DEATH.

Twbntyman—On March 4, Johk Holmb Twbntyman (formerly of Ashburton.)

IN MEMORIAM.

In loving memory of Mart Isabella Wellman, who died March b, 1899. Dearest mother we have misaed you, Miated the faoo we loved so dear, But in ha.*ven we hope to meat you, Though our parting was severe. Inserted by her loving huabaod and daughters.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1900. THE RECENT FIRE.

The services of the Fire Brigade were practically not available at the fire on Sunday morning, as no horses were to be got. The Brigade complain bitterly that although the Council pay a con siderable sum of money each year for horses to be kept in readiness, the animals were not available, and the Brigade had to wait some twenty-five minutes, and in the meantime the place burned down. As it happens, their services would have been of little use, as the stable destroyed was a mass of flames when the outbreak was dis covered. A very serious tire might, however, result from such a state (£ uoreadim-ss, and the Borough Council should see to ifc that the contract for liorseioe; the Brigade's plant is carried i out or terminated.

Local and General.

* # * On the first page feo-day will be found War Items.

Police Court —At the Court this morn ing, before 1). Thomas and J. Scaly, Ef^a., Ja P., two first offenders for drunkenness were convioted and discharged, with a cau tion

It Will be Wklcomb—News of the relief of Mafekiog is expected to renoh New Zea land about Wednesday,

Promotion.—Mr A H-Snury is in receipt, of news to the effact that Trooper Upton, of the Rough Riders, has been promoted to the rank of corporal.

Meterological—Mr K. Herring reports ihe rainfall al Alford Forest for the month of February, 1900, as 6.50 inches, at the Alford Station, 2,55.

The Reservists Corps—Mr Charles Hay Walker, farrier, Ashburton, who volunteered as farrier for the third contingent, but failed to secure the position, has offered hia services bo the reservists corps.

THB AITEMPrKD MURDEB AT GOVERNOR'S Bay—The Christchureh Press says:—Mrs Popo was brought in from Governor's Biy on (Saturday and placed in the Lyttelton casual tvard. On Sunday Dr Pairman rc j orted that her condition was improving.

Trap Accident —A young man named Edward Trice, from Methven, was admitted to the hospital on Saturday with an injured knee, the result of being thrown out of a trap when the horse bolted.

Retbibution.—General Cronjs his lost three sons in the battles against the English. The young man killed at Mafeking wus bis last surviving eon. Retribution has coma at lust-— after twenty years!

Cycle Cokps for AsusaßT n—A move ment is on foot to form in Ashburton a cycle corps of 25 strong. Judging by the names already mentioned a really first class corps .if txperb riders will be obtained without difficulty.

Palmbkston North—& telegram states th*t a great demonstration waa held tit .Pal mers', on North on Saturday to celebrate the relief of Ladysmith, Speeches were made by Mr P<*ra,ni, M.H.R., Captain Greece and others.

An Interesting Corner—The metporo logical instruments presented to the Domain Bc»*rd by Mr X Herring of Alford Forest, h ivo been planed in position in the Dam un, near the orcquet lawn. Visitors can now read the indications.

An Ashbubton Rksbbvist.—Mr Wm- Eefford, for Borne years in the Ashburton Branch of New Zealand Clothing Factory, and lately in oue of the firm's branches at the gold fields in the North Island, has j >ined Uio Keserve Force for South Afric*. vVhen in Ashburton, he was a member of the rifles.

The Mounted Corps -Mr Gj Marriot Watson has been appointed secretary of the Ashburi on Mounted Corps, and ib arxious to receive, ut the earliest possible moment, the »*mes of those who wish to join the corps. No time should be loet as already tha offar of the corps eervicoß to the Government is drafted*

A Thoughtful Act.—The Cape News atateß that Mr Charles Arnold, the wellknown actor, brought up all the grapes that were to be obtained in the Capetown market on Sat urday, January 20, ab 10 o'clock (20001b), and sent them by train as a present to the Australian and New Zealand troops at the front.

