NEWS FROM THE CAPE.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1051, 2 September 1879, Page 2

NEWS FROM THE CAPE.

[by telegraph.]

Intercaeoill, September 1. The City of London brings Cape news to July 31st. After the burning of Ulundi, Lord Chelmsford effected a junction with Sir Garnet Wolseley at St. Paul's, there resigning the command. At the banquet, given him at Durban, he stated that there was no more serious work to be done. He proceeds to England. Colonels Wood, Buller, and Creadock also return.

Replying to a deputation of chiefs, Sir G. Wolseley stated that Cetewayo must no longer be considered the King of Zululand, which would be divided into five districts, each governed by a native, under a white resident. No encouragement would be offered to Europeans to settle there. Dabulmanzo will be allowed to return to his kraal. Old colonists affirm that the submission of the coast Zulus is not a proof of the submission of the Zulu nation, and that the King has many resources still left, and intends fighting to the last. Sir Garnet Wolseley intends to further advance into Zululand, and there will be two flying columns. The Zulu prisoners stated that Cetewayo, three days before battle, wanted to make peace, and sent 140 of his white cattle to Lord Chelmsford as a peace offering. One of his regiments, however, turned the cattle back, as they were confident they could defeat the British in the open country. All the Zulu army fought at Ulundi, and being completely beaten in the open would not again assemble. The Zulu chiefs are pleased at the prospect of Cetewayo's deposition. They state that they would like John Dunn to be their King. Mr. Melton Prior, the Illustrated London News artist, narrowly escaped being assegaied while sketching the burning of Ulundj.