PEACE WITH HONOR.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 433, 4 June 1902, Page 2

PEACE WITH HONOR.

THE CONGRATULATIONS. FITTING PRELUDE TO THE CORONATION. THE XING^MfiESSAGE. HOPES FOR EARNEST CO-OPER-ATION OF NEW SUBJECTS.

By telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright. LONDON, June 2. His Majesty King Edward’s message to the people announces : “ The King has received the welcome news of the cessation of hostilities with infinite satisfaction.

“ He trusts that peace may speedily be followed by the restoration of prosperity in his new dominions-, and that the feelings necessarily engendered by the war will give place to the earnest co-operation of South African subjects promoting the welfare of their common country/’ A DOCUMENT OF SURRENDER. COMPLETE INCORPORATION. By telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright. LONDON, June 2. The Times asserts that the incorporation is complete, that it is not a compromise. It is no treaty, but a mere document of surrender. The Terms, the Times states, are essentially the same as those of March, 19111.

THE FINAL DECISION. GOVERNMENT WITHHOLD THE NEWS. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright. LONDON, June 2. A substantial minority urged the rejection of the peace terms. Ultimately the influence of the Pretoria delegates prevailed. The commandos immediately informed the Government. The Government decided to withhold the news till Monday, but afterwards considered an announcement on Sunday evening was adv sable.

lIOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED. By telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright. LONDON, June 2. Sober expressions of rejoicing were indulged in. There was blowing of fog-horns, sirens, and steam whistles throughout the night in the provinces. Some places gave vent to their joy amidst the booming of heavy guns and the rattle of firearms.

Enormous crowds gathered and sung the National Anthem.

The newspapers issued late editions. THE TERMS OF PEACE STATED.. DUTCH LANGUAGE TO BE USED AS DESIRED. NO SPECIAL WAR TAX LEVIED,. LENIENT TREATMENT OF REBELS.

By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright. LONDON, June 2. Mr Balfour has announced the terms of peace. The terms include a stipulation to the effect that the Dutch language 'is to lie used in the Courts if necessary. A further stipulation is made that the Dutch language Is to be taught in the schools where the parents desire it to be taught to their children.

Rifles are to be retained for protection.

Military occupation is to he wit drawn when self-government is subs tuted.

No special tax will be levied on the Transvaal and Orange landed property for the war, but a sum of three million pounds will be raised for the re-stock-ing of farms. Rebels will be tried according to the law of the r colony. There will be no death penalty. The rank and file are to be disfranchised for life*

FURTHER DETAILS 'AS TO TERMS. By Telegraph—Press Copyright.LONDON, June 3. Rifles for protection arc to be issued to licensed persons. The Government accepts notes and receipts issued under the Transvaal law if issued for valuable consideration, and if they represent the war losses of the original recipients. The Government will also grant loans free of interest for two years, afterwards hearing interest at 3 per cent to those resisting, but not to rebels or foreigners. The question as to franchise and natives will not be decided until after the establishment of self-government. A supplementary statement handed to the delegates gives Great Britain’s treatment of the rebels as' already cabled.

Cape rebels are to sign an acknow. ledgement of high treason. The punishment is disenfranchisement unless they were found guilty of murder, or acts contrary to the usages of war ; and rebel justices, cornets, and other officials will be tried by ordinary courts.

The terms of surrender also provide that burghers shall forthwith surrender all arms and munitions and cease resistance to the authority of King Edward, whom they must recognise as their lawful sovereign. The settlement of the details of the surrender were left to Lord Kitchener, Commandant General Botha, Assistant Commandant General De la Rey, and Chief Commandant De Wet.

