Africa
MARITZ HAS ALWAYS BEEN A WOBBLER. THE REBELLION LOCALISED. (Received 9.40 a.m.) Capetown, October 14. Maritz is a rebel, who, after the South African war, took service with the Germans in the Herero rebellion. Subsequently he returned to the Union, apparently full of resentment for his treatment by the Germans. At the outbreak of the war he offered his services to General Botha and he was accepted, as his knowledge of German territory would be valuable. Maritz received £40,000 from the Union Government to equip his corps in addition to considerable military material and a machine gun section. At latest advice the Government is ; .o!ifident that the rebellion has already been localised. Messages received from prominent Hertzogins assure the Government that they will draw the line at treason and place their services unreservedly at General Botha's disposed. (Received 10.20 a.m.) Johannesburg, October 14. Mr Cresswell has been appointed captain of the Rand Rifle Corps.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 50, 15 October 1914, Page 6
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155Africa Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 50, 15 October 1914, Page 6
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