The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-01-31
HOLLAND WANTS PEACE.
Addresses Note to Great Britain sug-
sestins Way to End War in
South Africa.

hoAUon, Jan. 23.-Ihe government
1 leader, y. j. Balfour, announced in the
/ house of commons Tuesday that no
overtures for peace had been received
from anyone authorized to speak in
behalf of the Beers. A communication
was, however, received late Saturday
last from the Dutch government which
/ was now under consideration. Mr..
Balfour hoped shortly to lay the COM
/ munication and the reply to it before
| the house.
! The government of Holland has Of
ferred in the most friendly terms
to help in bringing about peace
in South Africa. In commu-
nication to the British govern
ment the Dutch government sug-
gests that it might be permitted to
act as a sort of diplomatic agent for
the Boer delegates. The government,
however, expressly disavows any at
/ tempt to intervene, and does not
mention any terms.
1t was learned by representative
of the press that the British govern
ment infers that it would not have
been approached unless the Dutch au-
thorities were convinced that the
Boer delegates now in Europe were
willing to accept the cardinal points
OF the British peace terms, SO fire.
quently announced in parliament.
Lord Lansdowne, the former secre-
tary, replied in friendly terms to the
Netherlands proposal, but instituted
inquiries in order to ascertain the ex-
tent of the powers delegated to Mr..
Kruger and the other Boer represent
atives in Europe to act in behalf of
| the burghers in the field. Great
doubt is expressed at the foreign Of
fec here as to whether any negotia-
lions carried on by the Boer dele
gates through the Dutch government
or other channels will prove effect
! ual.
The announcement of Mr.. Balfour
caused a sensation in the Hobbies of
parliament. Lord Rosebery is gen.
orally credited with having brought
about this movement on the part of
the Dtuch government. 1t is recalled
that DR.. Kuyper, the Dutch premier,
in an interview published about Christ
mast time, was represented to have
urged the impossibility of Hollands
| intervention in South Africa unless
she had reason to think that both par
ties wished it. Consequently, it is re-
| garded as certain that the present
move was inspired by the Boer dele
gates.
The Daily News claims credit for
the initiation of the peace movement.
This paper says that after Lord Rose
bery's speech at Chesterfield they sent
Dr. Bisschop, who was recently coun-
sci for the Dutch government before
the compensation commission, and
who is neither Briton nor Boer, on a
mission to the continent to invite the
Boer delegates to consideration of
the basis of negotiations which Lord
Rosebery suggested, namely, to grant
the Beers self-government on the Ca
madam model; no unnecessary prolon-
CATION of the military occupations;
complete amnesty to Beers and colo.
NAL rebels, and grants of money to en-
able the Beers to restart their farms.
DR.. Bisschop had long conferences
with the Boer delegates on the con-
tinent, with the exception of Mr..
Kruger. But he was assured that the
ex-president had delegated his au-
thority and that it was not necessary
to see him. According to the paper,
DR.. Bisschop persuaded the delegates
to Hold conference and discuss his
proposals. Then followed the visit
of DR.. Kuyper to London.
The Daily News declines to reveal
the outcome of these conferences, but
practically avows that the Boer dele
gates still insist upon independence,
and considers that the government
ought to reply, setting forth Great
Britain's terms, and leaving the re-
sponsibility of refusal to the Beers.
Referring to this matter editorial
ly, the Daily News draws the infer
ence that the government has already
replied, and has rejected the Dutch
overtures as unauthorized, as other
wise Mr.. Balfour would not have been
i'll position to promise the papers
on the subject, this promise showing
that no further negotiations We're
afoot. This was the impression in
the lobibes as a result of the an
nouncement of the government lead
er, and semiofficial statements in gov
eminent journals this morning de-
clare the outlook for peace not hope
full. Those acquainted with Boer SEN
timents assert that Messrs. Fischer
and Wolmarans, and Gems. Schalk-
Burger and Botha are willing to rec
ognize British annexation while Mr..
Kruger and DR.. Leyds, Gen. De Wet
and President Steyn still insist upon
independence. Thereof fore, at present,
it is considered hopeless to arrive at
any agreed basis of negotiations.
Tries His Balloon Again.
Monte Carlo, Jan. 29.-Santos-Du-
mont made trial ascent of his air.
ship Tuesday morning. Everything
worked smoothly. The vessel read
lily answered her helm in the light
breeze prevailing. After a tour of the
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