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THREE BATTLES RAGING. The British Slowly Fighting Their Way East to Wepener. London, Monday, April 23.â€"Fighting is proceeding south and east of VVeâ€" pener, while the bombardment. of the British garrison at that place continuâ€" es with renewed vigour. Gen. Rund- le’s column is gradually pressing its way east against a stubborn resis- tance by the Boers, who hold strong positions. Gen. Brabant, advancing from the south, is now at Bosmnn’s kop. His advance guard is in touch with the Beers about fifteen miles south of \Vepener, after taking a week to cover the forty miles from Bouxville. The delay was caused by the bad weather that has been preâ€" wailing. A despatch from Maseru, Basuto- land, describes the Busutos as orderly. The natives under arms to prevent an invasion of the country by the Boers, are commanded by three British com- missioners. The Standard’& correspondent at Bloemfontein, in a despatoh dated last Friday“ says it is still uncertain how much longer General Roberts will remain at Bloemfontein. He draws at- tention to: the imposmibillty of an adâ€" vance by the main body of the army until its flanks are cleared. He adds that there is still pressing need for horses. The tumour that General Warren is about to become Governor of the Orange Free State is interesting in View of the news concerning the pre- sent manner of mnaging the country, which was arranged by General Prety- MARKETS [IF THE WORLD Prices of Grain. Cattle, Cheese, 810.. in the Leading Markets. a Toronto, April 24.â€"â€"The receipts here to~day totalled 38 carloads of live stock, and while the market was, in a sense, little changed from its condi- tion last Tuesday, this morning a light demand and weaker prices were characteristics of the cattle trade at the western yards. The export demand is light, and prices are nominal; 43-4c per pound was the outside price. Butcher cattle is slow and prices weaker, with 40 as quite the top figure. Stockers were steady, wanted, and in small supply. Milk cows, export, and light bulls, and feeders are practically unchanged. Sheep and lambs are firm at recent quotations; about 150 came in. Good veal calves are wanted. Too many light bags are still com- ing, but as yet prices are unchanged. For prime hogs, scaling from 160 to 200 lbs., the top price is 61-8c; light hogs are bringing 53â€"80 per lb. Cattle. Shippers, per cwt. Butcher, choices, do. . 360 Butcher, med. to good. 325 Butcher, inferior. . 250 Stockers, per cwt. . 275 Sheep and Lambs. .8 425 3 475 400 350 300 362 Sheep, per cwt. . Lambs, per cwt. . Spring lambs, each. Bucks, per cwt. Choice hogs, per an. 600 ' 612 1-2 Light hogs, per cwt. 500 5 37 1-2 Heavy hogs, per cwt. 500 5 371â€"2 Sows. . . . . 300 825 Stags. . . . . 200 225 Toronto, April 24.â€"\Vheat â€" \Vest- ern markets were weak again toâ€"day. Local prices were steady, with the ex- ception of Manitobas, which eased off. Quotations are as follows :â€"â€"Ontario, red and white, 65 to 65 1-20, north and west; 66 to 661-2c, each; goose wheat, 72c, east, and 710. west; spring, east, 660; Manitoba, No. 1 hard, 79 1-20, No_rih Bay: and 80 1â€"2c, git. Cows, each. Calves, each. Folldwing is the range of quota- (ions:â€" . .V._ ....,, u-.. w mm, 5...». Flourâ€"Quiet. Straight roller, in buy- ers‘ bags, middle freights, $250 per bbl. bid, and 82.60 asked. Special brands, in wood. $3 to $310. Millféedâ€"S-till' écarce1’13éan is qurot- ed at $16.50 to 817 west; and shorts, at 817 to 818 west. Cornâ€"Easiy. No. 2 American yellow, at 46c, on track here. Canadian scarce; none offered here. Peasâ€"Holding steady. Car lots, north and west, 62c; and east. 630. Barleyâ€"Steady. No. 2, 420 west. and 480 east; and No. 1 dull, and quoted at 480 west, and 44c east. Ryeâ€"Unchanged at 52c west, and 680 east. Outsâ€"About steady, \Vhite are quoted at 28 1-2 to 296, east, and 280 west : mixed, 27 to 2‘7 L-20 west. Buckwheatâ€"Quoted at 50c west,and 51(- east. Buffalo, April 24.