8.—Municipal Government started in Johannesburg.
24.—Sir A. Milner arrived in London and had a peerage conferred upon him by the King.
JUNE 1901.
1.—Severe engagement between General Dixon and Delarey at Vlakfontein, in the Magaliesberg. Enemy repulsed with heavy loss. Our casualties also heavy.
6.—De Wet severely defeated near Reitz by General Elliot, who made large captures.
9.—Lieut.-General Sir John French assumed command of the troops in Cape Colony.
12.—General Beatson surprised near Middelburg (Transvaal). Loss of two pom-poms.
JULY 1901.
5.—In reply to Botha’s inquiries about ending the war, Kruger telegraphed to Botha to continue fighting.