... likelihood of war is much discussed. It is stated that the despatch of troops does not necessarily imply anything in the nature of an ultimatum, since for the last three months there has been a paucity of British troops in South Africa in face of the ...

... interference in South Africa a nation not directly involved in the Transvaal war. THE LATE GENERAL SYMONS. Lady Symons has received the following cablegram from the Prime Minister of Natal, Lieut.-Colonel Hine: “Lady Penn Symoni, care of War Office, London. ...

... probably destined for Spain. The rifles were cheesepots, of the 1866 pattern, which are no longer con•idered contraband of war in Prance. The only offence chargeable against the captain of the vessel, therefore, is tbe omiesion to declare the rifles. ...

... been decided to send Field-Marshal Lord Roberts to the Cape as Comasander-in-Chief in South Africa, with Lord Kitchener as his Chief of the Staff. On Sunday the War Office issued announcement that, acting on the advice of the military authorities, the Government ...

... settlement in South Africa, and gave a description of the different treaties which have been signed, and the circumstances which led to their introduction. In conclusion the paper dealt with the circumstances which brought about the present war, showing the ...

... UNTEETIS. A correspondent of the Daily Telegraph states that the War Office receiving good many applications from officers on home service who are anxious for employment in South Africa. The offers come from all brandies of the army; but as yet acceptances ...

... Viscoont Charl r•nont, CR., V.L., has voluntecrel to th War Ofti.ie for active service ill South Africa. Viscount Charleniont served with 4i-tinctiou during the Crimean War. He also served in Scuth Africa. We notice in the of kili:d in Tageil - engagement ...

... naturally put people into ferment. South Africa is -the chief topic everyone’s talk, and so much “readying” for has already taken place that the maintenance of peace grows hourly more difficult. There is very big war bill pay before a blow has been struck ...

... REQUIRED TUB TROOPS. The following official list of articles required by the troops in South Africa has been prepared from the beat information available at the War Office, but it does not pretend to be exhaustive, and is published only as a suggestion: # ...

... ” LOSS OF A CONVOY. The following telegram was received on Friday afternoon of last week at the War Office from the General Officer Commanding South Africa : Cap* Town, 12.40 p.m. By message dated Buluwayo, November 3. November 2 a small convoy and escort ...

... methods. Mr.. Freddy Treves one of the world’s most skilful surgeons—has self-sacrificingly gone out to South Africa to act as consultant the war. They do say that his practice is probably the largest in all London; and this should show what a splendid example ...

... and Tlirao-year.old Thorn Quick.. Apply to LOU IS MIS LB INE. Braid, Clottlelgh, Strabane 25 11 Dungannon Orangemen and the war. The following resolution was adopted at a meeting of the members of 1.. 0. L. 1657, Dungannon, and forwarded to atonal members ...