â€"Spring wheat-â€" Nominal; No. 1 hard, 81c ; No. 1 North- ern, 79c; No. 2 Northern, 75 1-20: No. 2 spring, 750. Winter wheatâ€"Weak; nominally, No. 2 red, 740; No. 1 white, 73 1-22. Cornâ€"Firmer; No. 2 yellow, (3 3-4c; No. 3 yellow, 43 1-20; No. 4. yellow, 42 34c; No. 2, 43 1-40, No. 8, Born, 430. Oatsâ€"Slightly firmer; No. Milkers and Calves n, April 24.â€"Spring wheat-â€" ; No. 1 hard, 81c ; No. 1 North- No. 2 Northern, 75 1-20: No. _ 750. Winter wheatâ€"Weak; y, No. 2 red, 740; No. 1 whiteI Cornâ€"Firmer; No. 2 yellow, No. 3 yellow, 43 1-20; No. 4. 2500 200 300 45 00 10 00 man. Owing to the fact that it was considered unfair. to exact an oath of submission unless the British fur- nished protection to those taking ltd) Free State Mounted Police has been formed, and the country divided into sections. each of which will be admin- istered by a commissioner. President Steyn has issued 11 W00”- mation urging the burghers to main- tain their struggle against the British until the report of the Boer peace commissioners arrives from Europe. He says that this will be only a Short time. and then foreign intervention will be certain. The British corres- pondents interpret this proclamation nsa sign that the Free State Boers are slackening in their enthusiasm for war, and need spurring on, but they admit that there is no other sign of this, as they fight with as great vigor as ever. They even say that the Boers who attacked General Methuen’s con- voy fought with a dash that hitherto had not been seen on the Western border. won“..- The Daily Telegraph prints 3 de- spatch, dated Boshof, Orange Free State, Sunday evening, which states that a Boer commando is in that im- mediate neighbourhood, and that it is lqoting everything that can be carried Duluth, Aprril 19.â€"\\‘haat-No, 1 hard cash, 680; May, 681-40; July, 691-20; September, 671-20; No. 1 Northern, leash, 660; May, 661â€"40; July, 678-80; ‘rSeptember. 661â€"20: No. 2Northern, ‘640; No. 3 spring. 610. Oatsâ€"24 1-2 to i250. The despatch adds that the weather is perfect, and that the British troops and horses are in fine condition. A copy of a proclamation recently issued by President Steyn has been received in Boshof. It declares that the Free State Boers who fail to take up anms will have their property confiscated, and they themselves will be shot when they are captured. The proclamation has created consternation among the burghers. 2 white, 29 3â€"4 to 300; No. 3 white. 29 1-20; No. 4 white, 28 1â€"2 to 28 3-40; No. 2 mixed, 26 1â€"2c; No. 3 mixed 26c. Ryeâ€"No. 2, nominally 63c. Flourâ€" Easy. .» «. . n. , u Chicago, Ap'ril 19.-â€"Flamseed~â€"aclosed: -â€"-Northâ€"\Vest and Southâ€"West, cash, $1.73; May, $1.72 bid; September, $1.20; OCtober, $1.14’ bid. V Deficit, "Aplrik 19,â€"Wheat-101‘osedbâ€" No. 1 white,. cash, 711â€"40; No. 2 red, cash, 71 1â€"40; May, 711â€"40; July, 717§â€"4c_. Milwaukee. April 19.â€"Wheatâ€"No. 1 Northern, 661-2c; N0. 2Northern, 65 (0 651-80. Ryeâ€"No. 1, 58c, Barleyâ€" No. 2, 430 to 43 1-2c: sa‘m'plle, 381-2, to 42 1â€"20. Minneapolis, April 19.â€"Close: Wheat -â€"In store, No. 1 Northern, April, 64 7-80; May, 637-80; July, 65 3â€"8c; to 65 1-2c; September, 65 1-20; on' track, No. 1 hard, 66 3â€"8c; No. 1 Northern, 64 7-8c: N0. 2 Northern, 663~8m Flour and branâ€"(Unrhanged. EVACUATE BOSMAN’S KOP. Bors Are Trying to Leave the Country By Way of Ladybrand. Bloemfontein, April 20, 4.10 p.m.