THE BOER WAR.

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

THE BOER WAR.

(per press association —copyright)

London, October 23,

The War Office notifies that in consequence of his speech on the 10th, Lord Lord Eobevts, after full consideration, of all the circumstances and Sir Eedvcrs Bullcr’s explanations, recommends that General Buller be relieved of his command. Action has been taken accordingly and he has been placed on halfpay. The King approved of the appointment pf General French as his successor. Pending General French’s return, General llildyard will take command at Aldershot. The Boars in Holland declare that De Wet does not lack for men, but lacks arms and ammunition.

A correspondent at Aberdeen wrote that no Scottish newspaper countenances the clamoqr of the London Press regarding the conduct of the war, although Scotland’s loss of men was thrice that of England and more than double that of Ireland.

Hon. Mr Broderick replied, warmly appreciating Scotland's spirit. Great Britain’s task is ardous and will bo met by patient cheerfulness. The newspapers regret that after a useful career the inevitable sequel to indiscretion and intemperate language had resulted in an example needed for lack of discipline in divulging one telegram, which Government declares must not be disclosed. Surprise was expressed that Sir E. Buller preferred dismissal to resignation. The Standard state's that he was not removed previously owing to the advice tendered by Sir George White. The dismissal is distinctly based on the recent speech, wherein that strongly mistaken action was openly acknowledged and glorified. Hon Mr Brodiick shows that he intends army reform in reality. The Times states that General Sir E. Buller has been a supremo type of centralisation and impatience of control or co-ordinate authority thus unfitting him for the reforms which are imperative.

General French’s exceptionally brilliant reputation made and maintained during the war adapting him to command under entirely new conditions,

Tug Daily News states that Broderick is savagely vindictive, and that Buller was punished for declining to alter the Spionkop despatch, and favouring peace after Cronje’s surrender. If the latter proposal was earned it would have brought better terms than we can get now.