APPENDIX 1
Copy of Telegram received 17th June 1902
From : Chief of Staff, Pretoria
To : Inspector-General, South African Constabulary, Johannesburg
“In handing over the South African Constabulary, I am desired by the General Officer Commanding-in Chief, to express to you his warm appreciation of the good conduct, endurance and gallantry by which they have distinguished throughout the Campaign (Stop). The Officers and Men of the Force have encountered hardship, isolation and danger with a cheerful alacrity which overcame all difficulties and has earned them the affection and respect of their late Comrades in the Regular and Irregular Forces of South Africa (Stop). The South African Constabulary has now before it the great and noble task of embodying in the eyes of the Burghers of the Transvaal and the Orange River Colony, the character and behavior of their British fellow subjects, of whom they must be for some time the most auspicious exponents (Stop). Lord Kitchener feels sure he could not leave the good name of our Nation in better hands.”
Extract from a speech made by the Right Honourable, Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, in the House of Commons in 1903
“I attach the utmost importance to the South African Constabulary, to the new Force, as a great civilising and uniting influence. (Hear, Hear) It may have been regarded in the past exclusively from its military capacity, and indeed during the War, it distinguished itself under military command, and some of the most gallant little actions of the War conferred the greatest credit on the members of the Force.
“When I had an opportunity of addressing them, I impressed on the men that this part of their work was over, and that we expected from them in peace greater services even than those which they had rendered in War. We regard them not as a garrison, but as the protectors and friend of the people : and if the House will only consider the circumstances under which the Administration has been conducted in those immense spaces they will see what it is I mean. How can you bring a Central Government into anything like personal touch with isolated farmers hundreds of miles away across the trackless veldt : The thing is impossible. Their complaints, if they have any, their grievances, if they exist, can never come under ordinary circumstances to the knowledge of the authorities. There is no close sympathy therefore between the Government and the individual members of the community whom it has to control. The South African Constabulary has already made its position. Again and again I found by entering into conversation with the men, and with the farmers also, that the former, learning the language of the country, were becoming the friends of the people, were welcomed at every farmhouse, were doing little jobs for the inhabitants, carrying their letters and parcels, giving information, and settling petty disputes. So much was that the case, that I have had a serious complaint from one Resident Magistrate that his duty has become almost a sinecure, in consequence of the action of a sergeant in the South African Constabulary, who in settling all the difficulties without bringing them to him (Laughter) I can sympathise with the Resident Magistrate, but I am bound to say that I cannot help expressing my entire approval of the action of the sergeant of the Constabulary”
Copy of the General Order received from His Excellency the High Commissioner for South Africa
Government House
Pretoria
1st June 1908
Inspector-General
Two separate Police Forces are in the course of formation for the Transvaal and Orange River Colony, and the present Administration of the South African Constabulary will cease on the 2nd June 1908
The life of the Force has been brief, not extending over eight years ; but its record of unstained honour and public utility, and its fame will long remain in South Africa.
In every district of the Transvaal and Orange River Colony where I have travelled I have found the Officers and Men of the South African Constabulary doing their duty fearlessly and with signal zeal for the public interest. They have endeavored constantly and in all circumstances faithfully to serve the Governments of the Transvaal and Orange River Colony, and to act as sympathetic friends of the farmers and other members of the public. Their efforts have not been in vain, and in the wonderful recuperation of the country since the War is in no small measure due to their devoted service. My responsibility for the Force has been a constant source of pride and satisfaction to me, and my last message to the Officers and Men is to wish them God-speed throughout their future lives. I thank them in the name of the King, for what they have done.