â€"â€"T‘he northern circuit of British outposts has naL been touched by the Boers for several days. It is now believed that the enemy evacuated Bosman’s kop last evening. It is reported that they are seeking to leave the country below LadebramdI and that they will make their next Line of defence across from there northward. . The British remnants continue to ar- r‘i-ve. The animals are healthy, despite the fact that the journey was made through the heaviest rains. The horses belonging to the forces moving on the veldt also suffered less than was ex- pected fromr the rains. _ pected from the rains. General Roberts’ outspoken criticism of the commanders at Spion kop has been briefly published here. The army endorses the censures of the command- er-in-chief, and believes that the knowledge that such public criticism will fall upon officers who are dere- Lict in their duties will be of great fu- ture benefit. WThere is continued unrest among the tarmers in the districts distant from the railway. V V r _ y APPEAL TO AFRIKANDERS. The mail which was despatched from London March 30! was delivered here this morning. This is the quickest de- livery that has yet been made of Eng- lish malls in Bloemfontein. Boer Government Circulating a Manifesto in Cape Colony. Cape Town, April 17.â€"The Boer Gov- ernment is circulating the followmg manifesto to the Afrikanders through- out Cape Colony:â€" "We feel. that our fate,and the fate of the whole of Afrikanderdom, is at stake, and we appeal to you tostand and fight shoulder to shoulder with us. You cannot. you: may not, allow the tyrant to extinguish forever your finest tratis of character as anation. With you. on. our side the issue can- not be doubtful. We must conquer. God granu that love for your country and your liberty, and the noble virtues of men‘ truly free, may induce you to join us in the hour of. our supreme struggle." QUESTIONS ANS\V'ERED. Mr. Clarke was informed by Dr. Bor- den that the Government has no inâ€" formation with regard: to the recent. announcement in the British House of Commons that the Australian cavalry now on. their way_ to the Cape are to he allowed, in addition to the imperial rates of. pay, certain local allowances, which will give them equivalent to five shillings a dayI for privates. Neither is the- Government aware that Lord Roberts has written to local commit- tees in England, asking for supplies of cardigan. waistcoats, socks, flan-i nel shirts, etc. Certain societies, such as the Red Ciross, have asked the War : Office what supplies would be suitable .for the soldiers, and many enquiries along this line have been answered by the Department of Militia. The Gov- ernment has taken steps to forward jerseys and underclothing as presents to the Canadian troops in South At- rica. Dr. Borden further stated that the Government; has no knowledge as to the number of men furnished by each of the colonies. Mr. Casgrain was informed by Mr. Mulock that. 31 miles of telegraph lines were constructed1 on the north shore of the St. Lawrence, east of Points aux Esquimaux, during the summer of 1899. Notes of Proceedings in the Nation- al Legislature. Mr. Henderson was told by Mr. Pat- erson that the actual average rate 0f duty per 100 pounds collected m the year ended 30th June, 1899, on all sugars not elsewhere specified, not above 16 D. 8., in colour, was nearly 66 3-4 cents. Mr. Clarke was informed by Mr. Pat- erson: than the amount of rebate paid on bicycles exponed- from Canada in the fiscal year ending June 301b, 1898, was $7,693.45, and during the fiscal year 1899 i; was $4,191.16. Mr. Wilson was informed by Fisher that at the Paris ExpOSition there is no special Canadian building, There isa building for the accommo- dation of the British colonies, to be paid for in proportion to the amount of space occupied by each colony. The Canadian share, according to the state- ment of the Imperial Commissioner, will be $@,733. There is alsoa build.â€" ing at Vincennes for the accommoda- tion of agricultural implements. Can- ada’s share of the cost of this will be $5,000. This country will also pay $1,500 for an addition to the Colonial building to provide room for cold storâ€" lage plant, and $1,250 for office accome modation, making a total of $90,483. In addition, Canada occupies certain space among the Imperial exhibits, which space will cost $15,000 or $16,000. At the Columbian Exposition at Chicago, in 18-113, Canada had abuilding which cost $26,354, but this was used for ofâ€" fices and other purposes not connect- ed with the Canadian