Long is concerned that the British in South Africa are unable co find employment and cites the case of Mr. Perkins. From Crewe's account, Long realises that Botha has had to employ.

an "undue number of detachments" in proportion to the population to secure the support of his own people. Long feels that the campaign in German South West Africa will be a difficult one, although he is confident that the Germans will be defeated. Long hopes that if the campaign in South West Africa is successful, Rhodesia will enter the Union. Long praises Beatty's fight in the North Sea and gives news from France. He condemns the attitude of neutrality shown by the Q.S.A. who continues to supply products indirectly co Germany through Italy. Personal news.

Long is pleased that Hertzog has been discredited in Parliament. He thinks that war news from the Dardanelles and France is improving. The Turks appear to have withdrawn from the war.

Thanks Crewe for help in organising the First Brigade.

Expresses dissatisfaction that the Secretary for Defence can decide on military promotions without regard for the experience of the officer promoted.

Further discussion of arrangements for visiting East London and King Williamstown.

Buxton has discussed with the Secretary of State, the possibility of sending a contingent from South Africa to Europe and possibly East Africa. The Imperial Government would prefer them in Europe, but nothing is finally settled. The question of pay is a complicating factor.

Acknowledges Crewe's congratulations on the capture of Windhoek. Botha is disappointed not to have captured more of the enemy forces. The present delay is due to the necessity of resting and feeding the animals.

Transmits to Crewe General Botha's reply to General Smuts regarding a South African contingent requested by T.

Smartt for fighting on the continent. Botha is averse to sending such a contingent and feels that military strength should be concentrated in South West Africa. He also feels that the Dutch South Africans would strongly oppose such a move and vote against Botha in the next election.

Buxton has heard from Smuts that Smartt and Crewe are averse to calling Parliament together. Buxton may be able, by means of the Governor-General's fund to give some help to dependents. Buxton will make an appeal to enlarge the Governor-General's fund. Buxton feels that his tour through Orange Free State was of benefit and that there will be no further risings. Dissatisfaction will be resolved through the elections.

Britain has not yet replied to South Africa's offer of volunteers and heavy batteries for the Dardanelles. W.H. Fuller is too old co be considered for active service in the Dardanelles. Smuts considers Lukin ideal to command the first South African brigade for overseas service.

The Germans in South West Africa are likely to make a stand in the mountains near Grootfontein. Botha has gone to Etosha Pan to release prisoners of war. Smuts is determined to make no concessions to Hertzog's party.

Smuts is not in favour of the proposal to send a nursing unit to England, originated by the editor of the South African Nursing Record. Smuts would rather retain a medical unit for any South African contingent which may be sent to Europe.