Buller on the Fatal Campaign.

A NOBLE SPEECH

At a great demonstration at Pieter maritzburg on October 17, in acknow ledging the presentation to him of a Bword of honor, General Sir Redvers Baiter said: ' Colonists of Natal, —I am grateful to you more deeply than I can adequately express for the kind ness which has prompted you to give, me this magnificent present, and for the kin i words in which your opinion^ have been couched, and also for the kind sympathy which underlies your generous conduct. I landed at Oapo town on October 31 last year. I was a general without an army—my aimy was to follow. I do not believe that any genera', even with an array, «ver found so difficult a situation to face as I did at the moment that I dieetn ■ barked at Capetown. At that moment Maf eking was beleaguered, Kicaberley was beleaguered, the two main avenues across the Orange Free State, the Bethulie bridge and Norval's Font, were in the hands of the enemy, and Ladysmith was in such a state that the first telegram I sent brought the reply that it would only be a matter of hours before that would be clo^d in also. At that time there were in Cape Oolony two and » half battalions and one cavalry regiment, and in Natal, south of Ladysraith, two battalions of mfantry and some of the volunteers, who had gathered for (he defence of their homes. The situation waa this : that my army, and a very fine army it ■was, was not to arrive till December 22, seven weeks ahead, and the most important part (the cavalry and artil lery) were, owing to the time necessary for embarkation of mounted «orps, to be the last to arrive. The question was

WHAT WAS I TO DO ! Sit Btill for seven weeks ? And after the seven weeks the two main avenues into the Free State were in the hands of the enemy, including the 600 miles to be traversed in Oape Colony, and it would have taken at the least five weeks to advance to Bloemtontein, or far enough north to hope to influence the situation in F&tal. If I had waited for my army, and then ad vanced, what would have happened to Natal in the intervening twelve weeks 1 What would have happened to the British Empire in South Africa ? I do not bslieva there is here a man of reason who knows the circumstance! who would not have said that if no other troops had arrived in Natal for twelve weeks the Boers would have entirely occupied Natal; And if they had occupied it, what would have been the effect in Europe and on the people at Home, and what misery would have been entailed on the inhabitants of Natal ? I have been found fault with by so-called military critics in the English papers. I have been

PELTED WITH CRITICISMS translated from German and French and Italian military critics I have been told that I allowed the enemy to dictate to me my strategy. I was told I was incapable of perfecting the plans which I had made before leaving England ; but .1 have not been told, what is the truth, that the circum stances bad entirely altered daring my voyage from England, My critics have not considered that there is a distance of 6,000 miles between Eng land and South Africa. I did not do what I did because I waa told to do so for political purposes, The Govern ment lefc me a perfectly free hand. 1 do not Bay whether I was right or wrong,— (Voices : ' You did right') I did what I believed at the moment to be the right thing. 1 hope I am not indiscreet, but I feel I must tell a story of a man who has done more for Natal than I have done, who- is my senior, and from whom I have learned much, After my arrival in South Africa I received a telegram from Sir Evelyn Wood, whose military knowledge and soldiery spirit enabled him to see by intuition the difficulties to be faced. He telegraphed and asked me to let him come tut and serve under me. I was never co tempted in my life to take anyone at bis word. I had begun to look upon the work in Natal as a porloen'hopb, »ad I knew if I failed in my first at tempt to relieve Ladysmith I should run the risk of losing supreme com mand of the army in South Africa. I came out here to do th» best I could, \ and I did it. I think it would have been a cowardiy thing for me to let Sir Evelyn Wood come here and take a risk X waa ia great anxiety about myself— (pheers)i Ido not want to detain yont with a long speech.—(Voices: 'Go an.') I came here, and failed ia my first attempt to relieve Ladysmiti*,, arad lost command in South Africa, aad IJ think rightly. I had tukea on the I task, and I was bound to see itj through. lam very gkd now I came I out, aa it has given me aa opportunity 1 to become associated with the moeb | gallant army, any general ever had the ) honor, and pleasure of leading. I can not describe to you what my men have clone, and how they have done it; bp*t to one and all I feel ,

