South Africa.

Manawatu Herald, 19 July 1902, Page 2

South Africa.

LORD MILNER.

The “ Daily Telegraph says I—With regard to the many rumours that Lord Milner has resigned or is about to resign, we are able to state that there is no immediate prospect of such a contingency. It is reported that Sir Arthur Lawlew, Governor of Western Australia has been appointed Deputy-Governor of the Transvaal.

MR STEYN. Mr Steyn and bis wife sail- from South Africa. Mr Steyn will seek medical advice in England. Mr Steyn has developed enteric fever. THE AFTERMATH, . Many of the burghers who fought to the end of the war are wearing green badges and also the colours of the ex Republics. The ex National Scouts are being subjected to prosecution and boy-cotting. A distinct reaction is apparent, especially in the towns. It is suggested that the best means ot overcoming the bitterness would be the appointment of prominent Dutchmen to the Executive Council or to the Repatriating Committee. BOER PRISONERS. Judge Hertzog, addressing prisoners on parole, asked them to remember that they were Transvaalers and Free Stateis first, then citizens of the Empire. The surrender was not due to their defeat, but to a desire to save the women and children from further misery. : The Boers at VcyheiJ. deeply resent their transference to Natal. CAPE POLITICS. Mr T. W. Smartt, late Public Works Minister, is heading, the anti-Sprigg party. He advocates domestic 'reforms. SIR ARTHUR LAWLEY. Sir Arthur Lawley, at present Governor of West Australia has accepted the Deputy- Governorship of the Transvaal, and will leave to take up his new position on the sth August.