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[English] Reception of Baden-Powell.

9 July 1900

THE TRANSVAAL WAR.


Reception of Baden-Powell.


London, June 24. - Lieut.-General Baden-Powell's reception at Pretoria was a most enthusiastic one. Lord Roberts personally escorted him to the Presidency.

Lieut.-General Baden-Powell reports the surrender of Commandants Steyn and Botha, and Eloffs, two of Kruger's sons, as well as the seizure of many thousands of arms, which have been distributed.

Source:

  1. Page 3, "China Mail", 13th Day, 6th Month, 26th Year of Guang-xu

    • 13th Day, 6th Lunar Month, Geng-zi Year

    • Monday, 9th July, 1900 Common Era

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