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THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Exchanges.)

Meeting at Guildhall,

LONDON October, 16th.

A crowded meeting, which had back con vened, by the Lord Mayor, was held to day at the Guildhall. A resolution, was enthusiasti cally agreed to deploring, the. Transvaal War, But supporting the Government in demanding equal rights for whites.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY NOVEMBER 6, 1899.

The Women and Children. Woman, and children are allowed time to Joave Mafcking before bombardment com-

mences.'

Boers appear in Zululand. Large Boer commandos are approaching Melmoth, in Zululand.

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was used; would be so words a mingle (m plox) as against a theoretical ro7. ROME minute, with an 'Bool, core, on the Puding route.

SUGGESTED ANTI-BRITISH

ALLIANCE,

(e) It is probable that even without a subf

MADRID, October 3, 1899 sidy, a cable connecting Zanzibar with India The Impartial published, the following tele- Austraila and, fava by way of

Seychelles

gram from iti San Sebastian correspondent Chagas, Cocos and Christmas Island would Soma-aniorit of surprise has been caused become a commercial success, it worked in by the prolonged: stay which Sende Silvola is conjunction with the African Trans-Contidental making here at a time when it is in the line.

interest If the tariff from Europe to Zanzibar of the Government to meet as soon as possible was is. 3d, the rate to India might be lowered in order to detenfine the fgtire of us to 24. 3d to Java 3- and to Australasia from mies which aid to be effected in the Budget 35. 6d. It would not require a Heavy subsidy The mystery y has been cleared-dp, the know to arrange that the Seychelles should be con ledge that Count, Muravieft is coming here,

cyan at eleven o'clock to vid the Cape-S. F. Press,

morrow morning," that Queen Regent, and Will have long conference with Senor Silvela before he leaves again for

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flags and banners, marched in a body to and from the meeting at the Guildhall, singing

Rule Britannia and the National Anthem.

Kruger's American Sympathisers,

Mr. Chamberlain, in acknowledging expres sions of American sympathy, affirms, that the present situation finds a parallet in, the over throw of misgovoraniens which the United States had to undertake in Cubs,

A Refugee Fund, The fund in aid of the Tranevant refugees has been largely subscribed and already amounts to £107,000 of which the Stock Exchange has contributed 20,000

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In Parliament.

LONDON, October 17th. Parliament was opened to-day. Her Majesty, in the Speech from the Throne, says that she interests of the Empire, to recur to the advice and aid of Parliament. The state of affairs in South Africa has rendered ii expedient for the Government to be enabled to strengthen the military forces of the country by calling out the Reserves; but, except for difficulties caused by the action of the South African Republic, the condition of the world continues peaceful. The measures to be presented to the House of Com-Tinter, says mans will be for providing for the expenditure rendered necessary by events la South Africa and domestic legislation will be deferred till the ordinary session.

The Opposition in both Houses of Parliament while deploring the Transvaal war--which Lord Kimberley called almost a civil war--and criti- Cizing Mr. Chamberlain's conduct of the nego tiations, agreed that the extraordinary Ultima tum sent by the Boers left the Government no option; and they promised their hearty support to secure the rapid and effective prosecution of

the war,

Fighting near Mafeking.

LONDON, October 17th. Reuter, wiring from Pretoria, states that heavy fighting took place on Saturday morning

Lord Salisbury, referring to the future, de to the north of Mefeking. An armoured train, Clared that we must insist upou England's sent to repair the line on the western Transvansovereign-power being paramount and upon frontier, and recently damaged by the Boers,

the white races being placed upon an equality, opened fire on a Commandoe, one Burgher due care being taken in kindly improving the being killed and two wounded. In the second countless indigenous races. His Lordship said engagement which took place, the British had that he hoped these objects would be consistent with a very large amount of autonomy for the Dutch people.

nine wounded.:

Refugees who have arrived at Delagon Bay repart that the Boers have been repulsed at Mafeking, with heavy loss.

It is officially announced that the Boets are advancing in three columns, via the Bothas Pass, Laing's Nek, and Wooisdrift, to the nunt ber of 13,000.

The Free State Boers are entrenching the passes in the Drakensburg mountains.

