[English] BADEN-POWELL'S REPLY TO DE WET.

THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.

London, 20th August, 9 p.m.

BADEN-POWELL'S REPLY TO DE WET.

Lord Roberts says that General Baden-Powell replied derisively to the Boer summons to surrender and that Commandant De Wet, finding Commando Nek strongly held, changed his route northwards.

GOOD PROGRESS MADE.

General Baden-Powell, keeping in touch with General Paget, has occupied Waterval. General Hamilton has occupied Oliphants Nek and Magaliesberg, capturing two guns from the Boers.

Source:

1. Page 2, "Hong Kong Daily Press", 28th Day, 7th Month, 26th Year of Guang-xu

   • 28th Day, 7th Lunar Month, Geng-zi Year

   • Wednesday, 22nd August, 1900 Common Era