Africa

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 13, 15 May 1915, Page 5

Africa

BOTHA'S PROCLAMATION. Li mixed pßrs» Association Capetown, May 14. At Okahandja General Botha armflged for the Burgomaster of Winbuk to .mud over unresistingly. A proclamation regrets the Germans' decision to continue the struggle to an end, which it is plain will entail nnicli misery and distress to civilians, but t'm latter can rely on the protection of Britishers and remain in their homes and carry on business. HUNTINC THE GERMAN. Capetown, May 14. Enormous crowds, including many women and also colored people, after the National Anthem, bared their heads. They wrecked German establishments and commenced a wholesale firing of buildings. The fire brigade was unable To cope with them and the military was called out. There .was in entire absence of looting. n he damage done at Johannesburg is at least £750,000. It is feared that the British insurance companies will suffer most. A thousand rolls of cotton and woollen stuff's were removed from a warehouse and a bonfire was made of them. GERMAN WIRELESS REMOVED. Times and Sydney Sun Service. (Received 8.0 a.m.) London, May 14. The capture of Windhoek removes die last German wireless station outside Europe. THE DURBAN RIOTS. (Received 11.55 a.m.) Durban, May 14. The offices and warehouses of sero••al large German firms wore totally burnt during last night's anti-German riots. The contents of many shops and hotels were also destroyed. ■>. ALBU'S UNPOPULARITY. V (Received 11.55 a.m.) Johannesburg, May 14. Three thousand men invaded Parktown and wrecked the mansions of Rosendorf, Sir G. Albu's brother-in-law.