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That the thanks of l;his House be given to the officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of His Majesty's colonial and Indian Forces for their co-operation with His Majesty's Imperial Forces, and for the energy and gallantry with which they executed the services which they were called upon to perform during the prolonged campaign in South Africa. That this House doth acknowledge and highly approve the gallantry, discipline, and good conduct displayed by His Majesty's colonial and Indian Forces, and doth also acknowledge the cordial good-feeling which animated all His Majesty's Forces. That the thanks of this House be given to the officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the several corps of militia which have been embodied in Great Britain and Ireland during the course of the war for the zealous and meritorious services which they have rendered at home and abroad. That this House doth acknowledge with admiration the distinguished valour, devotion, and conduct of those officers and men who have perished during the campaign in South Africa in the service of the Empire, and desires to express deep sympathy with their relatives and friends. Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do signify the said resolution to the Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral, and to the Field-Marshal commanding-in-chief His Majesty's Forces, and to His Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonial Department, to communicate the same to the officers and men referred to therein. C. P. Ilbeet, CI. Dom. Com.

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