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sis i .1 i jr Me. 7- -r NEW ORLEANS, tfUESDAY, MAV 22, 1900.SIXTEEN PAGES. IN TWO PARTgj NO. IIP. 7r 01 EST? iUVTCi Ml IU II L'l it Sduge With imposing Ceremonies iimmistratioi), fc.

fr EeEnerj dominated j. ioCXV kemdcratio la tliA His Cbamler as thft -3 "'desman Entered to Address the TiewiiPUMj Stated. rSPi4 to the Pleajm-! Bouse, May 21. William jyvit Heard. XTnlon parislj.

Is now Vrjjuat liJdnete.lnto office this after- mi MarphT. James Foster, of St iuj- SflinaeMDooglas JklcEnery, of XtMl, at noon be 'ormaSr elected United States seuators jennaj I assembly. TSe DOTOcritrci caBcus tbls afternoon started ttotl men by acclamation, and aj tie Democrsilc aucns Is the general jstztlj, ther Mag not a single cf Denocracy la the legislature, It ftat ties two men will receive cialUMKU Vpt for the high office to tie? Forter waa elected to succeed CtSerf, s7 whose term expires on i i and Senator McEnery to 1 Mmself, "hl present term explr-: ISOi Senator McEnery thus i'st fthwi years ahead of him In States senate, a longer time i rl'Jj lliose two great erenta "on to-icy. ttere was not the of ddtoment. It was a strlk-.

tzist i the scenes enacted here it 3 years ago, when Governor Fos-vu Icangiitated. and Senator Mc-ry to the senate by a very To-day's events were te lore feast of old. There was not a the harmony of the aaywhere, and to-night there i of satief action over the re- Tie tcn f5e general assembly ij iSernao 'was a. one In ombled In lii fflt flia house of -k ea 13 members present, but ti tssn ta later, so there was prae- fan membership of both houses 4 committee was appointed to if.it Gcrrehior Foster and Senator Mc--7 to address the caucus, and pres-ties two distinguished Democrats Into fte -hsu together. What a 52-e ipectacle.

Eight years ago these 1 Ee im at the head of two factions 1 1- Democratic party, and the entire f. nralsed at the titanic strug-' 4 to progress. To-day they T-4 4owa haii Cf the house, one a troat (tf the other and both aspiring beside otfier In the United i flVmrwent the great state irf Had this picture been fore-VWBlft of Louisiana eight J0 Pwphet would have been delivered quite a Unsrompta, simply point- dpbint of 'SI rianoia 1 1 yct musk with by years it a music cut actually the withlelt V. ft- 1 1 i I II III II II 'VI lug td his record 6B thif VftflftnB political Issues of the day. Tbre had been great Interest centered what Governor Foster would say In his speech, and every word he uttered was liAtened to with bated breadth.

He came prepared. He bad written his address, and he did not trust to his memory, but read It word for word. He took a bald stand on the money question, stating that he was opposed to ihe free coinage of silver, but he was a Democrat, and would be tin line with his party. He discussed the election of United States senators by the people anj the question of expansion, and when he got through, a remarkable scene ensued. Senator CordiU jumped oat In the middle of the floor and moved that they nominate Governor Foster and Senator McEnery by acclamation.

There was a Ught murmur of objection, but he said: "What are we hece for? That waa what we came here to do this evening, why not do' it and get through?" This took the house by storm, the motion waa put and carried In a storm of Pr1ujyi ttoA though, the ehair- eaHed Tor the naysr there was absolute everyone anxious to hear who would vote In the negative. Xot a single whisper was heard. Then the enthusiasm broke out afaresh, and the two nominee received the congratulations of their friends, who overwhelmed them as they descended from the rostrum. The Democratic caucus was formally organized this afternoon by bestowing the chairmanship on Senator T. C.

Barrett, of Cadd5, a stanch and true Dem ocrat and a zealous worker for the partyi 'Representative Steve Cordlll was made rvice chah-man and XL S. Landry secre tary. The O'Connor resolution was lout today by being returned to the calendar In the absence of the Istroduoer. Senator Cage will Introduce his primary election bill, which, failed in 1898. to wards the end of the week.