exhibit. Mr. Fisher was unable to say how much would be required to complete and thoroughly equip all the Canadian buildings at Paris. Mr. Oliver tried to get some infor- mation regarding the 163 horses of the Strathcona contingent that died on their way to South Africa, but Dr. Borden told him that the Government knew nothing about it. Dr. Borden infomned Mr. Clarke that the greater part of the supplies and provisions required for the \main- tenance of the regiment now garrison- ing Halifax are procured from the same contractors who furnish supplies to the Imperial authorities. No public tenders have yet: been asked for by this Government in connection with these supplies. Mr. Clancy was told by Mr. Blair that Mr. \V. E. Phin, in addition to his contract for dredging at Toronto, has also a. contract as the partner of Mr. Magann for the extension of the west plier at the east entrance of To- ronto harbour. The work is being done by Lender, and no payments have yet been made on it. Col. Prior called attention to the press despatch announcing the arrival in British Columbia of large numbers of Japanese, and asked the Govern- ment to ascertain whether they were destined for the United States or Canâ€" ada. If they were going to remainin the Dominion, they would be a serious menace to white' labour. Szir Wilfrid Laurier said that for Imperial reasons it was not thought advisable to restrict Japanese immi- gration, and he believed the Govern- ment‘s policy in that respect was ap- proved even in British Columbia. The Department of the Interior would look into the question of_their destination. Mr. Fisher told Mr. McMullen that Major Dent, the Imperial remount of- ficer, had not reported that he was in Canada to purchase horses for the Imperial army. Mr. Fielding informed the House that he was not yet able to make the statement which he had promised with regard to the negotiations for atrade treaty between Canada and the Island of Trinidad. Part of the correspondâ€" ence was confidential, and he would have to wait for permission from Trinidad before producing it. Dr. Sproule called attention to a paragraph in the papers relating to the existence of foot and mouth glis- ease among American cattle. He wantâ€" ed to know if precautions were being. taken to orevent the introduction of the disease in this country. Mr. Fisher replied that he had not heard of the existence of the disease, but would enquire. He was sure that DYNAMITERS AT WORK, St. Catharines, Ont... April 22.â€"This vicinity was thrown intoahigh state5 of excitement on Saturday evening‘ when it became known that an unsuc-‘ cessful attempt had been made to blow up one of the locks of the new VVel- land canal at Thorold. Two distinct reports were heard, and many build- ings higher up the mountain Were shaken, while in this city and Port Dalhousie the noise of the explosion was distinctly heard. ’l‘wo parcels of‘ dynamite were exploded by strangers, one at each of the heel-path gates of lock 24, but as the charges had been tied close to the wall, very little dam- age was done except to shatter the ironwork and puncture the gate with ahole about afoot in diameter. Lock 24, where the attempted wrecking oc- -curred, is a peculiarly vulnerable spot for the attack of an enemy. Under the steep bank runs the Welland railâ€" way line for half a mile, a narrow mound of earth only supporting the great volume of water. The Thorold depot lies in the hollow, and the deâ€" struction of lbck 24wou1d have meant the ruin of the entire section of the town. The water would have overrun the neighborhood and carried car tracks, depot, and several houses down the slope for a couple of miles. This lock is the next but one to the waters of Lake Erie. It is thought by many that the dastardly attempt was aimed at the whole waterway. and that the head look was the objective. THE PERPETRATORS. Partially Successful Attempt to Blow Up Lock 24 at Thorold. The attempt was made in broad dayâ€" light. Two men got