DECLARATION OF PEACE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIV, Issue 127, 3 June 1902, Page 2

DECLARATION OF PEACE.

JUBILATIONS EVERYWHERE.

GLORIOUS NEWS. OONCLUBION OF THK PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. BOERS ACCBPT THE BRITISH CONDITIONS. PEACE DECLARED. Editor, Daily News, i New Plymouth. Wellington, June 2. It is with intense pleasure that I advise you I have just received definite intimation tluifc peace has been declared. J. G. Waiid, Acting-Premier, Wellington. HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED IN NEWPLYMOUTHENTHUSIASTIC DEMONSTRATION.

three thousand persons quickly gathered' at the P*st Office. The Mayor of Wellington annoucced the good news, and asked the citiztns to observe a holiday, whereupon the National Anthem wae sung. . . . Sir Joseph Ward then arrived, and in the course of a speech af congratulation* upon the happy coasummatioe, he read read a further cablegram from tin Secretary of Stite for the Colonies, saying that the repreientatives of the Boer forces etill l*f t in the field hare accepted the terms put forward by hie Majesty's Government. Be alw aakei the ptople to observe a holiday in celebration of the event. Cheers were given for the King, the Governor, Mr SeddoD, Mr Chamberlain, Lord Eoberte and Sir J. G. Ward, Patriotic senf* were sung. Afterwards the nor *» were taken out of Sir Joseph Werdli carriage, which was dragged two er three miles through the streets. VaA business plaees in the oity were dote* and bunting freely dispUyed. Telegrams from all parte of tb* coloiy have announced that the new* of the declaration of peaoe has kmea received with the utmost; enthusiasm. The Central Drillshed was crowded to night when the public thanksgiving service was held. The Acting-Premier and Minister for Public Works wer» present. Prayers were oftVen, and a* address delivered by ltev Jaa. Paterson, Bishop Wallia pronouncing the blessing. Sir Joseph Ward has received hundreds of telegrams from all parts af the colony, upraising aelifht at the conclusion of the war,

THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. ' By the courtesy of the Acting- ' Preiuirtr, Sir Joßeph Ward, the wire ( announcing thmt peace had been declared «as r*c«iv«d atthoNßWSoffi.ee about 10 o'clacK on Monday morning, an "extra" b.iing immediately issued. iThe important smd joyful news wan at lo»ce greeted by '.he rioginii <f churcc, gchooi, fire, nn«l factory bet;s au.l steam whistles. Crowds soou gathered in tie stre*ts, and tremendous enthusiasm was shown ; people shaking hands with each other un all sides. An immense crowd assemble! at tha cornor o! Devon and Brougham street!, tha Garrison Band, bting ou the spot in wond«rfully quick tim<>, led off with " Rule Britannia," and followed with "God Save the King" and the " British Gr»nadiere." His Wot ship the Mayor (Mr E. Doekrill) then called for three cheers for the King, which were henrtily responded to, aud stated that thera would be an official announcement of the good news at tha Council Chambers at noon. In a wonderfully short time the town was dressed in bunting, flags being on every building and across the streets, business bbing altogether at a stand-still. THE OFFICIAL DECLARATION. At noon an immense concourse of people assembled in front of the Town Hall. Tho Stito school cbi'dren ware Marched from their respective schools by their teachers aud massed in front. The Mayor, accompanied by the member for thv liistric", the Hen. W. T. Jennings, M.L.C., Kevu. Osborne, berpsdl, Nixon. Drew,a«d| Woelley, Mescames Dockiili, Smith, K. H. DkviV* and Allsworfch, The Commissioner o;' Crow,, Lands (Mr Mackenzie) several Couuciflors and oth«rs took up a position on the ba'cony. The Mnyor then rend the wire hj« (had received from the Acting-Premier land expressed the pleasuie it gave him to urmounca that peace had been declared. Ho spoke of tha sacrifice the ] Empire had nude and tha pride all {should feci that the nation had brought th« war to a successful conclusion. New Zealand had every reason to foel proud of iln pirt she had taken and the share they bad in bringing that conclusion abour. Thu Hon. W. T. Jennings also spoke of tb. pleasure i' gave biua to bn the>e 'hut d*y as Oi.e wtio renumber; d th» horrors of war iu our struggle with the nitives. He felr, there was no blessing iiko peace. Mr E. M. Smith spoke of the strength u! fh« combination ag'iicst the Mother Country in th« w«r, und referred to til* groat value of the services rendsred oy cho colocits, who lecogaised from the tiiso t.h it the struggle was sine forlibj.'y, freedom, and justice. N*w Z la'atid hud s'ood in with jttie Mother Country rit;hfc nobly, but I in no doing lud only returned the help giveu to her ub the time of the Maori war.

