THE BOER WAR.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 8 June 1901, Page 2

THE BOER WAR.

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London, June 7.

The German Red Cross Societies refused the Transvaal Central Committee's request for another ambulance on the ground that the .situation did not justify International assistance,

The movement to suspend the Cape Constitution is likely to revolutionise earties. Unless Parliament meets before •ctpber, which is unlikely, the Constitution virtually lapses. The Boers are looting and burning houses at Harrismith belonging to the loyal guard and within a mile of the town. The Natal Assembly by a majority of one vote, shelved the motion in favor of recommending the teaching of the Dutch language in Government schools. London, June 7. Colonol Wilson captured a hundred prisoners near Warm Baths, Private MeGavin, a New Zcalander, reported missing at Blestokspruit, reI joined his regiment. Lord Kitchener's scouts captured eleven Boers. Major Knott took sixty prisoners. Commandant Van Rensburg surrendered to Grenfell. Boers Surrendering All Bound. Received this day, at 10 2 a.m. London, June 7. Burleigh states that the surrenderors are angry with the folly of a small official gang which is prolonging the war. It is laughable to observe the willingness with which the Boers are taken captive while fighting. Walter Kitchener over-ran 29, who, after firing, shouted wo surrender as prisoners of war.

The Boer Gcvernment consisting of Schalk, Burger, Lucas, Meyer, Smuts and Reitz are all trekking with only five waggons and a Cape cart.

"Wellington, June 7,

Colonel Porter cabled to the Premier to-night that he has returned from a fortnight's campaigning in Southern Transvaal as part of Hay's column: "Engaged every day with the enemy since May 20th. The regiment was hard worked, but all ranks behaved well. We made many captures of prisoners and istock. We expect to rest here (Standerton) for three days to recruit horses and men. The Brigadier praises the New Zealanders."