offaNiagara Cen- ‘ tral train about 6 3) and started up the ; track to the bridge crossing the canal. ' Each man had a telescope valise, and it weighed heavily, considering the‘ firequent changes the men maidefrom‘ one hand to the other. Numerous, people noticed thorn some down the street cfrom the N.C.R. briidge to the‘ lock, but no notice was paid to them. 5 They were seen in the vicinity of a‘ canal storehouse, where they went to arrange the fuse, and then about 7 o’clock both men set out to carry out their design. The man who was to blow the lower gates into the air Canadian cattle were in no danger. NEWFOUNDLAND. Sir \Vilfrid Laurier, answaring Col. Kaulbach, said the Government was always ready to receive any overtures from Newfoundland on the subject of the colony’s joining the Canadian Confederation. No proposals had been made recently to the island for reci- procal trade relations, the reason be- ing that it was thought the political situation in Newfoundland made the present time unpro'pitious for such proposals. INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF. Sir Wilfrid Laurier told Mr. Puttee that the Government had not come to any conclusion in regard to extending aid to the famine-stricken districts of India. It was thought advisable to communicate with the Home author- ities on the subject. Mr. Gilmour, Conservative, East Middlesex, said that he was in receipt of communications from a number of his constituents, who were anxious to contribute to the relief of the unfor- tunate natives in India. Efforts were being made to raisea substantialsum of money, and he rose for the purpose of asking that the Government would recognize the movement and transmit any subscriptions that might be raised in Canada to the proper authorities in India. He asked also whether it would be advisable to offer contributions in grain. He read the resolutions adopt- ed by his constituents atameeting at Hyde Park, and commended the move- ment to the Government, so that by official recognition the efforts of the Canadian people to raise- funds in aid of the sufferers in India might be stimulated. Mr. Fielding admitted that there was need for something being done to help the unfortunate in India, but he pointed out that there were many ob- jections to the sen-ding of grain or provisions. Pending the decision of the Government on the matter of aid to the unfortunates, he suggested that any Canadian subscriptions should be forwarded to Mr. J. W. Courtney, De- puty Minister of Finance, who would see that they reached the proper quarâ€" ter. Mr. Courtney was treasurer of the Canadian Indian Famine fund, an organization which was in exist- ence some years ago. Swaziland Said to be Chosen For Re- treat if Pretoria is Taken. London. April 19.â€"Mr. Prevost-Bat- tersby wires to the Morning Post from Bloemlontein under date of April 1"]:â€" "Observation might profitably be kept on the intentions of the Boers respecting Swaziland. The alternative plan of operations following on defeat at Pretoria includes theemployrnent of Swaziland for the retirement of half of the Boer forces, while the oth- er half falls back to Zoutpansberg. “Boer emissaries are already in that counlry endeavoring to purchase seâ€" cret information concerning the ca- verns in the greystone country, which are known only 10 the natives, with the object of accumulating pro- visions and ammunition." BOERS’ LAST DITCH . ' ARREST OF THE MIEN. and. Niagara Falls, Ont.,- April 22.