Th-3 Rev. S. 8. Oab-irna then oftured up a thanksgiving prayer. During the interral betwvea the spsuches, the baud played suta' le aiis and the speakers were cbeerjd with the graatjsv enthusiasm, cheer* bein ; also rfivsa for the Kiug, the New Zealand Ounsingeats, and Oolooel Davie*. The memory of those w.jo bad fallen was al so acknowledge with b-tvred baAda. The May*or theD arnifuinad thanksgiving uervicts in th> Reciva'i'W G.ouuds at 11 a.m. to-day, and a holiday for tho rest of thu day for the school childraa. Tha naioual anthem and "Praise God froia whi>m all blessings flow " were them sung. THE HAKBOUR. At tho Harbour every dig availab'e was fluwiu. The Napira »'h'c!i was lyicg ufc the wharf \va» gaily i(e;ora?ed by Oaptaiu Norbury, wm'l% Uio »ign*l station, and the fl.ij; a all" ar, Captiiu Hoot's re ideuoa we o wreathed in bunting from tup t.) botom. Thu fi-oeziug woi'ics also imd.i the bus: appearance posubLi.

KEJfKRKN'CE AT T4KANAKI COUNTY COUNCIL. Whsn the Oounoi! m>t at 11 o'clock Mr H. Oko;., the ahuirman, referred to the news, and cousidorwd councillors could c wgratulate one another oa the termmatiou of the long war in Soutli Africa. Mr Gray endorsed the chai man'* r«maikf, and sta<ad tha~ N-rw Zea'and could find ui.ie fin fitabln occupations for her lads in peaceful pumuite. GOVERNMENT OIWCIW. On rec.ips of tho news th'i various Government; officta werj closed. Tfao Telephone Exchange closed for a couplo uf hours during the day. f After th'i diepinal of tub business in tho moraiug the Court ofiici a wore closed. VOLUNTBERS la tht ovounii» h p:rad} of the It flu, Guards, Oidets, and Btt'alion I Baud wai hold. (Jiptan-Adjutant '''aunt. - ® w as in cimgo, C»pta!nQuai'Sornusfcei' Cock bifi :g n)s > piasenr. The companies were marched through tho rtiee s, h'.adivd by tha bsm<t, aud on returning to the Ddll Hall thrte ciiaers wars given for tu« King, the band phyuig "God Save the King." IN OTHER JPLACES. Wellington, Juno 2. Tho accomplishment; of peace was ] &.~a~j iudicir.ed hero by thvi ringing of] tho Post Ofti;e bells, and immeduUly ; after by the firing of guns. TremetiP'iu exci emunj; arosu, ar.d two or ;

