The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-03
Applause Such as is Seldom
Heard Greeted Announcement.
IRISH MEMBERS lMPAsslVE.
The Reference to the Beers Recogriz-
ing King Edward as Their Lawful
Sovereign occasioned Great
Applause-Opposition Was
Gratified by LiberalitY
of Terms Offered.

LONDON, June Mot in years had
the House of Commons been so thronged
with such brilliant and enthusiastic.
audience, as when the first Lord of the
Treasury and Government Leader in the
House, A. ]. Balfour. announced, TINS
afternoon, the peace terms concluded
with the Beers.
An hour before the House met, large
crowd on White Hall vociferously cheer
ed the notable politicians. particularly
the Colonial Secretary Joseph Cha1nebr-
lain, who walked unconcernedly from the
Colonial Office with a broad smile on
his face.
Long before the customary prayer the
galleries of the House were packed.
Joseph H. Choate. the United States Am
bassador. Henry White, the Secretary
Of the Embassy: Lord Rothchild. and
many members of the Cabinet patiently
waited through the answering Of ques-
tions in the House for the momentous
announcement. An unusually large num-
Der of peers sat in their galleries and be-
were closely packed.
Mr.. Chamberlain and Mr.. Balfour both
received great ovations as they walked
to their seats The Hobbies and waiting
rooms we're crowded with disappointed
seekers for seats among whom We're
many Americans.
BREATHLESS SILENCE.
The period of waiting finally came to
IN end Amid breathless silence. broken
n few seconds later by applause such
IS the House of Commons seldom hears,
AIR BalfcTr stood up and announced the
terms on which the war in South Africa
had been ended The reference TO ,ne
Boers acknowledging King Edward as
their sovereign made the hit Of the day
AS the libcra.ty of the terms grew
plainer the cheers on the government
side Of the house diminished, while the
opposition's satisfaction was proportlon-
ately increased.
Through all this. the Irish members sat
impassive though earlier in the after
noon they had startled the House by
demonstration, which at first was
thought to be in honor of peace, but
which, 1t was soon discovered, was caused
bv the re-appearance in the House OF
William Redmond, who had just returned
from the United States.
The tension was over and when ME-.
I3alfour's statement was concluded every
one seemed glad of the opportunity for
a hearty laugh caused by the govern
ment leaders humorous quashing of the
suggestion that the Commons adjourn
I'm honor Of peace Various objections to
the peace terms We're expected, but they
did not appear to be very serious Ihe
Irish viewpoint was that the govern
ment has given up pra ctically everything
and that the regulations affecting the
I,o. a. "
consequence of the Kings amnesty proc
!amation.
MIR. Balfour arose at 2:4o
p NJ and announced the terms of peace
in South Africa. as follows:
"Iis Exceliency, Lord Miner, in be-
half of the British Government; His Ex-
cellency. Mr.. Stony; General Bremner
General C. r. DeWet and Judge Her
.oe. acting in behalf OF the Orange Free
state and General Schalkburger, Genera
Eeitz. General Louis Botha. and Genera
De,arev. acting in behalf of their respec'
tive burghers. desiring to terminate The
nresent hostilities, argee to the follow.
ing terms: =
..The Burgher forces in the field vii
forthwith lay down their arms and hane
over all guns, rifles and ammunition o.
mar an their possession. or under thei
control, and desist from further resist
snce and acknowledge King Edward VII
as their lawful sovereign.
..The manner and details Of this sur
render will be arranged between Lore
kitchener and Commandant Genera
Botha, assisted by General Delarey ant
Chief Commandant DeWet.
..Second. All BurGhers outside the linn
fts Of the Transvaal and Orange Rive
colony. and all prisoners Of war a
present outside South Africa. who ar
Burghers, will. on duly declaring thei
acceptance Of the position of subject
., His Majesty, be brought back to thei
homas as soon as means of transporta
+;n, ran he provided and means of sub
sistence assured.
..Third. The Burghers so returning
yv,,l not be deprived OF their personal lib
erty or property.
Fourth No proceeding. civil or Grim
iral will be taken against any Burgher
surrendering or so returning. for an.
acts In connection with prosecution o
the war The benefits of this claus
don't extend to certain acts contrary t
the usages Of war. which had been mott
ned by the commander in chief to Boe
generals, and which shall be tried b.
court martial after the close of hostiltfes
..Fjfth. The Dutch language will h.
taught in the public schools of tn
Transvaal and Orange River Colony
where parents desire it, and will be al
lowed in the courts of law for the bette
and more enectual administration Q
justice. .n,o,,
sixth Possession OF rifles will be al
,owed. The Transvaal and Orang
River Colony will. at the earliest pos
.th,e date. be succeeded by civil gov
.,nnenf and SO soon as circumstance