REINFORCEMENTS SENT TO MIDDELBURG.
KITCHENER'S PROCLAMATION.
LONDON, January 2. Large reinforcements have reached Middelburg, Somerset West, and Beaufort West. The cavalry is hemming in a commando. .jnvading East Cape Colony. ///Every farni,from Britstown to Carnarvon has been looted. The members of the Afrikander Bond recognise that the raiders are simply marauders. Commandant Herteog, who was looting in the direction of Beaufort West, is in full flight and the cavalry are pursuing his force. The Boers have penetrated south of Midleiburg. Lord Kitchener's recent proclamation does not apply to those surrendering on the battlefield or consequent on pressure from British troops.
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Thames Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 9832, 3 January 1901, Page 2
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