Africa.
WINBUK SURRENDERS. BRITISH PROTECTION PROMISED. Capetown, May 14. At Okahandja General Botha arranged for the Burgomaster of YVinbuk to hand over unresistingly. A proclamation regrets the Germans' decision to continue the struggle to an end, which it is plain will entail much misery and distress to civilians, but the latter can rely on the protection of Britishers and remain in their homes and carry on business. GENERAL BOTHA'S SUCCESS. London, May 14. Sir George Reid (High Commissioner for Australia) and the Hon. .Thoma* Mackenzie (High Commissioner for New Zealand) telegraphed congratulations to General Botha on the success of his operations. GERMANY'S LAST WIRELESS STATION. London, 'May 14. The capture of /Windhoek removes the last German station outside; Europe. RTOTING DE'PLORIiD. ■Received May Hi, S p.m. Capetown, May 15. General Botha sent a message'to the 'people of the Union, deploring the riots, which were discouraging the troops from fighting an honest, clean fight.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 290, 17 May 1915, Page 5
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153Africa. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 290, 17 May 1915, Page 5
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