Army Headquarters, Government House,
Bloemfontein, March 15, 1900.
I. Civil Population to be unmolested.
It being desirable and in the interest of both the British Government and the inhabitants of this country that all residents should be assured that, so long as they remain peaceably disposed, their civil rights and property will be respected, it is strictly forbidden that any private property should be compulsorily taken possession of by other than the authorised Supply Officers.
All articles required by the troops must be obtained and paid for in the ordinary way, and no trespassing or interference with the inhabitants will be permitted.
These instructions apply to detached bodies of troops as well as to the Force generally, and it is especially the duty of all officers to put a stop to all attempts to infringe them.
By order,
J. W. Kelly,
A.-G. for C. of Staff.
ARMY ORDERS—SOUTH AFRICA.
Bloemfontein, March 14, 1900.