LATEST WAR NEWS
A GLOWING TRIBUTE. SIR JOHN FRENCH AND HIS ARMY. LUSTRE ADDED TO TRADITIONS. ■ By Cable. — Press Association. — Copyright. (Received December 5, 2.10 p.m.) LONDON, December 4. Sir John French's order, issued to the troops, states:— "1 have made many calls upon you, and the answers you have made have counted to you, your regiments, the army's honour and glory. Your fighting qualities, courage, and endurance have been subjected to the most trying and severe tests, and you have maintained the magnificent British traditions, and added to their lustre." ROUNDING UP THE REBELS. CAPTURES IN SOUTH AFRICA. HUNDREDS IN SMALL BATCHES. . (Received December 5, 2.10 p.m.) CAPE TOWN, December 4. The rounding-up of the rebels continues. Several hundred have been captured in small batches. • j ON THE HIGH SEAS. HELfCON'S COAL CARGO. A. PROTEST FKQtM NORWAY. (Received December 0, -•!# a.m.) COPENHAGEN, December 4. Norway has protested against Gerseizure of the Helicon's coal in South American waters. (Received December 5, 2.10 p.m.) LONDON, December 4. Of the steamer Mary's missing crew, six died from exposure, and a seventh was rescued. [The stamer Mary struck a mine and foundered in the North Sea.]
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Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 259, 5 December 1914, Page 12
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