Painiol Acoidbjnt—Mr A. Curtis, junr , met with a painful accident on Saturday. He was leading a restive horse in a trap past a traction engine, and when nearly past the obstruction, the animal made a boib forward, knocking Mr Curtis down and inflicting an ur'y gash just above the left eye. The wound, though disfiguring and painful, is not of ft serious nature.

Methodist Conference—At the Metho dist Conference, which opened at Auokiand on Friday last, the Rev J. 8. Smaliey was elected President, In the first draft of stations the name ol the Rev 0. Griffin is down for Ashburton and Rev J, Thomas for WiUowby. Rev R. Taylor, of Aahburton, is down for Hastings, and Rev J J Mather, of VVillowby, for Manakau. The first Hat is aiwuys greatly revised, and the final draft may completely alter these arrangements

Personal—The Ashburton Presbyterian Churoti are to lose the services of tho pastor, the Key G. B. Inglis, for a short time. At the recent session of the Presbytery the 'reverend gentleman was offered the position of visiting representative to tho New Hebrides, where the Presbytery have a number of missionaries stationed. Before accepting Mr Ing ia consulted bis congrega tion, and arrangements have been made for ministerial visitors during his absence, which will extend for ab least three months. Id accepting the duties which the visit will involve, Mr Inglis has made & sacrifice, and we trust he will benefio by the change, and that the hands of the evangelists \ n those islands will be spiritually strengthened.

The Daughter Bigger Than Tun Mother—The success of the Canterbury Freezing Company's works at Fairfield ia phenomenal. They have not long been opened, but already they are proving alto gether too email for the business to be done, if, for a short time longer, business continues to grow as at present new engines and machinery will be required and the works will need to be greatly ealarged. In a very few years the parent works at Belfield will have to rank second to those at Ashburton. The quantity of stock for freezing coming forward is beyond the present capacity of the works to handle, and another ten but chers could be employed. List week the sum of £823 18a was paid for labor outside of the sum paid the regular staff

Lord Robkrts's Reply to the School Childbbk of New Zealand—The following telegram has been forwarded by the Pre mier :—Chairmen of all School Committees a&d head masters of all public schools,— Having aa requested forwarded, on behalf of the school children of New Zealand, a con gratulatory message, oo the recent suc cesses of the British arms in South Afrio*, particularly on the surrender of General Cronjo, I have now received the following reply, sent from Osfontejo at 4-5 p.m on th.t 2nd instant. •• Please convey to the school children of New Zealand my best thanks for their congratulations and good w she?.— Roberts " It uff >rda me much pleasure to send you the message, which I hope you wiH be po good as to have read so the ahil&wi of your poboob—R, J, 8»ofiON.

MOUNTED CORPS FOR ASHBURTON.

An Enthusiastic Hosting.

The meeting called by Hia Worship the Mayor (Mr H. Friedlander) and the Chairman of the Ashburton County Council (Mr C. J. Harper) for Saturday night, was a thoroughly representative gathering of ir Sciential men from every part of the county. The Orange Hall was crowded.

