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bells to celebrate Ladysmith, and thin was hold to be
equivalent
to pro-$oerism.
(1)
There was thus often very, alight evidence of pro.
ßoerism; also the accusations were very stereotyped, -º
it was often claimed that particularly inflamatory
opinions hndý been expressod f-
that all British troops
would be defeated or killed for instance, or display of
flags or pro-Boor symbols. In many cases they were
too exaggerated to be true in view of the caution of
moot atop the war advocates at this time. personal
quarrels, local issues and political differences
probably played an much part an a genuine foaling that
pro-Bocra really existed.
In Midburrat none of the
victims belonged to pence organisations and they wrote
to the local paper pointing out the contributions they
had made to the war fund.
(2)
At 1yde in the Isle of
'eight victims issued placards offering rewards to anyone
giving information an to the origins of the nlcnder that
they were pro-Doers.
(3)
(1) ¬sr, 1. nnt UU,.
r 1 16th March 1900.
(2) P idhuraºt Timen, 9th Ptvrch 1900.
(3) nr ar ainnt aarl 6th April 1900.