Reuter's correspondent wiring from Jacobsdal, says that General French's march was the finest ever made.
The whole movement was conceived by Lord Roberts and consisted of different combinations dove-tailing exactly. General French led the way, General Tucker's division—with which is Lord Kitchener—followed, and General Kelly-Kenny came close behind. In spite of unforeseen obstacles, particularly as regards transport, the movement was a complete success. The Boers were outflanked and their only alternatives were retreat or starvation.
London, 19th February.
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