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LORD ROBERTS AT CAPETOWN. The silence respecting De Wet is owing to tht ataenoe of oonwpon-
dents with Major-General Knox's columns. . Lord Roberts' speeches at Capetown were optimistic regarding the termination of the campaign. He said the return of the refugees to the Rand was only prevented by the fear of famine. Lord Roberts, in a memorandum, shows that punitive measures -of a deterrent character and the burning of farms rrere adopted only after strict enquiry. The Times states that the Hague Government's position is unmodified. It is considered there is no further reason for Kruger's presence. Other advioes state that Holland has firmly declined to propose arbitration. BRUTAL MURDER BY BOERS. The Boers surprised two unarmed Highlanders woodcutting in the Rustenburg district. When the axes were surrendered, the Highlanders were murdered.
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Manawatu Herald, 13 December 1900, Page 2
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