Hia Worship the Mayor occupied the chair, and on the platform were Messrs G. A. ML Buckley, 0. J. Harper, T. R. Upton, and 0, W. Purnell. Apologies for unavoid able absence were received from Measra K. Gates, Tinwald, C. Doherty, chairman Tin wald Domain Board, J. Studholme, o■dd ■treain, andH Willis. On rising;, theohairman was received witb applause. Before opening the meeting he w Bhed to congratulate oneand all upon the successes that had attended the British in South Africa. (Loud applause). The best news was the relief of Ladyimith. General White deserved great credit for keeping the Boers at bay. (Applauso). But great credit) was due to Colonel Baden-Powell for his defence, and for giving the Boers another lesson on the 17th of last) month. (Applause). He (the speaker) hoped the war would Boon be over. However much they might sympathise with great Britain, they j were aorry to see so many noble lives ! sacrificed, and he trusted the Boers would soon have to cue for peace. When they did so England would take what she was entitled to, namely, charge of affairs in South Africa, (Applause). Whatever might be contained in the secret cable received by the colonies, it was evident England wished to be prepared fur any emergency. The meeting that night was consequently in the proper direction; New Zealand should put her own house in order with regard to defjnoss. The proposal made by Mr Buckley that a mounted corps should be raised in and from the Ashburtcn county was an excellent one. (Appl»ii-e). It was proposed to make the corps about 80 strong, In order that the corps, when formed, might permanently continue, it was suggested to divide the county into several districts, in each of which the men might be trained, meeting together for drill as a whole at stated periods. (Applause). He would ask Mr Harper to move the first resolution.

Mr Harper was received with applause. He waß glad to see such a large gathering that evening. Ib showed they took a great deal more interest in the formation of a mounted corps than they did in politics when he addressed them. (Laughter and applause) As the proposed corps was to be an Ashburton one, it had been considered fitting that he, as chairman of the County Council, should move the first resolution. He had very great pleasure in doing this, because they had ample evidence that if the young men of the county, or even the middle aged men, were called upon they would respond handsomely. Eleven of their men had been aeleoted for service in South Africa, and that pointed to the fact that many had been left behind who were equally as ready to take service there if necessary. (Applause). The formation of the corps was a step in the right direction. It would prove to all New Zealand thab Ashburton was ready to prepare for any emergency that might arise. la view of affairs in South Africa and elsewhere, ib was evident they were, so to speak, living upon the et'ge of a volcano. They never knew what might happen. Ib was absolutely necessary now to look bo the defences of New Zealand and the Australian colonies. In the event of a naval war, the first: point of attack would, no doubt, be the colonies. No nation could ever geb into Old England (applauve), but they could worry her enormousiy by attack ing her colonies. Ashburton Bhould show the people of New Zealand, and of England,

they were prepared to help themselves and her* (Applause). He was exceedingly fortunate in having in the district, and as his colleague in the Council, a man who was capable of taking command. (Loud and prolonged applause and cheera). The trouble with the third contingent, right up to the last moment, had been to get officers. Hare they had no Buch trouble. He thought;

every man who could ride or bear arms ought to allow himself to be pub in training. (Ap plause). Ho did not know (,ho limitatio,na, but; if they could find three more m^n of hie (tha speaker's) years, weight and condition, to make up a section, he was one. (Ltught>r and oheors). He could only trust to the leniency of the commanding officer not to give him too hard work. (Applause) He moved —"That in the opinion of this meet ing it is advisable to form a mounted sorps within the Ashburton Oounfey." Ha would ask Mr Buckley to second this

