CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, 31 May 1902, Page 2

CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

The Transvaal. PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. In Parliamentary circles it is believed'that the vital terms of peace have been settled, but that the Government is unwilling to announce anything until a definite conclusion of the negotiations is arrived at. “ The Times ” says it is impossible to be more sanguine than a few days ago, though while a fairly strong minority continue desirous of war, it is unlikely those who favour peace will throw up the sponge. “The Standard ” says If even a temporary hitch has occurred there is no ground for anticipating an unfavourable issue. Though the delegates acquiesced with annexation, much remains to be adjusted relative to the retention of arms for self-defence, the language question and rebuilding of farms. The “ Daily Mail ” says :r-Several well-known leaders at the Vereeniging Conference were extremely aoisy, and it was necessary to exercise pressure to ensure complete surrender. HINDON’S FOLLOWERS. Eighty-one of Jack Hindoo’s commando surrendered at Balmoral. While proceeded to the British lines, Sleekamp’s commando stopped Hindoo's, seizing and breaking their rifles, Hindoo’s men, being without ammunition were helpless. SURRENDER OF TWO HUNDRED. Mr Bennet Burleigh cables that it is reported a field-cornet and two hundred men have surrendered at Frankfort. PROSPECTS OF PEACE. The Duke of Cambridge, addressing the National Rifle Association, said We see little daylight in connection with the peace negotiations. Though we are not confident, we must be prepared for anything. Another Cabinet meeting will be held on Friday. The “ Daily Mail” states that the Government has received more hopeful cables from Pretoria. FIGHTING IN CAPE COLONY. Major Collett, with the Janseville Horse, attacked the Boers at Somerset on Tuesday last. After - a prolonged fight the Boers withdrew, leaving Commandant Malan a prisoner and fatally wounded in the stomach. ENEMY REPULSED. The Boers attacked Roodepoort, but were repulsed. MISCELLANEOUS. A party of Steinacker’s Horse captured four riders conveying despatches from Europe to the Boer generals. Two were shot. The despatches were secured.

Commandant Lannerin, when captured recently, told an officer that Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman’s speeches had greatly eacouraged the Boers.

The speaker wondered that they were allowed. The Boer prisoners at St. Helena insist that peace has been proclaimed} and are packing up in readiness to return to South Africa. Latest BRITISH CABINET SUMMONED. Cabinet was hastily summoned today to consider the Boer reply to Tuesday’s communication. ANNOUNCEMENT ON MONDAY. The Right Hon. A. J. Balfour states that he hopes to be able 1 1 announce the result of the peace negotiations on Monday. Public expectation still points to peace.