THE BOER WAR.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 393, 18 April 1902, Page 2

THE BOER WAR.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrigb London, April 16.

The Boer delegates asked for an armistico, ostensibly for the purpose of communicating with Kruger, but it is suspected with a view to re-organising their forces. The request was peremptorily refused. The St. James' Gazette says tho impression prevails in political circles that the hitch in the negotiations occurred on tho question of a general amnesty. Colenbrander’s total captures were 110. Nine rebels in Vryburg, a majority of whom had twice joined commandos, were sentenced to terms of penal servitude varying from five to twenty years. London, April 17. After Colonel Kekowich dispersed the Boers at Rooival General lan Hamilton pursued and killed seven, and captured eighty-one additional prisoners. Major-General Roockfort’s column at night surprised a laager at Sehweizen, capturing fifty-five Boers with waggons and stock.

Alfred Pearson, of the Eighth New Zealanders, died at Potchefstroom. Wellington, last night.

The Government are advised that Trooper Pearson, of Oamaru, one of tho injured in the railway accident to the Eighth Contingent, has died from fracture of the skull.

THE PEACE PROPOSALS,

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrighi Loudon, April 17.

The Pall Mall Gazette states that tho Government on Tuesday night received from Lord Milner the first cloar statement of the delegates’ attitude. After a short meeting of the Cabinot Lord Salisbury consulted with the King. The Times expresses doubts that serious proposals have been submitted.