Africa.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 76, 1 April 1915, Page 5

Africa.

the de wet treason charge.

United Pekbs Association. Capetown, March 31. De-Wet has been committed for trial on a charge of treason.

IN GERMAN SOUTH-WEST.

SUCCESS OF THE UNION FORCES.

March 31. ; Official: Van der Ventner captured the enemy’s camp at Plat beet; hfty miles front Ukrama^' securing a great quantity of clothing, ammunition, horses, and live- stock. The Union forces now hold many important positions east of the Great Karras Mountains, where there is abundance of grass and water.

HERTZOC DEFEATED,IN THE ASSEMBLY.

(Received 8.50 a.m.) Capetown, March 31; In the debate on Hertzog’s resolution, which charged the Government with unconstitutional acts in detaining members without formulating charges, and proclaiming martial law without summoning Parliament, Mr Meniman declared that the Government was not deserving of censure and he moved his previous questioli.' This was carried by 63 votes to 13.

BOTHA’S REAL TASK.

Times and Sydney Sun Service .«■ London, March 31

A volunteer writes: “I do not think the people at Home realise the task we have before us in conquering German South-west Africa. It is a vast country. The German forces are pretty numerous and well established inland in positions .they have been preparing for years. They have a fine system of strategical railways, and a big supply of stores and munitions. The rebellion in the Union was a wet squib. Of course it was 'engineered by the Germans and was the result of years, of has brought home to the peoplelffi ihis country the importance of finJPy smashing the Kaiser’s Empire. Dutch Transvaal burghers are arriving liere. Many have fought against us, yet willingly left farms to help us redden the map. They are the finest body of irregular horse in the world. They are better equipped than during the Boer war.” The writer states that Botha hopes to see the thing through before Christmas.