Mr G. A. M. Buckley, on stepping fco the front, reoeived a perfect ovation of pro longed apphuee and cheers. He would not detain them long. Mr Harper had put the matter be ore them in a nutshell. He would nob take up their time expatiating upon fc^o many excellent points of this movement. H: could only see things in fivor of it, and nothing against it. Soma people might have d fferent views, and might express them, but he did not think any of those people were present. (Applause.) Some people had said to him they thought at the present, moment the colony was in a state of war fever, and if the corps were started now, in six months time the fever would be over, would die out, and the corps would die with it. Others thought the formation of a r.fla club would be better. Well they were in a little fever, and instead of getting over ib he hoped the fever would remain and become chronic (Applause) One thing about Britishers was they were slow to move and never woke up till they had gob a good slap in the face. (Laughter.) Ha thought they had now got that slap in the face (applause), and from the way events were shaping themselves they would he kepb awake whether they wanted bo or nob. He wished to speak about the improved status of the volunteers. Years ago when the system was first inaugurated, they were the subjects of ridicule, and such papers as Punch carric&tured and laughed at, them. Th»b, however, bad al gone by, and the day of their just and proper recognition had dawned. (Applause,) They would never again be called toy soldier*. Perhaps for the first time in their history they had been con* , sidered worthy of recognition, and the powers that be, in totting up the strength of tho Empire, were very glad to rely upoa them. He thought that they were about to be welcomed with open arms, and he hoped the authorities would see that, in future, they received the recognition they deserved. He suspected the authorities were sorry now they had nob taken this matter into their view be fore. He thought the volunteers had estab lished a precedent likely to last for all time. He meant that in future whenever England was at war—and she generally manage 1 to geb into hot water somewhere—they would have to take their share of the work, (Applause.) They wonld then see them regularly going forward to fight the battle of the Empire, let the foss be white, black, or yellow (Applause.) The rifa clubs were deserving of exactly the same encouragement as the volunteer corps were. But they were very different things. One was a young, the other an old man's game. He took it the young fellows had a better idea of the duty they owed their country and would join the volunteer corps, leav ing the rifle clubs to be their father's hobby. (Applause). The question was*, was the county in the position to run a strong and effective corps. He thoughb it was, and he trusted tbe meeting would express the saw© opinion by carrying Mr Harper's motion, which he would now J second. (Applause) 1

The chairman invited discussion, but as no one spoke, the motion was put. A forest of hands we it up, and it was declared carried amid cheers.

Mr Puraeli was very pleased to be able to take part in the meeting. He had always taken a great interest in volunteering^ The I movement) had come at a very good time, j and the formation of the corps would undoubtedly be & suooess, The Government were realising they must take some steps to put the colony's defences upon a more satis factory footing. Looking into the matter, he found only eighteen mounted corps, totalling nay 1000 men, in the colony. That was a miserable and unsatisfactory a^ate of affairs. The preseno war was teaching the whole world (ha value of mounted forces. One mounted man was worth two or three foot Boldierß> Ib was sot » question of courage, bus % question of mobility. Time after time the British forces had defeated the enemy, who simply cot on their horses, retired Borne distance, and took up another position. He thoughb that after this war tho cavalry would be increased. It Bi}ow»d Niw Zefcl»nd B houl4 iwmn be;

mounted men, Thure was no better | place in the colony than Ashbur- I ton for forming a mounted corpp. j The maximum strength was 80, the mini- [ muni 60. They would have no difficulty whatever, in railing that number. They were more likely to have 200 applicants. He was satisfied the movement would be a success. Young men in the country found it difficult to attend in town, the parades of the infantry oorpo. They would easily be able to attend the drills of the mounted corps. He considered Ashburton an ideal place, for the formation of such a corps. (Applause). The formation of this corps would not work agaiustt he infantry companies bub would rather assist them by creating more enthusiasm. People said it was time enough to form these companies, when war broke out. We never know the mom nt it might break out. A few years ago, England was on the very brink of war with France, in fact the British ambassador wenb to the French office with an ultimatum in his p-cket, but was persuaded ab the last moment not to deliver it. This colony knew nothing of that little incident till | long afterwards. The preparation must be ; made now. It was not only getting the men ! bub there were the arms and accoutrements, and the drill. They might not be able to get arms and accoutrements, if they left it till war was declared and every factory fully engaged supplying the demand in England, They muat pub the colony's defences in such a state of efficiency that if war broke out they would be able to meet any country. (Applause) The present crisis would revo lutionise the military arrangements between England and her colonies. As Mr Buckley had said the colonies would have to take their part, They had emerged from their youth and attained their manhood, and must now bake their part. The war had empha sised the facb that corps like the Ashburton Guards and Rfles were roaly part and rsrcel of the British army It. was an honour for our troops to be under such ft distinguished aod brilliant officer as Lord ' RohettP, (cheers) and they would never forget it. (Applause) The resolution he bad to propose waa " That a committee be appointed to give effect to the foregoing resolution, and also to make the necessary arrangements with the Government to accept the services of the corps." He proposed the following committee, the members being selected to represent all parts of the couuty. Measra H. McLean, Mount Hubt;T. S. Johnston, Mount Seiners; D. T. Todri, Chertsey ; A. Maxwel', Dromore; G. Mar riot Watson, Ashburton ; P. Jones, Sea field ; G AM. Buckley, Lagmhor; J. Studholme, jaar., Coldsbream ; J. C, N. Griggf, Longbeach ; D. Miller, Hinds; and W. P Kellock, Maronan.