(Signed) Selbourne
High Commissioner to South Africa
APPENDIX 2 – PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTABULARY 1900 to 1908
INSPECTOR GENERAL
Major General R S S Baden-Powell, C B
22nd October 1900 to 30th April 1903
Colonel J S Nicholson, C B , D S O
1st May 1903 to 20th August 1905
Colonel R S Curtis, D S O
21 August 1905 to Date
CHIEF STAFF OFFICER
Lieutenant-Colonel J S Nicholson, C B , D S O
23rd October 1900 to 30th April 1903
Lieutenant-Colonel R S Curtis, D S O
1st May 1903 to 20th August 1905
Inspector M M Hartigan, (Secretary from 1st July 1906)
1st March 1906 to 31 May 1907
Inspector P F Browne
1st June 1907 to Date
CHIEF PAYMASTER
Lieutenant-Colonel H Greener, D S O
22nd October 1900 to Date
CONTROLLER
Lieutenant-Colonel J Anderson, D S O
22nd October 1900 to 30th June 1906
Mr F G Harvey, (Chief Quartermaster)
1st July 1906 to Date
DIRECTOR OF WORKS
Lieutenant-Colonel R S Curtis, D S O
29th November 1900 to 30th April 1903
Major D S McInnes, D S O
1st May 1903 to 31st December 1904
PRINCIPAL MEDICAL OFFICER
Lieutenant-Colonel W C Beevor, C M G
22nd January 1901 to 2nd May 1902
Lieutenant –Colonel C H Burtchaell
3rd May 1902 to 2nd May 1905
Major E C F Garraway
3rd May 1905 to Date
PRINCIPAL VETERNINARY OFFICER
Major C J Sanderson
23rd October 1900 to 31 December 1907
DIVISIONAL COMMANDERS
WESTERN TRANSVAAL
Lieutenant-Colonel A H M Edwards, C B
23 October 1900 TO 31 December 1902
Lieutenant-Colonel H W Madoc
1st January 1903 to 30 June 1905
NORTHERN TRANSVAAL
Colonel S B Steele, C B, M V O
4th August 1902 to 30 September 1905
EASTERN TRANSVAAL
Colonel H J Pilkington, C B
16th November 1900 to 22nd June 1902
Lieutenant-Colonel J G Fair, D S O
23rd June 1902 to 30th June 1904
Lieutenant-Colonel F de K Stefart
1st July 1904 to September 1905
ORANGE RIVER COLONY
Colonel C P Ridley, C B
2nd October 1900 to June 1902
Colonel H L Pilkington, C B
23 June 1902 to 30th June 1904
Lieutenant-Colonel J G Fair, D S O
1st July 1904 to 30th June 1906
ASSISTANT INSPECTOR-GENERALS
ORANGE RIVER COLONY
Inspector J G Fair, D S O
1st July 1906 to 31 March 1908
Inspector A Essex Capell, D S O
1st April 1908 to Date
TRANSVAAL
Inspector H W Madoc
1st July 1906 to Date
APPENDIX 3 – STATEMENT SHOWING STRENGTH OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTABULARY (Europeans, Natives and Animals) in 6 monthly periods from 1st JANUARY 1901 to 1ST JULY 1908
|
6 Month Period |
Officers |
NCO's Men |
Sub Total |
Nursing Sisters |
Civilians Clerks |
Natives |
Total All Ranks |
Horses |
Mules |
Donkeys |
Oxen |
|
Jan-01 |
88 |
712 |
800 |
1 |
0 |
192 |
993 |
1167 |
68 |
|
|
|
Jun-01 |
229 |
8349 |
8578 |
9 |
2 |
712 |
9301 |
5122 |
512 |
|
693 |
|
Jan-02 |
272 |
9725 |
9997 |
15 |
4 |
1720 |
11736 |
5532 |
1529 |
84 |
4038 |
|
Jun-02 |
292 |
9190 |
9482 |
16 |
5 |
2123 |
11626 |
6518 |
1847 |
114 |
3891 |
|
Jan-03 |
289 |
8757 |
9046 |
19 |
6 |
2323 |
11394 |
6397 |
2493 |
94 |
2378 |
|
Jun-03 |
303 |
5796 |
6099 |
15 |
43 |
2861 |
9018 |
5424 |
3059 |
269 |
2293 |
|
Jan-04 |
281 |
5389 |
5670 |
10 |
45 |
2239 |
7964 |
4842 |
2738 |
153 |
723 |
|
Jun-04 |
253 |
4115 |
4368 |
9 |
46 |
2078 |
6501 |
3856 |
2479 |
200 |
677 |
|
Jan-05 |
227 |
4121 |
4348 |
7 |
55 |
1875 |
6285 |
3236 |
2468 |
198 |
455 |
|
Jun-05 |
204 |
3421 |
3625 |
7 |
48 |
1631 |
5311 |
2910 |
2067 |
194 |
415 |
|
Jan-06 |
190 |
3960 |
4150 |
6 |
43 |
1485 |
5684 |
2910 |
1851 |
189 |
286 |
|
Jun-06 |
172 |
3681 |
3853 |
6 |
46 |
1513 |
5418 |
2740 |
1742 |
185 |
243 |
|
Jan-07 |
150 |
3411 |
3561 |
4 |
19 |
1606 |
5190 |
2590 |
1398 |
190 |
177 |
|
Jun-07 |
132 |
2956 |
3088 |
2 |
17 |
1415 |
4522 |
2112 |
1441 |
167 |
139 |
|
Jan-08 |
101 |
1862 |
1963 |
1 |
16 |
1395 |
3375 |
1867 |
1088 |
125 |
127 |
|
May-08 |
86 |
1647 |
1733 |
0 |
9 |
1203 |
2945 |
1609 |
952 |
117 |
91 |
APPENDIX 4 – STATEMENT SHOWING VARIOUS SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTABULARY WHICH ARE NOT STRICTLY PERTAINING TO A POLICE FORCE
