Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-03
BRING IN THE BOERS
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 eaIfour
Death Penalty Not to BE inflicted.

Death Penalty Not to BE Inflicted.
Pretoria, June "a number Of the
Boer leaders left here yesterday.
They are going to bring in the COM
mandoes. 1t Is expected these opera
lions 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 Boer 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 the pontiff's sincere
congratulations on the re-establish-
ment of peace in South Africa.
London, June 3.-Mr. Balfour an
nounced in the house of commons the
terms of peace in South Africa as
being as follows;
The Terms of Peace.
His exeellency, 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 PETIT. General
Louis Botha and General Delarey,
acting in behalf of their respective
burghers, desiring to terminate the
present hostilities, agree to the fol
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 ae-
knowledge King Edward VII as their
Z lawful sovereign.
1.-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
bhe 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 Boer
generals, and which shall be tried by
court martial after the close of hos.
Titles
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
lohSd III tUB COui Us VI law lOI tue
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.
tSeventh-The military administra-
ton of the Transyaal 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
tions, leading up to government,
will be introduced.
Eighth The question of granting
the franchise to natives will not be
decided until after the introduction
OF self-goyernment
"Ninth--No special tax will be i'm
posed on landed property in the
Transvaal or Orange River colony tc
defray the expenses of the war.
To Restore People to Their Homes.
"Tenth-As soon as the conditions
Kermit it, commission. on which the
local Inhabitants viii be represented.
wlll be appointed in each district of
the Transvaal and Orange River
colony. under the presidency of a
magistrate or other official for the
purpose of assisting in the restoration
Of the people to their homes and sup.
plying those who owing to war
losses, are unable to provide for
themselves with food ard shelter and
TIE necessary amount of seed. stock.
implements, etc indispensable to the
resumption of their normal occupa
tons His majestys government will
place at the disposal of these commits.
sions the sum of three million pounds
sterling and will allow all the notes
issued under the law of 1900 of the
South African republic, and all re-
ceipts given up to officers in the field
or the late republics. or under their
orders, to be presented to a judicial
commission. which will be appointed
by the government, and if such notes
and receipts are found by this com.
mission to have been duly issued 10