AT HIS OWN GAME The Way Labor Union Men Will Beat the Chinamen. WILL START A LAUNDRY Meeting of Workingmen to Denounce Ohinese Immigration Takes Up a Scheme to Open a Co-operative Laundry—Another Meeting Called. — The preliminary steps to the es- tablishment of a co-operative laun- dry were taken last evening at a meeting at Miners’ Union hall, which had been called to consider the question of Chinese labor. J McLaren, president of the Trades and Labor council, presided. About 300 men were present and listened attentively to several speeches, but half of the audience had left before the promoters of the scheme got down to business. James Devine, secretary of the Miners’ Union, spoke of the evil ef- fects of Chinese labor in reducing wages, degrading labor and as a re- sult reduced the profits of the busi- ness men He reviewed the con- dition of labor from early times, the growth of labor unions and the good they had accomplished. In the profits accruing from the pro- jected enterprise and Mr. Birks in- timated that he had another propo- sition to submit on the same lines. In the end Mr. Birks was ap- pointed secretary to take the names of subscribers and put 60 on the list. They will meet at 7:30 on Saturday evening in the ante-room under Miners’ Union hall. iremen’s Ball—Choice cut flow- ers, leave orders early at the Bon Ton. ROSSLANS BVENING RECORD, DEGRMBER 11, 1Byp, IT SPREADS OUT Stock Market Covers a Larger Number of Properties. ONE SALE OF WHITE BEAR Holds Second Place with Interest To Bulld a Steam Laundry. The demand for a steam laundry in Rossland is about to be supplied Aby J. B. Moseley, who has had sev- eral years’ experience in the busi- ness and has organized a local com- pany with $10,000 capital, which will shortly be incorporated. Ait: 6ox100 feet has been secured and a one story building 35x75 will be erected and equipprd with modern machinery, Only white labor will be employed, at dard wages. and Price Well Sustained—Giant Comes to the Front Once More but Continues Wesk —Tho Day's Quotations. The volume of sales on the stock exchange this morning again dropped off, the total beidg 47,000 shares, but the dealings were divid- ed among a larger number of stocks. White Bear came to the front again with 10,000 shares sold at 334c. The plant will be completed in Feb- ruary. Extending Their Service. ‘The Columbia Telephone Com- pany is extending in Rossland by putting in fifty new instruments which will increase the city ex- shange to over one hundred. Grand Hotel Opening. Jack & Jim Matthews, proprie- tors of the Grand Hotel, are invit- ing their friends and patrons to an answer to those who d workingmen for discontent, he con- tended that every step of human progress and every invention was due to such discontent. Chris Foley appeared as an ad- vocate of co-operation and humor- ously spoke of his own marriage as a co-operative partnership. He discussed the relative merits of so- cialism and individualism in favor of the former and then went into the Chinese question. He con- demned Chinese immigration as the greatest evil threatening this coun- try and traced its course from the first importation of Chinese labor to build the Pacific railroads. He said they had petitioned the Do- minion government on the subject in vain, and the Dominion govern- ment had annulled provincial legis- lation at the instigation of Mr. Chamberlain. The Dunsmuirs were trying to compel the government to repeal the laws prohibiting China- men from working in the mines. From the way in which the Chinese in California invaded the fields of trade and manufactures, he showed how merchants were also interested in this movement for a co-operative laundry. If they could make it a success, they would put astop to the incoming of China- men. D. D. Birks, as a business man, argued in favor of co-operation, saying it was the only solution of the difficulties between capital and labor, Every man in the commun- ity ought to participate in the wealth of the mines on the hilland went on to say that wealth was not properly distributed. He did not advocate an equal distribution of wealth, but that it should be made the property of the community. He hoped they would insist that municipal tran- chises should be owned by the peo- ple. As an instance of how combi- nations of capital reduced the cost of commodities he quoted the Stan- dard Oil company, which had yet made millions, but attributed Rocke- feller's fortune to the fact that there was limit to the holdings of any one man. He said