The effect on the native mind, and on the spirits of his men is greater than people in England probably think.

Before the war the young Boers said they would be in Durban in a month, and the Kaffirs half believed it.

Well, they have got nearly a third of the way in a week.
But to-day they are brought within touch of British arms, and the question is whether they will get any further.

So far they have been unopposed.

Their triumphs have been the bloodless capture of a passenger train, the capture of a few police, and the driving in of patrols who had strict orders to retire.