Be will make Some few modjflcatkxas in It, but a the main it will be the same bill. It will co through this time. There will aoon be a bill Introduced to reapportion the congressional districts. It is to put all the sugbr parishes togeuher In one district, taking away fit. John and St.

James from the Second, district and giving them to the Third, and. Instead giving the Second dis trict the Florida parishes Calcasieu wants to set into the- Sixth district Instead; of the third. There was nothing of special Interest La the routine proceedings of either house to-day. THE IXAUGURATTOX. Governor W.

W. Heard Taites tne Oath ot Office. Secial to tftte (Baton Houge, May 2L WllUam Wright Heard, of Union pariah, was formally inaugurated this afternoon In the atatehouse park beneath the spreading arms of the great oak trees, which have sheltered many of hU predecessors from the rays of rtie May son as they assumed the reins of office. lAlbert Estoptnal, of St. Bernard, was also sworn In aa lieutenant governor.

The ceremonies took place Is the north, east corner of the Capitol pari, where a platform had been erected and tastefully decorated with buntiag, flags, palms and palmetto. That portion of the grounds was filled with dense crowd of people. The governor's staff was present in. full uniform, also the 'officers and staff of the naval battalion ship Stranger. The crew of the Stranger and cadets from the Louisiana University were drawn up la battalion formation in front of the stand.

Music was supplied by an orchestra and the cadet band. On the platform, besides tbe chief Justice and Associate Justices Blanchard and Monroe, were the outgoing and the new governor, the Lieutenant governors, tne new state officials. Senator McEnery, the legislative committees In cnarge of the ceremonies and several ladles. Chief Justice F. Nlcholls came on the platform ca the arm of Senator Mc-Enery.

and -was followed by Governor GoTernor foster and Justices Monroe and Blanchard, Hon. E. B. Krutt chnltt. Congressmen 8.

M. Eobertson andVKJvBxousaard- Senator rPu: BealecmHed the aaem-blaae to -order and asked Bev. Bruce Benton to iatoke tn tlessta trpoa tila cere-mony and the Incoming This Mr. Benton did eloquently and 4 Chief Justice KlchoHs and Ueutenant Oovernor Albert Eetopinal adranced to the edge-of the platform and the oath of office was administered. "v7 Heard then advanced.

and the oath administered very solemnly. Before4 the applause, had died away the booming of cannon- from the river was heard, Qi steamship Stranser flrliijr the governor salute cf eveateen tura. we 1 by mdu ef the papl aa chief eseea tive of thd state 6f Louisiana." Governor Heard was given a cordial greeting as he stepped forward. He delivered the following INAUGURAL ADDRESS: Fellow-Cltliens: Called, as I have been, by the people of this state to assume the position of their chief executive and to discharge the high duties Incumbent upon the office, I do so with a full sense of the weighty responsibilities which devolve upon me as a public servant. While the large majority by which I was elected affords me the greatest pride and satisfaction, I am yet deeply conscious thac ubove and beyond any personal consideration the electorate of Louisiana has thus expressed and renewed Its adherence to, and conildence in, the principle of the great party of which I am an humble member, as the best and truest guide for the administration of the affairs of state.

While I shall endeavor, to the best of my ability, to administer properly these affairs. Insofar as the executive power extends, on party lines of public policy, I shall never be unmindful that I am tbe governor of the whole state, and, as such, the representative of both the majority and minority of the Buffragans, and, therefore, in duty bound to see that equal and Impartial justice shall be rendered to all, regardless of partisan divisions. Fortunately for me, I shall not be met with the same difficulties that confronted my Democratic predecessors in the gubernatorial The wise, prudent and honest administration of the government fpr well nigh a quarter of a century has restored the state to high position and prestige, and has served to lighten the task which lies before me. The performance of this task only requires at my hands a continuation of. and adherence to.

