BOTHA'S TRIUMPH

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2519, 14 July 1915, Page 7

BOTHA'S TRIUMPH

•'RUDE SHOCK TO, GERMAN PRESTIGE IN HOLLAND By Telegrttpb—Preßß Association—Conyrijht ("Times" and: Sydney "Sun" Services.) (Reo. July 13, 7.20 p.m.) ■;. . London,; July 12. 'A correspondent in • Amsterdam. states that there is a numerous South African colony in Holland l , many of whom _ were opposed to Botha.' These recognise that his authority and influence has.hcen greatly strengthened by. his latest triumph. German, military prestige among the Dutch has. suffered a rude shock, as thoy expected the campaign to bo indefinitely prolonged. Germany's successive colonial ..losses.' are considered to indicate the risk of acquiring colonial possessions nvithout following up a consistent policy of friendship for Britain. "'THE GREATER TASK IN EUROPE.'"' (Rec. July 13, 3.30 p.m.) _ London, July 13. General Botha, in thanking Lord Kitchener for liis congratulations, said: "I hope that soon some' of my men shall take their share ill-the \ greater task in Europe."The King congratulated General Botha, and expressed, admiration of the conduct of the campaign, which is sliaN ed by His Majesty's subjects through out the Empire. ' 'MR, ASQTJITH'S CONGRATULA-" TIONS. (Rec. . July 14, 1,25 a.m.) Cape Tawii, July 13. ; Mr. Asquith cabled personal cbngrat* ulations to Botha. London, July 13. Mr. Asqjuith will move in tho House of Commons to-day a resolution : expressing appreciation of General Botha's distinguished 6kill, and! also the eminent services of General Botha, General Smuts, and tho officers and troops. ' DISMAY IN GERMANY. (Rec. July 14, 0.30 a.m.) Amsterdam,. July 13. The capitulation of South-West Africa is viewed with dismay Germany. 1