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Foreign News July 13, 1918

Democratic Messenger

Snow Hill, Worcester County, Maryland

What is this article about?

South African Premier Botha issued a statement on strong police and military measures taken to suppress a revolt by white rebels, preventing a grave disturbance and probable serious loss of life.

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SOUTH AFRICAN REVOLT NIPPED

Military Measures Taken to Cope With
Grave Situation.

Premier Botha of South Africa has issued a statement showing that white rebels in South Africa. Strong police
and military measures are taken to cope with the situation.
Premier Botha said that had no
prompt and effective military measures
been taken the situation would
have culminated in a grave disturbance
attended probably serious loss of life.
The former rebels assured the
government that they had information pointing
to the intent of the
last for ? to ? the situation
violent months.
"There is general run for uprising::
but little at work in
this country at the present time they are more
suspicious ops. Premier Botha
-s "it is most, h
als a te 1 a mhs
no matter a ? to the ?
s juns a ths mh att, oir oh
j."

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

South African Revolt Premier Botha Military Measures White Rebels Uprising Prevented

What entities or persons were involved?

Premier Botha

Where did it happen?

South Africa

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

South Africa

Key Persons

Premier Botha

Outcome

revolt nipped; prevented grave disturbance and probable serious loss of life

Event Details

Premier Botha issued a statement showing white rebels in South Africa; strong police and military measures taken to cope with the situation. Without prompt and effective measures, situation would have culminated in grave disturbance attended probably serious loss of life. Former rebels assured government they had information pointing to intent of uprising in recent months. General rumor of uprising but little at work currently; more suspicious operations.

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