that the co-opera- tive laundry should have the sup- Port, not only of thousands of work- ingmen, but of business men as well. T. E. Kirby urged practical work. If they were going to have a co-op- erative laundry, they must come up with the cash, get down to business and not have so much chin-music. He then urged the study of social questions and complained that the bar rooms were always full and the pening next Friday ing. There will be music and lunch, and those who enjoy a good story ina Swede dialect will laugh to their hea:t's content. “Jack” is not a novice in this feature, and is as good an im- itator as one could listen to. To Reorganize Northern Belle. A meeting ofthe Northern Belle Mining Company, has been called to be held at Toronto, on Dec. 19, Ok gan came next, holding its own in price with gooo selling at ge to 10%c. King was third with 8000 selling all the way from 27%4c to 28i4c. Giant was heard of again, selling at 734c to 734c and closing at 734c to 7c. Rossland Sales. Jand wah dh. dh shshiinlcahsahshaihallhaileal is an interesting sight these times. XMAS NOVELTIES. _ THE CHINA STOCK It presents many irrestible temptations for buyers in the way of DAINTY BRIC-A-BRAC, for the mantel shelf ornamentation. In this room the gifts for Xmas—the sensible kinds «and serviceable; the ones most appre- ciated, are here to be seen in almost confusing quantities. Articles from 5c to $50. SPECIAL MENTION. Full pew stock genuine WEDGEWOOD WARE in JARDINIERS, VASES, CANDLE STICKS, TOILET BOXES, JEWEL TRAYS. Especially adapted for Xmas Gifts: Extensive assortment in beautifully Decorated OPALWARE. Exceptionally large sale of APAN CHINA GOODS. Still that J tempting, beautiful ware. a varied supply left of this Today’s sales on the R were: Oh 5000, 1uc, 3600, yJhc, 1000, 10%4c; King, 3000, 2000, 28}c, 3000, 27}4c} White Bear, 10,000, 334c; Ram- bler-Cariboo, 3000, 58c; Payne, 300, $1.18; Rathmullen, 1000, 734¢; Giant, 4000, 714c, 1500, 734; total sales, 37,000 shares. Cariboo [Ca Minnebahs to ider a ption of work. The Toronto people who control the company wish to secure more stock, and then r ize and re- sume work. § COMING AND GOING, R. S. Collins of Greenwood was at the Windsor on Monday. Jay P. Graves, of Spokane, with his wife and son, was here on Mon- day. E. H. Lewis has ‘ree . Deer Park (new Evening Star. ‘umbo... Montreal Gold Fields. Monte Christo... Northern Belle. y passed his examination fora nota- tial commission. Thomas G. Proctor, president of the Kootenay Brick & Lime com- pany of Nelson, is in thec ity. John R. Reavis, editor of the Republic Miner .and the Grand Forks Miner, is in the city, James Breen, manager of the Northport smelter, was in the city Monday and returned home this morning. When choosing Christmas pres- ents one likes a large assortment to Choose from. You will find it in the crockery and glassware department of the Pacific Tea Co. M.D. Shea hes returned from Spokane, where he purchased the Rankin saloon. Max Karter, form- erly of the Clarendon, has taken charge for Mr. Shea. Frank D. Howe of Spokane, the mining eugineer, will be in the city Saturday and will go to the Bound- ary country to report on the prop- erty of the Kettle River Mines, Limited, on the North Fork. He will be accompanied from here by S. Thornton Langley. the secretary and treasurer of the company. Going to the depot? Phone 6 Montana stables, for a gurney. MINOR MENTION. Robert Roblins, who has been hanging around the city for several weeks without any attempt toearna living and without any visible means of support, was sentenced to ten days in jail by Judge Boultbee this morning. library empty. He read it of the distribution of wealth and ex- tent of poverty in Great Britain and closed by saying that trades unions were only a necessary evil and that socialism was the only true solution of the labor question. NOTICE. The British Columbia Southern Rail pany will apply to the Parliament of Canada at its Rext session for an act authorizing. th Mr. McLaren called attention to DBs wee. Long Pine Consol Mountain Lion. Okano; alm BUSINESS LOCALS, First-class dressmaking at Eagle's The best saddle horses at Montana; phone 6, the Try the lovely cream bread at the Women's Exchange. Fine footwear, rubbers and over- shoes at Lalonde’s, in is not ex- The Russel hotel is first-class every respect. Table celled in Rossland. Fresh shipment Harry Webb’s celebrated confectionery at Wal- lace’s. Leave order at the Women’s Ex- change for Bride’s cake and Christ- mas cake. The