THE BOER WAR.
[by hlhotbio telegraph—copyright.]
[Pee Press Association.]
Received this day, at 9 8 a.m. London, July 17. Trooper G. R. Miller of the New Zealand local forces has been appointed second Lieut, of the Royal Artillery.
The clearing up of the Eastern Transvaal proceeds steadily.
There are two thousand refugees encamped to the eastwards of Pretoria.
There are indications of substratum as to the truth of the Daily Mail’s statement as to Lord Kitchener’s intentions inasmuch as Lord Kitchener has been sparing in Cavalry and in favor of Yeomanry, and Colonial Rough Riders, who are so well suited for the finishing of the campaign and police duties.
Capetown, July 17.
Sir A. Sprigg, addressing the Vigilance Committee, said that the situation in Cape Colony was brighter than at any time during the war. Communications are passing between Lord Kitchener and the Cape Ministry, the result, he hoped, would end the warfare. It had been impossible to summon the Burgher forces as the Dutch were untrustworthy, and often rebels at heart.
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 18 July 1901, Page 3
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172THE BOER WAR. Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 18 July 1901, Page 3
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