Burghers in the field outside of the Transvaal or Orange, and prisoners who are burghers at present outside of South Africa, will, on declaring themselves the King’s subjects,* be repatriated as soon as transport can be provided and means of subsistence assured. They will not be deprived of liberty or property, or prosecuted except for acts contrary to the usages of war- Those concerned in the latter offences will be court-martiallcd,

REJOICING IN AUSTRALIA. By Telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright. . MELBOURNE, June 3. A hastily-convened meeting was held

in the town hall last night to celebrate peace. The crowd sang the Old Hundredth and patriotic songs. On the motion of the State Governor, and seconded by Mr Deakin, a resolution was carried, congratulating the British Government on their flrmnjss in maintaining the dignity of the Empire. A resolution was also carried appreciative of the services of the soldiers of the Empire. HOBART, June 3. The Town Hall was the centre of an enthusiastic demonstration when the news of peace arrived. PERTH, June 3. The peace proclamation was received with delight, and with cheers for the King and Lord Kitchener. ADELAIDE, June 3. The news evoked unbounded enthusiasm. Lord Tennyson read the cables from the steps of Parliament, Cheers were given lor the King.

OPINION OF THE TIMES. A TRIBUTE TO THE QUEEN. “THE GREATEST ORDEAL SINCE DOWNFALL OF NAPOLEON.” By Telegraph—Tress Association—Copyright London, -June 2. The Times, in the course of an article, states:—“ There is much came for thank fulness and pride in the attitude of the nation at home, and of all the great selfgoverning colonies. “ To the late Queen, porbaps, above all others we owe the calm dignity of temper wherewith the people of the Empire passed tnrough the greatest ordeal they have u deigone since the downfall of Napoleon. “ Her son has inherited the spirit, ano i. n maintained the same ideals.” ON THE CRICKET GROUND. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, June 2. A demonstration in view of the peace proclamation was made to-day at the cricket ground at Leeds, where the match between the team representing Yorkshire County and Australia wa3 taking place. Before commencing play both teams assembled in the centre of the ground and sang “ God Save the King,” tbo crowd joining in, and finishing with throe cheers. There wore twenty-five thousand spectators at the match.

AMBIGUOUS MESSAGE FROM A PREMIER. Sydney, Juno 8. The Premier has cabled congratulations to Mr Chamberlain on the conclusion of peace.

STOCK EXCHANGE CONGRATULATIONS. London, June 2. The Stock Exchange cabled to Lord Kitchener :

“ Heartiest congratulations to self and brave boys. Peace with honor is a fitting prelude to the Coronation.”

GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S CONGRATUIiATIONS. Melbourne, Juno 3. Lord Hopetoun has cabled to Lord Kitchener, congratulating him on the happy termination of the war, and the magnificent result accomplished by himself and men.

In the Senate, on tho motion of Mr O’Connor, a resolution was carried congratulating Great Britain on the restoration of peace, with fervent hopes of prosperity in South Africa.

By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, Monday nigh t.

As soon as the news was male known by the ringing of bolls tho people made hasto to bang out their flags. In a remarkably short time tho buildings in Queen street and tho vessels in tho harbor were a mass of bunting. Shortly afterwards the streets were thronged with people wearing red, white, and blue favors. Some of the flags hung out had. been evidently prepared for the occasion, as they bore such mottos as “ Victory and Peace,” and “ Always Gets Ahead.” In one place appeared the picture of a British lion smoking the pipe of peaco, the bowl being the head of Kruger. Tho dews spread rapidly to the suburbs, with tho result that the bells were rung at the fire stations and flags hoisted on places of business. Tho tram ears soon began to appear with flags hung out, and within half an hour a gang of men and lads were parading up and down singing 11 Soldiers of the Queen,” “ Absent-Minded Beggar,” “ Sons of the Sea,” and “ Rule Britannia.” Finally the band marched to the Mayor’s residence and played the National Anthem there. Tho Mayor (Mr Alfred Kidd) being absent at Wellington the Town Clerk waited on the Governor to convey tlie congratulations of the City of Auckland to His Excellency, and later on Mr A. Myers, Consul for Siberia, Mr F. Baume, Vice-Consul for Denmark, Mr Langguth, Consul for Austria, and Mr Carl Scegner, Consul for Germany, also waited on His Excellency to tender congratulations on behalf of their respective countries. The Auckland Brokers' Association celebrated the occasion by a dinner, when patriotic and congratulatory speeches were given. The declaration of peace was also celebrated at the Star Hotel, when the Hon. Jos. Carroll wbb present and spoke.