Mr Upton, on rising to second the motion, was received with cheera. With the num ber of young men in the Ashburton county, he thought the corps should prove one of the best in New Zealand. (Cbeere) He was willing to make one of the section spoken of by Mr Harper. (Laughter and Cheero). The name of a gentleman to represent the Wakanui district was asked for, and Mr S Brown was proposed. Mr Brown consented and said he was with the movement heart and soul.

Mr C. A. C. Hardy was added to the Committee for Rakaia.

Mr J. C N. Grigg, as one of those men tioned for the committee, said he would most heartily support the movement, and do hia best to recruit oapable men id hia dis trict. Where there was plenty of life, man hood and horses, the movement must be a sucaea?. If the empire of Great Britain was to hold its position of to-day, they must all do their best. (Applause.) The motion was then put aud carried unani mously amid applause.

The chairman said there was always a little money wanted to start these things. In connection with the last contingent, his firm had bsen able to earn some money which he did not wish to see go to the firm's credit. Id smounted to about tweuty guineas, which he would oontribute towards the purchase of half a doaun uuiforma. (Loud applause.) No canvass would be made, but he was suie numbers of gentlemen in the dia riot would subscribe towards the outfit

Replying to questions by Mr Christian, the chairman hi id there would bo no charge for accoutrements or uniform. Each mem bar would need to supply a hnrs?, saddle, and bridle. Replying to Mr Deaahire— Any po«son could become an honorary mem ber on paying a small subscription annually.

Mr W. Langdon, Wes'erfield. rffered to mount any man in the Weacei field district short of a horße. (Loud app'ause )

The chairman said, on behalf of the cot pa, and the coming cipcaia ('ipplanso)—he presumed Mr Buckley would be captain— (long continued applause aad cheon}- He thanked Mr Langdon for hia off jr. (Ap plause)

A vote of thanks to tho chairman termi nated an exceptionally enthusiastic meeting.

Those willing to enroll aa members were then asked to com ■ forward. There was a ruin of applicant?, and the Secretary was s on able to announce that between 60 and 70 names had been enrolled

Mr Timmins hinded in a list of over 20 names from the town alone

Judging from the list compiled on Satur day evening, the company sh aid prove one of the crack corps of the colony

A meeting of the corps will be held at an e«r!y data to elect the officers

Aii informal meeting of the oommittee was held afterwards, when Mr G Marriob Watson was elected secretary.

Mr T P Gibson and Dr Maude were added to the oommittee, and with Mr G A M Buck ley, and the secretary, were appointed as emergency committee, to make the neoessary arrangements for the services of the corps being offered to, and accepted by the Government*

MARVELLOUS ENDURANCE.

All the brave young New Zealanders did not go away with the three contingents. William Kerr, a young man employed in Mr At Crum'a brickyard, t son of Mr R. Kerr, of the Canterbury Flour Mills, proved, through a painful ordeal, that he possessed grit, stamina, and presence of mind second to none. He had been oiling the engine, and then went to oil some of the machinery ab the pug mill. One corner of the rolled up shirt ileevd on his left arm was hanging down a trifle, and before young Kerr was aware, the big cogs had caught it. Almost before the young fellow nad time to think, the limb was dragged in, mangled off above the elbow, and lay on the ground before him. Even with such an appalling o&tas trophy, the plucky young fellow did not lose his nerve or presence of mind. He coolly stopped the engine and then called to his mates he had lost his arm. No time was loab in getting him to the whare, and here his fellow-workmen showed that they, too, were equal to the emergency. One posted off with a'l haste for a doctor, while the others, with twine, formed a tou-i iquet on the shattered stump and stopped the bleed ing. Throughout the painful opera tion, yaung K*rr safe on a chair, and, though the twitching, quivering muscles showed what be was enduring, not a groan escaped him. He said no one was to blamo, for what was a pure accident. His sole ooncarn was as to the eff-jcfc the shock would have on his mother, of whom he spoke several times. His father, who had been sant for immediately arrived quickly, and the sight of the shattered stump proved i almost too much for him. The lad endea voured to cheer him up, and spoke bravely of how he would face the consequences of the accident.

