THE BOER WAR.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 281, 6 December 1901, Page 2

THE BOER WAR.

MISS HOBHOUSE’S COMPLAINT. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, Dec. 4. Douche has reported to tho British that two Connaught Hangers, who were reported to have been captured by his men and afterwards shot, were fairly shot in action. Mr Brodrick has reprimanded the commander of the regiment circulating tue unsubstantiated allegation against the enemy. Miss Hobhouse, in a long letter to the press, complains of her arrest and deportation from South Africa. Lord Hobhouse asserts that the action was illegal, and that he will immediately test the question. The Morning Post states that fifty Dutchmen have joined the Boers, via Delagoa Bay or the Cupe, since July. London, Dec. 5. Delarey is recovering from enteric fever. Lord Methuen’s latest operations in tho north-west resulted in the capture of Sfi Boors. The Remington Guides killed several, including Field-Cornet Klopper. Northwards of Bloemfontein Klliott wounded ten, including Field-Cornet Xadin. Thirteen elsewhere in Orange were captured and 13 in Cape Colony. Krause has been remanded to the twelfth. Witness proved the chief point in counsel’s opening statement of October Bth. _ The original letters were identified as Krause’s. Forster, repeating his evidence, gave his reason for the belief that the threats were levelled at himself.

DISILLUSIONED BOERS. A HINT AS TO THE DESIRE OF THE POWERS. WANT ENGLAND KEPT ENGAGED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, Dec. 5. A hint from an unexpected quarter that one or two Powers will be glad if the war is protracted so as to keep England occupied has astonished and alarmed the Boor leaders in Holland.