THE SOUTH AFRICAN TROUBLE.
THE OAPTURB OP GENERAL METHUBN. 4O Ofßoers and Men Killed, aoo Missing. Press Association- Telegraph— Copyright Received March 11, 9.60 p.m. LONDON, March 10. Lord Kitchener reported on Saturday that he greatly regretted to report the capture of General Lord Methuen, with guns, baggage, and many officers and men. The news was brought to Mango by 660 Mounteds, who were pursued by Boers four miles from the scene of action. He suggested delay of publication until he received definite information. He had arranged to send troops to the district. He considered De Larey's sudden activity an attempt to relieve the pressure on De Wet. , Further particulars state that Lieutenants G. Yenning and T. Nesham were killed after displaying great gallantry in serving the gun*. Thirtynine others were killed; four officers severely and one dangerously, and 72 men wounded. Captain W. Tilney and 200 are missing, but many are probably included in the arrivals at Marigo.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume xxxvi, Issue 10590, 12 March 1902, Page 2
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159THE SOUTH AFRICAN TROUBLE. Wanganui Herald, Volume xxxvi, Issue 10590, 12 March 1902, Page 2
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