MESSAGE FROM LORD ROBERTS.
(Per Press Association.) Wellington, this day. The Premier has received a cable from Lord Roberts at Bloemfontein, in which he thanks the colony for the very valuable assistinoe rendered in sending both horses and men. From the Comraander-in-Ohicf'B cable it is evident that the Fourth Con tingent, under Major Francis, is to go to Beira.
Ouristchprch, this day. Mre Neave has received a letter from the Queen, sympathising with her in the death of her son, Lieutenant Neave.
SPEECH BY SIR GEORGE WHITE.
