HC Deb 23 February 1900 vol 79 c1040

On the motion for the adjournment,

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN () Kilkenny

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether the War Office have any confirmation of the rumour that General Cronje and his forces have been captured or have surrendered.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

No, Sir. I sent to the War Office an hour ago, and I am told that no news of any sort has been received.

House adjourned at half-past Twelve of the clock, till Monday next.