Later,

An armoured train from Kimberley has engaged the Boers at Spytsfontein, The Boers lost five killed and seven wounded, whilst the British suffered no losses. The rific and artil lery fire of the Boers was equally bad.

A Canard Contradicted.

LONDON, October 17th. The Times Cape Town correspondent, learns on the highest authority that there is no truth in the statements circulated, doubltess with seditious intent, that the Imperial authorities intend placing small detaciments of troops throughout the country districts.

The Cape Volunteers Called Out.

LONDON, October 17th.. All the Cape Volunteer Regiments have been called out; and the Volunteer Garrison Artil lery will replace the Imperial forces at Cape Town.

LONDON, October 18th.

In the House of Commons, last night, Mr. Dillon brought forward an amendment to the Address, that the Transval war was the result of our claims to interfere in the internal affairs of the Republic, which was a violation of the Convention of 1884, and asking that the ques tion be referred to Arbitration on the basis of The Hague Conference.

The amendment, on being put to the vote, was rejected by 332 against 54, Mr. Labouchere and a few Radicals seted with the minority but most of the Liberals, including their lead ers, voted with the Government.

Sir William Harcourt, in the House of Com mons to-night, strongly criticized Mr. Cham- berlain in connection with the Transvaal ne- gotiations, and tsl him with neglecting opportunitic. for bringing, about a pacific settlement.

LONDON, October, 19th.

In the House of Commons to-nigh: Lord George Hamilton, replying to a question, said that the Imperial Exchequer, would defray the whole of the charges in connection with the despatch of the Indian contingent to Natal.. in the House of Commons to-night, lasting for Mr. Chamberlain made an exhaustive speech

greatly cheered at its conclusion. He defended two hours and three-quarters; and he was his whole policy, and said he had striven to maintain peace with the utmost patience; but he finally came to the conclusion, from events and the speeches of President Kruger, that war had always been inevitable. The oligarchy at Bib-Pretpria, abetted by Presiden Steyn, had con-

sistently endeavoured to undermine our para mountcy which Great Britain was forced to uphold if she wished to remain a Great Power, Constant armaments, Mr. Chamberlain said, had made ile Transvaal by far the strongest power in South Africa, and he believed the which it bad ever been exposed, be accepted President Kruger's appeal to the God of Baules, believing the quarrel to be a just one.

The Reinforcements,

LONDON, October 18th, The transport steamer Yorkshire, of the by Line, embarks the West Surrey Regiment at Southampton on Friday next.

The transports, Roslin Castle, Harlech Cas le, and Lismori Castle, take on board the Devonshire, Yorkshire, Northampton, and East Surrey Regiments, forming the first instalment of the Army Corps, Brigade Staf, the special service. Signaling Corps, the Pay Department, and Medical Of Acers, on Saturday. Ten trains have been chartered to take this force down to Southamp ton, chiefly from Aldershot,

LONDON, October zoth.

The Second Army Corps Instaliment, includ- to the Address, strongly disapproving of the Au amendment of the Hon. Philip Stanhope ing the staff of the First Brigade, and consist conduct of the negotiations with the Transvaal, ing of the 1st Grenadier Guards, the 1st Scots resuking in hostilities with both Republics, was Guards, and the Coldstreams, together with the Telegraph and Railway Sections of the Engi-ejected in the House of Commons by 362 votes

against 135.

neers, Ordnance, and Staff of Line Communica tion, embark in the transports Nubia, Gascon, Goorkha, Afalia, and Pavonia mainly from Chatham, on Monday next. Eighteen special trains have been chartered to convey them to the London Docks from Aldershot.

The third-and sixth Brigade Staffs, with the Welsh, Irish, and Scots Fusiliers, the High- land Light Infantry, a Machine Gun Section, and an Ammunition Column, embark on Tues. day in the Oriental, Aurania and Hawarden Castle, at Southampton; in the Armenia, at Tilbury; and in the Nomadic at the Albert Docks. Four units also cimbark in the America at Tilbury, making a total of 20,000 men; and comprising practically a whole Infantry Divi-

sion,

LONDON, October 19th,

In consequence of an outbreak of scarlet fever in the Regiment, the departure of the toth Hussars has been postponed.

Boer Flour Scized.

