombardment was probably the most frightful ever wit- ed on land. Frequently five heavy al guns fired simultaneously at one schanze (intrenchment.).” REINFORCING BULLER, Every Hour That He Delays His At- tack Makes His Position Stronger. London, Jan. — Every hour that Gen. Buller delays his combined att makes his position stronger. ns- ports continue to arrive at Durban and fresh troops are being sent up the line to reinforce those in front of Colenso, It appears that Gen, Buller’s troops north of the Tugela number‘at least 22,000, and possibly 25,000, with fifty guns. His total forces, forming a great outer curve scuth and west of Ladysmith, probably number 40,000. While Gen. Buller’s forward opera- tions, which began on Jan. 10, develop rather leisurely, the Boers appear to be fully aware that they must meet a strenuous assault. Balloon observers have roughly estimated that Boers are using spade and pick in artificial- ly strengthening positions, which na- ture has rendered easy of defense, Military crities in touch with the war office think that news that general fighting has begun may be expected at any hour. It is not thought that one day's fighting will settle the fate of Ladysmith, but rather that there will be two or three days of continuous fighting. ' LIABLE TO LEGACY TAX. to rein-, Heavy gun- BOERS FALL BACK BRITONS GUESSING. Speculating on Dav Visit to the ‘Transvaal. Lourenzo Marquez, Jan. 23. — Web- ster Davis, United States assistant secretary of the interior, arrived here yesterday on his way to Pretoria, and called upon the governor general, Capt. Alvaro Don Ferriera, who gave him a most courteous reception and requested him to convey a message of special friendship to President Mc- Kinley. The Trausvaal representative has informed Mr. Davis that Presi- dent Kruger’s salon carriage will con- vey him to Pretoria, ~0- London, Jan. 23.—The publication of the fact that President Kruger is sending a private car to take Webster Davis from Lourenzo Marquez to Pre- toria is causing considerable specula- tion here as to whether Mr. Davis, notwithstanding the deni: from Washingten, has not some sort of of- ficial mission. It is thought rather singular that a simple traveler. even though an official at home, should re- ceive so much attention, The subject is attracting the continental papers, who are inquiring through the London representatives whether the British government has information regard- ing the mission of Mr. Davis. They are loath to believe that one of Presi- dent McKinley’ ant secretaries would take a ion in the Trans- vaal and be given a leave of absence for several months without some such purpose. A recent dis) ch from Washington pointed out that Mr. Davis kad given up his proposed Vv to the Transvaal owing to the pos: bility that it might be misinterpreted. Says Macrum Has Peace Ter London, Jan, 23.—A spe disp from Naples says that Mr. Macrum is reported to be the bearer of a letter from President Kruger to President McKinley in which the former pro- poses peace terms based upon the status quo, with cemplete indepen- dence and a seven-year franchise. Davis’ Trip Parely Personal. New York, Jan. 23.—A special to the Times from Washington says: It is stated authoritatively that Webster Davis is not charged with any mission from this government to the Trans- vaal. Mr. Davis. who holds the office of assistant secretary of the interior, left the department seme weeks ago, it is said, as the result of a contro- versy With Secreta Hiteheock and Pension Commissioner Evans, and will probably not return. He was granted three months’ leave of ab- sence and has gone on a purely person- al trip to South Africa. MUCH DAMAGE DONE. Earthquake in Mexico Attended by Serious Result City of Mexico, Jan. is ar- riving from the interior points affected by the earthquake Friday night and Saturday morning. Much damage was done to property in Guadalajara and the City of Colima, capital of the state of the same name, was the scene of terrifying experiences, accompanied y loss of 1 The City of Mexico came off comparatively unscathed in the quake, few accidents occurring here cr in the suburbs, although some huts in the suburbs fell in and one bridge was partly wrecked. The sub- terranean electric light insulation was not harmed and the city contin ues to be well illuminated. Colima, Mex — An earth- quake shock beg nt a quarter before midnight Friday and assumed serious proportions at © Tenimata, many houses being badly injured and some of ht construction wrecked. There was great consternation and people rushed into the streets, some barely escaping with their lives. Seven people were killed outright and sixty were wounded and are being night Frid cracked the the state palace and the porticoes of the university and the Degallado thea- ter, the latter one of the most massive structures here. The churches of San Francisco and San Jose were damaged. ‘The former is one of the handsomest edifices on the continent and is locally known as the Golden Cup from the magnificence of i terior. The government has cl Ragario church, fearing the dome will | fall in. Carmen barracks were badly damaged, and news from Zapaotlan and Sarula state that several houses were demolished. HUNG HIS RIVAL. While the Execution Was Not a Cor- plete Success It May Resalt in Murder. Chicago, Jan. 23.—Because he loved Bartholcmae Pieta’s — wi John Staezeh, a farmer, tried yesterday to hang the man who stood in his way. In the little cottage of his rival out near Rose Hill cemetery, the sel pointed executioner partially car out the murder, He would have suc- ceeded had not his vietim fought so Decision ax to Money Left to a Priest | for his life that he escaped from the for Saying Mass. Port Townsend, Wash., Jan, 21.—Ac- house with the noose about his neck and the rope dragging behind him, cording to the ruling received by the | and fell unconscious in a ditch. While treasury Cepartment and made by the the hanging was not 2 complete suc- commissioner of internal revenue, a| cess it may yet result in murder for bequest of money to a priest. for the purpose of saying mass for the repose of souls is liable to legacy tax. The case came before the commissioner from been made for that purpese. RELOADING THE CARGO. Illinois, where a bequest had] Explosives Stolen tical condition, the victim is in a ¢ BOMBS FOUND IN HAVANA. om the Arsenal ‘Are Located, and Several Arrests Are Made. Havana, Jan. 23.—A quantity of ex- plosives and bombs, supposed to haye The Bandesrath Free to Pursue Her | been stolen from the Havana arsenal, Trip to Delagoa Bay. ¢ Hamburg, Jan. 21. — A dispatch re- has been discovered and several ar- rests have been made. Chief of Police celved here from Durban, Natal, says | Cardenas says the men identified with the Bundesrath’s cargo has been re- delivered to her agents and will be re-| possession they were found, 2 The steamer expects to sail] suspected of being engaged in any loaded. for Delagoa Bay Monday. Forming an Electric Light Trust. Chicago, Jan. 21.—A $500,000 electric light trust to operate between Evans- ton and Waukegan is in process of formation. The territory proposed to be lighted includes twenty-seven miles the theft of the bombs and in whose gre net plot. Street Cars Tied Up, Albany, N. Y an, 23. — All the street cars in Troy were tied up as a result of the strike of 365 motormen and conductors of the United Traction company. The men demand 20 cents along the shore of Lake Michigan and} an hcur and a ten-hour day, twelve towns. Greenway's Excuse. Winnipeg. Jan. 21. — Greenway ad- Suspects Are Captured. Chicago, Jan. 23.—Two men who the police believe have been responsible mits his efforts to aid the Canadian | for many bank robberies in small In- railroad and the truthfulness of the| diana towns during the past few letters produced, but contends he was} weeks were arrested in a Clark street working in the interest of the people. \ saloon after a severe struggle. HOT FIGHT RAGING WARREN IS FORCING THE BOERS BACKWARD. GEN. Two Days’ Continuous Attack on the Boer Position — Boers Evacuate One Position to Fall Back Into Another Entrenched That Being. Strongly Buller Satisfactory’ One—Gen, Reports Progress Is Made—Warren Fights a Deliber- ately Planned and Suc stul Bat- tle — Three Boer Positions Gccu- pied. Loncon, Jen, 23. following, dated Sunde from Spearman’s Cam “AIL Saturday nd imes has the y evening, Their position is on a long miles northwest of Tri ‘s drift, ascending from the river. At dawn s occupied a kopj uD The ene, defen: were chiefly stone sangars extending forward and right spur, making the position lar. At 11 o’clock Gen. Har advanced on the