I OWE A DEBT OB 1 GRATITUDE To the volunteers it had not been a nntter of Boldiers* work only, but a question day after day of facing the unknown with a|stout heart and a bold fftce,. and with extreme skill. The war; sjich as we have been fighting in th* country from which I have juat come is a war in which the individual soldier IB day after day undor firp. It is A TREMENDOUS STRAIN.

such as I believe in the history of the world no soldier had ever to undergo feofore I did not want to praise one branch of the service more than another and I canary that the entire force has done splendidly. There are some mat ters connected with the war upon which I could speak at length. The assist ance I hs ye received has not been con lined to those who entered the field, for I have received the greatest help from old Natal colonists, who have writtes %o me with regard to country with which they were by residence coaver-j sant. Some of the letters I have not i had time to answer, but 1 wish to< say ; here how greatly I appreciated them. I also received letters of abase and ad vise such as some people always say to a commander who differs from them in any degree. Some found fault with my intelligence department but I can say I had a

VERY GOOD IKMI.LKSBNCB DEPARTMENT" IheHonT X Mnrray-(cheers)—

citne forward at a time of great diflculiy and started it, and we were assisted later on by Mr Struhen, Mr A Ander son, the Allison family, the Whipp and the Loxton families, Mr Knight, and other inhabitants of districts which they knew well. If the history of the war were to be fairly written, it would have stated that no general ever got better inf/rmation than I did, and I got it from the colonistsin the districts through which I passed. lam grateful to yon for your handsome present and for allow ing me to speak, so to say, in my own defence, and to tell the English papers and the German critics that the people living on the spot know best what should bit and what has been done. If General Bildvftrd had not been at Estcourt in the end of November the Boers would have ttken Maritzbnrg. lam sure yon believe that,--( Cheers ),.,,/Jt w.ould h»ye been a terrible calamity, and if I fend General Eiidyard'i men had been sitting si ill at Capetown, I would have felt j d own right tghiuied of myself.—(Cheers) I am most grateful for your kindness to me "— (Prolonged cheering.)

