THE MATABELE WAR.
MR RHODES' NEGOTIATIONS. Cafe Town, August 2-5. In their interview with Mr Rhodes the Matabele chiefs complained that natives had been unjustly thrashed by the police and that women had been subjected to improper treatment. Another complaint that was levelled against the whites was the theft of cattle. Secoinba addressed Sir Rhodes as "Father" and the "greatest chieftain." Mr Rhodes in addressing the chiefs promised them their lives and that some concessions would be granted them when the Matabele was disarmed. At the conclusion of the interview Mr Rhodes remarked, "This is one of the scenes that make life worth living for." The result of the negotiations is applauded in the capital of the Transvaal.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 104, 26 August 1896, Page 3
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118THE MATABELE WAR. Hastings Standard, Issue 104, 26 August 1896, Page 3
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