MOVEMENTS OF THE FORCES UNDER LORD ROBERTS.
GENERAL FRENCH IS ADVANCING ON BLOEMFONTEIN. ORANGE FREE STATE PRESIDENT ASKS FOR HELP. [Br Eleotbio Telbqraph.—Copyright.] [FEB FKBSS ASSOCIATION.] (Received 1,10 a.m.) London, February 28. Some of Field-Marshal Roberts' regiments outstripped the transport, and were living for dayß almost on quarter rations. All were exposed for three days and nights to rain and a cold wind. Major-General French is advancing on Bloemfontein. i President Steyn has appealed to President Kruger for help. Major-General Hector Mac Donald was shot in the shoulder as well as in the foot.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 4, 2 March 1900, Page 3
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