FEELING IN AMERICA AND GERMANY.

Manawatu Herald, 16 September 1902, Page 2

FEELING IN AMERICA AND GERMANY.

The general opinion in America iff one of amazement at the Generals' disregard of the terms of the peace settlement, and Mr Chamberlain's admirably calm reply is applauded. The German newspapers reluctantly admit that Mr Chamberlain was compelled to refuse many of the proposals, though they consider greater'generosity would be a better policy. The Generals were quietly welcomed at Amsterdam. General De la Rey stated that they required help to reconstruct the farms, and not homage or fetes. General De Wet said the Boers intended to remain faithful and submissive subjects now, and in the future they intended to defend their rights by word and pen. If England were generous, the would prove the most faithful subjects of the whole Empire. They wanted money for their schools, which were the safeguard of their nationality. _ General Botha feared the British Government would not compensate the Boers for burned farms, though thousands would otherwise be rained. General Botha’s relations with Mr Kruger, Mr Reitz and Dr Leyds have become ruptured. He attributes the failure of the Generals’ recent conference with Mr Chamberlain to Mr. Reitz’s defiant language in recent speeches. General Botha declares that the Generals will devote themselves exclusively to raising financial aid for the Boers.