Dr Bolger was very Bmarbly on the spot, and when he arrived young Kerr simply asked "la this going to kill me doctor?' With such an exhibition of pure grit before him, the doctor had no hesitation in giving a cheerful negative, and the young fellow acoepted the situation like a Stoic. He was removed in a cab to the hospital where it was found he limb was horribly shattered necessitating amputation at the shoulder. Mrs MoKay informed ua thta morning that he is doing vemarkab'y well, and that his bravery and spirits are phenomenal. IL may be montioned that youDg Kerr recently volunteered for the Transvaal, but his ser vices had to be declined, owing to hie being under age. When the accident happened on Saturday, he remarked '• They would not take me for the Transvaal, and now I oan't go." Turning to his employer he said "If you'll take me back when I'm better, I'll do the work with one arm." It may be a slight consolation to young Kerr in his trouble to know the whole town is proud of him. Bo long as the empire can breed lada of hia stamp, there is no fear of England, being driYtn to thtwilji

TRANSVAAL WAR.

The Capture of Pieter's Hill

How the Heights were Stormed

Evacuation of Grobler's Kloof

JKeport From General Buller

What Lord Roberts Thought

Lord Koberts Pressing East ward

The Fate of the Bepublics

To be Converted into Orown Colonies

Probable Overtures for Peace

Message From the Queen

Her Thanks to the People

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London, March 3 The garrison of Ladysmith suf* fered great privations since the middle of January. The rafcionß were reduced after each of Gene ral Buller's rebuffs, and finally the allowance comprised half a pound of horse flesh, half a pound of biscuits, an ounce of sugar, and one-third of an ounce of tea daily.

The garrison were pale and listless, and unable to pin in ttie pursuit of the Boers.

Most of the horses belonging to the field batteries were converted into soup and sausages.

Twelve thousand shells were thrown, into the town, but did little damage, and only killed 35 and wounded 188.

