South Africa.
THE CAPE REBELLION. Mr Merriman,. in discussing the Indemnity Bill in the Cape Parliament said the Imperial Government was abne liable for losses resulting from 1 the second rebellion. I Mr De Wools declared that, although ! the people had rebelled, they might be compensated for loss of stock. COMPENSATION PAYMENTS. Sir Gordon Sprigg, in the Cape, | Parliament, in mentioning that the i military authorities had hitherto expended half a million to cover com--1 pensation requisitions, announced a I Bill authorising a loan of a million and a quarter to meet claims for compensation. He added that the “ Government Gazette " would announce the repeal of martial law. The statement was cheered by the Afrikander members. The Governor’s proclamation states that he is assured that the necessity for martial law has ended. RINDERPEST. The whole of the Barkley East district, in Cape Colony, is infected with the rinderpest. RAILWAY EXPENDITURE. Out of a million expended during the late war by the department controlled by the Military Director of Railways in South Africa, only £xo,ooo went to foreigners. NATAL. A permanent garrison is to be located at Maritzburg numbering 5000, including two regiments of cavalry, three battalions of infantry, and three batteries of artillery. THE LABOUR MARKET. The Board appointed to inquire into the state of the labour market in South Africa reports that only railway workers are needed in Natal. Emigrants ought to have ample means of support, as the labour markets are full. There are no vacancies in the Transvaal or Orange River colonies for teachers, though there is a fair demand for skilled mechanics. The Board advises that permits to land are requisite everywhere.
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Manawatu Herald, 20 September 1902, Page 2
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276South Africa. Manawatu Herald, 20 September 1902, Page 2
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