THE BOER WAR.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 24 July 1901, Page 4

THE BOER WAR.

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Execution of a Rebel.

Captures by the British.

Clearing the Country.

London, July 23. Of the death sentences passed on nine Rebels at Graffroinet, four were commuted to penal servitude for life in Bermuda, and five to varying terms of imprisonment.

In the House of Commons Hon Mr Brodrick stated that 20 disloyalists alone were ordered to attend the lechnt execution of a rebel at Middleburg. The sentence was carried out in the prison yard in private. Colonel Campbells and Harley’s columns in marching frem the Wilge River to Standerton captured 46,000 sheep, 5,900 cattle, 10,000 horses, 81 wagons, 18 rifles, 1330 rounds of small

arras ammunition, 600 tons of forage, and many ploughs and ovens. The announcement by Mr Balfour that there would be no supplementary estimates is interpreted to mean that further provision for the war is unnecessary. The Times Brussels correspondent States that Kruger is inflexible regarding the future. He considers that his bereavement is a fresh trial of faith. Lord Kitchener reports that since the 15th 43 Boers were killed, 25 wounded, 195 captured, and 126 surrendered. 3100 rounds of small arm ammunition, 162 wagons, 5600 horses and large quantities of stock were captured. The Hon. Mr Brodrick announced in the House of Commons that although Lord Kitcnener had accepted the offers of the Queenslanders to return to South Africa to fill in the Contingents, he did not ask for more mounted men. He was perfectly satisfied with the present number. There are two votes on the estimates —one for a grant to Lord Eoberts in recognition of his services in South Africa, and the other for civil administration and other purposes in the Transvaal.

The Times believes that the grant to Lord Roberts will be £IOO,OOO. The Morning Post says that Kruger is inconsolable at the death of his wife, C. D. Wessels transacts affairs on his behalf. General Featherstonhaugh’s columns have reached Klerksdorp with slight opposition.

General Methuen is acting on Featherstonhaugh’s right. Blood’s column revisited Eoosemekal district, and cleared the country northwards of the railway line. General French in Cape Colony is •c gradually pressing the bands of raiders northwards.