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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
5
Reports say peace was signed without Kruger and Leyds consulting, leaving them shocked and unable to imagine arms. Boer delegates in Europe respond with dignity and hope for return to South Africa, Kruger indicating he does not desire to return.
Report from Bermuda and Durban describes Boer prisoners on ships reacting with singing and cheers after news of a signing peace. Guards and officials witnessed demonstrations of joy. a Durban camp commander was chaired by jubilant crowds.
Fragmentary wartime telegram notes several skirmishes with commandos near the field on Saturday, with a few fatalities. Delegates have begun arriving at nomamatides, and a fortnightly fort may be planned. General Louis Botha is expected to reach Brussels within a month.
London June 3 1900 expected to raise Lord Kitchener to a viscountcy and Lord Milner to a peerage with Kitchener also to receive a grant of 100000 pounds high officials in South Africa to govern and oversee the Transvaal and Orange River Union and South Africa as a whole
London reports the Opposition comments on terms granted, noting Parliament expectations and assigning credit to Lord Kitchener. The Daily News lauds the government for achieving peace with reason amid June discussions.
London dispatch reports mixed reactions from Austrian, American, French, and Russian papers on the peace talks. German commentary is accused of acrimony and ungenerosity while British views remain steady. Boers are described as claiming a greater victory than achieved.
The terms set out yesterday call for the Durghers to surrender arms and jowes, recognize King Edward as supreme leader, and for burghers outside the Transvaal and Orange River colonies to be repatriated with subsistence assured. Rebels and those aiding them face court-martial or ordinary trials. licenses for rifles issued. war losses acknowledged by Transvaal law. loans to be interest free for two years then 2 percent. franchise for the enslaved to be decided after self-government. many rebels to be disenfranchised.
London June 8 Parliament was crowded and jubilant after noon when the Prime Minister Marquis of Salisbury read the agreement between the authorities and the Boers leader. Banadbury said that hope remains high for a successful outcome.
The speech praised the close of hostilities and the nation’s unity with the peers, expressing intense gratitude to the Ministry. The Earl of Reashery offered hearty congratulations, foreseeing a new era for South Africa and the Empire. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman noted universal relief and thanked the monarch, ministers, and those who endured hardship.
In London on June 3 the King and Queen were greeted with an ovation upon arrival at Uloper. Cabinet members and notable figures including the Marquis of Laweiowce and Lady Haratoreae were cheered as they arrived. Special theatre features and decorated venues filled the city with bells, bands, and public enthusiasm, while St Pauls and church services drew crowded crowds.
London reports amid diplomatic messages from German Emperor and Austrian ruler and Italian king, plus Pope and Victor Emmanuel III, sending felicitations on the war’s end. The Allied monarchs and leaders conveyed warm praise as nations acknowledge a peace milestone.
Mr A J Balfour moves for a vote of thanks to Lord Kitchener and the troops in recognition of their service as reported from the House of Commons.
June 3 London report on a Blue Book of dispatches detailing initial positions in Boer war peace negotiations. Boers propose a treaty of peace with self government under supervision, while Britain seeks preserved independence and territorial integrity.
London June 3 On the Black Exchtng yesterday prices opened firm all round. Causals advanced to 8 a line of 1 on Friday's quotation, but afterwards reacted by 7 on profit taking.
London reports Commandant Malan, badly wounded and captured in fighting near Somerset in Cape Colony, shows signs of recovery. The status update indicates stabilization after his critical injuries.
June 3 report lists Private Albert K. E. Percival and Private Abraham Smith of the Tarumalay portion of the Commonwealth Contingent. Both died from illness, one from enteric fever and the other from dysentery, at Elundsfontein.
The Senate granted leave for a motion praising the British government and South Africa peace efforts. Speaker credits include Mr Gould and Mr M'OGregor supporting a resolution that Australia hopes for prosperity and independence through imperial relations after costly wars. The measure passed amid bipartisan support.
In Australia and Ireland crowds filled streets as peace news arrived. Demonstrations in PARKES GOULBURN and NARRABRI featured bands, processions, mayoral addresses, and fireworks. Citizens rejoiced as flags waved and the National Anthem played amid holiday mood and multi-group turnout.
Sir J Gordin Sprigg spoke in Capetown and London about Mr Chamberlain's assurance that no suspension of the Cape Colony constitution is contemplated. He said under registration the Government would win several Afrikander Bond seats to push a redistribution bill, aiming to maintain British supremacy.
London reports a near miss as King narrowly avoided injury when a cabdriver riding illegally alongside the royal coach caused a mishap. The King remained unshaken and stepped onto the pavement awaiting aid to free the horse from under the overturned carriage.
In London June, Sir Christopher Fur aus leads a board of steamship owners negotiating a stripping combination amid opposition to the Navigation Syndicate. The British government backs Strathcona the High Commissioner for Canada as a key figure in the dispute.
London reports bar silver at 24 per ounce standard. Wheat aboard the barque Lucipara sold at 206 ud. foreign lead quoted at £11. Hopper on spot and futures noted. May copper deliveries and stocks tallied. total world stocks and afloat figures listed. Bank stocks on exchange show varied percent changes across several Australian and New Zealand entities.
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The House of Commons session will focus on imperial commercial relations, with Sir Chamberlain stating there will be no admission until definite proposals are announced by the Government after clarifications with the colonies.
London dispatch reports Colonel Morladil led an expedition toward Kontagora against slave-trading kingpins while securing safe passage via Jebba. Colonel Morkuni installed a Bettis Les det at Burun and heightened concern for the venture’s safety.
Tremendous enthusiasm marked the King's Levee in London on Saturday as Major Warlill and Major Mortallo plus Captain Hilliard and others were presented. Notables included I. S. O. Mounted Rites, Agent-General for New Zealand, and J. W. Hackett MLA.
The hearing on William Neliman’s application for discharge from Callan Park Hospital for the Insane proceeded in Lanacy Court with witnesses and counsel, amid adjournment issues and a request that evidence not be published until the case concluded. Neliman sought to represent his own case after counsel withdrew, while privacy and publication debates influenced the proceedings.
A fragmentary notice advertises Bander One Eucalypt Extract as a potent remedy for coughs colds fevers and inflammatory conditions. It claims effectiveness against lung inflammation dysentery and kidney diseases with royal endorsements and medals.
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