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CHARMING SPRING NOVELTIES. JUST OPENED: 50 CASES NEW GOODS. "Vf B W MILLINERY,! FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, P&o. New Drew Fabrics, Sergei, Costume Olotb; will* not shrink or *pofe}>ith rain, Novelties in Zephyrs, Prints, Fancy Piqu?s, Spotted Muslins, Lusttei, plain£A£fig«red< Special Value in Black Dress Goods of all klndi. Magnifioent Assortment'©! Plain and Figured Silks, Mantles j Oonetß, P DJand 0,8, «nd Alto various other makes ; Lace Curtains, White Counterpanes* Umbrellas and Somhades, all prioes. Up-to-date Millinery, very sty Hah. DRESSMAKING.—LadIei leaving their orders are getting every satisfaction .inj fit and stylet 1 AILORING.--A thoroughly up to date Stock of'SuitiDge and Trouserlng^WEngHib, Scotch, Irish, and Colonial Tweeds, Satisfaction Gitabanmbbd,; 10 Oases ot LINOLEUM and CARPETS just opened. ANDREW ORR. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELP FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7IOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad 3 for any kind of Boil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN ivERY WHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN ;1 Owt, or|S|Owt. SACKS Orders received b/ jFRIKOIv/VIM>JKK BROM., Limit©*., DATID THOMAS, OR i:k±S£i JV.SR. FABMEB» CO-* »fi£*X A^JTVE i* SSSOOIATIOI* OF" CAWTjaRBCJifiY, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PROPUCE JSXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 880 &■ WAYMOU' Seor»tarjr.___ LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. JUBT ARRIVED PER • S.B RANGATIRA,' AT T. H. UNDIULL & CO.'S. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. NEW & CHOICE DESIGNS AND COLOURS. LINOLEUMS AND OILCLOTHS. The Largest Stocks to Choose from, at Prices to Bait all, at T. H. UN DRILL & CO.'S. Also, Some Remnants at greatly reduced prices; also, a Large Assortment of Oilcloth for Dados. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. We have just opened another Large Shipment of Brass and Iron Bedsteads in the latest designs, direct from the Best Mabuffe'eturerf in Birmingham, which enables m to give you the belt possible value. BEDDING k FURNITURE of all kinds.made on the promises from the best material. We invite all to inspect our Stocks. No one pressed to buy. T. H. UNDSiLL & GO., CABINETMAKER. UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAWLERS & UNDERTAKERS, TANORi i) STREET, Next Building Society ■ Office WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST k BURNETT STREETS, ABHBURTON, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER. \x/ ■' TIM" V C3?IPETEiST STAFF now includes FIRST GLASS COLLAR AND SADDLE MAKERS. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Repairs Executed Promptly and at Moderate Rates N o»bg A ym *obacco. THE MATCHLESS BICYCLE- The Latest and Best r-rAonruv tjtj^TT v ... * LTARDLEY BEOS have been appointed *»„.,.<,,„,, l_ -O- as Agent for this first quality Manufactured by ENGLISH BIOYOLE 0 Williams & Co Rich*, v^ad, V A The Manufacturers, MessrsyALLDAYi & Onionei, of Birmingham, hold contraotß for supplying Bioyoles to the British Army, and OSBORN COOMBE S? thf J°, 8t*1 and eleg"Ph Department of PIANO TtfNgß * EXPERT ««at Britain. (Late of London), THE MATCHLESS haa been in use right V lßm iihburton and surroundiny dta- SSSJSL^^TSTi,^ STfllH V triots every four months, via-March, Department for use during the Wart July, and November* mmmmm ORDBRS V mai be left at the THB MAO^. T^ hAS* A COMMERCIAL HOTEL, or with MR UJTJB.-IIMB lIFWFIIYH nWFN HABT>rjET BEOS LLtWtLi:l| l M. UWt"' kEBNABD M WfflTß, OEBTrtIDATiB TEACHER. C'" ™ 6"^?™'» k «-* —— TTAVE just opesied New Busineaa in the LOCAL Representative of the London XX Pork Line. Small Roods of sill College of Music, and ef the Music* descriptions alwayj on band. The pnbllo lnternatioral College. »re speoially invited to call and inspeot Pork Sausages, (freth. Daily owb buyers PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VJOLIN, MAfc of dagy fad Pork. DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY ~~11~ AND COUNTERPOINT. T>OOTOS an Shoes to Meaiura at D X>Svoos's. 20



