THE BOER MR.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 116, 27 May 1901, Page 2

THE BOER MR.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, .May 24. The Highland Light Infantry surprised a laager in Brandfort district, Orange River Colony, killing twelve Boers, wounding thirteen, and capturing twelve. The so-called Little Englanders arc incensed that the annual session of the Congregational Baptist Union should bo silent regarding the war.

' THE VILJOENS. ANOTHER BOER MISSION. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, May 23. Goncral Yiljoen is between Bethel and Ermelo. Field-Cornet Viljoeu sustained losses while attempting to cross tho lino towards Sabi. Schalkberger has trekked to Amsterdam. General Blood is collecting a daily average of 60 prisoners, those who have surrendered. The British finding Amersioort deserted laid in ambush. Commandant Joubort and Magistrate Spurwattor, with five Boers, entered. They bolted when challenged. Joubert and tho Magistrate wore wounded. The Boers were reinforced and the British retired to Glaaskop with throe prisoners. Janalphen, late Transvaal PostmasterGcneral, has started on a mission from Kruger to Botha. A British agent is shadowing him, hoping to frustrato liis mission.

DEATH OF ANOTHER NEW ZEALANDER. By Telegraph Press Association Copyright. London, May 26. Private J. S. Hurroy, of tho Now Zealand Mounteds, who was dangerously wounded at Bethel, has since died. (Py Telegraph—Press Association.) Wellington, May 25. The following returned troopers left Sydney for Auckland by tho Elingamitc on Wednesday: Sergeant Sudd, Privates Hutchinson, Goldstone (2), McLean, Bovey, Field, Goddard, Wigmore, of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles ; Burn, Murdoch, Mcc, Sewell, Porter, New Zealand Rough Riders ; Jaquery and Williams, Imperial Buslmicn ; Collins, Brabant’s Horse ; Knight, Roberts’ Horso : Jones, Anderson, Davidson, Kitchener’s Horse.