The Transvaal.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 179, 18 March 1902, Page 1

The Transvaal.

London, March 13 The newspapers commenting on the Right Hon. Mr Seddon’s views, with regard to the reverse, say that his spirit is worthy of some of the heroes who fought at Vrede. The Government has engaged Sir Blundell Maple’s trainer to purchase remo, 3in Hungary. The King, vhen holding an investiture at t James’s, took occasion to haur oO Nursing sisters Bidmeal, of Adelaide, and Nixon, of Sydney, Royal red cross badges. March 14, Lord Kitchener reports from Pretoria bn Thursday that Lord Methuen had been brought to Klerksdorp that day, and was doing well. Mr Brodrick said that Lord Methuen was presumed to have been released, and the statement was received with cheers. Mr Brodrick, in the House oi Commons, replying to Mi Churchill, said that the time hud not yet come to consider the employment of Indian troops in south Africa. Kcuitzinger’s trial is postponed, because the evidence is incomplete. ..The Times states that Lord Methuen’s wound appealed to De la Rey’s humanity and chivalry. He declined to accept the responsibility of the torturing that would be inseparable in his conveyance in a jolting waggon over rough country. The Standard rejoices that Loid Robert’s testimonial to the Boer General's attributes has been justified. papers state that De la Key, besides moderation and courtesy, showed true judgement of the nation wherewith he was dealing. Botha, m retiring eastward before General Bruce Hamilton, made several unsuccessful efforts to cross the Heilbron-Wolverhoek line, and fourteen of his commando were captured. The offer by the Premier of New Zealand of more troops has met with a warm response. Continental criticism is increasingly impressed with Britain’s optimism, Australian fealty, and New Zealand’s latest fervour. March 15. Lord Methuen received a Martini wound in the right thigh, which is severe, as the femur is fractured. De la Eey, at the moment of Lord Methuen’s capture, caused a message to be despatched to Lady Methuen, stating that her husband was safe. The Daily Mail states that the Government thanked De la Rey for his kind treatment of Lord Methuen, and, it is understood, .shortly gives him some proof that it recognises his chivalry. Bteyn accompanied De Wet across the railway line westward.