left along umeyen spur into the s der heavy fire from three Taking advantage of all possib the treops advanced to a pe 500 yards of the enemy’s r but they did not adyance 1 edge of the cover. The mained until dark and ¢ At night the enemy's right wit uated its position.” Boers Retrented. Spearman’s Camp, Jan. 3. ten hours of continuc fire Generals Hart ‘vanced 1,000 y The Bo tained an irreg fire t night, but the British outpesis cid not ections, reply. At daybreak the Boers opened a stiff fire. The British stood at the guns where they had slept and the er orousty mel] into the rumor that had been relieved en- livened the British, who up & ringing cheer, This was taken for an advance. The first kopfe was carried at the point of the bayonet and the ment was renewed v field artillery poured si s trenches. A mith Boers retreated to the next kopje, which, like most others, was st’ewn with immense boulders surmounted by mounds on the sum The British advanced steadily the Boers relaxed slightly. The latter did not show such tenacity as previously. Their Nordenfeldts fired at Jong inter- vals and their on fired but sel- dom. Apparently the Boers were short of mmunition, All d the rear of musketry fire continued. The British took three Boer positions on the mountain and found shelter be- hind the boulders, Substantial Progress. London, Jan. —Gen. Buller cables as follows to the war office from Spearman's Camp at 9 p. m. last nigh “Gen, Warren has been engaged all day, chiefly on his left, which le has swung forward about two miles. The ground is very difficult, and as the fighting is all the time up-hill, it is: difficult to say exactly how much we have gained, but I think we are mak- ing substantial progress.” Warren's Successful Battle, London, Jan, 25. The Daily Tele- graph has the following, dated Satur- day, from Suearman’s Camp: “Gen, Warren's force have fought a deliberat planned and su full battle. This engagement cecurred to the west of Spuyn kop, and pr etieal ly resulted in our securing the south: tableland, which constituted the key of the Boer position, After a fierce cannenade had been directed against the enemy's lines for some time the British troops 2 mbled near ab s Three T Hil, the center of a semi- s, crowned with ihe eue- ¥ und some six tiles long. Steadily and with great dash the Brit- ish infantry went forward in the face: of a heavy fusilade from Mauser rifles. Scon after midday the battle: on the hill became furious, and trom 3 in the afternoon until 6 in the even ing the fire from both canno and rifles was extremely heavy. Point af- ter point of the enem position were seized by the British troops, and eventually the Boer right broke and was foreed back toward Spuyn kop. In yesterday's fighting our losses were trifling, but the Boers suffered heay- ily. eminence known which forms my Secrecy Is Essential. London, Jan. The justifiable se- yerity of the censorship at the present moment prevents the special corres- pondents from giving additional in- formation to supplement Gen. Buller’s Jatest dispatch. The success of the movement depends almost entirely upon how far he proves able to out- maneuver the Boers, whese available forces are doubtless larger than his own. The chief difficulty lies in the ability of the Boers to transport men, stores and ammunition quickly and to intrench new positions. Secrecy re- garding Gen. Buller’s progress, there- fore, is essential, and the public press is quite content to wait patiently. Boers Are Disheartened. London, Jan. 23.—The correspondent of the Times at Lourenzo Marquez, telegraphing Saturday. says: é “T learn from an absolutely unbiased and trustworthy informant that the Boers are disheartened. I also learn that the British residents in the two republics would suffer severely at the hands of the burghers did not the lat- ter gear the result to the Boers in the hands of the British.” Destroyed by Fire. Lafayette, Ind., Jan. 28.—The build- ings. machinery nd manufactured Jumber of the Taylor Lumber com- pany was totally destroyed by fire. Loss, $47,000; insurance, HOO, which covers entire plant. ‘The lum- ber yard was saved. Killed in a Family Row. New York, Jan. 23.—Three Italians of one home were shot to death in an interfamily row which began in an Italian tenement house on East Eleventh street about noon yesterday.