the same beneficent methods, modlaed for the better as time and progress shall indicate. The wise limitation of the suffrage, under the present constitution, to a property owning and Intelligent electorate, has served to eliminate from the exercise of the suffrage the vast mass of venality and ignorance which has heretofore been a constant menace to good government. The elective franchise now being confined to the intelligence of the state, the fear of -corruption in the conduct of public affalrs has passed' away, and the citizen, with a-feeling of confidence and security, will find more encouragement to exert himself In the development of the industrial and agricultural Interests of our fertile domain. The elevation and purification of the electorate, while It promises, and will eventually advance and secure these great material advantages, yet places on those entitled to suffrage, the greater duty to see that the moral, social and material Interests of the whole people shall be carefully guarded. These limitations and restrictions of the I franchise, eliminate from the electorate a large portion of the negro element, thus committing the destinies of the- commonwealth to the hands ot Its white citizens.

This was done for the purpose of protecting not only the white, but the colored race as well, from the evils of corrupt government and to preserve the rights and liberties of both. It therefore becomes an imperative duty, now more than ever before, to deal Justly and fairly with this class of our people, and to see to It that they are fully protected in the enjoyment of their rights of person and property, and to insure the betterment and elevation of their moral and material condition. ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW. Obedience to, and respect for, the law, is the source of all the blessings of civilization. Any violation of the law, however extenuating mav- be the circumstances under, which It is committed, paves the way for the aplrlt of anarchy, than which no greater evil an possibly exist in any state or community.

There Is but one safe and efficient way of redressing any violation of law. and that is by a tribunal duly constituted and supported by a courageous and. enlightened public sentiment. It Is only by showing that we are a law-respecting and a- law-abiding peop'e that we can nope to make our social and political advantages as' attractive to the intelligent Immigrant as are our incomparable climate soils and' industrial prod-11 rt Desirable oeoole Jooklntr for homes. and capitalists seeking profitable fields for the investment oz tneir money, aesire, above everything to go life and property are sacredlj respected by the cltixens and inviolably protected by the law.

Surely, this 'is not an unreasonable expectation. With the support of an enlightened and patriotic public sentiment, the incoming administration pledges Itself to a strict and rigid enforcement of the laws, so far as within its power lies, and to the protection of every Individual, whether rich or poor. In the roll enjoyment of life, liberty and property. FKEB PUBLIC SCHOOLS. It is the bounden duty of republican government to assist In knowledge and providing for the free: Instruction Of youth, not that.

we should build up a paternal government, but a' government for the: good of the. whole, based upon virtue and intelligence. Ig norance and licentiousness are mortal tees to popular government. The causes violence and would overthrow the political fabric; the 'other is a consuming rust which but surely undermine IL --r. i'V- i Washington, the model of American patriotism, left us- his final Injunction to promote Institution for the diffusion of knowledge.

because, as government derives its force from public opinion, it Is -essential that this- should be' an en lightened one. Whatever tends'to Increase knowledge ana-sen-restraint tenets also to -make better and more useful cltlensj catered, vita power is felt in safeguarding the suffrage; in dissipating the evils of Ignorance and vice; la enhancing the value of citizenship; in improving tbe morals and in multiplying the fruits of industry and trade. Hence, the importance of properly supporting our colleges and schools. We have, according to the census taken last year, 404,737 educable children in the state, of which number 196,169 are at present enrolled in our public schools. For the instruction of these children there are 8302 school houses and 4137 teachers under pay.

The Increase of our population from immigration and natural causes Is augmenting these numbers and enlarging the obligation of tbe state In this regard. I cheerfully and heartily commend this department to the favorable consideration of the general assembly, and bespeak for It a liberal policy and a gen, erous support. TEXTILE SCHOOLS. With the advancement of the state along Industrial and material lines, and the decided Interest that is now being manifested by our people in the establishment of cotton manufactories, it is quite essential that a school for Instruction In the practical knowledge of cotton, woolen and other textile industries should be established, and I commend to the consideration of the general assembly the establishment ot buch a school in connection with the State University at this place, or the Louisiana Industrial Institute at Huston. In common with most of the southern states, until within a comparatively recent period, Louisiana has directed her principal attention to the cultivation and production of the great agricultural staples, which, up to that -time, had yielded large pronts and but little attention was paid to the development of her other industries.