Wattaba, June 2. The newt of the peace was received with enthusiain. Tat fits and cturoh bell* were rung, and the Fretting Works whistle was blown. Serenl cannon rounds were fired. Banting wog displayed along the main street, and the school chidlren assembWl round the flag which tuey saluted, ani gave three cheers for the King. The children sang the National Anthem and were dismissed from studies. Tht people are toe excited to settle down to bu8i&0:8. SiRATfOBD, June 2. The news of p«ace w»s r.c-ived with wild enthusiasm. Flags were flying and ; bells ringing, and busimss placet closed. Tue Municipal Council and citizens are arranging for oelebrationt to-night. Eutham, June 2. News of peace was received with great enthusiasm here, whistles beieg blown and bkllu rung. A', a thsnktK'ving service this &fterno»u the Eev. Wooloxall delivered a speech, pointing to lessons taught by the w»r just ended* At the conclusion of the address cheers were given for King Edward, Hawkra, June 2. The Acting-PremierV peace t> legraaa was issued ai an extra, and was followed by a demonstrdtioa of sa isfaetian, flags flying and bells ringing. Wavoavui, Jane 2. There were great rejoicings uvcr the pevse notification. Guns and c mnont were fired, syrdns screeched, and flags wor.) flown. The school children have a holiday and business plto-s were closed for a while. Pauubitok Noktb, June 2. News of peace was received with unwanted enthusiasm by the general public. Toe church and flie bells r*ng uud i-peeuhea were delive ed. The school children were dismissed and business practically suspend, d for the d,y. Fkildug, June 2. All the bells aud steam wbi*tlft were souuded continuously fur hours. Thu bands played, flag* were flowu, and fi.ewurkd l«t off. The sh'ps wtre clos'.d and thwe was much excitement. Cheistchuech, Juue 2, The E Battery Hi ed a salute of 21 guns, aud every available hell was rung on receipt of toe news of peace. Thanksgiving services weie held by all denominations. Auoklamd, June 2. • The mayor being absent at Wellington, the town clerk waited on tht Governor to oonviy the congratulations of the city of Auckland to his Ex -ellency, and later un the Consuls for Liberia, Denmark, Austria, and Germany waited on his Excellency to tender congratulations on behalf of her rasp ictive countries. VETERANS' MESBA3K TO Till KING. Aucklaki), June 2. The Governor sen-, the following cable to the King: -"Que 'houtAnd officers and men, veterans oti tyirg war medals of every campaign, f r>;m Sojndt in 1843, beleaging to the Auckland disrict, dmire to convey their httfty coogra,ulatioDS to his Maj s y tht King on tbo triumphal issue of tht war." PKOPOSKD TKOOPKRiJ' MEMORIAL. LOKD KANFUttLY'S &UUGBSTION ArjcKLASD, June 2. Now that peace has been decUred tlie Governor feugges's that a fitting memorial to those colonials who htve lost their liv. s in South Afrioe would be the <■ stabliahment in the ootony of a horau for veteran sol:li<>rs and sailors, the home to be hj arranged that husband and wifefhould not be moemrily separati-.d, and the home to te open for any Now Z aland soldiers who are incap<cit>t*<! from gaining a livelihood. His Kxc llency urges sympathisers with tli» veterans to form committees and collect funds. He augments funds could b i specially allocawd as for the support of one cottage, or one bed, or for buldiug purposes. Should the pub'io deem his suggestions worthy of support the Governor says ho will endevour to ob rain material atsisttnet from the Mother Oouutry, and he eoneud.<s: "I earnestly hope that all lovers of our Empire way corsider ibis ma u-", aud give their mite to help make ihe l»st diye of the Empire's old . servants as happy as poaribl-.-."

-T»g patriotio songs, carrying flags, anc "wearing rosettes. They processionee the stmts till a late hour. •jaa Bicwisa of thb peace agree MBNT. JOY IK 80TJTH AFRICA. AMERIUAN AND EUROPEAN SATIS FACTION. ReoaiTed 2,10.59 p.«. London, June 2. After signifying their acceptance oi the terms all the delegates arrived at Pretoria o» Saturday, and signed the agreement at 10.30 at night. The document contained the terms of surrender. Lord Kitchener despatched a message to England, and added that Lord Hilaer and himself also signed. The conference at Yereeniging on Saturday came to an unanimous decision, and the principal leaders accompanied the de'egates to Pretoria. The J6r.h aod 27. h June have be«n proclaimed public holidays at Pretoria. Congregations at Durban tang the National Anthem. There wae great joy in the streets el London, a general holiday being observed to-day. SCENES IN LONDON. TOE LORD MAYOB/8 ADDRESS. Secured 2,10.29 p.m. London, June 2. The Lord Mayor, while announcing the declaration of peace amidst deafening cheers at the Mansion House, remarked that while the nation was thankful it was prepared for any news, and determined if necessary to even gratter sacrifices in support of the soldiers who were sustaining the honour aod integrity of the Empire. He em phasised the colonies' support of the Motherland, and prayed for a long and happy peace. The Lord Mayor asked for three cheers for the King, and mighty cheers ranf out. Then others were given for the Queen, the soldiers, and those who had fallen for their country. Received J, 1u.41 p.m. London, June 2. There is general joy in Canada and the English provinces. Satisfaction is expressed in America end on the Continent. JOHN. BIDUONDV MISTAKEN PREDICTION. TRANBYAAL BONDS. Bncerfed 2,10.41 r.m. London. June 2. Mr John Redmond, addressing a Ltague meeting at Kensington on Saturday, said the pacification of South Africa would not be witnessed in this or the coming generation. The Dutch would regain their independence and power. England was willing to pay any sacrifics to conciliate the colonies, but the gocd-will of Ireland exceeded that of the thirty-two colonies. A proclamation issued at Pretoria on Saturday provided that, notwithstanding ex-President Kruger's proclamation suspending interest on Transvaal bonds during thy war, interest would accrue as from yesterday.

