Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1901 — MORE TROOPS TO AFRICA. [ARTICLE]

MORE TROOPS TO AFRICA.

British War Office Announces Vigorous Move to Crush the Boers. “In view of the recent Boer activity in various directions,” the British war office announces, “the government has decided, in addition to the large forces recently equipped locally in South Africa, to reenforce Lord Kitchener by 30,000 mounted troops beyond those already landed in Cape Colony. “Recruiting for the Imperial Yeomanry has proceeded so rapidly that it is anticipated 10,000 will shortly be available. The South African mounted constabulary, including those enlisted in the colonies, may be relied upon to extend to 8,000, and the new colonial contingents to replace those withdrawn will probably reach 5,000. The remainder of the force will be made up of cavalry (red mounted infantry from the home establishments.” The war office has notified the yeomanry recruiting stations that it is desired to enroll an additional 5,000 yeoman.