Tbe fall in prices of these principal raw materials and the consequent decrease In profit to the agriculturist has forcibly called the attention of the whole south to the necessity for the home manufacture of her own raw material, thus saving her people' not only the great cost of transportation, storage, insurance and other incidental charges, but also the large profits reallwd at their expense by the foreign manufacturer in the sale to the south of the manufactured product. The establishment of such factories would result in great benefit to our laboring classes, who. would find steady and profitable employment therein. Wiya the erection of these factories close to the fields there is no reason why Louisiana should not in the near future manufacture at profitable Tates every pound of cotton raised within her borders. LEVEEi AND AGRICULTURE.

The- low prices realized for our staple products in recent years have taught our farmers that can no lenger receive satisfactory feturns for their labors should they' continue the purchase of breadstuffs. meats and other necessary farm supplies from distant dealers, and I am pleased to know that our agricultural population Is rapidly learning the lesson of economy. That money saved by raisin-; at home all that is necessary for their sustenance and that of their live stock Is tbe surest way of bettering their financial condition. With a diversification of industries there will be opened up a larger field for the employment of labor at remunerative wages, and no portion of tbe American union will offer greater Inducements fftr the Investment of capital, -the increase of immigration, and the easy attainment of comfortable living than Louisiana. No other section will offer tbe same Inducements to tbe poor and industrious young settler seeking a borne and livelihood to become, by thrift Jnd economy, a freeholder.

It is this class of small freeholders, so closely identified with all her Interests, that forms the state's safest and surest foundation politically, commercially and socially. It Is gratifying to note the substantial Improvements in farming methods made In recent years, largely due to the experimental farms supported by the state, and the Institutes inaugurated for the purpose of getting in closer touch with tbe farmers and planters and disseminating usul knowledge among them. The present prospects are bright and encouraging, and by an Intelligent application of the Improved methods, coupled with energy, industry and frugal habits, we should make rapid strides in further developing our productive soils. Nature has done much for us, but our own efforts can multiply her bounty many fold. The richest of our domain has been practlcallv conquered from the ravages, waste and desolation of the greatest of nil rivers, and it can only be held by eterral vigilance.

It will be Uhe purpose of this administration to use its best efforts In maintaining and strengthening the magnificent line of levees so essential to the well-being of the alluvial portion of our state. MANUFACTORIES. The constitutional convention of 1898, realizing the Importance to tbe state of diversifying her industries, ordained that there should be exempt from parochial and municipal taxes for a period of ten years, from the 1st day of January, 1900, the capital, machinery and other property employed In mining operatlouw and in the manufacture of textile fabrics, yams, rope, cordage, leather, shoes, harness, saddlery, hats, clothing, -flour, machinery, articles of tin. copper. heet Iron, agricultural Implements and furniture and other articles of -wood, etc.

With capital seeking investment, and the whole south aroused to the necessity of availing itself of the opportunities that are now being offered on all sides, we of Louisiana must keep pace with out sister states and should not allow mere prejudice or sentiment to drive us Into enacting harsh or oppressive legislation ifi, opposition to corporate Interests. A-trrkmltnre is the primary basts upon which the sustenance of mankind depends, as well as tbe principal source of profit in this state. Manufactories should go hand In hand with the cultivation of the soil, creating a demand for the product of the hus-bandman's -labors, and securing for thewe Guide Book tolfewOvlaans, EDITION FOR 1900. A handsome volume of 208 pafes, containing 'it 2 fine engravings reproduced in half-tone from photographs, and a new large-scale map of the dry showing all car routes and tne principal points of interest. This is the latest- best, most complete and cheapest to flew Pds6, 25 Cenfe By VS'ti 30 Cents; GrooloGooli iPrisg, S3 eti By 35 QU, MCl'l ri" V- I' 1" ..,.) kHt i Book latter better pTlces and consequent increase of profits when thus relieved from the heavy expenses Incident to transportation to distant distributing centers.

