Africa.

Manawatu Herald, 23 April 1896, Page 2

Africa.

Newa has been received that the Matabele threaten Buluwayo on three aides, and are trying to effect « junction with the tribes at Matoppo Hills. , t Olimo is inciting the attack by foretelling the capture of the town. Dynamite mines enoirole the town, and the scouts are dropping dynamite in the rebel lines. Several of the provision wagona have arrived safely.

A force of 260 troopers with 10 offioera is pushing on from Mafeking. A similar number of men is nearly equipped for the journey, including a fine body from the Band. The Cape Government denies the reports that risings are threatened

among the natives in Bechuanaland, Basutuland and Pondoland. Major Caringtoh has been sent to the Cape. It is reported that he has been appointed Commander in Matabeleland. The Daily News states that President Kruger at first claimed three million indemnity in connection with the Jameson raid, bat afterwards reduced the amount to a million and a half. fS^a reported that Buluwayo is \ coiiP&tely surrounded, and that the food supplies there can scarcely laßt a fortnight. Two thousand Boers are within 25 miles of Mafeking. Their object is ostensibly to prevent the spread of the rinderpest, but they are really preparing for emergency, in case the rising among the natives becomes general. The rebels are raiding cattle close to Buluwayo. Several sharp 6kir.miab.eg have taken place, bat the laager so far is impregnable. What is most feared is treachery from within. Major-General Sir Frederick Carwho has been sent to the Cape, leaves London for Capetown on Saturday. A detachment of German soldiers has arrived at Delagoa Bay. Their passports to Pretoria, signed by President Krugar, were concealed in their uniforms and luggage. President Kruger has sent an amicable reply to Mr Chamberlain's message, but the details have not been divulged. One thousand seats have been reserved for the spectators at the trial of the members of tbe Reform Committee, which is to be resumed.