Cape Town, Oct. 29.
'The Rt, Hon. J. X. Merriman, Premier of Cape Colony,' "in strong speech denounced the -rebellion. He emphasized that the bels were poor; ignorant mea, with neither money nor ammunition, who were merely fighting for a [treaty which abolished free government and substituted German ideals.
Mr. Merriman stated that he had remonstrated with General Botha for risking his too valuable life at the front. General Botha replied, with deep emotion, that he must personally lead his people against their brethren, General Hertzog has left Bloemfontein to meet the rebel leaders and to advise the rebels to return to their homes.
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