1. Supervision of the exhumation and re-interment of deceased persons during the War
2. Resident Justice of the Peace
3. Registration of Voters
4. Compilation of Census
5. Supervision of Elections
6. Bodyguards to High Commissioner & Lieutenant-Governors
7. Inspectors of Weights and Measures
8. Magazine Keepers
9. Customs Officers
10. Orderlies to Lieutenant-Governors and Magistrates
11. Interpreters
12. Clerks to Special Justices of the Peace and Resident Justices of the Peace
13. Court Messengers
14. Public and Assistant Public Prosecutors
15. Orderlies attached to Trigonometrical Survey and Foreign Labour Departments
16. Gaolers
17. Poundmasters
18. Tax Collectors
19. Sergeant at Arms to Legislative Councils
20. Escorts to Chinese Deserters
21. Escorts to Sub-Native Commissioners
22. Registrars of Births and Deaths
23. Fire Brigades
24. Stock Inspectors
25. Assisting District Veterinary Surgeons
26. Superintending Dipping of Stock
27. Assisting the Agricultural Department in the erection of fences
28. Issuing Cattle Permits and Supervision of Infected Cattle Areas, and in providing Cattle Disease Cordons
29. Destruction of Locusts
30. Collection of Dog Tax
31. Collecting Meteorological Statistics
32. Examining Asiatic Permits etc.
33. Distribution of letters and circulars from other Government Departments in the rural districts
34. Postal and Telegraphic Agencies
35. Scab Inspectors
36. Wood Cutting Permit Issuers
37. Water Bailiffs
38. Destruction of Vermin, Baboons etc, etc.
APPENDIX 5 – SCALE OF CLOTHING & NECESSITIES
Free issues until 30th June 1906. Repayment Issues from 1st July 1906 (Clothing Allowance included in Consolidated Pay)
KHAKI SCALE 1901 and 1907
Khaki Scale |
Scale per man and Cost |
|
|
|
|
Article |
1901 |
£Cost |
1907 |
£Cost |
|
Badges & Letters, set |
1 |
0 :1 :0 |
a1 |
0 : 0 : 6 |
|
Boots, Brown, pairs |
2 |
1 : 3 :0 |
2 |
1 : 3 : 0 |
|
Breeches, Cord, pairs |
2 |
0 : 15 : 0 |
2 |
0 : 12 : 10 |
|
Caps, Khaki |
2 |
0 : 1 : 3 |
1 |
0 : 1 : 4 |
|
Frocks, Drill |
1 |
0 : 7 : 9 |
1 |
0 : 5 : 6 |
|
Jackets, Serge |
1 |
0 : 14 : 2 |
1 |
0 : 8 : 4 |
|
Hat |
1 |
1 : 0 :0 |
|
|
|