THE HAGUE, October zand. The British have seized a consignment of four million pounds of flour intended for the Boers.

Mediation rumoured,

THE HAGUE, October 22nd. At Paris, rumours are current of mediation by the Powers on the basis of the conventions agreed to by the Hague Peace Conference.

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The Future of South Africa.

THE HAGUE, October atst The British Government intends to unite the Cape Colony, the Transvaal, Natal, the Orange Free State, and Rhodesia Into a federation of States with a central-parliament at Cape Town,

The Gordon Highlanders loss.

LONDON, October 14th.

The Address was then adopted unanimously. The House of Commons have adopted the war' vote of ten millions by zoo against 35 votes.

LONDON, October 24th. Often millions sterling needed for war out- lay the House of Commons has voted seven millions the other three millions being covered by the surplus (of the first ten millions voted].

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A Dutch Version of the Debate,

THE HAGUE, October 19th.

In the House of Commons, there has been a sharp debate on the Transvaal question arising from written statements made by Mr. Stead, the editor of the Review of Reviews. These statements asserted that Mr. Chamberlain was an accomplice in Jameson's Raid, and was answerable for the results of the Raid. Sir William Harcourt and Mr. Evans charged Mr. Chamberlain with having used his influence to provoke war,

THE HAGUE, October 21st. Mr. Chamberlain has defended himself Commons, and has denied that he ever had any against the Opposition attack in the House of understanding with Cecil Rhodes. A hostile motion proposed by Mr. Stanhope rejected by a majority of 127. The result of the voting was hailed with cheers by the war party,

Great sensation has been caused by Mr. Chamberlain having been forcedto acknowledge that the British Government had accepted the Transvaal proposals made in August, but had afterwards misled the Transvaal.

AN ALL ENGLAND CABLE.

MR. BAXENDALE'S REPORT ON COCOS. The Eastern Extension, Australasia and China Telegraph Company has made an application to Mr. Ross for sanction to land a cable on one At Elandslaagte a half-battalion of the Gorlease Direction Istand to the Company. The of the Cocos Islands. Mr. Ross proposes to don Highlanders lost 18, including zo non chart will show that Direction is the most commissioned officers.

suitable Island on which to land a cable. Some small expense will be incurred by the Company in obtaining

fresh water, but seeing that Direc tion Teland is nearer to Horsburgh (from which Island the Ross family obtains its fresh water) than is Selima, the hardship will not be great

It is probable that not only this Company but that others will be anxious to adapt the Indian Ocean route and will use the Cocos as a landing place for cables.

White Reinforced.

LONDON, October 24th. General White is in position at Ladysmith "where he is being reinforced from Pietermaritis

burgy

LONDON, October 27th. Large reinforcements of lafantry and artillery bave reached General White from Maritzburg, [On Wednesday, Oct. 18th the Royal Irish Fusiliers were due at Durban, where, niso, on the 25th Wednesday) the and Batt Ride Brigade and the 18ip, and, and "sch batteries af Field Afillery were to arrive. These troops went on to Pletermaritzburg, and are probably Included in the reinforcements. about to join Sir Georgs White.]

Joubert courteous. Goumandant Joubert considerately informed General White of the death of General Bymone who was with the wounded left at Duncerta

There can be no doubt that in many ways an all, British route through the Indian Ocean would be incomparably superior to the proposed Pacific cable, The following are advantages that would be possessed by the former route

(0) India would be connected by an all British cable

(8) The greater part of the line of communi- cation would require no special patrol by Her Majesty's vessels in time of war.

(2) The cable ships of several Telegraph Companies would be available.

(d) The theoretical speed on any of the cables, if nothing heavier than food, core

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WEST RIVER SERVICE.

