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Boers Seek Peace Amid Mafeking News Riots Across UK
London reports a telegram to the prime minister from President Kruger proposing peace terms. Relief at Mafeking sparks riots in London Aberdeen and Belfast. General Roberts predicts early action with cavalry operations, while Botha and De Wet surrenders are discussed and promises of neutrality enforced. Baden-Powell celebrated at home as Britain praises efforts. Hamburg America line plans Brazil service opening in July.
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Foreign Office
Kruger
Lord Salisbury
Mafeking
London
Aberdeen
Belfast
United Kingdom
General Roberts
Lord Lansdowne
War Office
Roberts
Kroonstadt
DeWet
de Wet
Botha
Philip Botha
Steyn
Daily Telegraph
Pretoria
Transvaal
Cape Town
Chicago
United States
Hay
Buller
Laings Nek
Colville
Winburg
Rundle
Ficksburg
Vrede
Free State
Heilbron
Botha’s Pass
Brakensberg
Ahwal
Adye
Baden-Powell