The Spion Kop Despatches.

Manawatu Herald, 10 June 1902, Page 2

The Spion Kop Despatches.

SIR C. WARREN’S REPLY

Sir Charles Warren has published the following letter;— 10, Wellington-crescent, Ramsgate. April 19, 1908. To the Editor of the Daily Mail. Sir, —For the past two years I have considered it right to remain silent under the criticism passed on me in the Spion Kop despatches. But recently a White-book has been published containing, I have no doubt, all the despatches having reference to the Spion Kop operations which had reached the War Office in March, 1000.

This /White-book, however not contain some of the most important documents bearing on the subject; and those now published, if considered by themselves, give a totally incorrect view of the matter and one which reflects most injuriously upon the military repatation of myself and thosQ who asrvtd so well under me. I trust that my conduct will be justified by the publication by his Majesty’s Government of the complete documents —-a coarse.. which I should infinitely prefer to undertaking my own justification. But the military reputation of myself and those who were under me are involved. ... . Pending such Government action (which I trust may be taken without delay), I refrain from troubling you with any further statement at present. I have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant.