THERE were two strong situations in the first act of the drama now being played in South Africa, the relief of Kimberley, -and the surrender tually welcoming the British forces, and, by the tender of the keys of the public offices, cheerfully acknowledging our supremacy. It will not be long before Lord Roberts has a civil administration at work in the Free State. The dramaiurgist i South Attica has certainly provided a thrill ling situation with which to close the second act: but we cannot help Cronj The nrmcod act he been a Wishing that that act had included the relief of th brave and suffering short one, but it also has had two strong situations in it, the relief of souls in M Ladysmith, and the vecupation of Bloemfontein. It looks now as if
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