Africa.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 63, 14 July 1915, Page 5

Africa.

APPRECIATION OF BOTHA.

United Press Association. London, July 13

Mr Asquith, in the House of Cc4imons, to-day, expressed appreciation of General Botjia’s distinguished skill, and also the eminent services of Botha’s and Smuts’ officers and troops. Capetown, July 13. ...r Asquith has cabled his personal congratulations to General Botha. The Imperial Government has authorised the Chamber of Mines of Johannesburg to secure two hundred skilled mechanics for munitions work in England. BAD NEWS FOR GERMANY. United Press Association. Amsterdam, July 13. The capitulation of South West Africa is viewed with dismay in Germany. London, July 13. A correspondent at Amsterdam says that the numerous South African colony in Holland, many oH whom were opposed to Botha, recognise that his authority and influence are greatly strengthened by his latest triumph, and that German military prestige among the Dutch has suffered a rude shock. They expected the campaign to be indefinitely prolonged. Germany’s successive colonial losses, are considered to indicate a risk in acquiring colonial possessions without following a consistent policy of friendship with Britain.

REJOICINGS IN INDIA.

(Received 9 a.in.)

Simla, July 13

Flags aip Hying in tho principal pities in honor of General Botha’s victory, tho rejoicings being; general.