THE BOER WAR.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 25 March 1901, Page 3

THE BOER WAR.

Britain’s Moderate Terms applauded. The Boer mistakes Leniency for Fear. (per PRESS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT.) Received this day at 8 50 a.m. London, March 24, There arc indications that Botha interpreted the magnanimous terms offered that Britain was anxious to terminate the war. The majority of the Liberal members of Parliament admit that it is impossible for Chamberlain to go further without compromising British supremacy. The American press acknowledge the splendidly generous terras offered,

The Continental press recognise Chamberlain’s moderation. A wide driving movement has commenced in (lie north-easi o£ (he Orange River Colony. The British occupied Rouxville, Smithfield, Eeddcrsbcrg and Dewetsdorp without opposition. The court of enquiry into (lie surrender of the Irish Yeomanry at Bindley in the earlier campaign exonerated LieutColonel Scragge, the otlicer commanding. The court expressed the opinion that Spragge could have resisted longer, except that persons raised (he white Hag.

The Terms of Peace Rejected. 5,000 Reinforcements for South Africa. Received this dry, at 8 50 a.m. London, March 21. Bennett Burleigh states (hat the rupture of the peace negotiations was received with rejoicing by both regulars and colonial troops. In terms offered, Botha was informed that if rebels returned to Natal or Cape Colony they were liable to be dealt with according to the law of Nations. The invaders of Soekdoorn were compelled to burn their carts and many rifles avoid capture. Nine Boers wore killed and seven wounded. Huttings, Mayor of Maraisburg, has been arrested on charge ul treason. The Boers wrecked and looted a provision train at Ylavlaagte. Five thousand reinforcements arc starting for South Africa between to-morrow and April 9th.