THE BOER RAIDERS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13336, 16 November 1906, Page 5

THE BOER RAIDERS.

STRENGTH OF FEIiREIRA'S FORCE. THE FIRST MAX KILLED. By Telegraph.— Association.—Copyright. (Received November 16, 12.54 a.m.) Capetown, November 15. The farmers at Hoopstad bad been for three weeks aware of the date on which Ferreira' would cross the frontier. He is not receiving local support, though he is seeking to compel everybody in the Upington district to join him in a fight for independence under the black flag or die. He has now -28 followers. In the fight on Monday, a volley from the police under Inspector White killed a farmer named Vandermewe, whom Ferreira had recruited. FERREIRA'S AY WITH RECRUITS. Capetown, November 14. Ferreira has sentenced a man to Heath for refusing to join him, but the man escaped. POLICE OFFICER SUPERSEDED(Received November 15, 10.15 p.m.! Capetown, November 15. Inspector While, who was in command of the police patrol at Upington, has been superseded. Inspector White, who commanded 40 men, reported that lie had got into touch with the raiders near Upington the other day, and that after an engagement lasting lia'lf-an-hour, Ferreira, and his men had retreated into the bush. The cablegram added that owing to temporary illness the inspector had returned to Upington. BOTHA OFFERS HIS SERVICES. "MERE FILIBUSTERS." (Received November 15, 10.15 p.m.) Capetown, November 15. General Botha, commander-in-chief of the Boers in the war. has written to the Government of Cape Colony, offering his services in suppressing the raiding parties. He describes Ferreira and his men as mere filibusters. The Colonial Secretary has made an appreciative reply, and has forwarded ' the letter to • Lord Elgin. He informed Mr. Botha that he believes the police will soon deal with Ferreira. Capetown. November 14. The Boer leaders. Messrs. Merriman and Sauer, say the raid is a ridiculous affair. (Received November 15. 10.15 p.m.) London, November 15. The Premier of Cape Colony (Dr. Jameson) heard of the raid on arrival at Madeira on his way to Cape. Colony. He has -telegraphed to Lord Elgin that he thinks the raiders will be soon suppressed.