London, May 17. The Hon Mr Obsmberlain hai cabled to Sir Herouies Robinson that Krugar has boen mislod by brief reports cabled of the proceedings in the Home of Commons. He has no intention of defending Bhodei, In bil recant speech Mr Chamberlain said that the Government would await the de cision of the Joint Select Committee. He deprecated a hast; judgment being formed from reports from the Band State. With the exception of the leaders, it is likely that the others will be released, being fined instead of impriioned. Capetown, May 17. The Cape Assembly is in favour of reposing confidence in the Imperial inquiry into the Tra .svaal raid. Mr Spngg said that gome form of govornment similar to that exercised by the Chartered Company would be necessary for years. Napier has defeated the rebel Induna, killing fifty of his followers. He will effect a junction with Rhodes with six hundred men. Heavy fighting is expected; [ Salisbury has a three, weeks' food supply. ,

THE WANGANUI HERALD. MONDAY. MAY 18. 1896

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