The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-23
BOERS BEG TERMS?
Negotiations for Peace Reported
As Being Under Way.
KING ED OPENS PARLIAMENT
First Move In House Of Commons Is
Attack on Governments War
Policy-king's Speech Ct
Little Importance.

A strong belief prevailed in finan'
cial circles in London Thursday that
negotiations for peace had been re-
opened between the leading Beers and
the British government. South Afri'
can stocks rose in sympathy with the
reports.
The exact nature OF what was going
on was not known, but representa-
tive of the Associated Press learned
that leading Beers had indirectly ap-
preached the government, protesting
against the appropriation Of farms in
the Transvaal and Orange River COLO
nies by British settlers, which system
is now being rapidly pushed and that
strong influence had been brought to
bear on the Boer leaders to save at
least a vestige of property for their
followers.
War Discussed by Commons.
In the house of commons the liberal
leader, Sir Henry Campbell-Banner-
man, spoke in general terms against
the course Of the government in South
Africa, urging conciliation in place of
brute force. He said the same, to a
large measure, was true Of Ireland.
where the government at present was
"foundering between concession and
coercion" and urged the adoption Of
the most liberal program toward Ire
land.
Edward Opens Parliament.
King Edward opened parliament
win a ceremonial in all essential re-
spects similar to that of February last.
The procession to the house Of lords
was Of the same character as the for
mer opening by King Edward, while
within the upper house we're seen the
same state pageantry, the same his
toric dresses and the same revival Of
ancient form.
King Edwards speech was not an
important utterance. His majesty re-
ferred In terms Of qualification to the
world tour Of the prince and princess
of Wales, expressed regret at the fact
that the war in South Africa was not
concluded, said he trusted the decision
OF the sugar conference would lead to
the abandonment Of bounties, and
noted the conclusion Of the isthmiau
canal treaty.
Referring to Great Britain's relations
with foreign countries, the king said:
"My relations with the other powers
continue to be Of friendly character"
Contrary to expectations, the kings
reference to the war was just as in
definite as the statements on the sub
ject made in the last half dozen mes
sages from the throne.
81 regret" saio his majesty, that
the war in South Africa is not yet con-
cluded, though the course Of the oper-
ations has been favorable to our arms,
the area of war largely reduced and in
dustries are being resumed in my new
colonies. In spite Of the tedious char
scter Of the campaign, my soldiers
throughout have displayed cheerful
ness in the endurance Of the hardships
incident to guerrilla warfare, and a
humanity, even to their own detriment,
In their treatment Of the enemy, which
are deserving Of the highest praise.
The necessity for relieving those of my
troops who have most felt the strain of
war has afforded me the opportunity
of again ayailing myself Of the loyal
and patriotic offers of my colonies and
contingents will shortly reach South
Africa from Canada. the common
wealth of Australia and New Zealand"
In regard to the canal treaty the
speech says:
"I have concluded with the president
Of the United States treaty, the pro-
visions Of which will facilitate the con-
strdction of an interoceanic canal un.
der guarantee that it's neutrality will
be maintained and that it will be open
to the commerce and shipping of
all nations.'