THANKSGIVINGS IK LONDON. PBSSS COMMENTS. "PEAOX WITI HONOUR." Received 8.1.12 a.ra. London, June 2. Tbe City and West End were illuminated. The hymn, "Now thank we all our God," was sung at tbe close of a service at Bs. Paul's Ohapel Royal. Thanksgiving service* were held in most ehnrches. The Daily Mail uys Britain early in the week rejected a proposal submitted for peaca for ratification by Kt uger and tbe delegates in Holland. The Daily Exprttt spates that Kruger on leaning that the peace agreement had been vignod exclaimed " My God, it is impossible." The TagUatt, Berlin, savs that England will build a golden bridge for the brave bat vanquished enemy. Sir Henry lleOollum, Governor (f Na'al, eulogised General Louis Botha as a prospective Natil caloniat, and strongly appealed to the races for fraternal co-operatioa in the upbuilding of the country. Mr Bennett Builsigh, Daily Telegraph correspondent, eays the people in Pre oria piraded after midnight sing-' ing " God save the Kin/," and cheering, and in other ways expressing their delight. The Standard says that as the lor.g drama unfolded itself the feelings of the spectators underwent a change. Tbe closing act would add to B> item's prea - tige and weight in tbe councils of the world. England's gratitude would be associated with an ungrudging admiration of the mo<t valiant advers.ries the Motherland and the colonies had ever encountered. There was no c iu»e for humilation -the enemy were defeated, not disgraced. The Daily Chronicle says that peice with honour may, it our statesmen are wiee to use the opportunitier, be also peace with goodwill The Daily Express says the knot of irreeoncilabks were told that thay would have to fight al.ne, and only thin yielded.

VARIOUB ITEMS. London, Juce 1. ! General De Lisle hug been invalided to England. The British troops and horses are in magnificent form after their rest. Sir Henry McOallum, Govtrnor of Natal, tpeaking at Greytown, sail the delegates wanted sixf >ld more th n the Governmeat w> old g'aiit. The Cape Times, in a'tvoea'-ing t» e suspension of tbe destitution, sa'es that neither Bind lenders nor D itcn Ministers lifted a finger for po-.cs.

REJOICINGS INMJSTRALIA. Bsceive'i 3,1.2 »m. MIXBOURNZ, Jun« 2. The first Bew« was rcoeivvd by Lo-d Hopetoun in a cable from J.ord Kitchener, followed by one from Mr. Onamberkin. When the news was communicated to the Federal Government a holiday in all Federal departments was at onca proclaimed. Mr. D«akin slid it was gratifying to Australia and all others under the flag | that the British arms had triumphed. * He hoped that the bulk of the British army, including Australian contingents, would be relieved from their difficult task. Bir William Lyns, t, B Acting-Minis-ter for Deface, hoped the terms of peace were mtgeanimous to the conquered foe, who had proved tbennelvis brave men. ; Brisbane, June 2. There was great jubilation over the peace news. Bells raag out and flags bedecked all public buildings.

j Sydney, June 2. ' The Governor-General has received the following cables : " From lord "Peace signed last night"; end from Mr Chamberlain: " KepresenWivts of Boer foic«s still iu field | accepted term* of surrender effered by | his Majesty." The goud news was r<jiceived very quietly iu Sydney, and there was no demonstration. j Whatever the private feelings of the | populace in Sydney may have been, i there was no public manifestation of enthusiasm over the declaration of peace. The chairman of the Stock Exchange was cautious nnd anxious to ktiow the terms on which peace had I besn - concluded before giving way to jubilatirn. The Government took no »ti>ps to give voice to ehtion, but may possibly make some manifestation to-morrow.

THE FIRE ON THE SS MOKAUJUDGMENT OF THE COURT OF INQUIRY. PES PKES3 ASSOCIATION. Wellington, June 2. The judgment of the Court of Inquiry into the fire which occurred on trie steamship Mokau on the 27th April was delivered this morning. It states that the vesssl appears to be structurally deficient as regards protection from fire from the galley and furnaces. After summing up the facts and evidence tho Court finds (1) That the fire occurred through the woodvn partition in the boilm'-r.om igniting from the stove-pipe ; (2) tha"; the captain was to blame in not biking warning by previous partial ignition of woodwork; (3) that negligence was shown in not having ar y hose or pump workable from the deck, and in having no proper watch kept while the furnace and stove-pipe were burning. Ths Court condemns the arrangement of the galley stove and bunker bulkheads in the boiler-room and stokehole; and orders the master (Captain Jonas) to pay the costs of the inquiry, £lO 7s.