Helmet |
|
|
a1 |
0 : 6 : 6 |
|
Gaiters, pairs |
|
|
a1 |
0 : 9 :9 |
|
Puttees, Serge, pairs |
2 |
0 : 6 : 0 |
|
|
|
Trousers, Drill |
1 |
0 : 4 : 6 |
1 |
0 : 3 : 4 |
|
Trousers, Serge |
1 |
0 : 8 : 4 |
1 |
0 : 5 :4 |
|
Cloak, blue |
1 |
2 : 6 : 4 |
|
|
|
Cloak, khaki |
|
|
a1 |
0 : 15 : 4 |
|
Spurs, pairs |
1 |
0 : 2 :9 |
a1 |
0 : 2 : 9 |
|
Necessities (shirts, socks etc.) |
1 |
2 : 6 : 0 |
a1 |
2 : 6 : 0 |
|
Total |
|
£9 : 16 : 1 |
|
£7 : 0 : 6 |
Remarks - In the 1907 scale, the items distinguished by the reference mark "a" are intended to last, without necessity for replacement for 3 years. Therefore the annual cost of the clothing per scale is £4 : 6s : 7d. The khaki cloak is however not satisfactory, and a better article, at an increased cost should be provided
BLUE SCALE 1903 and 1907
|
Blue Scale |
Scale per man and Cost |
|
|
|
|
Article |
1903 |
£Cost |
1907 |
£Cost |
|
Badges & Letters, set |
1 |
0 :1 :0 |
a1 |
0 :1 :0 |
|
Boots, Black, police |
b2 |
1 : 3 :0 |
2 |
1 : 3 :0 |
|
Caps and Cover |
1 |
0 : 3 : 3 |
1 |
0 : 3 : 3 |
|
Frocks, thin |
1 |
0 : 16 : 9 |
1 |
0 : 16 : 2 |
|
Tunics, thick |
1 |
1 : 4 : 6 |
1 |
0 : 16 : 3 |
|
Gloves, buff, pair |
b1 |
0 : 2 :0 |
1 |
0 : 2 : 2 |
|
Helmet, white |
b1 |
0 : 5 :0 |
a1 |
0 : 6 : 8 |
|
Leggings, blue |
b1 |
0 : 2 :10 |
a1 |
0 : 2 : 2 |
|
Trousers, thin |
b1 |
0 : 12 : 3 |
1 |
0 : 7 : 2 |
|
Trousers, Serge, thick |
b1 |
0 : 14 : 64 |
1 |
0 : 11 : 4 |
|
Cape, waterproof |
b1 |
0 : 14 : 0 |
|
0 : 5 : 8 |
|
Great Coat |
c1 |
1 : 5 : 0 |
a1 |
1 : 1 : 8 |
|
Necessities (shirts, socks etc.) |
1 |
2 : 6 : 0 |
a1 |
2 : 6 : 6 |
|
Total |
|
£9 : 10 : 1 |
|
£7 : 16 : 6 |
Remarks – Blue Scale (Foot Police) – Pattern of Blue Frocks altered in April 1905 to resemble the Transvaal Town Police. The various items indicated by reference “a” in 1907 column are intended to last 3 years. Therefore the annual cost for 1907 is £5 : 4s : 9d
Blue Scale (Mounted Police) – Police are issued with breeches, khaki and brown gaiters and boots, and gloves, and a waterproof cloak instead of articles, to correspond , marked “b” in 1903 column scale. Annual cost nearly the same.
