THE WAR ESTIMATES.
[ GARRISONING SOUTH AFRICA} i LONDON, March 13. In explaining the Estimates Mr Wyndham, Under-Secretary for War, referred to the prospect of a prearranged scheme, by which the colonies would participate in Imperial defence .whenever an emergency of importance arose. The Estimates enabled a continuation of the military efforts at full
pressure for six months, and at half- j )re;_stire for a further six months. In future the normal garrison of South Africa will be twelve infantry ! , .attalioii.. ; ! Mr Wyndham said a. welcome would, j be given to the formation of mounted j infantry, which would- revolutionise j .varfare, and solve a great problem.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 62, 14 March 1900, Page 5
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