THE BOER WAR.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 6 July 1901, Page 4

THE BOER WAR.

[b? BLKOTBIO TELEGRAPH —COPYRIGHT.] [Per Press Association.] London, July 5. Elliott has sent to Harrismith 2000 horses, 3000 cattle and 200 refugees. Lord Kitchener informed the Government that the exchange of cypher cables between Botha and Kruger resulted in burgher Steyn on June 20th issuing a proclamation stating that Kruger cabled that ho and the deputation still had great hopes of a satisfactory end, and that the struggle must continue. Kruger added that the deputation had already taken and would still take all steps for further provision for the captive women, children and prisoners. Botha, Da Wet, and Dolarey thereupon resolved not to accept peace without independence, and the protection of tho colonial rebels, and would vigorously prosecute the war. A Bill authorising a CO million loan for tho war passed its second reading by a majority of 160 after a heated debate on the conduct of tho war.

In the debate on tho war loan Hon. Mr Brodrick declared that Government would never concede independence to the Transvaal and Orange State.

Tho Eight Honorable H. Campbell Bannerman considered that without yielding the main point the Government could exhibit more conciliation.

In tho House of Commons, replying to several pro-Boer speeches alleging that Chamberlain’s refusal to sanction Kitchener’s peace proposals was' responsible for the prolongation of the war. Brodrick declared that during tho last few months the Boers suffered enormously, losing 7000 men besides great quantities of stores and ammunition. Thrir determination to continue the war was solely the result of agitation in this country countenanced in high quarters. Kruger had never subscribed a farthing towards tho support of the captive women, children and prisoners, nor negotiated with tho Government.