THE BOER WAR.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 232, 9 October 1901, Page 2

THE BOER WAR.

R EIX FO RCEM EX T S URUE XT L Y required. 15a Telegraph. Press Association. Copyright London, Oct. 7. The Standard mentions the theory that Botha's and Kemp's attacks were intended to draw the British northwards in order to facilitate a rising at the Cape. It urges the Government to spend additional millions in sending adequate reinforcements to Lord Kitchener. THE TROOPS ARE WEARY. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrigh t London, Oct. 7. The Daily Express states that it was reported to the War Office authorities in May that the troops at the seat of war were weary, and must forthwith be replaced. The War Office has arranged for nine vessels to carry early reinforcements. General Kekewich, who was wounded at Italia, is progressing satisfactorily. Reitz's son has been captured in Zululand. The South African reinforcements pro ; reeding out in October include mounted infantry, cavalry, and engineers. Sir Gordon Spvigg. Mr Kose-ltuus, and l.ord Milner have discussed the iutare boundaries of Pape Colonics, anti also tho question of martial law. Mrs Botha shortly i turns to the Transvaal, Lord Hatch, nor tuning granted iter permission. Yiljoer. assured General Sir Bindon Blood during tlse recent interview that many Boers said they would emigrate to Australia and Canada at the end of tho war, but if retained in South Africa would only remain loyal under resolute 1 rule.

A REBEL SHOT. By Telegraph —Press Association —Copyright Capetown, Oct. 8. Roux, the Gruhumstc'wn rebel, who was eourtnnu'tialled on charges of treason and attempted murder, has been found guilty and hot. CASUALTIES TO XEW ZEAL AN DELS. [Special to Timks.j Wellington, last night. The Governor is ad\Led from Gelnknek under date Oetob.r t of the following casualties to the Seventh Conting»ut: - Killed : Sergeant G. A. Dungan and Trooper William Smith. Wounded : Trooper Campbell (in the hip) and Trooper Rutherford (in the leg). Dangerously ill at Pretoria oil October 5 of enteric fever : \V. A. ilewson, of tho Sixth Contingent. CHRISTMAS COMFORTS FOR SOLDIERS. POST AND TELEGRAPH COMMITTEE DONATE .fclOU.

(By Telegraph—Press Association.) Wellington, last night. Jit connection with the supply of Christmas comforts for tho New Zealand soldiers in South Africa, the general committee of the Post and Telegraph Patriotic Fund has, after reference to the principal subcommittees throughout the colony, voted the sum of X'KIO to the Mayor’s fund, on the understanding that the comforts are to be l uwarded for the benefit of the New Zealand Contingents, and not for the Wellington men only.