South African Affairs

Southland Times, Issue 17079, 30 October 1902, Page 2

South African Affairs

(For United Press Association.)' By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, Oct. 29. Received 29th, 10.26 p.m. APPROPRIATE. At tiie King's wish tho cruiser Good Hope will bo commissioned to convey Mr Chamberlain to the Capo. The French paper Temps applauds tho visit and describes it as a f resh bond—a fresh step—towards the unity of the Empire. CHARITY NOT NEEDED. Lord Milner informed the Lord Mayor of London that it is unnecessary to appeal for assistance for loyalists, who uro receiving a larger proportion of their claims than tho burghers get. Received 29th, 11.4 p.m. AN IMPORTANT EVENT. Mr Chamberlain's proposed visit to South Africa hus profoundly impressed the Continent and many laudatory references are made to his moral courage and boldness in undertaking a most difficult task. The generals appear pleased, though’ they consider that a Boer mission, possibly themselves, ought to tour South Alfrica simultaneously in cider to ensure that Mr Chamberlain may become fully acquainted with the Boer side of the problems. A SINGULAR LOT. A number of Van Zyl's recalcitrant commando have surrendered and stood their trial. The rest are expected to yield shortly. Received 30th, 0.20 a.m. TOO MUCIf CODDLING. An Australian barrister, who is acting as resident magistrate in the '1 rnnsvaal, has informed Reuter's travelling correspondent that there is grave danger of the burghers becoming permanently pauperised. A few of those repatriated are making efforts to rebuild and cultivate but the bulk are content to accept Government rations and do nothing.