most stylish turnouts—sad dle horses, coupes or gur t DO NOT overlook the CHINA ROOM when on a Christmas Purchasing tour. THE BIG STORE. HUNTER BROS. : NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby giyen that 60 days after date 1 intend to apply to ¢ Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase three hundred and twenty ucres of land inthe Ainsworth mining district as follows: Commencing at Thomas Harris’ north- east post, thence east 40 chains, thence south 160’ chains, thence west 40° chains, thence north 160 chains to the place of com- ®mencement. This notice was posted the 14th day of June, 1899. Tuomas Harnis, Young & Burnet, of Kaslo, B,C. Rosgland, B, C. Established May, 1895. THE REDDIN-. JACKSON Co., erry AumrvaD bial MINING AND INVESTMENT BROKERS, Agents for Paris Bell Addition to NOTICE. The Kettle River Mining and Development Company of B. C., Limited. | OTICE is hereby given that, a special general meeting of the ishareholders of the Kettle River Mining and Development Company of B-C.. Limited Liability. will be held at the office of the said Company. No. 33 Columbia avenue, East, in the city of Rossland, B. C., on Thursday, the ath day of December. A, D. 199, at the hour of four o'clock in the afternoon, The objects for the callingof such meeting are to consider, and, if deemed advisable, to pass the following resolutions, or any one or more of them, A tesolution authorizing the registration of the Company under the Compantes Act 1897. 2.—A resolution authorizing the changing of the corporate name of the Company to the “Kettle River Mines, Limited.” shares], fore issued as fully to the vendors as a d convey ance by them of the “(christina’* mineral claim to mpany. Tr authorize such other resolutions as may be deemed advisable tor the carrying out, in any other manner or method the intent of the last lutions, §— To authorize the execution by the Directors on behalf of the Memorandum of Cable address “Whitehall” Tros. S. GILMOUR, STOCKS AND SHARES MINING AGENT, Columbia Avenue. B.C. - fied in 31 . edford McNeill’s Codes {Gjoughs. t Telephone 86. A, 3 MACKENZIE & CO. MINING BROKERS. Columbia Ave, P.O. Box 268 CLASSIFIED. Advertisements under this head inserted at the rate of One Cent a Word. Nothing taken fos fess than 45 cents. Sie insertions, €1.00. TAILORING. O. SAVARD, Fashionable Merchant Tailor, carries the best assortment of imported and do- mestic goods in Kossland. None but first-class labor employed. Prices moderate, Columbia avenue, Rossland. AUCTIONEER GENTS’ FURNISHINGS at a sacrifice. Get our prices. Aution sales conducted. Get terms. Houghton’s Sale Rooms, C. P,R, blocx, George Houghton Autioneer and Manager, FOR RENT. - ‘wo coslly furnished bedrooms in private house. Address H. M. N., Reconp of di Rossland, B. C. I NOTICE. N extraordinary general meeting of the sh the Itio Grande Gold. and Sivver Dated this a7th day of Nove bi 1a Uited thls a7th day of Nove - ber, 1899, at Ross- it Acting Secretary, Job Printing ofevery description, at the Recorp oflice, We also make a specialty of Color work, FOR THE Ghoicest Wines, Liquors and Gigars, CALL ON JERRY SPELLMAN, Rossland Hotel Cor, Columbia Avenue and pokane Street, Montana stables, phone 6. i Best 25-cent meal in town— Grand Union Dining room. Union help. __ Russell’s Catarrh Cure cures cold in the head in one night. Sold at Morrow's drug store. You fool yourself if you think to get better gouds though you pay so much more than at the Rossland Auction house. Sleigh bells and robes at Clark’s. Dyeing, pressing, cleaning and repairing of men’s and women's garments at Washington Street Cleaning and Dyeing pany. Blankets and harness at Clark’s. O. M. Fox & Co, are opening a splendid assortment of Xmas goods and extend a cordial invitation to everybody to inspect the same. FOR SALE. FOR SALE:A nicely furnished six roomed lodging house for sale cheap across from Windsor hotel. FOR SALE—Cheap—Lots 13 and 14 block 23, sw. corner Cooke avenue and Spokane street. Also large furnished lodging house on First avenue with lot, E. D. Orns, 46 Columbia Avenue E. FOR SALE—A fiveroomed house, plastered and nicely finished, in desirable location, The Price is $1350. with 8350 cash, $300 say in six months, and the balance at the rate of $10 per month. Apply at this office. Plumbing Shop, Spokane 8t., opp. Burns’ market. —— Clay Pipe and Fittings for Chimneys. a . Sanitary Plumbing a Specialty. FOR SALE— ONE ACRE, facing on _ Princes: 1 fasing Retin Fs _street, with three-roomed 27. P.O. Box 