The Boer Generals.

Manawatu Herald, 26 August 1902, Page 2

The Boer Generals.

THEIR VISIT TO HOLLAND.

Generals Botha, De la Bey and De Wet had a three-hours' interview with Mr Kruger at Utrecht, in Holland, The ex-Presidenfc closely questioned them as to the attitude of the burghers under the new regime, and expressed himself disappointed at their replies.

A member of the local committee hoped the Boer Republics would soon be re-established. The Generals ignored 'the remark. The extremists in Holland are irritated at their attitudoi i -The Generals have abandoned their tour in Holland, and will return to England immediately. General De Wet has completed his history of the war. Generals Botha and De la Eey are writing a preface to it. General Botha received an ovation at Brussels, the crowds* shouting, “ Long live the'Boers !” DIFFERENCES AT THE HAGUE. Mr Kruger is bitterly disappointed, at the determination of. the Boer Generals to loyally adhere to the peace terms. General Botha declares that it is the duty of the burghefS to respect the law and become faithful subjects of the King. General De Wet is pressing Dr Leyds for documentary proof regarding the promise alleged to have been, given by d. Delcasse (French Minister for Foreign Affairs) that France would intervene prior to the issue of the Boer ultimatum.

There are indications that the Boer colony is leaving Brussels for Dresden. The Brussels correspondent ot the Standard states that Messrs Fischer, Wessels and Wolmarans (the recent Boer peace delegates) intend to take the oath of allegiance to the King and apply for permission to return to South Africa.

The Corporation of Limerick will bestow the Freedom of the City upon the Boer Generals.

General Lukas Meyer's funeral has been postponed for two months.; Possibly the body will be buried at the -Cape. ■ - ff : >-:■