The Boer War.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 70, 26 March 1901, Page 4

The Boer War.

THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. _ | _<ft A DRIVING MOVE. Per Press Association. Telegraph. Copyright London, March 24. Mr Bennett Birleigb, f he Daily Telegraph’s war states that the rupture of peaconegotiafiors was received with rejoicing by both regulars and colonial troops. In the terms offered, Botha was informed that if the rebels returned to Natal or Cape Colony they wor’d be liable to be dealt with according to law. Malan’s invaders at Svekdoorn were compelled to burn their cai ; s and many rifles and saddles to avoid capture-. Nine Boers were killed and seven wounded. Hattins, Mayor of Maraisburgh, has been arrested on a charge of treason. The Boers wrecked and looied a provision train at Ylaklaagte. Five thousand reinforcement -. are starting for South Africa between tomorrow and April 9th. There are indications that Botha interpreted the magnanimous terms offered as a sign that Great Britain was anxious to terminate the war. Liberal members of Parl'nment admit it is impossible for Mr Chamberlain to go further without compromising British supremacy. The American press acknowledge the splendidly generous terms offered. Continental papers have recognised Mr Chamberlain’s moderation. A wide driving move has commenced in the north-east of Orange Colony. The British have occupied Ronxville, Smithfield, Reddersbivg, and Dewetsdoip without opposi lon. The Court of Inquiry into the surrender of the Irish Yeomanry at Lindley earlier in the campaign exonerated Lieutenant-Colonel Spragge. The officer commanding tho Cou expressed the opinion that Colonel Spragge could have resisted ' longer except that some persons raised the white flag.