SOUTH AFRICAN AFFAIRS

Grey River Argus, Volume LVII, Issue 10520, 24 January 1903, Page 2

SOUTH AFRICAN AFFAIRS

> Chamberlain at Krugersdorp

I Remarkably Enthusiastic r Reception

He visited Poehefstroom

The Chamberlains leave on February 25th

(BY BtBOTBIO TELEGRAPH — OOPITRIGHX) (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (Received 1 10 a.m.) Capetown, Jan 23. Accompanied by Lord Milner, Lawley, Lyttelton, Baden-Powell and their staffs, Mr Chamberlain was welcomed afc -Erugersdorp and presented with an address signed by all classes. Mr Chamberlain in returning thanks

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said that tke losses on both sides had been aggravated by the prolongation of the war when the i-sue was beyond doubt. A new aat ; on was arising out ©f the ashes of the old and he hoped that those great in war would prove great in peace. The two nations now understand each other. The worst enomy would be. the man who attemptad to divide them. As a practical form showing sympathy he suggested the repair of the Boer memorial at Paardskraal and make it a joint tribute to the fa'len on both sides. Subsequently he journeysd to Potchcfstroom, where he was given a splendid reception. Geueral Andreas Cronje and many Dutch were amongst those who welcomed him. Mr Chamberlain, in responding to addresses, said that he was grateful for the welcome to the old Transvaai capital. The people would find that they have a just and sympathetic Government. Prosperity would follow unioH. The cruiser Good Hope has sniled for the Mediterranean, The Chamberlains sail by the lin»r Norman on February 25 th.