What I have said of purely agricultural products and their manufacture Is equally true of our vast timber resources, which should not only invite the attention of capitalists for the conversion of our forests into rough timber, but which should lead to tbe establishment In close proximity to our wooded lands of factories capable of turning out the most finished products from the variety of woods Indigenous to our state. The Invitation to the home-seeker, the mechanic and the artisan to come to our state should be none 'the less sincere to foreign capital to aid and assist In the development of our magnificent resources. Aggregated wealth Is capable of achieving great Industrial works far beyond the reach of the individual capitalist. Corporations confined to legitimate purposes can do for us what individual effort cannot accomplish. It is only when combinations, allowed the privileges of cor-porartnos by the grace" of the atata.

farm them selves into' commonly1 called "trusts," that they become enemies of the people and insolent oppressors. This is, perhaps, one of the most important problems now before the people of this country for solution. So widespread has this opinion become that it Is almost superfluous to give specific reasons for holdlag ft. Every day sees now examples of the crushing out of Individualism which Is the vital principle, not only of democracy, but of tbe republic Itself. Before tbe encroachments of combined capital.

Illegitimately employed, even organized labor is powerless, and a condition of affairs which, seemed to threaten posterity alone is now a thing of the immediate future. Something must be done to check this current, and In tbe existing state of political affairs the only hope of the nation seems to be in tbe Democratic policy. Where so many able men have striven for a remedy, I would not be presumptions as to suggest specific legislation. I believe that, under a free government, there Is no wrong which cannot be reached by legal remedy. If the legislative authority will only seek to find and apply that remedy.

It Is my opinion that this remedy can be found by the concerted action of the several states and of congress. State legislation alone does not furnish a complete remedy, yet much may be accomplished by state limitations upon the purposes for which corporations may' be formed, and by the enactment of wise legislation confine them to the exercise of (their legitimate powers. PUBLIC KOADS. The constitution of 1898 has clothed the-parochial authorities with ample powers of taxation In order to obtain the necessary revenues for the construction of good pubdlo roads throughout tbe state. The value of such highways as a means of transportation of the crops to market, and the free movement of the people to and fro for purposes of business and social enjoyment, are too well understood to need any elaboration at my hands.

Tbe fundamental law has placed at the command of every cojamnnky resources for better development along these Uses, which should be utilized at once by all those parishes whose financial and Industrial conditions warrant expenditures of this character for public improvements. Sufficient examples of the advantages and profits resulting fram well considered Investments In this direction are before you, which will. I feel assured, be speedily followed until the entire system of local public roads shall have completely revolutionized. THE PENITBNTIAHY. A difficult and perplexing problem, which has come to us from the troublous past.

Is now before us, the solution of which will require careful legislation and the most advanced, Intelligent and conservative treatment. My administration will have to take charge of something, like. 1000 convicts within a few months, and Inaugurate an entirely new system of prison management on better lines than nave heretofore prevailed. The leasing system Is forever abolished by the organic law, and the state must provide methods for the employment -of convicts more In accord i with the dictates of humanity. This will require a vast deal of labor and lnvestfffation, -as well aa the expenditure of a large amount of money, before any definite plans are worked out- I do not doubt, however, that with patience and wisdom the problem can be solved satisfactorily, without -disturbing the state's financial status.

-n The tendency of public opinion In the south Is towards the employment of the bulk of this labor In agricultural on farms owned and operated by the state. The diversity soil' and products with which our state Is favored-seems to present advantage along this Una of adjustment wMch are certainly not-surpassed by thos of. -f any mother section. -y But the foil solution of this -question hare, to 'be mdaally; worked ont on practical und experimental rlms rather than on those of theory 4 or; sen tlmenL- mUU UUU. UfVU illlL-UJITTB Will.

lOflflrfr a sold tor a permanent structure. Tne-very large Investments that; will be required foe the permanent care and management of these people will. as -far as I influence them, be made to Insure the best business-tike and economi cal poney-commensurate 'with the proper care and treatment of the prisoners. The recommendations concerning oeees--sary legislation on this subject contained In. the message of the- outsolnsr governor have my.

fall coucurrence and approval. -tPSIliAS'f EljECTIQXSt Slier VkUfr' ment In the state in favor of legislation by the general assembly on the subject of primary elections. These play so tmnortant a nart in the selection of our public officials, parish, municipal and state, tnat tney snouia be surrounuea oj proper safeguards and restrictions in order that they may fairly and truly represent the wishes of the majority of the party participating therein. This field of legislation, while a comparatively new one In this section, has yet been exploited In several states with more or less success, and the general assembly will not be without some guide in that direction. It may not be opportune at this time to suggest the probable character ana scope of such legislation, but I feel convinced that an initial effoTt can be made that will be generally acceptable to all.

