The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
Praises Ga|Ianty of Generals Who Fought Great Britain
TREATED THE WOUNDED WELL
During Voyage from South Africa General DeWet Had Little to Say, as He Was Engaged
 In Writing a Book.

London, August 17-Thc Boer generals Botha, Dewet and Delarcy, who reached here yesterday from South Africa, left London at 9:SO this morning for Cowes. Isle of Wight, to see King Edward on board the royal yacht Victoria and AL bert.
 The hour of the generals departure from London was kept secret, conse- quently the streets were deserted when the three generals, accompanied by their Eeoretarits, put by none of the ladies of their party, started for Cowes They were stylishly attired in froclk coats and silk hats.
 Upon arriving at Southampton the Boer generals were welcomed on board the commander -in-cbief's yacht, wildfire, by Earl Roberts and Gen. Lord Kitchener. They immediately visited King Edward on board the Victoria and Albert and were then taken for a trip around the fleet in the Wildfire. They returned to London this afternoon accompanied by Earl Roberts and Gen. Lord Kitchener, wko took leave of she Boers at Waterloo Station.
 Describes Visit.
 In an interview with a representative of the Associated Press, General Botha's secretary described the visit to his maj esty. lie said that when the Boer gem erals boarded the royal yacht King Ed ward came Forward, and after they had been introduced shook hands with each of them. The Boers were highly pleased with their reception. After & brief and informal talk of a non-political char acter with King Edward, they were in- troduced to Queen Alexancra and Erin cess Victoria.
 The reception of his majesty lasted a quarter of an hour. The King spoke of the gallant and brave manner in which the generals had fought through the long and arduous campaign, and of the con- sideration and kindness with which the generals had treated British wounded.
 His majesty expressed his warm wishes for their futures. It was at the Kings suggestion that the Boers took the trip around the fleet on board the Wildfire.
 During the voyage from South Africa General DeWet did not mix much with his passengers. He was engaged most of the time in writing his book on the South African war. In common with his colleagues, snap shot photographs were constantly being taken of him. and he was worried with requests for his au- tograph until he had to protest against this nuiss nee General Botha, on the con trary, was extremely genial and indulged in all the sports on shipboard He was constantly in the smoking room, where he played cards. General Delarey, be- sides playing draughts, took keen pleas ure in discussions with British army of ficors on board the steamer.
 Botha Greatly Annoyed.
 It is said that General Botha is great ly annoyed that his home at Vreyheid has been annexed to Natal The pre- mier of Natal Is reported to have of- fered General Botha a place in the Natal ministry. which the general has declined.
 witaess the review of the fleet at Spit Head or see King Edward yesterday caused great exultation in the continen- tai press, and undoubtedly upset the plans of Colonial Secretary Chamberlain. MT. Chamberlain had appeared extreme ly anxious that the generals should see no newspaper reports before their visit to King Edward and he accordingly caused instructions to be issued that no reporters be allowed on board the Wild fire or Nigeria while very unusual re- strictions were placed on all reporters.
 The general impression is that General Botha and his companions declined the invitation to witness the review and see King Edward because it came direct from Chamberlain. but on receiving the Kings personal invitation for Sunday, they readily accepted.
 Farewell Services.
 London, August 17.-At the invitation of the Very Rev. George Bradley, dean of Westminster the colonial troops still in England attended farewell service this morning In Westminster Abbey at which Cannon Welden of Abbey ofriciated. The privilege of attending the service at Westminster Abbey has been greatly de- sired by the colonial troops, as the build ing is still in its coronation dress and closed for public services.
 ljBLE CONFERENCE AT WINONA.