â€"Latu the ‘ last evening the three men who made mm 1 the attempt to blow up lock ‘24 on the runs, Welland canal ware arrested here by the Decteciive Ma‘ns. (l the Ontario police. the ‘ The prisoners:â€" on foot, but got quite astart before the Thorold people followed. One rig contained Mayor Wilson, ex-Mayo! Williams. Chief'of Police Clarke, and Mr. Martin. The)“ overtook the two men near. Stamtord, and one of them got out of! the rig. to remain behind the men while the other three pro- ceeded to the Falls for assiatance. Ot- ficer Mums, of the Ontario police force Jolned the Thorold people, and as soon 1at! the strangers reached town they were arrested. had his valise let down with n nope, and tied to the railing of the gate. The explosive was then about Len feet: from the top of the look. The report of this explosion was heard through- out the district, and brought every- body in Tliorold to the door. Along? the street leading away from the lock nearly every building suffered, and the glass in every house as far away as the Presbyterian church was destroy- ed. The lock tender, Mr. Parr. was in the shanty along with Richard Hoover and they ran out in time teo see the fuse of the charge for the upper gateâ€" way burning. He stepped to the tele- phone, umking this remark. " They are blowing up the canal," and as he grasped the receiver the second charge exploded with ten times more violence than the first. .The door of the shanty was blown in, the telephone shattered. and glass flew in all directions. As the msm at the upper gate was ap‘ parently slow in setting off the fuse. his companion called from the road “ Hurry up Jack, drop it and come." COOL SCOUNDRELS. The strangest part of it all was the coolness with: which the dynaunziterl did their work. People were about. and many saw them; rum from the lock. and take the road in the direction of Niagara Falls, about eight miles distant. They were "Viiizlluman: Kéii7églali 3‘0, stout set, well dressed, evidently the leader of the gang. GETS THE VICTORIA CROSS ‘Walsh, John, W'ashington. D.C.. aged 28. smallâ€"sized. clean shaven. Noll'n, John, Philadelphia, aged 50. tall. stout, weight 215 pounds. An Army Medical Corps Officer‘s Bravery Acknowledged. London, Apa‘il 20.â€"The official Ga- zette announces that the Queen has conferred the Victoria Cross on Major William Bapitie, of 'the Army Medical Corps, for, conspicuous bravery at. the battle of Colenso. Major Buptie went to the assistance of the wounded gunners in the face of a heavy rifle fire during the fighting December 15,a-nd later in the day as- sisted in bringing in Lieutenant Rob- erts, son of Lord Roberts, who lost his life while attempting to resmu-e the guns, for which, after his death, he was awarded the Victoria Cross. The latter feat of Major Baptie was also accomplished umde-n asevere fusillade Private information Shrewsbur: toâ€"day isl lGeneral Gutacre is lea ca this week to resun local district. Rains Have Removed One of Gen. Roberts’ Chief Difficulties. Bloemfontein, April, 19.â€"During the last ten days there have been constant rains, and an enormous quantity 06 water has fallen, These conditions, al- though extremely uncomfortable as far as the soldiers are concerned, have had their advantages, for every dam in the country round about is filled, and the question of water, which hithv erto during the march of the army has been one of great- difficulty, is now practically solved. The troops will be able to move in any direction \vitha certainty of finding a sufficient sup- ply of water. r771‘1171; whole regular and volunteel drafts have arrived, and the Highland brigade is pow at its‘fup. strength. Wu Lady Roberts and her daightera have arrived at Bloemfontein. GEN. WARREN RECALLED Order Said to Have Been Cabled to South Africa. London, April 18.â€"It is said thate. perevmpLory order for the return 01 Dent-General Sir Charles \Varren, the commander of the fifth division of the South Africa field forces, was cabled to South Africa this morning. Colonel Grafton, who was in com- mand at. Spion kop from the time General \Voodgate was wounded until Colonel Thorneycroft was appolmed to the position, and whose heliograph messages to General Warren caused General Buller to appoint Thnrney- croit to the command, was plum-d on half pay toâ€"day. p The War Office declined to give any information in regart} to the rumour. PLENTY OF WATER. ation rvceived fru.‘ 1y is to the effect that is leaving South Afri- resume command of: