THE TRANSVAAL.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 3559, 6 May 1901, Page 3

THE TRANSVAAL.

THE WHITE FLAG. United Press Association—Per Electric Telegrapi—Copyright. Beceived 10.27 a.m., May 4th. LONDON, May 3. A number of prominent Boer leaders, iwith a big commando, were strongly enltrenched at Paartbristen. General Babington, after shelling, them all day,' compelled Lthem to evacuate their position, and the • following day heavily engaged them at Lopfontein. . In the House of Commons, Mr Brodnck stated that the officer who raised the white flag when the First Battalion of the Irish Fusileers surrendered at Nicholson's Nek early in the campaign, had been retired as wounded. It was; not necessary to re-' Teal his name." BEINFORCEMENTS FROM QUEENSLAND.

SEIZURE OF IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENCE.

EXTENSION OF CIVIL ADMINISTRATION.

Received 9-2 a.m., May 4th. LONDON, May 3.

The transport Victorian with the Queensland Sixth Contingent, has arrived at Capetown. _, ... Received 8.21 p.m., May 4th, Fifty thousand pounds' worth of Sir Kruger's; unsigned bank notes "have been seized at RoosenkraaL The captures of correspondence included the letters of Schalkburger and Reitz, respecting the Cape Colony invasion; a list of the burghers on commando, and a scheme for the formation of a corps of train wreckers. Civil administration has been extended to Heidelberg and Stapderton.

PRESIDENT McKINLEY AND MR KRUGER. SURPRISE OF HANS BOTHA'S LAAGER. CAPTURE OF STORES AND "WAR MATERIAL. CONSTITUTIONS FOR THE NEW SOUTH AFRICAN COLONIES. Received 8.30 p.m., May 4th. LONDON, May 4. President McKinley, in reply to a communication from Mr Kroger, has informed the ex-President that he will welcome him nnofficiallv to America in August. Received 4.59 p.m., May sth. Lieutenant,-Colonel Colville's column surprised Commandant Hans Botha's laager near Heidelberg during a fog. After a short fight the enemv fled, leaving their •waggons, blankets, dynamite, fuse, and detonators. . Small parties of Boers are surrendering The War Office is more hopeful of a speedv termination of the war tnan It has 'been "at any time for weeks. In the House of Commons, Mr Chamberlam stated that the constitution of the

Orange River and Transvaal colonies would be defined by letters patent promulgated by proclamation in each colony. CAPTURE OF A BRITISH PATROL. MASSING OF BRITISH AT ORANGE RIVER STATION. Received 12.14 a.m., May 6th. LONDON, May 4. Commandant Malan captured near Craddock a patrol of the Diamond Fields' Horse, after a gallant fight. The British were outnumbered, and all their horses were killed. The Boers subsequently released their prisoners. SiTong drafts of British are concentrating at Orange River station preparatory to a big concerted movement in the Hartbeestefontein district. UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER OF THE BOERS REQUIRED. Received 12.20 a.m., May 6th. LONDON, May 4. The Ontlanders' Committee at Durban is surprised at the lenient terms offered to Botha, and urge Sir A. Milner to insist upon the unconditional surrender of the Boers as a prelude to-peace. RETURNING TROOPERS. Pot- Press Association. WELLINGTON, May" 4. The Premier has been advised that Private 0. M. Lindop, of Denniston, is lying seriously £ll at Pretoria. May 5. The Premier arrived this afternoon from Hokitika. He leaves at 8 o'clock iri the morning by the Tutanekai for Dunedia dir rect, to take; part in the reception of the . soldiers who are returning by the Tongariro.

! DUNEDIN, May 4. The billeting scheme as regards the Tongariro troopers will be considered by the committee on Monday. The following telegram was received by the Mayor {Mr J. Hole) on Saturday:— "The s.s. Tongariro is expected at Port Chalmers early on Tuesday morning; Her further movements are uncertain, as' she may bring the Canterbury members of the Contingents on to Lyttelton. I will, however, advise you definitely re special train on Monday. Most probably they will not return direct to their homes, as it is necessary for them to be examined by a medical Board before leaving for their homes. This wfll take a day or two, but I will advise yon whether matters can be arranged for Thursday next.—W. Hall-Jones."