The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-03

terest for two years, and afterwards re. payable over a period of years with per cent interest. No foreigner or rebel will be entitled to benefit under these clauses. After he concluded reading the peace agreement, Mir Balfour proceeded:
 Other Important Points.
 There are certain important points not dealt with in the documents l have just read, and which were signed on Sat- urday night. Therefore 1t may be con vepient if I read dispatch from Lord Kitchener for the secretary of war, dated May 3O as follows:
 After haUdirg the Boer delegates copy of the draft of the agreement I read them a tat cment and gave them copy Of 1t as follows: His majestys govern me mt must place on record that the treat ment of the Cape and Natal coionists who have been in rebe llon and who now surrender, will if they return to their colonies, be determined by the colonial courts ard Tn accordance with the law of tho colonies, and ary British subjects who have joined the .nenly will be liable for trial under tho law of that British empire to which they belong
 His majesty's government Is in- formed by the Cape government that their views regarding the terms to be granted to British subjects in Cape Col ony now in the field or who have sur rendered or heen captured since April F. 1901, are as follows
 The Rank and File.
 with regard to the rank and fle they should all. after surrender and giv- ing up their arms, sign a document be- fore the resident magistrate of the dis trict in which they surrender acknowl- edging themselves guilty of high trea- -4.l.. l. ,1-zI them provided they are not guilty of murder or acts contrary to the usages of civilized warfare shall be that they are not entitled for life to be registered as voters or vote in any parliamentary or provincial council or municipal election.
 With reference to justices of the peace, field comets and all others who hold official positions under the govern ment of Cape Colony or who have been occupying a position of authority or who have held commands in the regular or burgher forces. shall be tried for high treason before the ordinary courts of the country or such special courts as may hereafter be constituted their pun ishment to be left to the discretion of such a court with the proviso that in no case shall the penalty of death be in- flicted.
 "The national government is of the opinion that the rebels should be dealt with according to the law of that colony
 These arrangements,' conclude MT Balfour, the government leader, have been approved"
 Sir Henry Campbell Zimmerman, the Liberal leader in behalf of the opposition said unbounded satisfaction would be felt throughout the Empire at the c~7clu- sion of peace They were unanimous in admiration of their late enemies now their friends and fellow citizens, whose militia ry qualities. tenacity of purpose ana sell sacrificing devotion to liberty and country had won them the respect of the whole world and foremost of all the respect of their opponents. Every member would offer congratulations to the King and to the country on the thrice blessed restor- ation of peace.
 Kruger Is Silent.
 Amsterdam, June 2.-Since the news was received that peace had been concluded in South Africa MT. Kruger has declined to receive visitors or express an opinion on the subject. The other Boer dele- gates here are disappointed at the outcome and are not inclined to discuss the mat ter. The Dutch newspapers declare that Great Britain will gain nothing from this unjust war" and that her difficult ties in South Africa are now beginning.
 Pope Sends Congratulations.
 London, June liking Edward has re- ceived a message from the Pope which conveys the pontiff's sincere congratu- lations on the establishment of peace in South Africa