The Boer War.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 68, 23 March 1901, Page 2

The Boer War.

A BAD MISTAKE

By Tolegraph—Pross Association—Copyright

London, March 21. Lord Kitchener reports that Philip Botha, brother of General Louis Botha, has been lcillod at Doornborg, aud his two sons wounded.

The Boors in tho Orange Colony liavo disbanded and scattered. Do Wot is in the neighborhood of Hcilbron. Mistaking a superior force of Boers for British, 24 members of tlio Capo Defonco forco wore captured at Wiutorburg, stripped, aud released. Tho Toalbosch train wreckers consisted of Capo robols. THE DREAD ENTERIC. A DECREASE. By Tolegraph—Press Association —Copyright Received March 22, 10.46 p.m. London, March 22. Tho number of deaths from enteric fovor in South Africa is decreasing. Colonel Knight, who has hcrotofovo been with Colonol DeLislo’s column, commands tho latest New South Walos Contingent. James Egan and Walter Hogkinson, Tasmanian bushinen, have been captured near Winberg.

THE SLIPPERY DkWET. TAKING THINGS COOLLY. By Telegraph—Press Assooiation—Copyright Rccoivod March 23, 1.2 a.m. London, March 22. Do Wet is reported to liavo gono to tho Transvaal, after suspending the Froo Staters’ operations until ho returns a few days lienco. Twenty thousand mounteds are distributed in four divisions in the Orango Colony.

The Transvaal Executive Council includes Mr G. V. Fiddcs, Sir A. Milner’s secretary, as Secretary of tho Administration ; Mr Duncan, Comptroller of tho Treasury; Mr Solomon, Attorney-General; Sir Godfrey Lagden, Commissioner of Mines.