THE BOER WAR.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 422, 22 May 1902, Page 2

THE BOER WAR.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrigh' London, May 20.

Wessels, at Amsterdam, stated that any arrangement sanctioned by Steyn and Schalkburger would be binding on all Boers, while those who stood out would be justly regarded as outlaws.

The Standard states that Mr Runeiraan’s act is an important secession. Only two progressives now support Sir Gordon Spriggs.

Mr Runeiman, addressing his Simonstown constituents, said five members of the Government, a majority, were ready to vote to maintain the Bond. The prospect of the Afrikander party’s return o power would be an unthinkablo calamity. The Imperial Government ought, m restoration of the Constitution, to introduce a moro equitable system of redistribution.

PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. DOUBTFUL CONDITION OF AFFAIRS. 3y Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, May 21. The Morning Post’s Pretoria corresponlent says that a number of irreconcilables, principally Free Staters, arc at Yereeniging. The Transvaal minority mostly favor immediate peace. Those, knowing Great Britain’s power and determination, may influence the majority. Tho crops have been reaped in many districts by the troops, thus increasing the enemy’s straits in regard to food. The irreconcilables are relying on Great Britain nearing the end of the purse, but the majority are better informed. Commandant Van Harden was killed while unsuccessfully at tacking Aberdeen.

_ Advices received in Holland state that the majority at Vereeniging are personally interested in prolonging the war. The struggle will die out out without conference or treaty. Mr Burleigh says that the discussions are acrimonious.