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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7665, 29 June 1896, Page 2

The last Matabele war, of course, has itß one noble tale of heroism in the gallant stand of* Wilson's party at the Shangani river. The present campaign will not be without its tales of brave daring when its story is written. Already we have heard of Trooper Baxter, who gave up his horse —and his life —to save a wounded comrade. Another incident of bravery is related in the latest news from the field, how Trooper Henderson stood by his wounded comrade Cellieijs for two days on the veldt, without food, and in grave danger of attack from the rebels, bringing him safely into Bulawayo. In inspecting the Bulawayo fleld forces the other day, Earl Grey remarked that their performances in the fleld would have done credit to any regular troops. The Administrator made special reference to Mr Grey's scouts, who, he stated, had rendered valuable assistance to Bulawayo and to Matabeleland, and also to the Afrikander Corps, whose conduct, he said, had proved that Englishmen and Dutchmen together could show the world what fighting really was. In eulogising the many acts of heroism which had been performed during tho late fighting, his lordship referred particularly to tbe gallant efforts made by Captain Windley, of the native contingent, to assist Captain Sclous when the. latter was surrounded by the Matabeles at the Umguza river ou April 22 j to the courage displayed on the same day by • Lieutenant Crewe in saving the life of Lieutenant Hook, when Mr Grey aud his scouts were surprised by an ambush ; and to the gallant conduct of Mr J. Steyn, Afrikander 1 Corps, throughout every engagement. »