271. Through tickets th Btates ‘W. C. McDONALD, Contractor and Builder. Estimates given on Contracts of any description, Moving and Raising Bulldings a. Specialty. Apply 85 Thompson Avenue. x] Sy CSTONE THE FAST LINE TO ALL POINTS. THE DINING CAR ROUTE VIA YELLOWSTONE PARK. SAFEST AND BEST. SOLID VESTIBULE TRAINS EQUIPPED WITH Pullman Palace Cars, Elegant Din- ing Cars, Modern Day Coaches, fourist Sleeping Cars. Cit part iS to all pointa in the United é i 3 and Canada, teamship tickets to all parts of a Tickets to China and Ar an "a he word and Northern Pacific Steamship Co. Trains depart from Spokane as follows: No. 1 Westbound, at 9:55 p.m., daily. No. 2 Eastbound, at 7:20 im daily. For further information’ time, cards, maps and tickets, apply to agents of th serpy tgseen the E. W. Ruff, Agt. R. M. Ry., Rossland; B. C. J. ‘W. HILL, General Agent, Spokane, Wn, A.D. CHARLTON, Ass't. Gen. Pass. Agt., Portland, Ore. Rolt & Grogan, Mines, Stocks and - nsurance. Representing the followin; FIRE INSURANCE Companies: Caledonian, Lancashire, Connecticut of Hartford, Imperial. IDET WXITVO A New Claim --THE.... $550. E. N, OUIMETTE & Ci Real Estate. The prices are right, too, New Bank of Montreal ing, MANOR | (Formerly “Highland.’) Staked by R. A GROVES. ind Mines. ; One of the Leading Bars of the city. ¢ Is the number of the ,RECORD PHONE. Let us figure on your Job Printing ™ | { h Spok: pokane Strect, next to International ODA 98<30> wT) as | . , DLA MOND AND OPAL : 3 ..Rings.. i} THE ROSSLAND RECORD. 5. NO. 85. PRICE 5 CENTS ROSSLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA,. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1899. LESENLINERZISM AZ NZIS ZI VIED ZO ZINEDINE NESE NZSIOZ SUSE NZIt NZI Ni ULE NLR NLR RU Zoe ZEIT e * ‘We are ing a very line of Di: d and Opal Rings of exceptionally good value. Rich, moderate in price and sure to strike the femine fancy. ‘PRICES FROM $20 UP.. _J. W. SPRING. 2) AT THE LAST GASP Phillippine Rebellion Wilts Before American Advance, ‘ ACUINALDO IS IN HIDING ¥ The Tagalos ‘Washington’ Is Disguised,, His Troops Scattered, His Generals Prison- ers, His Arms and Transportation Captured —Many Spaniards Released. By Associated Press. Washington, Dec, 13.—General Otis reports. from Manila: “The insurg are at the end. of their It PAYS to deal with GOODEVE BROS, If you get it at GOODEVE’S, It's GOOD,, - PRESCRIPTIONS! DRUGGISTS' STATIONERS. resources froma military point of. view, and are wilting. away.. before. the rapid advance of the American troops at all points. ro “General Young reports that. his | extreme northern forces’ captured rifles and property with all the in- surgent transportation, and re-| leased all the Spanish prisoners in| that section to the number of about 2000. Our casualties were two Our troops are still pur- Goods In great.variety. Carsyen*7) SATIN and FELT FOOT- WARMERS in all colors. d RUBBERS, OVERSHOES and LEGGINGS, Full line of HOCKEY SHOES. THE RELIABLE FOOT-FITTER, C. 0. LALONDE, desleahatead suing the remnant of Tino’s com-. mand. “March reports from Cayan on the 7th that he has destroyad Aguin-' aldo’s body guard, killed General Gregorio Pilar, received the surren- der of General Concepcion and staff, killed and wounded 52 insurgents, 1 d r s, ine cluding 150 friars, and captured considerable property. His loss was two killed and’. nine’ wounded: “(My information is that Aguinal- do has disguised his individuality, abandoned his troops andis in hid- ing in the province of Benguet.” FIVE THOUSAND LIVES LOST. Earthquake Wrecks an Island and Shakes the Japanese Coast. San Fr , Dec., 13.—The IZVENING DRESS | Se-"SUITS Se? UU IN EF The Clarendon Cafe an 4 irst=Class in Every Respect. | Open Day and Night. Pe ~~ Rooms for Banquets and Dinner Parties. Bull says: ‘'The disaster that overtook the Island of Ceram on the second of last month caused immense loss of life. 5000 people were destroyed on that island alone by the upheaval that shocked the Japanese coast and agitated the islands adjacent to the empire.” ‘To Discuss Good Hoads. Toronto, Ont., Dec., 13.—Fifty representatives of municipal coun- cils throughout the province met yesterday to discuss the good roads movement. Quebec Gets No Reduction. Quebec, Dec., 13.-—-The Cana- dian Underwriters association have refused less fire insurance rates in this city. owing to alleged ineffic- iency of the fire brigade. Death of Sir George Kirk, Toronto, Ont., Dec., 13.