HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 6594, 11 January 1900, Page 3

HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.

ENTHUSIASM IN THE HOUSE

OF COMMONS,

FEELING ON THE CONTINENT.

London, February 28. Lord Roberts's message announcing the victory at Koodoosrand was read in Parliament amidst prolonged cheers, which became especially enthusiastic when the gallantry of the Canadians was recounted. London is radiant with intense excitement. Crowds gathered at the War Office, the Mansion House, and the Stock Exchange, and frantically cheered for the Queen, for H Bobs" and the army. All the clubs and private houses are decorated with flags. Similar enthusiasm has been shown in the provinces, and there has also been a great outburst of patriotism in Canada. The French and Russian press are exasperated, thougj^ the papers ac- \ knowledge the importance of the victory. Germany and Austria are disappointed, but Italy and America are I sympathetic. I King Humbert has sent a message of congratulation to the Queen. Auckland, February 28. There was great rejoicing in the city 1 and the country districts and goldfields over Cronje's surrender. The city was bright with bunting. A huge bonfire was lit to-night on Mount Eden, the expense being defrayed by public subscription. The war news was received at the Roughrider's camp with enthusiasm. Wakganui, February 28. The news of Lord Roberts's victory occasioned great rejoicing here. Flags were flying in all directions, and there were holidays at all the schools. This afternoon a grand demonstration parade was held, there being a good muster of the local corps. Speeches were delivered by Mr Willis, M.H.R., Takarangi Mete Kingi and Lieutenant-Colonels Watt and Sommerville. A feu de joie was fired. Christchurch, March 1. Up to date the.authorities here have received 116 applications for enrolment in the reservists contingent.

At the celebration at Wanganui yesterday, «Mr AcJTWulis, M.H.R., very appropriately quoted Kipling on Lord Roberts— ? €[ .' - "What'«? does not know of war, General Bobs— You can arsk the-shop next door, Can't they, Bobs ? . Oh, 'c's little, but Vs Wise;

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