Abuse of the White Flag.
From Natal papers of the 20th January we have brought under notice the actual fact of the abuse of the white flag by the following letter, dated 3rd November, 1899, Naval Brigade Camp, Ladysmith : — To H. E. Lieutenant -General Sir George White, V.C., K.C.B. Sir, — I have the honour to report that about 2.15 p.m. the Boer large calibre gun having been struck by one of my small 12-pounders, a man jumped on to the parapet of the gun and vigorously waived a white flag, which he kept displayed for at least fifteen minutes. My gun ceased fire. To my astonishment this Boer gun had the wickedness to recommence firing, and as I write is throwing shells with great accuracy into the cavalry camp. I desire that you will communicate this cowardly breach of warlike etiquette to that noble and high-minded officer General Joubert. By all the rules of civilized warfare this Boer gun and the officers and men working it are my prize; the gun should be dismounted and the officers and men sent into Ladysmith as prisoners of war. I have the honour to be Hedworth Lambton, Captain, B.N.
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Manawatu Herald, 15 March 1900, Page 3
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196Abuse of the White Flag. Manawatu Herald, 15 March 1900, Page 3
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