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  2. THE BOER WAR.

    LONDON, January 1, 4.10 p.m.—Numbers of European officers arrive every week at Delagoa Bay, and proceed thence to Pretoria to assist the Boers in the campaign. ...

    Article : 126 words
  3. THE SEIZURE OF BUNDES. RATH.

    LONDON, January 1.—The seizure of the German steamer Bundesrath in Delagoa Bay by H.M.S. Magicienne, on a charge of having on board contraband of war, is calmly commented ...

    Article : 45 words
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  5. STEYN AND HIS BROTHER

    LONDON, January 1.—Mr. Matt Steyn, brother of President Steyn of the Orange Free State, with 800 men, has left the Free State commando. He told the President that he (President Steyn) was ...

    Article : 72 words
  6. THE FENIANS AGAIN.

    LONDON, January 1, 4.10 p.m.—American newspapers contain extravagant accounts of Fenian preparations to invade Canada. ...

    Article : 26 words
  7. NEWS BY CABLE.

    LONDON, January 1.—The list of New Year's honors was published in the "London Gazette" to-day. They are as follows:— RAISED TO THE PEERAGE. ...

    Article : 176 words
  8. LIEUTENANT H. ST. J. SWEETLAND, R.A.A.

    Like his brother lieutenants, Mr. Sweetland is a native of New South Wales, having been born at Newcastle in 1869. He was educated at All Saints' College, Bathurst, ...

    Article : 108 words
  9. FORTIFICATION HEAR LADYSMITH.

    LONDON, January 1.—The Boers have constructed fresh fortifications at many points between Colenso and Springfield. ...

    Article : 21 words
  10. THE WARRIGAL AT MELBOURNE.

    MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The Warrigal arrived at Port Melbourne between 7 and 8 o'clock last evening after a remarkably smooth passage. The soldiers were all in splendid health and spirits, ...

    Article : 162 words
  11. 400 BOERS ISOLATED.

    LONDON, January 1.—Owing to the River Tugela having been swollen by the rains 400 Boers, who are on. Inhlawe and adjacent hills south of the river, have been isolated. ...

    Article : 35 words
  12. SIEGE TRAIN FOR THE FRONT.

    LONDON, January 1, 4.10 p.m.—The last portion of the siege train has left Capetown for the front. (Judging from previous cables, it is probable, though the cable does not definitely say so, that ...

    Article : 55 words
  13. THE FAR EAST.

    LONDON, January 1.—Great Britain, Germany, Franco, Russia, and Japan have adhered to the proposal of Colonel Hay, the United States Secretary of State, to maintain the policy of the "open ...

    Article : 44 words
  14. GENERAL FRENCH'S COLUMN.

    LONDON, January 1, 4.10 p.m.—During the operations carried on by Lieutenant-General French north of Arundel, he succeeded, by the mobility of his fores, in out-manoeuvring the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 111 words
  15. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS,

    In reference to the allegations that the food supplied to the men of the Army Medical Corps at the Victoria Barracks was not exactly what it should be, a reporter of the "Evening News" has had a ...

    Article : 581 words
  16. FRANCE.

    LONDON, January 1.—Ben Haim, an Algerian Jew, and six other men, have been found guilty of pillaging during the riots in Paris in August last, when the Church of St. Joseph and other places ...

    Article : 59 words
  17. STAMP DUTY.

    The amount of stamp duty received last week in respect of probate and letters of administration was £251 19s. The Early Closing Act is causing a good deal ...

    Article : 135 words
  18. DEATH OF SIR J. PAGET.

    LONDON, January 1.—The death is announced of Sir James Paget, Bart., F.R.S., ex-President of the Royal College of Surgeons, in his 86th year. ...

    Article : 30 words
  19. BRITISH REVENUE.

    LONDON, January 1.—The Revenue Returns of Great Britain show that the total revenue for the quarter ended December 31 was £29,586,458. Of this Customs contributed £6,177,771, excise ...

    Article : 39 words
  20. BAR SILVER.

    LONDON, January 1.—Bar silver is quoted to-day at 2s 3 3-16d per ounce standard. ...

    Article : 19 words
  21. MOVEMENTS DELAYED.

    LONDON, January 1.—The great delay in procuring transport equipments is hampering the mobility of General Buller and Lord Methuen. Sufficient waggons and mules to furnish the First ...

    Article : 191 words
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  23. ENGAGEMENT NEAR DORDRECHT.

    LONDON, January 1, 4.10 p.m.—A tody of British, cavalry, while reconnoitring, engaged the enemy north of Dordrecht. After six hours fighting the Boers received reinforcements of ...

    Article : 59 words
  24. THE FEDERAL CONTINGENT.

    Several differences of opinion have arisen between Mr. Lyne and the Victorian Premier, in regard to the organisation of the federal contingent. The latest is in regard to their dress and ...

    Article : 268 words
  25. THE SIEGE OF LADYSMITH BOER CHRISTMAS GREETINGS.

    LONDON, January 1, 4-10 p.m.—The Boers have fired into Ladysmith unloaded shells, containing plum puddings, and messages, wishing the British the compliments of the season. ...

    Article : 142 words
  26. COLONIALS TO WEAR HELMETS.

    LONDON, January 1, 4;10 p.m.—The Colonial troops have been ordered to wear helmets owing to their having at Arundel been mistaken for the enemy. ...

    Article : 30 words
  27. GENEROUS GIFTS TO THE ARMY.

    LONDON. January 1.—A complete field hospital has been given to the troops in South Africa by an anonymous donor. Lieutenant-Colonel C. Allen, 4th "West Riding ...

    Article : 75 words
  28. A C. A. AND T. B. VOLUNTEER.

    The following letter has been addressed to Professor Anderson Stuart, M.D., as president, of the Civil Ambulance and Transport Brigade:—"I have the honor and pleasure to inform you that ...

    Article : 128 words
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