... any number tbey deem expedient, the men, on the other hand, demanding th«*. only two apprentices be engaged five iiirneyniru. Now, sir, Ido not believe in outsider interfering a dispute of thus sort were it one involving technical knowledge of the tr«dr-, such risi W fall of wages, which at any time and one where lock-out mar have justifiable existence. Abe above is one whicleJWoutside its own ...

... FIGHT WEAR STAi.DERTON, Boers Desperate Through Starvation. (CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY.) Standerton, _Tonday. The last two days have been a busy time for the troops, fighting taking place quite close to tbe town. The Boer comuiaudo under Hans Botha, rendered bolder by starvation, raided farm three miles out and captured nearly forty head of cattle. small force under the command of Capt. Wigjrius ...