—Hon. Sir George A. Kirkpatrick, former- ly lieutenant-governor of Ontario, died at an early hour this morning. He had been ailing for about two years, RSES | FOR SALE. Ke Rossland Warehouse and Transfer Co., have just received a from carload of young, al hed teams, weighing twaniycave to thirty-two hundred pounds. heir stable on Second avenue and St. Paul street, Rossland, B. Cc. fey can be seen at tl ‘They also have ebaker Wagons an Sensible Sleds For Sale. and Warehouse & Transfer Co. "AND N. TEL. 48. P. ©. BOX 482. COL. TEL. 6. > tud Kingston, Ont., Dec., 13.—The death of Sir George Kirkpatrick, at Toronto, causes deep sorrow in this city, his old home. He was beloved by all classes of citizens. The funeral takes place to Catara- qui cemetery, where the remains will lie alongside those of the late Sir John A Macdonald and Sir Al- exander Campbell. ‘The Canadians All Well. (By Associated Press Ottawa, Dec. 13.—A rumor was current on the street today that the Canadian conting ; in the Modder river fight and some of its members suffered. Inquiry. at the military department, how- ever, failed to elicit anything put what was received Monday night from Colonel Otter at Belmont, that. was METHUEN HAS A HARD FIGHT North of Modder River, Monday, Dec. 11.—The guards and the Highlander brigade early last night moved fromi the Modder river camp, marching in-a northeasterly direction. The objective point of the Highlanders was the eastern spur of the Boer posi- tion, the guards following the bank of the river, while the York- shire light infantry moved along the riverside. Just before daybreak the Highlanders arrived within’ 200 yards of the: Boers’ entrenchments at the foot of a hill. Unsus- pecting that the Boers were in the vicinity, the British were still marching in quarter column in clese order, when they met a terri- ble fire from the flanks and were forced 'to retreat:with heavy loss. The troops reformed under shelter of--some rising ground and gallantly held their position, Later the Gordons arrived and the troops gradually worked their way to within 300 yards of the Boer position. . In the meanwhile a naval gun at the Modder river, the How- itzer batteries and the artillery opened a terrific fire, enfilading the MISSED THE cow But Jones Killed His Friend, Who ‘Was Standing By. HIS COLD-BLOODED ACTS Not Troubling About His Friend's Body, He Continues His Congenial Work of Slaught- ering—The Jury Renders a Verdict of Acci- dental Death. By Associated Press. Vancouver, Dec. 13. — Coroner McGuigan has expressed himself in an unmistakable manner in regard to the shooting of Alexander Clarke trenches and searching every portion of the Boer position. The Boer guns were entirely silent. In the meanwhile the Boers on the open ground directly in front moved with,the object of making a flank attack, but this was frustrated by the guards, and artillery. The Boers recommenced shelling in the evening, but no damage was done. c ! ‘ The British slept on their position. It is expected there wil be a renewal’of ‘fighting tomorrow. “The losses on both sides were very heavy. He Held His Ground. London, Dec. 13.—The war office has received the following despatch from General Methuen dated Dec. 12. “Our artillery shelled. a very strong position held by the enemy in a long high kopje from four untilduskSunday, Itrained hard last night. The highland brigade attacked at day break on Monday the south end of the kopje. The attack was properly timed, but failed. The guards were ordered to protect the High- land right and rear. The cavalry and, mounted infantry, with a howitzer artillery battery, attacked the enemy on the left and the guards on the right, supported by field artillery. They shell- jad the, position. from-daybreak-and at-11:15 I'sent the Gordons to support the Highland. brigade. The troops held their own in front of the enemy’s entrenchments. until dusk, the position ex- tending, including the kopje, for a distant. of six miles towards the Modder river, Today am holding my position and entrench- ing. myself, I had to face at. least 12000 men. Our, loss was great. The Boer Account of it. Pretoria, Dec. 12.