The Hawaiian gazette., 1902-06-13

leave there before the middle OF July.
The South African commands will then
be divided, General Lyttelton taking
command OF the Transvaal and the
Orange River Colony and General Ian
Hamilton relieving General French in
command OF the forces in Cape Colony.
CHAMBERLAIN NOT PLEASED.
NEW YORK, June "a cable to the
Sun from London says: Colonial Secre-
tary Chamberlain had an audience with
the King at Buckingham Palace last
evening. There is reason to believe
that he ts displeased with the terms,
which he considers the King forced on
him. He has received the popular ova-
tions for his craftsmanship with
scarcely smile. He has said to friends
In criticism OF the easiness Of the terms
and In the relation OF the coronation
to the settlement, that the Govern
ment has been forced to sell the en-
pire for circus. His irreconciliabl BILE
imperialist allies say large sums OF
money passed through indirect chan
nels to certain Beers before peace was
signed.
LONDON, June 3. - The moderate
newspapers of both political parties
have nothing but satisfaction to ex-
press at the terms of peace. Among
the Liberal newspapers and politicians
strong idea prevails that King Ed
ward will grant some kind of amnesty
to the Cape rebels at the coronation.
The following opinions OF the terms
of surrender have been obtained
Lord Charles Beresford-The terms
are splendid; just and generous.
John Burns, M =. (SocialisO-I think
the terms may prove to be better than
they look. We are really great people
when we know how to behave.
! 1t Is expected from 1900 to $1,000 peo-
Pile will be disfranchised under the ar
! rangement for dealing with the Cape
rebels. IL this is the case the argu-
ment is advanced that 1t would obviate
the necessity of suspending the consti-
tuition of Cape Colony.
| Replying to a question in the House
J OF Commons today, the War Secretary,
Mr.. Brodrick, said the total number OF
/ Boer prisoners in South Africa and
elsewhere was 1856. of which 1888 were
under 16 and 1925 were over 60 years
Of age.
! King Edward will attend a peace
/ Thanksgiving service in st. Paul's Ca
thedral Sunday. June S. The Lord
Mayor, Sir Joseph C. Dimsdale, and the
members of the corporation will be
present in state.
The House of Lords will hold sit
ting tomorrow to receive a message
from King Edward with reference to
peace in South Africa. 1t Is expected
that this message will announce the
conference of title upon Lord Kitch-
ener and the granting him of a reward
for his services. The money reward
will probably be 100000.
! It now appears that Lord Kitchener
will not return to London for the
Kings coronation. and Joseph Cham
berlain. the Colonial Secretary, has
said that the Government does not
purpose TO have the new South African
colonies represented at the browning OF
the King. The Transvaal and Orange
River representatives could hardly
reach London In time for the corona
ton.
| LYNCH A TRAITOR.
! LONDON, June 6.-According to a
news agency. Colonel Arthur Lynch,
who fought with the Beers In South
Africa, was elected In November last
to represent Galway In the House OF
Commons. and who. 1t was announced
last night In a dispatch to the Asso-
ciated Press from Paris. had decided to
60 TO London early next week and at
tempt to- take his seat In the House
will not be allowed to carry out his
intention. He will be arrested, 1t Is
said, on the charge of treason imme-
snt,y aSt u. H. A
sharp watch Is being kept for Colonel
s Lynch and. II he reaches Westminster
/ It will be by stratagem.
BoER PRISONERS PARoLED.
! HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 6.-The
Boer officers who have been living in
d., the prison camps on the islands near
here have been allowed their liberty on
parole. Several of them came ashore
here today and were interviewed Gen.
erals Cronje, Vessels. Botha and 9TH
ers were retcent, but they said they
were glad the war was over and would
be delighted to get back to theiI
homes. 1t is understood the rank and
file OF the Beers will be allowed ashore
in patches OF ten. The officers have
been invited to an lat home" at Gov
eminent House tomorrow.
CONTEMPLATING KITCHENER.
LONDON. June 6.-The War Office
has sent congratulations to Lord
Kitchener on the energy, skill and pa
| thence with which he conducted the
long campaign in South Africa and has
asked him to communicate to the
troops the Governments profound sense
! of their spirit of endurance bravery
and discipline, and also of their hui
manty shown throughout the trying
. period. Lord Kitchener replied in be-
/. half OF the army in South Africa. ten
dering his sincere thanks for the con-