South Africa.

Manawatu Herald, 12 June 1902, Page 2

South Africa.

THE BOEES SURRENDERING. SATISFACTORY REPORTS. Commandant Oom Meyers and Hans Botha, with 850 of their followers, have surrendered. MajorGeneral Bruce Hamilton, welcomed them as British subjects, allowed them to join their relatives in the Heidelberg districts. Most of them were clothed in leather and sheepskins, and looked tired out, though their horses were fit. Lord Kitchener reports that 440 Boers have surrendered at Middleburg, on the Delagoa railway line. They brought in a pompom and indicated the hiding-place of a howitzer and a Maxim. Two hundred and eighty-nine Boers hare surrendered at Standee-

ton, in the Eastern Transvaal, and 255 at Cradock (Caps Colony) 219 of whom were rebels. Lord Kitchener reports that the disarmament of the Boers is proceeding satisfactorily and a good spirit shown in regard to everything. On Saturday 1986 rifles were surrendered, making a total of 4342. General lan Hamilton, addressing surrenderors at Heidelberg, said the whole British nation admired their gallant struggle. The men expressed allegiance at Reitz. The whole staff of the Transvaal Government which was stationed at Rhenoster Kop, with an escort of fifty, surrendered at Balmoral. Commandant Lieberberg, with 470 men, has surrendeaed at Eeiknil, General De Wet brought in 200 men of Vannikerk’s and Vandermerwe’s commandoes to Yredefort road. Major-General Elliott welcomed the Boer fighters, and delivered the King’s message expressing delight at the termination of the war, _ eulogising both Boers and British, and hoping that the burghers would soon regain prosperity and happiness. The Boers were delighted and cheered for the King. Field-Cornet Raoth declared that the Boers would be loyal. v Out of 4642 Boers who had surrendered up to Sunday morning, 255 were Cape rebels, chiefly belonging to Commandant Fouche’s commandoes ; 185 belonged to Orange River Colony and 4202 to the Transvaal. Forty-four Boers have surrendered at Brandfort and 126 including Hindoos and MoKenny’s Commandoes, at Balmoral. THANKSGIVING IN ENGLAND. SERVICE AT ST. PAUL’S.

The thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral was attended by the King and Queen, the Pi'ince and Piincess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, and many other members of the Royal Family. There was tremendous enthusiasm along the route of the Royal procession, and was thronged with great crowds.

The cathedral was crowded immediately it was opened, thousands being unable to gain admission. The Bishop of London preached, his text being the blessings of peace. In the course of his sermon he said that the colonies’ assistance had welded the Empire in a union which would never break.

Crowds gathered outside St. Paul’s at two o’clock in the morning. The unreserved space was absorbed immediately the doors opened at eight o'clock. The Lord Mayor, standing at Temple Bar, surrendered the City Sword to the King, and afterwards met their Majesties outside the west entrance of Cathedral, where the Bishop and Dean received them. A stately procession was then termed consisting of gownsmen, a band, surpliced choir, clergy in splendid robes, Sheriffs ot the City, and Itha Lord Mayor bearing a pearl .sword, the King/ Queen, Bishop and Dean, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and other royalties followed an uplifted cross, singing “ Onward, Christian Soldiers.” The procession proceeded to the middle aisle, the King and Queen kneeling beneath the dome, the King in a Marshal’s uniform, the Queen in black lace, touched with purple. An impressive sermon was delivered. The Bishop’s quotation of Ruskin’s reference to the Crimean dead brought tears to the eyes of many. Lord Roberts, General Bailer, members of the Ministry and many legislators were present. Cardinal Vaughan, preaching at Holloway in the Dr Parker City Temple, referred gratefully and touchingly to the noble services the colonies had rendered in the war. CEREMONY AT PRETORIA,

An impressive peace ceremonial took place in the public square at Pretoria on Sunday forenoon. Six thousand troops lined the square. Lord Kitchener, attended by General lan Hamilton, General Baden-Powell and Lady Methuen, appeared"on a platform in front ot the Government Building, and presented medals to nurses and Victoria Crosses to officers and privates. Then an army chaplain and surpliced choir, with banners and crosses marched in procession, sinking hymns and reciting prayers. The Archbishop of Capetown preached. He referred to the bravery of the Boers in the field. Then followed the National Anthem and Kipling’s " Recessional.” Lord Kitchener called for cheers for the King, and the great crowd heartily responded. The troops cheered Lord Kitcticoer. ARRESTS AT PRETORIA, Sixty arrests, including lawyers, a doctor, a chemist and Hollander prisoners on parole have been made in Pretoria since the declaration of peace. The persons arrested are suspected of being concerned in a plot identical to that for which Lieutenant Hans Cordua was shot in August last. The plotters intended to dynamite the Go-, vernment Buildings and Lord Kitchener’s residence, and spike the guns at the arsenal. MR MORLEY’S FEARS. Mr John Moriey, speaking at Edinburgh, said that unless representative institutions were promptly granted to the Boers there would be a repetition of the troubles in South Africa. DE WET’S ADVENTURES. General Da Wet informed the “ Daily Telegraph ” correspondent that he was never hit throughout the war, or had his horse touched, though bullets cut his clothes. His adjutant was wounded twice, and had six horses killed under him. BRITISH LOSSES; The total number of deaths in the British forces during the war up to June were 107? officers and 20,870 men.

POLITICS AT THE CAPE. A mass meeting at Capetown «• solved to memorialise Mr Chamberlain to suspend the Constitution. Mr Smart! declared that it was imperative otherwise rebels would capture the Government. SURRENDERED BOERS. When the surrendered Boers reached Bloemfontein, they refused to. shake hands with those who had surrendered previous to the peace. The Boers who came in at Vredcfort expected fifteen thousand troops to witness the surrender. They were surprised and gratified to find Only Major-General Elliott and his staff. All the leaders are delighted at the peace and express a wish to return to work on their farms. Lord Kitchener reports that 0500 rifles were surrendered by the Boers on Saturday and Sunday. Of the number surrendered 448 rifles were by Cape rebels and the remainder belonged chiefly toiDe Wet's follower*.. All cheered heartily for his Majesty King Edward. DR KRAUSE’S PUNISHMENT. Commandant Herzog remarked to the " Daily Telegraph ” correspondent that Dr Krause, who was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for conspiracy deserved all he got, and more. Ho ought to have observed the law, or openly fought in the field. A PLEA FOR POLITICAL PEACE. At a banquet In Johannesburg, Sir Alfred Milner pleaded for a truce in political strife, and trusted that all would strive to develop a wider patriotism, embracing an idea world* wide Empire.