THE EMBARCATION OF AN ARMY Bartz, Is Count Muravieff's journey a simple

act of courtesy, or is it really of some

that I can say is, that of all the Visits

paid A military correspondent, writing to the year by princes, diplomatists, and" "ponticians,

that of to-morrow is the most important. Those THE New River Steamers who are initiated into the mysteries of diplo generous idea of gathering the different nations macy consider that Russia, which had the together in Holland with the object of guar- antocing peace and European cordiality, is balancing the powerful influence of England the not lessgenerous idea of counter- by a coalition of nations, which, by their constitute a force of resistance to the absorbing iraportance or their geographical position, mily tendencies of England."-Reuter.

heading The Military Situation in South In The Times of October and, under the Africa," an cutline was given of the composition with some notes on the urganization of this of an army corps for foreign service, together important and powerful war unit. The fact the actual mobilization of sufficient troops to that arders are on the point of being issued for constitute, after disembarcation in South Africa, a force considerably larger than the army corps of the text-books may render a few additional details generally interesting. Such details may further be instructive to those who do not realize what a massive undertaking is the em hatcation of troops when the numbers run into tens of thousands and the voyage must of necessity las; not less than 15 days and in mart cases nearly three weeks.

It will probably be news to many to learn that the usual calculation of the gross tonnage of the vessels required for the transport of a complete any corps,to the Cape is a round with most of the remaining facts connected quarter of a million. The estimate, together with the subject, is to be found in the "Army Bonk for the British Empire." Colonel Furse's standard work on military But this is unfortunately out of print, and expeditions over sea can hardly be regarded as a popular book of reference. The public, then, cannot be blamed for not understanding that, white a single ship of not much more than 4000 soldiers, it takes many more than 35 4,000-ton tons burden inay accommodate upwards of 1,000 vessels to transport the 35,000 of all rank who, approximately, constitute the personnel of a British army corps. As a matter of fact be tween 60 ind go ships, each of from 2,000 to port before an army corps with its horses, guns, 4,000 tons, would have to be taken up as trans- and stores could be moved from Great Britain to South Africa. Such figures are impressive in the Grst instance as showing what the command of the sea means to a Power with great colonial interests. But they also yo far towards a clear appreciation of the strain which the despatch of not army corps would throw not only upon Department of the Admiralty, but also upon the War Ofice and the Naval Transport

that Lord Wolseley some time back made a the mercantile marine. It will be remembered point of saying that two army corps could not at all times be ready for embarcation before the vessels required for their transport could be got ready to receive them on board. When it is realized that shipping to the amount of 500,000 tans is involved in this calculation the cold logic of the War Office position will be better understood,

one but two

historical

Reverting to the case in point, the examples upon which the estimate of a quarter of a milion ton per anny corps is based are readily accessible. In 1879 a force 8,136 of all tanks with 1,851 horses was despatched from a tonnage of 55,000 were used as transports, In Great Britain to the Cape, and 18 steamers with 1882 a force of 19,148 of all ranks with 5,908 horses was conveyed to Egypt in 47 steamers, mostly between 2,500 and 3.500 tons, and with a total tonnage of about 140,000. It will be noticed that the figures in both these examples are in a ratiu with those roughly estimated for an army corps-namely, 35,000 men and 10,000 horses and pack animals.

But if an army corps goes to South Africa it will infallibly be accompanied by a force of cavalry, either a brigade attaclied to the army corps, or, more probably, an independent cavalry division, and line of communication troops. The cavalry division, with its 6,700 officers and men and 6,600 horses, would require infantry, and the line of communication troops considerably more tonnage than would 7,000 could not be landed in South Africa in less than six or seven transport of, say, 4,000 tons each. In order, then, to land any army corps, a cavalry division, and line.of communication tranps at the Cape, it is not too much to say that shipping to the amount of considerably over 300,000 tons would be required, and that at least foo large steamers would have to be taken up as transports.

In a

any such movement of troops over sea as that under discussion the number of horses is of peculiar

importance, beause, in any case, the fitting up a hired transport for the accommoda. tion. of horses is a troublesome and tedions matter. The official calculation used to be that 10,000 horses could be despatched on a voyage fittings now available, and the accumulated ex of some length in three weeks, but with the perience of the past 20 years, it should be possible to get the horses of an army corps away in a fortnight, But at least three weeks would be necessary if those of a cavalry division had to be added to the army corps total.

Incidentally it may be mentioned that the embarcation, transport, and disembarcation of troops constitute essentially a divided duty. With the selection and preparation of the ships as transports the War Office has nothing what ever to do beyond appointing the military members of a mixed board which "parses" the ships for usc. The Naval Transport Department of the Admiralty is responsible for every detall connected with the transport of troops between water's edge and water's edge at the ports of embarcation and disem. barcation respectively.

