British South Africa company's territories

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897 Excerpt: ...and by the reports which were brought in by Col. Spreckley that the child of the M'Linio, M'Kwati, and the High Priest of the M'Limo and chief instigator of the rebellion, Siginymabele, were stationed with a large rebel force at Thabas Ymamba, a strong hill position about 70 miles north-east from Bulawayo, resembling the Matoppos in character though not in extent--where it was believed stores of loot taken from the murdered settlers were also collected. A large column under the command of Col. Plumer, was despatched to this place on June 30th. To prevent the possibility of the rebels dispersing before his column could reach them, as they had done before the previous patrols, already mentioned, Col. Plumer, leaving his wagons behind, made a rapid night march, and by a triple combined movement, brilliantly carried out, notwithstanding the darkness of the night and the strangeness of the country, with an exactitude which reflected the greatest possible credit on all concerned, siormed the strong rebel position from three different points at the same moment about dawn, and carried everything before him after some hours hard fighting, making important captures of prisoners, cattle and grain, and recovering loot which was found stored away in the recesses of big caves. On this occasion, as on many others, was shown in a conspicuous manner, the value of the Cape Boys as a fighting force, Avhen led by cool and determined officers, such as Major Roberts and Capt. Windley. The prisoners were at once located on the Battle Field Farm belonging to Mr. Arthur Rhodes, and the kind and considerate manner in which they were there treated had an important influence in causing numerous heads of families to come in shortly afterwards and tender their submission. Third Period.-...