ANOTHER CABLEGRAM.
REVIEWING THE NINTH
CONTINGENT
RECEPTION AT BLOEMFONTEIN.
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
SATISFACTORY.
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)
WELLINGTON, this day.
Sir Joseph Ward has received the following cable from Mr Seddon, dated Orange River, "1.25 p.m., 24th May:—
"I inspected the Ninth Contingent at Veernicking yesterday. Officers, men and horses are all well. The Contingent is disappointed at not yet having had a brush with the enemy. The officer commanding the column spoke highly of them. I gave a short address, and the latest New Zealand news. All along the line I have been well received. At Bloemfontein an illuminated address was presented by the borough, expressing great satisfaction at New Zealand's action in South Africa, and re Imperial Federation. I was also entertained by a large number of New Zealanders, who are doing well. Made a short stay at Pc Aar, and.was met by the Midittttd Railway Commissioner. The DirecforGeneral of Railways accompanied us right through. Have.nothing to iefenrii on railway questions. Peace negotiations satisfactory. My opinion that no further contingents would be required is confirmed.—Seddon."
Sir Joseph Ward says that from the concluding sentence it looks as if there \yere every reason to hope for the early proclamation of peace.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIII, Issue 123, 26 May 1902, Page 5
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