FOE SALE. (CHEAP. /*\OODWILL of Lease (Perpetual) of 640 Acres first class Sheep Country well fenced and watered, with good howse of rooms. Stook can be taken over at valua tion E. W. HANMER. .." ASK FOR i 7 t .1' n ''PI ' -^- NEW TARIFP^-,, ...../ ■ CHAMPION BLEND t> OTHER PRICES.' <& I ?H0 CHINA TEA USED BY US. f 1 THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. Offioes, Warehouses, and Grain Stores : West Street, Ashburton. In VERY Description of Farmers li Requisites at lowest rates. Grooeries, Hardware Saddlery, Corneacks, WooJpacks, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Hone Covers, Etc. Etc. ; GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable Information from our A Rents in Other parts of the Colonies, we are in a position to obtain highest possible prices for all graio plaoed in our hands for disposal. Shareholders should be particularly care-: fnl to entmire from us and inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere. ! IF GIBSON, Manager. ATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD,; TIMABO IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 aores Rangitata, 250 acres Claramont, 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 aores Kingsdown, 1000 acrer Otalo, 500 acres Totara, And others of various eiaet in South Canter* bary Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 aores Totara, and 265 aores Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing (Trots of various sizes on the Ratnoliffe and Levels Estates, and two weH improved Station p opertfes <if 7000 aores each NOTICE. KeDnedy & Mm? BEG to Notify the Farmers and Hori»e Owners in the Ashburton County that they have TAKEN OVER Reid & Grays Ashburton Branch of JOBBING & ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry on all classes of work »s usual ; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORBE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING, & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING* Both having been employed by Reid St Gray for many years, and having large experience as Hone Shoers, Implement) Makers, and Coach Builders, all work entrusted to their care will be executed with despatch and at moderate prices. 10 BL Mat son & Co.. Stock Brokers & Auctioneers, CHRISTCHURCH, To Stock Owners ai;d Public generally oi! the Abhbarton County. Gkktlemen.— WFj beg to Intimate that, If at an time you have business to transact) in Ohnstcharch, we shall be glad to act on yonr lehalf. In the event of yonr sending sheep or cattle to onr Addington or other markets for sale, by pnbiio auction or privately we know that you will not regret ohoobing our firm aa your salesmen. We have frequent orders frora London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are in a position? to bay parcels in the Works. If yon prefer to sell your frozen meal in the colony, rather than shipping it to London, please commonieate with us, stating prices, numbers and grades. If you desire to sell yonr property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as to the acreage, locality and price,, and we will then insert In thn next Issue of our QUARTEBLY LAND & PkOFBRTY REGISTER these particulars, free of cost to you j at the same time, we allow you a free hand to dispose of your property privately, or through other Agencs' hands, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effected through our instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries from all parts of the colony, our connections being large and extensive. We Invite yonr correspondence on any class of business you may be disposed to place in our hands, it being a pleasure for us to communicate with you, as occasion may require.-—1 hacking you in antlcipa tion, we are, Yours faithfnil-, ; H, MATSON & Co. 164,'Cashel Street, Christchmch ~~~~~8.8.A. T/tu[ ~ SHEEP Shears. Turkey Stones, Oil, &c, at lowest current Rates. Stencil Plates of any brand made to order at HARDLEY BROS, East Street G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER TTAVING taken a lease of one of the new shops in Davis's corner, i am now showing a large and varied stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery, Electro-plate, Etc, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Pre sents at prices whiob defy competition. : Note the Address—Davis' Corner. Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Tintr f\ LWAYS in Stock—A firsb X3l'olass selection of Marble : and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for warded on application. Le ter Cutting in any style



DID TT EVER OCCUR TO YOU haf hen so called *♦ Just aa Good" substitutes are recommended by yoar Dealer the motive is for self gain, because of Increased profit, SO BEWARE!! HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON TEA on a SEALED LEAD PACKET is your guide and safeguard. Gold Medal Paris Exhibition awarded to Malipraph Brand No 1, in Commercial tea OlaeH. Local Agents—Messrs Shearman Bros , Carton and Son's, Conch and Co., Ashburton j inwald, Mr Gadsell; Methven, Hibbsßros. ; Rakaia & Chertsej, Messrs Shannon Bros. ASK YOUR SHOE DEALBE FOR EVBBY f"/? ENCOURAGE PAIR / COLONIAL ouab^tebp. BOOTS & SHOES, KC"T" MANUFACTURED BY S. ANDERSON, TIMARU. J. SEALY & CO., THK OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBURTON. JCJ C*_ f^S f^ ABE still to the front, and are prepared to supply their many •O« (X) y^jOm Patrons with reliable SEEDS, of every description/JTHAT WILL GROW, at lowest) market rates. SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direct from the Growers and Manctacturkbs. Oar Stocks! of NEW SEASON'S SEEDS are from the Celebrated Firms, James Carter & Co, London, and Peter Laweon & Son, Edinburgh, and they are of the beat quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LARGE BTOORB of all Seasonable FPUTTS always on hand. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE HP HE ONLY up to date Boot Shop in Ashburton. For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try the "JSEALANDI BOOTS Every pvr guaranteed* Remember our Price is the CHEAPEST, and our Stock the LARGEST in Canterbury. If you want good Value for very little fMoney, than be aare you go ro "fy/rrpT t r\Tj»Q zealandi^ boot store, TANORED TRKFT, ASHBUftTCDN NOTICE TO FARMERS. E ABE GASH BUYERS OF j PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY - ■ Please take yoar Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornaacks at cost price, j GRISTING DONE ON FARMERS ACCCUKT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND 00.,) D. WOOD, Manager 17th Maroh, 1900. WALL PAPERS! WALL PAPERS! TITE HAVE jusb opened up TWENTY BALES of the Choicest patterns and the best value ever introduced into this market, and invite inspection. PAINTING! PAINTING! PAINTING If yon require yonr house painted, we impost genuine leads and oils only, and employ first'class men to execute our work, thereby ensuring satisfaction and durability, W. H. COLLINS & CO,. PAINTEKS, AND HOUSE DECORATORS, IRON MONGERS, Etc- AGENtE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.



F Nio oix. E F Nicoix, L A NrooiX, Merchants & General Agents, BUYEBB OF PAT SHEEP & LAMBS. AGENTS FOR— . Cbriatohnrob Meat Coi, Ltd ItliDgtos Fertihaera Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident »nd Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd: | United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire. Had Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND BOLD ON 00*. MISSION We ■ball be pleated to reoelre Mannles -from farmers who hay* parcels for disposaL Station Books Kk* and. Avdhsjd. We have received anma of Trmt Mentis. ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Seouritiee at 4£ and b per oral* fkiTlt. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and tfeaJblandi ,awft have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit la aeaion all the year round* SEED S. We ■took Clover?, Ryegrass, Bape, Mil Turnip Seed of reliable quftlity. THE OHRISTUHURCH MEAT 00, Limited., ISLINGTON MANUEES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TOBNiPB, BAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil Greatly reaaed production wherever mod. Satiafaotion given everywhere* Niooll Bros, store five varieties of th celebrated fertilieer. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agent*. ABHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. *T OANB GRANTED FROM . and upwards, at current mteav Full Fartioulara on application Office — Taocred Btveeh Office Hours—9,3o am till 4pm Firab Tuesday in Month— QM <m till' pm; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBER ■ .;. _ fM»n»jf NICHOLAS & PICKFOfD TTAVE Juat Landed, ex ill* Waimato. their first shipment of SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDIK« Ladiea' Croquet and Tennis Shoes. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, [and Cricketing SHOES & BOOT^, In Ganvae, Parramatt*, <S!ace Kid Buck Skin, and Knsiu|n| < Galf. The Best As3ortment|[ever Shown in [Ashbarton. Inspection Invited. NIGHOLAS & PlffiKM, BAST STBE3ST. . ■ .'''»" "■ i' ■» " " Dalgety and Company > LIMITED. Head Office-• 62 Lombard Street, London, IG.O* MERCHANTS, WOOL A^D GRAIN BROKERS. AUCTIONEERS* ANB ViIitUTORS, STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AG fiNTS. BRANCHES ; Chrlstchurch, Danedin, and Napier. AGENCIES : Timara, Oamaro, aiad Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire . to intimate to the Farming Commnnity \ sf Sonth Canter* bury that they have opened a BRANCH OFFICE in TIMARD. « D ALGETY AND COI fIPANT, .LTD., are prepared to reoel fro oontdgnments WOOL, TALLOW. A AXL KINDS OF PRODUOU For Looal Sale or Shltoraent to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL CASH ADTANOEB MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing Clips of Wool; also Tallow, Grain, Sklnn, and other Produce, consigned for sale In th* London. Australian, and looal nurketo; NO COMMISSION" CIHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Aooounfcs kejpt f«et of ehargt, and financed at lowest current rates o interest). Stock Sales held at trta different Bait* yards throughout Canterbury.' Woolpaoks and other S tatlon Requisite* always on hand. TI MA R tT~~O tf FI 08, STAFFORD SI7REBT, Opposite Bank of New Zealand.