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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
9
The London press reports South Africa's peace with terms granting Boer surrenderers lenient mercy, with trials limited to treason for officials and a promise of local self government, restocking aids, and amnesty for many. Lord Kitchener Milner and Chamberlain receive praise for settlement.
London reports King Edward has received many congratulatory telegrams from European sovereigns and princes. A message from Emperor William is noted as particularly gratifying. The Pope also sent congratulations on the re establishment of peace in South Africa.
June 2 Bermuda natives report Boer prisoners on Hawkins Island and Tucker s Island in Bermuda celebrate peace news with cheers singing and embraces. Prisoners share Volkslied hymns and join in Auld Lang Syne Old Hundred and God Save the King as bands move through inclosures.
In Blenheim Palace grounds Londoners learned the peace news via a huge church tower phonograph with a monster horn. Rev Aylmer Scott operated the device transmitting dispatches word for word to a half mile radius, then the Union Jack flew and the phonograph sang the national anthem with all the neighborhood joining in.
Pretoria reports a number of Boer leaders depart for mobilizing com mandoes. The operations are expected to take about a fortnight, signaling a focused military effort underway.
Amsterdam on June 2 reports news of peace in South Africa. Mr. Kruger has declined to receive visitors or comment on the settlement. Other Boer delegates express disappointment and show reluctance to discuss the outcome.
The peace announcement was made publicly at St George's Cathedral in Cape Town this morning. The town is decorated with Union Jacks and June 15 is set as a day of thanksgiving in the churches.
Melbourne reports Australians greet the surrender terms with subdued joy. Flags rise and bells ring nationwide yet celebrations stay restrained and orderly. No exuberant demonstrations occur as the nation marks the peace.
Hong Kong reports a cable message that peace terms have been signed in South Africa. Ships in Victoria Harbour were dressed with flags and forts and warships fired royal salutes in celebration.
June 2 Gibraltar reports the British garrison marking the South Africa peace with bonfires and salutes. Harbor shipping is decorated in celebration of the news.
The official dispatch announcing the end of peace in South Africa was read from the Governor's residence portico in Valletta Malta. Insular officials and many Englishwomen attended. British bluejackets soldiers and townspeople filled the square while the palace roof held spectators. The national anthem rang out and batteries fired salutes.
Kingston Jamaica reports great rejoicings at the peace in South Africa. Governor Sir Augustus Hemming sent a cable to Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain offering his heartiest congratulations on behalf of Jamaica.
At the opening of Bermuda's Colonial Parliament Governor Sir H L G Geary officially announced peace. Hamilton town decorates in celebration. Boer prisoners who had pledged allegiance welcomed the news, while irreconcilables offered no comment.
Reports from The Hague Berlin and Brussels on June 2 note mixed feelings over peace in South Africa. Officials discuss Boer independence losses, British conduct, and potential postwar shifts, with German publishers cautioning against overoptimism and Brussels praising Britain’s chance to turn foes into allies.
London June 2 King Edward's royal procession narrowly avoids a serious crash when a cab collides with his carriage. The cab horse collapsed beneath the royal vehicle as the King and queen later attended Wagner's Valkyrie at Covent Garden, receiving an ovation and a “God Save the King” reception from the orchestra.
Londoners poured into the streets in a holiday mood after peace with honor was declared in South Africa. Crowds gathered at the Mansion House and Trafalgar Square, cheered King Edward, and flooded the Strand and Piccadilly with flags, hats, and bonhomie while Bankers and ministers were serenaded. Queen Alexandra appeared amid cheers as Americans and locals looked on at Mafeking relief echoes and nationwide jubilation.
Paris reports the Municipal Council adopted an address of sympathy for Mr Kru ger praising his people’s stand for right. General Louis Botha sent a telegram to his wife, from Brussels, saying he would start for Europe at once.
In Paris on June 2 Dr Leyds Transvaal agent heard peace in South Africa had been concluded but doubted it at first. After official confirmation from the Foreign Office he left for Utrecht, saying he was pleased yet ignorant of surrender terms and believed the boers favored.
London June 2 Field Marshal Earl Roberts spoke at a military luncheon at Althorp today praising Lord Kitchener. He said the country should be grateful to Kitchener and to the army for their achievements noting that when Kitchener assumed command the situation was critical and he accomplished what no one else could.
Rome reports the Pope expresses joy at the news of peace in South Africa and adds a wish to close his eyes in world-wide peace. The remark underscores his desire for lasting global tranquility and reflects religious leaders’ hopeful stance on international conflicts.
On June 2 London stock market saw South African securities start active and higher but persistent realizations pulled prices below Saturday by day’s end. In Berlin, June 2 the peace conclusion in South Africa boosted Boerse prices overall.
Trading firms and steamship agents say cessation of the war in South Africa will greatly boost exports. One ship per month now could become two, with lumber farming gear and mining machinery replacing food for the army. Demand for mining machinery will rise, especially for new deep level mines, taking years to satisfy.
W D Snyman a Cape Colony commandant who fought with the Boers said in New York that penalties under the peace terms may lead to resettlement efforts in the United States for some colonial Boers. He suggested New Mexico Arizona Texas or Colorado as potential states and noted strong Boer sympathies in Portugal. His son, also a Boer veteran, passed an exam for Columbia University.
Mrs. Sarah B. Hunt of Baltimore, aged eighty two and a girl of eighteen at Victoria's coronation, sails to London to attend Edward VII's coronation. She is guest of George Peabody and will be received by coronation officials with her son Robert B. Harrison.
The formal ending of hostilities in South Africa drew a satisfied reaction on paper but little stock market excitement. London saw heavy selling while New York remained dull and declining. Still, confidence grew that resumption of South African gas mining would boost international trade and offset war-supply export losses with greater demand for U S agricultural implements and mining machinery.
Charles D. Pierce, energetic representative in the Orange Free State city, hailed the Boer peace agreement, saying the Boers gained most of their aims except independence, foreseeing Boer rule in South Africa and Americans returning to farms. He noted his office may lose influence, but he has business to attend to.
From New Orleans on June 2 the British steamer Lake Michigan cleared for Cape Town carrying 1,215 horses for the British government. Also notes availability of The New York Tribune abroad and outlines Cunard Line negotiations announced to shareholders from London, with officials declining further comment.
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