AFTER THE WAR.

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 531, 26 September 1902, Page 2

AFTER THE WAR.

WHAT THE BOERS HAVE SUFFERED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, Sept. 25. The Generals’ manifesto states that they wero obliged to accept the terms imposed, as further assistance hitherto promised had been refused. They wore thankful for the world’s sympathy. The Republics had been ready to sacrifice everything to independence, and now tho struggle was over the people wero utterly ruined. Thirty thousand houses and Boer farms and a number of villages had been burned and destroyed by the British. Tho orchards bad been ruined, implements broken, mills destroyed, and every living animal killed. Our orphans and widows have been abandoned, and we appeal to the world for tho maimed and others who are needy, and also for tho satisfactory education of our children. The sword is now Bhoathed and silent in the presence of such great misery. Tho small amouut that Great Britain is giving in accordance with tho terms of surrender is altogether useless. Even if it were ten-fold it would be wholly insufficient. The concensus of opinion of tho newspapers is that tho manifesto reveals Ley ds’ and lieitz’ influence. Tho Gonerals aro not impressed by the Colonial Office rebuff, which is of their own seeking. THE TIMES' OPINION. GERMANY COOL AND CAUTIOUS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, Sept. 25. The Times regards the Generals’ manifesto as a covert and insidious hostility to tho Empire, whereto allegiance had been solemnly pledged. The majority of the newspapers are very angry, and warn the Generals that tho utilisation of pro-Boer committees in various countries for the purpose of organising a general fund to be distributed at the Generals’ sole discretion will not he tolerated. Germany received tho manifesto with coolness and caution,