SOUTH AFRICA,
GERMAN CAPITAL OCCUPIED. TRIUMPH OF GENERAL BOTHA CAPE TOWN. May 13. It is officially stated that General Botha has •"•hoisted the Union Jack at Windhoek without resistance. General Botha found three thousand Europeans and twelve thousand natives at Windhoek, and describes the result as practically complete possession of German Sbnth-AA'est Africa. STRUGGLE TO CONTINUE. GENERAL BOTHA'S REGRET. (Received Alay sth, 12.45 a.m. CAPE TOWN, May 14. General Botha, by telephone from Okahandja, arranged with the burgomaster of AVindhoek to hand over the town without resistance. Goneral Botha lias issued a proclamation expressing regret at the Germans' decision to continue the struggle, tho end of which is plain. This will entail much misery and distress te civilians, but the latter can confidently rely on British protection and remain in their homes and carry on business.
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Press, Volume LI, Issue 15279, 15 May 1915, Page 10
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