A FACER FOR GERMANY

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2515, 16 July 1915, Page 5

A FACER FOR GERMANY

/ BOTHA'S TRIUMPH

DISMAY IN THE FATHERLAND

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (''Times 11 and Sydney "Sun" eSrvices.)

London, July 14. The German Press expresses consternation at the report of the news of the capitulation of German South-West Africa. The papers had not been mentioning the matter because they wero forlornly hoping that the Gorman Colonial Office would officially deny the report.!

The Colonial Office has now issued a guarded statement; saying: "If the surrender has actually taken place it is duo to the overwhelming superiority of the British forces. Tfio ; first British' victory of the war has been won by a Boer General; it does not affect tho ultimate result of tho war." German people view tho loss with particular dismay, because of the wealth ef tho African diamond fields. BOTHA'S LAND? London, July 14. In ■ the House of Commons, Sir E. lA. Cornwall (Liberal), in a question, suggested the assooiation . of General Botha's name witli- the future designation of German South-West Afrioa. • Mr. Bonar ; Law, Secretary of State for the Colonies, said history would always associate the conquered territory with General Botha's name. However, the suggestion would be considered. (Cheers.) , NEW ZEALAND CONGRATULATIONS f The following telegram has been addressed by the Governor of New Zealand to the Governor-General of South 'Africa:— - - "On behalf of myself, my Government, and_ the people of New Zealand I "desire to express our heartiest congratulations through you to the people of the Union of South Africa, and especially ! to Louis Botha, your Prime Minister, who with such determination has brought a- very arduous campaign to a successful conclusions" • "(Signed) LIVERPOOL. (From the Governor-General of South' , Africa to tho Governor of New Zealand.) . "14th July, 1915. "Warm thanks for your telegram of July 12, which is mucli appreciated." (Signed) GOVERNOR-GENERAL. ; FROM THE MAOKI HAOE. Dri Pomaro, Minister of Native Affairs, has sent the'following telegram to General Botha:— "On behalf of my tribe and the Maori race, I extend to you our ■ 'heartiest congratulations on your splendid achievement, unswerving loyalty, and glorious record. Kia kaha, kia ora." (Signed) POMARE, Minister Representing the Maori Race. '...i '

SHILLINC FUND STARTED. By'Telegraph—Prosi Association.

. Auckland, July 15. 'A ; meeting convened by the Mayor in support',of the suggestion to give a testimonial to General Botha was at- . tended by a crowded gathering of repre- . sentative citizens. Eloquent' speeches,dealing with Botha's great victory, were . made by Mr. Gunson (Mayor), the Hon. G. Fowlds, and other representative men. A resolution was carried with ■ enthusiasm inaugurating a shilling subscription. to provide a suitable recognition for General Botha's distinguished services to* the Empire, arid requesting the Mayors of the chief centre's, of the " IJqminjon to cptopsrato in-creating a .Dominion fund. A further resolution appointed a cqmmittefe to give, effect to the previous resolution and to also recognise the services of General Smuts. s escape~ofliaritz THE FIGHTING IN RHODESIA By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. (Rec. July-15, 8 p.m.) . ' ' London, July 15. 'Advices received in London indicate ,/ '{hat. Maritz, the South African rebel intriguer, escaped from'Grootfontein with a small Boer" folllowing in the direction of Rhodesia. , 1 Further reports from Northern Rlio'desia state, that British reinforcements have been sent to Salisi. • A strong enemy force attacked the 'Anglo-Belgians near the Samfu River, and'after a sharp engagement the Germany were repulsed. .