If a bill be drawn In the sm-Diest possible form, outlining a sys tem Inexpensive, free from technicalities and onerous conditions, and involving as lttle Innovation as possible upon previous party customs and traditions. There could at -all events-- jt-more than during the present session of the general assembly for a. full consideration of the subject, and the beginning of legislation thereon. The constitution of Louisiana, taken al in all, with Us careful dilvsion of the duties and responsibilities or tne various departments of government, with its safezuards and limitations, with its man- fold forms of protection for the lives and froperty of the people. Is, I firmly be-leve, without a superior In this country, where constitutional government has reached Its greatest perfection.

And the legislation that, on this solid foundation, reared our present system of fovernment in all its various branches as built well and wisely The system of board management in all the public institutions and In some of the departments of the government itself is the most economical and safe that could possibly be devised. It subjects the executive officer to the strictest scrutiny and brings to the aW of the state character, talent and business ability of the very highest order, promotes a laudable ambition in the community to serve the public from patriotic motives, and Interests the main body of the people in the welfare of the public institutions. The levee system of the state, which has grown up within the last few years, is a beautiful illustration of this method of organization and administration as applied to one ot the most difficult Eroblems that this or any other state as ever had to solve. The protection of life and property throughout the entire alluvial districts of the state by the construction and maintenance of levees Is -confided to various boards, each operating over a separate district. These organizations have been Invented with all the powers of government.

They levy and collect taxes within their discretion. They incur debt, issue bonds and disburse vast sums of money, according to tbe necessities and conditions prevailing In each locality. These boards, selected from the citizens of their district, serving without compensation, perform the difficult duties intrusted to them In the most creditable manner and wholly beyond the measure of success that could be secured by mere paid executive employes, or by any possible effort at special legislation through the general assembly. But this admirable system of administrative control so generally adopted in our state has not relieved the governor of responsibility. On the contrary, it has Increased his official obligations, at least insofar as the main body ot the people Is concerned.

While he is part and parcel of each of these boards, he is the central force that must keep them all moving along Earallel lines and working In general armony, and this is certainly no easy position to occuDy. -Sight yeara of experience and observation at the capltol have brought to me a realization of tbe scope of these multifarious duties and the serious obligations they Impose. I fully realize they are sufficient to exercise the power of any man, however well equipped he may come to the executive determined to achieve all tbe success possible. I shall to that work all the ability 1 possess, and do all la my power to maintain the present high standard of efficiency In each and every department and in every public institution or function over which I have supervision or controL But I would-Indeed shudder at the task If I did not believe that in the citizenship of the state I could readily find the' character, ability-and devotion to the public welfare for these boards and executive positions so essential to the successful administration of the -system. While It is the poller end duty, of the -chief executive to encourage, aa far as possible, a spirit -of progress In each of the public Institution as well aa every branch of -the-1 promote an honorable ambition and healthy rivalry, so that steady progress may be the result all along the there is also ineumbent upon him, a duty that is, at -this time, far from agreeable.

He may' be called upon, in ther broader-' position of safeguarding': the general puc a curb' upon: the most laudable efforts toward development in-particular and to cheek Improvements that are- urgently demanded. Government cannot be worked out Cnntlsnrd on' Pa ve Ta. OF PRETORIA. The Exodus from the Capital ti th Boers Has Begun Women and Children Beins; Sent fa Trains to Marhadadorp The Trains to Lourenso Marque Are) Crowded With Passengers The British Advance Force lYlthfa Forty Miles of The London War Office Officially An, flounces the Belief of MafeMng, The Statement That President Ernger Has Made a Demand For Cessation of Hostilities or That He Has Hade Any Peace Oves-tures Emphatically Denied London, May 22. British horsemen, according to a dispatch from Lourenso iMarquez, are now close to the Vaal river, wkhln forty miles of Johannesburg.