—An official report says: ‘‘A battle at Modder river began yesterday, heavy fighting occured between 3:g0 a. m. and 2:30 p. m., with cannon, Maxims and rifles.. A bombardment began at 4:30 o'clock, and the fighting continues. A balloon has just arises above the British position, where it re- mained ten minutes and descended. At 9 o'clock this morning a further report was received from Modder River. ‘‘A despatch rider brought word that all the Boer positions had been maintained and that 41 British prisoners had been taken: At 9:30 o'clock it was reported that the heavy cannonade somewhat abated. The British are constantly using their balloon. The fighting was still going on at noon.” at S yesterday. It seems that E. J. Jones was such a bad shot that he could not hit a cow a few yards away without making one miss. That miss cost the life of Carke, who was.standing outside the shed which served as a slaught- er house. When a man named Webber told Jones he had killed his friend, the latter replied: ‘‘Take him away,” and went calmly -to work and cut up the cow, not troubling the least about the beady of the poor young Englishman. “The whole occurrence is a most outrageous one,” said Coroner Mc- Guigan in discussing the matter last night The jury brought ina ver- dict of accidental death by shoot ing, the words being added: ‘We severely censure the local authorities for allowing the slaught- er of cattle in violation of the by- laws governing Richmond munici- pality.” BULLER IS AD Closing In on Colenso—Gatacre In Safe —Cape Government Disloyal. (By Assoclated Press} London, Dec. 13—The Boer loss Sunday is reported to have been four killed an nine wounded. Pro- bably this is correct General Buller’s advance in the direction of Colenso seems to have actually commenced. The military attachegof Geneial White reports under date of Dec. 12 that there are 32 cases of enteric fever at Ladysmith, The war office today received the I - from 1 General Wauchope Killed. London, Dec. 13— The war office has received the following despatch from General Forestier Walker: Capetown, Tuesday, Dec. 12—Methuen wires that General Wauchope was killed in action yesterday. 3 Major General Andrew C. Wauchope C. B., C. M. G., was a high distinguished officer of the British army. He was brigad- jer general commanding the first brigade of the Egyptian expedi- tionary force in 1898. He entered the army in 1865, was promo- ted colonel in 1889,served in the Ashanti war in 1873,in the Egypt- war in 1882, in the Soudan expedition of 1884, and in the Nile expedition of 1884-85. General Waucrope had been wounded four times, three times severely. Orange River, Cape Colony, Dec. 13.—Three hundred and twenty wounded men have arrived here from Modder river. Advancing On Colenso. London, Dec, 13-—A despatch from Frere Camp, dated Tuesday says. . ‘I morning a union brigade under General Barton advanced without opposition and took up a strong posi- tion near Colenso. New York, Dec.13.—A special from Pietermaritzburg to the World, dated yesterday, says one thousand Kaffirs have been sent northward to aid the British forces at Frere camp. Demand for More Troops. London, Dec. 13.—The Morning Post's military expert in today’s issue refers thus to GeneralGatacre’s defeat. ‘‘We urged a month. ago that a second British army corps should be sent slowly. The fifth and sixth divisions have been pnt in motion, but the former will arrive too late to render effective help at this time.” Gatacre’s Army Is Safe. London, Dec. 13.—The news from General Gatacre shows that no anxiety is felt for the the safety of his remaining trooops, who have been withdrawn to good positions along the railroad ig Forestier-Walker dated Capetown, Tuesday, November 12th: Gat- acre is moving from Bush- mans Hook to Steikstrom today. The magistrate at Steikstrom wires that the situation there has slightly improved. Many of the missing have turned up. There are renewed reports of a. , cabinet crisis at Capetown, where it is said that Governor Milner is about to act, in consequcnce_of dis- closures involving the ministry's loyalty. . The White Star steamer Majestic sails from Liverpool today for South Africa with 2000 troops on board. The White Star line steamer Cym- ric has been chartered for use as a transport. WILL SHIP TO TRAIL. The Vein en the Zain M, Has Been © Struck. The tunnel on the Zala M., in Sheridan camp, in which Rossland residents are interested, has struck the vein at a depth of 550 feet, with a widtn of four feet between walls. In it are some streaks of the very rich ore found above, and though not thoroughly sampled good values are shown, The pany held two yesterday and concluded to drift 150 feet each way from the tunnel and to make the upraise of about 155 feet to the ald workings. Ship- ments to the Trail smelter will be commenced at once. Mr. Rolt leaves for the property next week, to start operations. all was well. south of Molteno. It is said that Bushma Hoek is impregnable.