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Show : HOW GEN CRONJE SURRENDERED : 4- : . Paardeberg. Tuesday. Feb. 27,- Majuba day. 3 a. m. The British -f camp was awakened by the continued rattle of rifle fire at daybreak, -f 4- and the news arrived that the Canadians, while building a trench quite -f 4- close to the enemy were fusilladed at a range of fifty yards. The Ca- "" f nadians gallantly worked forward and occupied the edge of the trenches along the river, entirely enfilading the Boers. "4 f This movement was followed by a cessation of fire, except an occa- sional solitary shot. Suddenly a regiment stationed on the crest of a t -f hill perceived a white flag, and burst into cheers, thus first announcing T the surrender of General Cron'je. Shortly afterward a note reached Lord 4. Roberts, bringing tidings of the Boers' unconditional surrender. -f General Prettyman was sent to accept the surrender. At about 7 -f 4- o'clock -a small group of men appeared" in the distance, crossing the -f 4- plain toward headquarters. The latter being apprised of General Cron- 4- je's approach, Lord Roberts went to the front in the modest cart in which 4- he sleeps, and ordered a guard Of the Seaforths to line up. " 4- A group of horsemen then approached. ' On General Frettyman's t 4- right rode an elderly man, clad in a rough short overcoat, a wide "t 4- brimmed hat. ordinary tweed trousers and brown shoes. It was the re- doubtable Cronje. His face was burned almost black and hig . curly t 4- beard was tinged with gray. " 4- Cronje's face was absolutely impassive,' exhibiting no sign of his in- 4- ner feelings. " 4- Lord Roberts was surrounded by his staff, when General Prettyman 4- addressing the field marshal, said: "Commandant Cronje, sir." 4- The commandant touched his. hat in'., salute, and Lord Roberts sa- 4- 4- luted in return. , , . , 4" 4- , .The whole' group then dismounted, and Lord Roberts stepped for- 4- ward and shook hands with the Boer commander. 4- . i'You made a gallant defense, sir," was 'the first salutation of Lord 4- Roberta to the vanquished Boer leader. ' , T" 4- r He then motioned General Cronje to a seat in a chair which had X 4- been brought for hs accommodation, and the two officers conversed , 4 through an interpreter. General Cronje afterward breakfasted with the 4 British officers. . . . . ' . 4- 4-4- 4-4-4-4- 4- V 4- 4 4- 4-r 4- 4- 4 f 4-4-4-4 |