But the military indents as regards space and accommodation, authorities ard responsible not only for the but also for putting details on board and on land in an orderly manner. Those who have watched troops embarking or disembarking at Southampton under the superintendence of Co lonel Stacpole, who is the greatest living ex- pert, at any rate, on the home establishment, in this branch, will be sausfied that very little time need be lost between the arrival of a troop train at the docks and the departure of the ship. But where the number of troops to be embark ed is very considerable the work must necessa rily tell even upon the most experienced and zealous staff, and record times can hardly be expected. Theoretically it might be possible to land an army corps in South Africa froix weeks from the date of the issue of the order to mobilize. Under very favourable conditions the task might be accomplished in five weeks in practice, if all the troops whom is proposed to despatch have not only been landed in Sonth Africa but taken their plaods, as component parts of an army corps, and a cavalry division, by the end of Noverüber, a feat will have been accomplished of which the country may lesson ably be proud.

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MADRID, October 4th,

The Russian Ambassador had a long con- ference with Senor Silvela, the Prime Minister, today. According to reports furnished to the Press, the Russian Government will probably i engage Spain to enter into a Continental Euro- pean Alliance, this being desired on account of Spain's geographical position.-Laffan.

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THE Company's Steamship

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"HECTOR," Captain Bar, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 14th November..

For Freight, apply to.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, 9th October, 1899. (12830 SHEWAN TOMES & CO'S. “NEW YORK" LINE.

FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CÂNAL. THE Steamship THE

"MOYUNE

Captair Conradi, will be despached for the above Port on WEDNESDAY, the 15th Novembur, in the Aftemoon."

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. Agents. Hongkong, 23rd October, 1899. · [1338 CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,

THE

FOR KOBE. HE Company's Steamship

"CHINGLU," Captain Williams, will be despatched above on WEDNESDAY, the 15th instant.

-For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, 4th November, 1899. (1381a EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIR COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling at PORT DARWIN and, QUEENS, LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.)

THE Steamship

"GUTHRIE," Captain McArthur, will be despatched as above. on SATURDAY, the 18th instant, at 4°F..

This well-known Steamer is specially fitted ber which ensures the supply of Fresh Provi for Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Cham sions, Ice, &c., throughout the voyage.

This Steamer is installed throughout with the Electric-light.

A Stewardess and a duly-qualified Surgeon are carried.

N.B.-Return Tickets issued by this Com pany to and from AUSTRALIA, are available for return by the Steamers of the CHINA NAVIGA TION COMPANY and vice versa,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, and November, 1899.

Intimations. NOTICE.

THE BEST PREVENTIVE OF ALL INFECTIOUS DISEASES.

SANITARY SOFT

SOAP.

JEYES

FLUID

THE BEST

DISINFECTANTE

DRINEROTANT

SOAP

AVOID ALL RISK OF OUTEREAK BY ITS USE

W. G. HUMPHREYS & C

Bank Buildings.

Hongkong, 9th March. 1807.

RIGAUD'Sio

WHITE VIOLET

This fugative and delicate perfume is persistant as an Extract for the handkerchief while as a

andr Soap

Powder,

It has been. adopted by

the most re- fined Freuch Society

RIGAUD of C

"PERFUMIKA"

EXTRACT

1.-10.000 pess Who Violali

*oquel cachi-bustinaf veri

PARIS) Vgivdo Estrioli

SIEN TING; SURGEON DENTIST,

No. to, DAGUILAR STREET. TERMS VERY MODERATE, Consultation free, Hongkong, 27th Septemlier. 1898, DENTISTRY

SUI SANG, (Lately Practising with Dr. L. SAKATA),. DENTIST,

-No. 4, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, 8th March, 1890.

THE

FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL. HE Company's Steamship

NOT

MACHAON,"

NOTICE:

RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor the

Captain Hamah, will be despatched as above. OWNERS, will, be RESPONSIBLE for any

on TUESDAY, the 18th November

For Freight, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE

pol-Agenta. Hongkong, 23rd October, 1899.

(4333a

DEBT contracted by the Officers or the Crow

of the following Vessels during their stay in- Hongkong-Harogurt REUCE, American hip, D. Whitmore-Stant

dard Oil CoS

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