CAPE NEWS.
CB I'B WAYO'S OVERTURE B. The Daily News publishes a tologratn date Capo Town, Juno 25, whioli' contains details of Cetewayo's overturos for peace. Tho High Commission and Oommandor-in-Ohiof have offered to grant an armistice on certain conditions pending the arrival from London of tho forms of peace fixed by tho British Government, and that strong hopes are entertained that peace negotiations will terminate the war. ARMISTICE. ' London, July 5. Advices from Cape Town state that Colonel Newdegato had cleared tho country of tho enemy botweou I'Jdjetijoyo and Spak Rivers. It is rumoured that a fortnight's armistico would bo declared. PRINCE IMPERIAL'S BODY ON ITS WAY HOME. Tho troop-ship Orotite.s, with tho b)dy of tho Princo Imperial on board, has sailed. OVKIt'IUUES. Tho ft" rival of 11 raossengor from Cetewayo at tho British head quarters is confirmed. TROOPS ADVANCING. Lox»o v , July 7. Later Cape Town news reports tho advanco of the troops from the previous positions. Lord Cholmsford has almost effected a junction with Colonel Wood, who is likewise advancing.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3176, 17 July 1879, Page 2
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173CAPE NEWS. Taranaki Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3176, 17 July 1879, Page 2
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