The migration from Pretoria has begun. Women and children are being sent in trains to on the way to Lydenberg. Trains are arriving at Lou-renzo Marques filled with passenger, among whom are many Germans bound for Europe. Some uialls of Colonel Mahon's Mafe-klng expedition are now coming through from all points. On a long rush to Mafe-klng.

C. E. Hands, the Daily Mall correspondent, mentioned rn Lord Roberts' dispatch as being slightly wounded on May 13, sent his last message from Vry-berg on 5May 9 by runner to Klmberley, May 21. He says: "The flying mounted column secretly and swiftly organised by General Hunter started from Barkley and arrived here tonight, covering 130 miles In Ave days. It is a grand force of mounted men.

Imperial Light Horse, from Ldysmltk-the I trimhsrlcr MnnmM LWoa will Horse Artillery asm pompoms us -lecbed body of Infantry from the if brigade. A special equipment of Ucht- spr.nged mule transports completes this splendid force. "The force so equipped was enabled ta move with such rapidity that, although this is a difficult country, requiring vigilant scouting, the Boers were surprised. The column moved parallel with the enemy's position on the Vaal, at Koordam and Fourteen Streams, actually getting behind them wlihont firing a shot. 8o close were we Sunday and 'Monday that General Hunter's balloon waa vbabls and his bombardment heard." correspondent with.

General Hunter telegraphs as follows from Fourteen "Colonel Slahon's relieving column left Baxkley West under secret orders May 4 ana reached Vryberg on May IL Ins Boers marched on right flank of the 'British, and a strange race followed, Mahon pressing toward iMafektng with the utmost speed and the Beers hurrying parallel in an effort to pass him and throw themselves across his path. "I'he -Boers succeeded. Mahon then turned west during the night. The Boers fokowed, overtook and attacked bim la the bush, but were beaten off. "Then, as Lord Roberts wired.

Colonel Mahon and Colonel Plumer nrlted forces at Jamasibl, 15, and Mafeklng was relieved four days later under conditions not yet known here." A correspondent of the Dally Press ays: "General Hunter devised and guided the reUef which was daringly executed by Colonel iMahon." Colonel Baden-Powell's share In the blow to the besiegers was the capture-of Commandant Sarel Elofx, president Xra-ger's grandson, and his lneii. It tans described In a dispatch from Mxfeklng, May 12: "kff to-day fell Into one of the various traps that have been left open for months. At 4 a. m. he enemy, who had been much strengthened during tbe last few days, feinted an attack on the eastern side of the town, while a large force, which during, the night had crept along the river, guided by native rebels, managed to enter the barakmg location.

This they burned and the huts of tbe natives were blaxhxg fiercely for- a tance of nearly a mile. "Then, finding that they were unopposed, the Boers yelled 'come out, yon skulkers. To-day we take Mafeklng Suddenly Boer cried 'Bun, here ire the roolnek! Nearly all fled. Captaln Maeh opened fire from the forts on each aids cutting off and repulsing the main bodr of the Dutch, but driving the vanguard of about 150 Into the native location which had been burned. "The enemy, broke into two ane being penned in.

the stone cattle kxasi and the other hemmed in a hollow he hind a kopje in the outer defense, Thty had no -water and but llttla food. "Meanwhile a strong party, estimated at 600, ran around the native location, and reached; the camp close to the raU way There the j- and after sharp fighting captured Lieutenant Col- one! Hore, Captain Singleton and VetetJ-1 nary Surgeon Dunlop Smith. "The Boera were called upon to sur but they refused and the fight ing was resumed for some hours. Ths Boers lost wo parties of the enemy surrendered, one party escipinf. The Boers lost about 15Q bat i our casualties were under 20.

Angus Hamilton, correspondent of the London Times. Is missing." vv 's- "-Iady Sarah Wilson, la a dispatch; trout-'! Mwfelflnr. Mar-11. gives the following A ClQiuiorsaillauGrei i SI.