THE BOER WAR.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 23 December 1901, Page 4

THE BOER WAR.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT.] London, Dec 21. AUenby surprised Wolraarans’ laager «t tihoongezicht, South Balmoral, capturing 82 of the Middlebnrg commando, including Major Pretorious of the Staats Artillery. General Methuen captured Varensburg’s and Potgieter’s laagers and Potgieter narrowly escaped with his family.

Much stock aud important papers were also captured. Commandant Botha is near Steynsdorp, The Prince of Wales has accepted the Colonelcy of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Sydney, Dec 22.

Mr Barton has received a cable from Mr Chamberlain stating that in view of the prolongation of hostilities in South Africa, the Imperial Government will be glad to accept the services of a Commonwealth contingent to the number of 1000, and preference will be given to men who have previously served in South Africa, the Commonwealth to supply horses, saddlery, and uniforms, the Imperial Government repaying. The cost of transport will be arranged by the War Office, the period of service to be for one year, or the duration of the war.

Mr Barton replied that he would gladly provide a contingent, the States being prepared to meet the demand for a larger number if asked for.

London, Dec 22.

Dartnell and the Imperial Light Horse and Yeomanry engaged and drove off De Wet near Langberg, after four hours’ flighting. Campbell at Bethlehelm co-operated and five Boors were killed and twenty were wounded. One of the British was killed and 14 wounded.