Even the sick came to vote. Friends brought in Germans on stretchers, who otherwise would have been unable to get to the poll. Only those up-country did not come to vote.
Promptly at 6 pin. the poll was closed and then, amidst much excitement, the votes were counted. Strict surveillance was kept of the counting, which resulted:—Yes, 1,165; No, 16; irregular, 11.
'The day was brought to a fitting close by Lieut-Col. Knobel, who addressed those present once' again. He thanked all officials who had helped in the poll, and reminded his, listeners that the propaganda of the world at present was against them, very able and wholehearted' work. In conclusion, he expressed his congratulations fo the incoming council and wished them every success under the capable leadership of their now president.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.