Africa.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 59, 26 October 1914, Page 5

Africa.

THE MARITZ REBELLION. Capetown, October 25. Colonel Maritz set out to disarm the garrison of 38'at Kakadamas, on the pretext that he needed their rifles for another force against the Germans, and departed. The garrison subsequently learned that he was returning with 700 Germans and traitors. Thereupon the garrison went to Maritz’s old camp, seized 38 rifles, and destroyed file remainder, taking 10,000 rounds of ammunition and 70 horses. Maritz overtook them near Kenhardt, and a hot fight ensued. The garrison escaped, but was' chased for six days until Carnarvon was reached. Practically the whole countryside in the southern parts of Calvinea, Fraserburg, Carnarvon and Kenhardt are actively pursuing Maritz. London, October 24. Ohptain Schalkburger, in a letter to the Volkstera at Pretoria, denounces Generals De Wet and Beyers for betraying their oath of loyalty. Mr Steyn, in a speech at Bloemfontein, said Colonel Maritz’s rebels had besmirched duty’s name, and must be taught a lesson. MARITZ HARD PRESSED AND CUT OFF. (Received 8.45 a.m.) , Capetown, October 25.

It is understood that Maritz’s force is composed of 1000 rebels, "’5 German gunners, a few Maxims and He'd guns. Maritz endeavoured to retire into German territory, but a strong Anglo-Dutch column cut him off. Maritz recently offered to surrender provided he and his followers were pardoned. The gunners allowed him to return and the offer was ignored. ■

REBELS REPULSED ON THE ORANGE RIVER.

(Received 9.10 a.m.) Capetown, October 25

Maritz, on the 22nd, attacked Kesmoes, near Uppington, on the northern bank of the Orange River. The garrison of 150 men repulsed the enemy, capturing four of Maritz’s officers, including Count Vonschierin.