Boulders sheltered the trencheß at the nek leading to Pieter's Hill. General Bailer used 95 guns, the lyddite sweeping the entire range. The havoc w»b terrible. The wounded were yellow from the fumes. The British infantry, advancing in three simultane ous assaults, felt the effects of the fumes. Lieutenant Colonel Kitchener, com* manding Wynne's brigade, bore the brant of the engagement. The Koyal Lancasters and South Lancashire^, accompanying them, led the assault. The Boers doggedly stack to the trenches in the nek until bayonetted on the flmkp. The onslaught waa irresistible, and the Boers were paralysed, firing wildly. Those persisting were bayonetted in trench after trench. The Royals, reaching the summit, surmounted tbeir bayonets with their helmets. The West Surreys, on the lefr, and Major General Barton's force, on the right, completed the victory. One hundred prisoners were taken, the majority of whom were Hollanders, who w( ro glad to be taken. The British buried 100 BoerP. Seven officers were killed, and 25 wounded, including an Australian, H B Macartney, of the Royal Fusiliers. Onr casualties in men were 170. At the battle of P.eter's Hill, the , women were in the Bosr trenches until three hours before the British charged. Two were found—one aged 70, dead, and thfl other aged 60, dying. The latter declared that her husband had kept, her in the trench because she was a good shot. When Grobler's Kloof was evacuated the artillery pushed to the limits of the positions won from the Boers. Bulwana cannonaded Genera! Buller'i cavalry advancing on Ladjstnith. Colonel Gough found the ridges tc south east unoccupied. Lord Dundonald, with two squadron! ot the Light Horse and Carabineers, svriftly traversed the gap, and wen welcomed to Ladysmith. General Buller on Friday wired:— " The defeat of the Boers is fuller than I dared anticipate. The whole district is clear except on the top of Van Reenan's Pass. The last train left Modder Spruit on Thursday, when the Boers exploded the bridge. They had packed their waggons six days ago, and moved north of Ladysaaitb, abandon ing vast quantities of ammunition! herds, and necessaries, but they took all tbeir guns except two." Lord Roberts now admits that be considered it almost hopeless to relieve Ladysmith. The Queen's message to General* Bailer and White began—" Th,ani God 1" and after congratulations paid ( a tribute to the heroism wh;ch had beer displayed. General #hite, in thinking the Queen, said—" Any hardships or pri< vationa have been compensated for b hundredfold by the sympathy and appreciation of our Queen. The tries sage will do more to restore the officers and men than anything else." Lord Roberts has reached Osfontein, six miles east of Paardeberg. Five thousand Boers have assembled four miles farther east. The Times foreshadows that the Republics will be converted intc Crown colonies, allowing them to fede rate on Canadian or Australian lines and develop from withiu. With a view of strengthening the hands of the Government, the members of the House of Commons are largely signing a memorial that there shall be no lasting settlement over the war ' unless the residents of the Republics are disarmed and incorporated. London, March 4 The deliberate pollution of the water sipply of Ladysmith by the Borrs was the chief came of the disease and offering} President Kruger has left Pretoria to confer with President Steyn. Many believe this is preliminary to making overtures of peaqe. Cronj * has arrived at Simonstown and occupies the Admiral's quarters on board the Dons. Mr Rhodes entertained Lord Roberts at Rimberley, The New South Wales Medical Corps accompanied the Canadians and Gordons in the attack on Oronjb's laager, and were amongst the first to enter the trenches. They removed the Canadian wounded. Lord Roberts eulogised their hospital,, and said he was pleased with the tortoise tents,

which were a ' ncvslty. Dr Fiaschf, of Sydney, has accomplished many sur gical successes. Melbourne, March 4 The Argus has received the following telegram from Mr Kudyard Kipling, dated Capetown, Friday :—•" Approach ing dearth of horses. Insist ou in creased Australian supplies," Auckland, March 3 Lord Ranfnrly b&s received the fol lowing message :-— "The Queen thanka the people of New Zealand for their loyal and sym pathetic congratulations in connection with the relief of Ladyemith."

Received Wakapuaka March 5, 8 50 »«m, Thib Office 9 3 4 a.m, London, March 4

General White reports that while General Dundonald'a cavalry where galloping towards Ladysmith on Wed nesday at sunset the outpost in the scrub on Waggon Hill suddenly chal lenged them and received the reply it was the relieving army. Then the tattered, pale worn, and almost boot less men, crowded round cheering feebly, and conducted General Dnn donald to General White. The garri son and civilians rushed to meet the relievers and the sick and wounded crawled from the tents to cheer. It was & scene of uncontrollable excite ment. The cavalry started pursuit of the retiring enemy hoping to capture the big guv long Tom which was re moved from Bulwano Hill. The same day General White addressing the citizens in semi darkness lauded their heroic resistance. He B»id "It hurt me terribly to reduce the rations but thank God we kept tha fl*»j flying." Durban and Capetown wero drlirious with joy. It is now stated that the Freestateri in Oronje's laager at Koodootrand nearly mutinied desiring him to sur render. One of the companies which attacked Cronje's laager was composed entirely of French Canadians. Lieu tenant Brassey, of the 9< h Lancers, son of Albert Braßsey a nephew of Lord Brassey, was killed during-the advance to the relief of Ladysmith. Received Wakapoaka March 5, 8 6Ga.m

This Office 9.34 a m. Capetown, March 4

The Ousland, the official organ of Afri> kander Bond, asserts Joubert com menced the withdrawal from Natal on Sunday February 25. It declares Joubert'a future tactic* will be solely defensive.

