London, 16th August.
Generals Dewet, Botha, and Delarey hav ived at Southampton, where they were welcomed by Lord Roberts, Lord Kitchener, and the Right Hon. J. Chamberlain, Colonial Secretary, They were enthusiastically cheered, They were unable to accept an invitation to a review or to an audience of H. M. King Edward.—Special service.
London vid Bombay, 17th August.
The Boer Generals have arrived at Southampton and were enthusiastic cally cheered.—Reuter.
18th August, The Boer Generals Botha, Delarey, and Dewet, accompanied by Advocate Ferreira, left London to visit King Edward on board his yacht at Cowes, The illuminations of the fleet at Spithead were spoilt by a thunderstorm, The Generals returned to London in the evening much pleased with their reception by the King—Reuter.
Later.
Lord Roberts and Kitchener met the Boer Generals at Southampton, and accompanied them on board the special service vessel Wildfire to the royal yacht, Lord Kitchener presented them to the King. Their reception was most cordial; the conversation was informal and politics were eschewed. His Majesty referred to the persevering gallantry of the Boers, and their consideration and kindness to the British prisoners and wounded. The interview lasted a quarter of an hour. The Generals lunched with Lord Kitchener on board the Wildfire and then made a tour of the fleet.—Reuter.
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