THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 7239, 28 October 1901, Page 3

THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.

BRITISH CAPTURES. A GUN ACCIDENT. LORD MILNER IN NATAL. GENERAL BEATSON'S MISTAKE. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. (Received Oct. 28, 9 a.m.) ' LONDON, Oct. 27. A column which is scouring South and West Rustcnberg collected 250 Boers in a fortnight, from Kloops. Commandant Keheepers has been removed to Beaufort West. He. is convalescent. A British gun accidentally exploded near Harrismith, -and two gunners were killed and one wounded. Lord Milner is visiting Mai'itzburg. He had an enthusiastic reception. He counselled patience, and said it was important to feel the assurance that every step taken was a move in the right dii'ection. There is a> consensus cf opinion that Brigadier-General Bea'tson grievously forgot himself when referring to^he Victorian Fifth Contingent after the Williamsrust reverse. It is considered, that as the Victorians were Volunteers they did not deserve either death sentences or commuted penalties. Detention would have been j sufficient. The Premier has received advice that the War Office is unable to approve of any more commissions being offered to New Zealanders. The Government has received a cable message from the Cape which, states that the Delphic left, Capetown on Oco. 22, having on board 1 for New Zealand Lieutenant Heckler ami tea Now Zealanders, and nine men of various South African corps. ■■■ - I