United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright. CAPTURE OF OFFICERS. SYDNEY, February 17. News has been received from Dutch New Guinea of the capture by natives of -lrec officers of the steamer General Pel, four of whom went ashore to take photographs. One escaped, but was badly wounded by arrows. SUSPECTED CASE OF PLAGUE. February 18. A barque has arrived from Mauritius with a suspected case of plague aboard.
IMPUDENT BANK ROBBERY.
(MtESS ASSOCIATION -IX_GItA3_) INVERCARGILL, February 17. The Bank of New Zealand at Fortrose was entered and robbed of. £500 ixi notes last night. The room of the bonk agent in the hotel was entered and the keys of the strong-room and safe taken from his pocket while he was asleep. The police expect to effect an early arrest.
THE FOURTH CONTINGENT.
INVERCARGILL, February 17. The Southland Contingent of the Rough Riders, 35, left for Dunedin to-day. An enormous concourse assembled in th« Rotunda, where speeches were delivered by members and Ministers. When it was an nounced that Kimberley was relieved the scene was one of unparalleled enthusiasm. DUNEDIN, February 18. The Invercargill section of the Fourth Contingent arrived -on Saturday, and were met, by a large crowd. - "They at once marched to camp at Forbury Park. A very large number of visitors were at the camp to-day. , WELLINGTON February 17. Some of the men now in training at camp are beginning to grumble at not being paid, especially as they have a month's detention in prospect. Some of them having given up their situation- are short of money.
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