“c” – not issued
APPENDIX 6 – STATEMENT SHOWING THE SCALE OF EQUIPMENT, FOR MOUNTED MEN IN 1901 & 1907, AND FOR DISMOUNTED MAN IN 1907
Free Issues, except for items noted to contrary
Article Mounted Mounted Dismounted
Men Men Man
1901 1907 1907
ARMS
Rifle .303” S M L E 1 1 1
Pistol, Webley a 1 1
Bayonet and Scabbard 1 1 1
AMMUNITION
Rifle - 303” Ball, rounds 150 150 100
Pistol – Webley, Ball b b b
EQUIPMENT
Belt for Pistol a 1 1
Lanyard a 1 1
Sling, Rifle 1 1 1
Water Bottle & Strap 1 1 1
Ground Sheet 1 1 1
Blankets 1 1 1
Bandoleers, Shoulder 1 1 1
Bandoleers, Waist with Frog 1 1 1
Saddlery, Sets 1 1
SPECIAL POLICE EQUIPMENT
Baton e e 1
Lantern, Bullseye e e 1d
Handcuffs e e 1
Whistle e e 1
Remarks :
“a” Until 1907 issued only to Officers and certain Police Stations
“b” Reduced ammunition allowance in 1906, to 200 rounds per man in reserve, 24 rounds per recruit for training
“c” Issued only on repayment only, after June 1906, but compulsory as part of the regulation equipment
“d” No definitive scale formally to 1905; issued according to actual local requirements; but from 1905 issued individually to members of the Foot Branch
“e” Certain issues are made to police Stations for use by Mounted Branch as required, but not issued to each man
APPENDIX 7 – COMPARATIVE COST OF EQUIPMENT FOR A MOUNTED MAN IN 1901 AND 1906
|
Article |
Yrs Duration |
1901 |
1906 |
||||
|
Scale of Issue |
£ New Value |
£ Annual Value |
Scale of Issue |
£ New Value |
£ Annual Value |
||
|
ARMS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rifle .303" SMLE |
10 |
1 |
4 : 2 : 3 |
0 : 8 : 0 |
1 |
4 : 2 : 3 |
0 : 8 : 0 |
|
Pistol Webley |
16 |
|
|
|
1 |
3 : 7 : 0 |
0 : 6 :9 |
|
Bayonet & Scabbard |
10 |
1 |
0 : 14 : 5 |
0 : 1 : 5 |
1 |
0 : 14 : 5 |
0 : 1 : 5 |
|
EQUIPMENT |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bandoleer Shoulder |
5 |
1 |
0 : 13 : 9 |
0 : 2 :9 |
1 |
0 : 8 : 2 |
0 : 1 : 7 |
|
Bandoleer Waist |
5 |
1 |
0 : 13 : 9 |
0 : 2 :9 |
1 |
0 : 4 : 8 |
0 : 0 : 8 |
|
Belt for Pistol |
5 |
|
|
|
1 |
0 : 0 : 10 |
0 : 0 : 2 |
|
Lanyard |
5 |
|
|
|
1 |
0 : 1 : 0 |
0 : 0 : 2 |
|
Sling, Rifle |
3 |
1 |
0 : 1 : 2 |
0 : 0 : 3 |
1 |
0 : 1 : 0 |
0 : 0 : 2 |
|
Water Bottle |
3 |
1 |
0 : 2 : 3 |
0 : 0 : 8 |
1 |
0 : 2 : 2 |
0 : 0 : 8 |
|
Strap for |
3 |
1 |
0 : 1 : 7 |
0 : 0 : 6 |
1 |
0 : 1 : 7 |
0 : 0 : 6 |
|
Ground Sheet |
3 |
1 |
0 : 4 : 8 |
0 : 1 : 7 |
1 |
0 : 4 : 8 |
0 : 1 : 7 |
|
Blanket |
3 |
1 |
0 : 15 : 9 |
0 : 3 : 8 |
1 |
0 : 11 : 3 |
0 : 3 : 9 |
|
SADDLERY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Complete Set |
7 |
