THE BOER WAR.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 150, 6 July 1901, Page 2

THE BOER WAR.

REUTER SCORES OVER KITCHENER. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, July 4. Lord Kitchener assures Reuter that his denial on June 10th respecting the engagement at Warrubaths only implied that Boyers was not tho Boer commandant whom Colonol Wilson defeated. Lieutenant G. Bailey, of the Eifth Now Zealand Contingent, has sailed for England. Foueho’s object in making an incursion into Transkei to obtain horses entirely failed. Tho British scouts pursued him over the Drakenbcrg Mountains. ELLIOT’S CAPTURES. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, July o. Major-General Elliot has sent to Ilarrissmith ‘2OOO horsos, 3000 cattle, and 200 refugeecs. PLAYING INTO THE HANDS OF BOTHA. PROLONGING THE STRUGGLE. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, July 5. Lord Kitchener has informed the Goi vevnmont that the exchange of cypher , cables between Botha and K uger resulted in Burgher Steyn on Juno 20th issuing a proclamation stating tnat Kruger cabled ■ that he and the deputation still had great ; Hopes of a satisfactory end, but that tho ) struggle must continue. Kruger added that the deputation had already taken and would still take all steps for further provision for the captivo women and children prisoners. Botha, De. Wot, and Delaroy thereupon resolved not to accept pcaco without independence* tind protection. Colonitil s rebels vigorously prosecute tho war.

MR BROD KICK’S REPLY'. By Telegraph—rress Association—Copyright London, July 5. Li the House of Commons, replying to so\<-ral pro-Boer speeches alleging Mr Chamberlain’s refusal to sanction Lord Kitchener’s peace proposals as being responsible for the prolongation of tho war, Mr Brodriek declared that in the last few months the Boevs had suffered enormously, losing 7000 men, besides great quantities of stores ami ammunition. Their determination tc continue the war was solely the result of the agitation in this country countenanced in high quarters. Kruger had never subscribed a farthing towards tho support of the captivo women and children prisoners, nor negotiated with the Government.

[By Telegraph—Press Association.] 'Wellington, last night. Private advices report that George Fisher, second son of the junior member for Wellington, and a member of tho IvatYrarian Itilles, was killed at tho front in May. Mr Pilchor has been cabled to by the Premier, asking him to supply particulars.