SOUTH AFRICA.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 12267, 14 October 1902, Page 3

SOUTH AFRICA.

LORD MILNEB. BaoelTed OctoHr 14,12,10 a.m, London, October 13. Jlr Douglas, Commissioner for Publi Works in Cape Colony, accused Lor< Jliicor of figuratively holding a pisto at his head, by threatening not to allow goods to eater the Transvaal by Cape ports unless military transport rsqa'remeats were mat. Lord Jlilaer published correspondence •bowing that the statement was unjustified, The incident has damaged the Ministry, despite Sir J, 3. Sprigg’s declaration that he is eager to work with Lord Milner in entire harmony for the good of couth Africa. THE BOEB GENERALS. E.Mired October 13,10.C5 p.m. London, October 13. The Cob Care!'-: states that the Boer generals, in mist naambignons fashion, hive refused to ask the British Minister at Berlin to apply for an audience with the Evser.

HIGH PRICES FOR FOODSTUFFS. B:ceir:d Octobw 13, 5,4! p.n. London, October 12. In tho nerth-west and north-east of Capa Colony, meal is jelling at £7 per Cwt.

DISTEEiS IN CIPE COLONY. London, October 12.

Great distress prevails in the, northwestern and north-eastern districts of Cape Colony. Sugar is selling at la a pennd. The Government are importing traction engines to utilise in transporting supplies.

NEW ZEALAND STEAM SERVICE. WslliN'.xon, Monday The contrast for the steam service to Eou’h tfrici was signed on Saturday, and the deposit of £3OOO paid.

Auckland, Monday. At a meeting o! the Patriotic Fund Committee this morning a lump sum was given in two cuss to mothers who had lost thiir sons, »nd a further grant to a mother whose son has been seriously ill for some time past. It was decided b provide an invalid chair for a trooper whose spine was injured. In all cases where necsaiary, so far, temporary relie! has been granted. The question of the permanent disposal of the balance of the fund will be taken into consideration shortly.