MR CHAMBERLAIN'S DESPATCH.

FURTHER AID FROM THE OOIONIBH.

AN ADDITIONAL TWO THOUSAND MEN REQUIRED,

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Sydney, March 3. Mr Chamberlain's secret despatch has been published. It states that the Imperial Govern ment requires an additional 2000 men, similar to the buehmen, for general service anywhere in South Africa. Probably the forca will be required outside Natal and Ope Colony, in which case privates will be paid 53 per day, and other ranks proportionately. Mr Chamberlain is confident that; Australia will -respond patriotically to the further call. Realising the magni tude of the efforts already made by Australia, the Imperial authorities will defray all the expenses of arming, mounting, and transportation.

Mr Chamherlain asked Mr Lyne to repeat the message to all the colonies, excluding New Zealand. March 4.

Mr Lyne states that the new regi ment willl probably be raised on a population basis. All the Premiers have agreed to asaiafc in forming it, and only the details of composition remain to be settled. Queensland offered to contribute 500. Westralia replied, " With you, body and soul" New South Wales' quota will be about 750, and there will be no difficulty in raising it. Three hundred and fifty who failed to find places in the Bushmen's Con tingent are now in camp, and are ready to go. Mr Lyne considers that it is a high compliment to Australia to ask for more men, and that it also shows tbe Imperial authorities anticipate ft prolonged campaign, wherein mounted men will be essential..

Melbourne, March 4 The Premier replied to Mr Chamber lain's despatch that Victoria will send her full share of the new force, This means about 700 men.

FIVE HUNDRED MEN ALREADY OFFERED AND ACCEPTED.

United Press Association—By Electric (Telegraph Auckland, March 3

To-day the Premier said to a Presa repre sentative, in reference to the mysterious cablegram received by the New South Wales Premier :—•'As far as I can gather, the general opinion seems to be that the cop munication sent by the Imperial authorities is respecting more troops for South Africa. Sometime ago the New Zealand Gorern menfe offered a fifth contingent) for South Africa, which was accepted, and the nr.ea for this force are now coming into camp. If the communication received in New South Wales refers to this question, New Zealand is evidently at leasb a forfcnigeb ahead of Australia respecting this matter. Tbe Go vernment is in close touch with the Secre tary of State, and oertainly no oommucioa* tion of an alarming character hai been received in New Zealand, but quite the reverse.'

Referring to the above the Pi ess lays :— We may add that the Premier, in a private telegram to Mr G. G. Stead, containing the information given above, stated that the cS't to the Secretary of State for the Colonies of a Fifth Contingent was made a fortnight &go, and that the offer having been accepted, the contingent would be despatched shortly after the departure of the Fourth Contingent

NEW ZEALAND WELL AHEAD.

0! HE SENSATIONAL DESPATCH,

Wellington, March 5 Tbe despatch which oaaced tome little sensation in Australia, has been in the hands of the Government for a fortnight, bat at steps were already taken to lend a fifth con tingent, it was not regarded at of the tamo importance, as by the other colonies,

The prohibit date of the departure of the fourth contingent from Dunedin is March (7. For the fifch contingent, the application* already exceed the number required* Whether the oamp for the whole 500 will be arranged in Wellington, has not yet been decided, and will not) he so until the Pre mier returns. In the event of the concen tration being split, the North {aland camp will be Wellingtons and the South Island Chriatphurchi The Department! desire all applicant! for the fifth contingent to apply to ihe local commandant.

THE AfcHßUtttON J &OARDUN MONDaY, MAKCH 6, 1900



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