West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-06-03
Leaders Left Pretoria For the
Purpose--Kruger Will
Not Talk.
THOSE WITH HIM DISAPPOINTED
The Pope congratulates King Ed
ward-The Terms Made Public lr
House of Commons by 7alfour
Death Penalty Not to Be Inflicted.

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Boer leaders left here yesterday.
They are going to bring in the COM
mandoes. 1t is expected these opera
tons will occupy about fortnight.
Amsterdam, June 3.-Since the
news was received here that peace
had been concluded in South Africa,
Mr.. Kruger has declined to receive
visitors or express an opinion on the
subject. The other Beer delegates
here are disappointed at the outcome,
and are not inclined to discuss the
matter.
London, June 3.-King Edward has
received a message from the pope,
which conveys lie pontiff's sincere
CONGRATULATIONS Va the re-establish-
ment of peace in South Africa.
London, June 3.-Mr. Balfour an
nouneed in the house of commons the
terms of peace in South Africa as
being as follows:
The Terms Of Peace.
"F4is excellency, Lord Miner, in be-
half Of the British government; his
excellency, Mr. Steyn, General Brem-
ner, General C. r. DeWet and Judge
Hertzog, acting in behalf of the
Orange Free state, and General
Schalkburger, General Peitz, General
Louis Botha and General Delarey,
acting in behalf of their respective
burghers, desiring to terminate the
n
lowing terms:
"The burgher forces in the field
will forthwith lay down their arms
and hand over all guns, rifles and
ammunition of war in their posses
sion, or under their control, and de-
sist from further resistance and &C
knowledge King Edward VII as their
lawful sovereign.
"The manner and details of this
surrender will be arranged between
Lord Kitchener and Commandant
General Botha, assisted by General
Delarey and Chief Commandant De
Wet.
"Second-All burghers outside the
limits of the Transvaal and Orange
River colony and all prisoners of war
at present outside South Africa, who
are burghers, will, on duly declaring
their acceptance of the position of
subjects of his majesty, be brought
back to their homes as soon as means
of transportation can be provided and
means of subsistence assured.
"Third-The burghers so returning
will not be deprived Of their personal
liberty or property.
"Fourth-No proceeding, civil or
criminal, will be taken against any
burghers surrendering, or so return
ing, for any acts in connection with
the prosecution of the war. The
benefits of this clause do not extend
to certain acts contrary to the usages
Of war, which had been notified by
the commander-in-chief to the BoeI
generals, and which shall be tried by
court martial after the close of hos
tilities.
"Fifth-The Dutch language will be
taught in the schools Of the Trans
vaal and Orange River colony, where
the parents desire it, and will be al
lowed in the courts Of law for the
better and more effectual administra
ton Of justice.
"Sixth-Possession of rifles will be
allowed in the Transvaal and Orange
River colony to persons requiring
them for their protection, on taking
out license, according to laws.
"Seventh-The military administra
ton Of the Transvaal and Orange
River colony will, at the earliest pos
sible date, be succeeded by a civil
government, and, as soon as circum
stances permit, representative institu
tons, leading up to government
will be introduced.
"Eighth-The question Of granting
the franchise to natives will not BIZ
decided until after the introduction
of elf-government.
I "Ninth-No special tax will be i'm
posed on landed property in thc
Transvaal or Orange River colony tt
Sefray the expenses Of the war;
70 Restore People to Their Homes
"Tenth-As soon as the condition.
permit it, commission, On which tn,
local inhabitants will be represented
will be appointed i'll each district @
the Transvaal and Orange Rive
colony. under the presidency Of /;
magistrate or other official, for In,
purpose of assisting in the restoration
of the people to their homes and sur
plying those who, owing to wa
losses, are unable to provide 70
themselves, with food and shelter AM
the necessary amount Of seed, stocE
implements, etc, indispensable 10 In
Resumption Of their normal occupa
tons. His majesty's government vii
place at the disposal of these commits
Isions the sum Of three million poand
sterling and will allow all the note
issued under the law OF 1900 OF tn,
South African republic, and all re
ceipts given up to officers in the fel;
of the late republics. or under thei
orders, to be presented to a iudicia