New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-03
ANOTHER MAFEKING NIGHT
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burghers were licensed 10 protect themselves
with arms generous appropriation was MADE
for restocking their farms, and general re-
lease of prisoners and the establishment Of local
self government We're guaranteed at the earliest
practica BILE date.
The terms were so magnanimous that even the
pro-Boer Radicals found little fault. Such
criticism was heard among the members was
based upon the extraordinary leniency shown by
the government and the apparent lack or safe
guards against the reopening of military opera
lions after the release of the prisoners. The
compromise on the language question was also
regarded by aggressive Unionists source of
future disturbance.
There much comment upon the official
recognition of the representatives of the South
African Republic and the Orange Free State In
the first article of the agreement, and the ex-
PLANTATION which offered to this revival of
the dignity of two prescribed and wandering
governments was not without utility, since it
enabled Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner to re-
mand the Cape and Natal rebels to their own
governments Mr.. Chamberlain's proclamation
of last September has been allowed to die. since
no Boer leader can be condemned to exile or de-
rrived of his property.
Mr.. KRUGER is not mentioned in the agree
ment, but apparently he will not be liable under
the fourth article any proceedings, civil or
criminal if he returns to Pretoria.
The official correspondence respecting the
terms OF surrender is very interesting. 1he
Boer representatives at first endeavored TO mann
tain the independence of the republics and sug-
gested that the British claims could be met by
a concession Of the franchise and a few other
minor points This proposal promptly re-
fused by Lord Kitchener, and then the Beers
said they were prepared to surrender indepen-
dence regards foreign relations They were
also ready to surrender part of their territory
but wished TO retain self-government under
British supervision. These terms likewise were
declined by Lord Kitchener and Lord Miner.
Finally the Boer leaders submitted proposals
which were forwarded TO Mr.. Chamberlain and
accepted by him, subject TO one or two altera-
lions. Mr.. Steyn, owing 20 Illness withdrew
from the conference. and his name is omitted
from the agreement. He nominated De Wet
Acting President" on retiring and the famous
guerilla general signed first of the Free State
delegates
With wonderful unanimity to-day's news
papers welcome the terms on which the Beers
agreed to surrender. The settlement is re-
garded as generous to the Beers, while at the
same time securing 10 the British every point
for which they fought. Chamberlain. Kitchener
and Miner are praised for their work in bring
ing about peace. The Colonial Secretary in par
ticular is congratulated on his firmness. his
foresight and his self-sacriicing patriotism
The Daily Mali thinks, however. that 1t is
impossible TO regard without dissatisfaction the
eighth article. by which no special war tax may
be levied landed property in the Boer terri
tories. This means. in brief. that the Outlanders
who have suffered so much will have TO pay
the bill SO far as it is paid
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman's speech in the
Commons yesterday. like those Of Lord Tweed
mouth ard Lord Rosebery in the Lords, was
hearty and congratulatory. The Liberals at last
have a chance of appealing TO the public for
support without asking the voters to be I'M
patriotic The financial policy of the govern
ment is still undetermined. but there Is little
reason to doubt the retention Of the grain regis
tration duty.
The June magazines have q series Of articles
on proposals for imperial zolverein. includ
ing one in THE Nineteenth Century" Colonel
Denison's work is attracting much attention. and
the colonel has been invited to speak this week
at Tunbridge Wells. Glasgow, Greenock and
Edinburgh.
The national anthem sung in many the
aires last night, and the music halls were brim-
ming over with jollity. Twelfth Night"
revived with fine effect at Mr.. Trees theatre.
where the audience was in high spirits. David
James's Hall substituted for the closing number
the programme, which not suited to the
joyous sentiment Of the day. patriotic English
selection The audience grateful for the op-
portunty for display Of patriotic feeling, APP
plauded with exceptional warmth.
Cunard shares rose sharply yesterday
| newed rumors of absorption of the line by the
shipping combination. l. n. F.