REJOICINGS THROUGHOUT THE EMPIRE

Clutha Leader, Volume XXVI, Issue 1381, 6 March 1900, Page 3

REJOICINGS THROUGHOUT THE EMPIRE

The relief of Ladysmith caused great excitement throughout Britain. Bells were rung, and the London streets, were crowded. Cheers were given on the many Stock Exchanges. The rejoicing was universal, and the enthusiasm unbounded. London was decorated with bunting. Crowds, waving tiny Union Jacks, paraded the streets all the evening* cheering the Queen and the generals and singing patriotic songs. The BaDk of England's staff sang the National Anthem in the governor's parlor. The Lord Mayor announced the news to an immense throng at the Mansion House. There were delirious demonstrations at the Exchange, Lloyd's^, and Court Garden. India, Canada, West Indies, Malta, and Gibraltar showed wild delight, also South AJrica, The crowd, at Capet'own^ compelled tfreboisiiogof flags at Fajliameat Souse,

which is the first occasion on which this has been done during the war. There was an extraordinary demonstration of enthusiasm in the provinces, and largely in Ireland. General Buller's telegrams were read and cheered. Parliament, the Queen, and the Prince of Wales sent congratulatory telegrams to General Buller and White. Many Dutch farmers are participating in the rejoicings throughout Cape Colony.