1 |
6 : 10 : 0 |
1 : 0 : 0 |
1 |
6 : 10 : 0 |
1 : 0 : 0 |
|
TOTAL |
£13 : 19 : 6 |
£2 : 3 : 2 |
TOTAL |
£16 : 16 : 5 |
£2 : 7 : 0 |
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Note : Increase in the annual cost is due to Pistol and Accessories being issued to every NCO and man as recommended by the SAC Commission, 1905
APPENDIX 8 – SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTABULARY – BENEVOLENT FUND STATEMENT – For Period from 1900 to 30th APRIL 1908
RECEIPTS PAYMENTS
Fines £27 114 : 15 : 2 Grants £ 3 815 : 9 : 3
Int on Fixed Dep £ 4 513 : 6 : 3 Miscellaneous £50 : 9 : 4
Miscellaneous Rec £196 : 7 : 4 Balance at 30 Apr £25 948 : 10 : 2
£31 844 : 8 : 9 £31 844 : 8 : 9
ESTIMATE OF LIABILITIES AND ASSETS TO 30th JUNE 1908
LIABILITIES ASSETS
Grants Due £1 509 : 0 : 0 Credit balance £23 948 : 10 : 2
Passages & Fares £ 509 : 0 : 0 Fines £120 : 0 : 0
Approx Credit £24 250 : 10 : 2 Int on Fixed Dep £142 : 10 : 2
£26 250 : 10 : 2 £26 250 : 10 : 2
APPENDIX 9 – STATEMENT OF SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTABULARY BAND ACCOUNT
From August 1904 to May 1908
RECEIPTS PAYMENTS
Officers Subscriptions £2 675 : 5 : 2 Pay & Gratuities £4 670 : 17 : 10
Engagement Rec £4 244 : 2 : 10 Instrument Repairs £710 : 5 : 8
Government Grant £1 626 : 8 : 3 Music £334 : 9 : 8
Interest on Fixed Dep £328 : 15 : 7 Stationery & Print £50 : 10 : 7
Wages Storeman £143 : 10 : 0
Transport £767 : 9 : 6
Balance £2 252 : 8 : 7
£8 929 : 11 : 10 £8 929 : 11 : 10
Refund Officer Subs £1 735 : 7 : 7 Balance £2 252 : 8 : 7
To memorial Fund £517 : 1 : 0
£2 252 : 8 : 7 £2 252 : 8 : 7
APPENDIX 10
CONVICTIONS OBTAINED BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTABULARY FROM 1st JULY 1902 TO 31st MARCH 1908
Period Transvaal O R C TOTAL
July to Dec 1902 4 025 Not Recorded 4 025
1903 12 336 14 279 26 615
1904 15 840 16 708 32 548
1905 21 357 12 674 34 031
1906 25 000 12 340 37 340
1907 28 140 13 925 42 065
1908 to 31st March 7 247 4 338 11 585
TOTAL 113 945 74 264 188 209
FINES COLLECTED and BAILS EXTRACTED
Period TRANSVAAL
1st July 1902 to 31st Dec 1902 Not Recorded
1903 £12 033
1904 £ 13 008
1905 £ 6 490
1906 £ 14 428
1907 £ 15 776
1908 £ 3 209
TOTAL £ 64 944
Period ORANGE RIVER COLONY
1st July 1902 to 31st Dec 1902 £ 12 849
1903 £ 13 256
1904 £ 10 641
1905 £ 11 032
1906 £ 5 227
1907 £ 12 458
1908 £ 3 257
TOTAL £ 68 711
Total Amount Collected by South African Constabulary : £133 655
Note : these monies were paid direct into the two Colonial Treasuries and were not credited to the South African Constabulary Funds
