[English] CURIOUS STORY ABOUT BADEN-POWELL.

THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.

London, 19th August, 8.10 p.m.

CURIOUS STORY ABOUT BADEN-POWELL.

It is reported that Commandant De Wet at Commando Nek demanded the surrender of General Baden-Powell, and that the latter asked for terms.

[The explanation of the affair described in this telegram is wanting. It is evident that the Press Censor has been at work, for no news of Gen. Baden-Powell being in danger has reached us except this].

Source:

1. Page 2, "Hong Kong Daily Press", 27th Day, 7th Month, 26th Year of Guang-xu

   • 27th Day, 7th Lunar Month, Geng-zi Year

   • Tuesday, 21st August, 1900 Common Era