SOUTH AFRICA

[By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.]

Per Press' Association. Received June 9, at 10.30 p.m. London, June 9. ! Commandant Liebenberg and 470 men surrendered at Reikuil. De Wet brought two hundred of Van Niekerk's and Van der Merwe's commandos to Vredefort. Major-General Elliott welcomed them, and delivered the King's messages, expressing delight at the termination of (the war, eulogising the Boers and British, and hoping that -the burghers would soon regain their prosperity and happiness. The Boers were delighted and cheered the King, and Field-Cornet Booth declared tie Boers would be loyal. Lord Kitchener reports that disarmament is proceeding satisfactorily. A good spirit is shown in regard to everything. 1896 rifles were surrendered on Saturday, making a total of 4342. General lan Hamilton, addressing surrenderee at Heidelberg, said the whole of the British nation admired their gallant struggle. The men expressed allegiance. Mr Reitz and the whole staff of the Transvaal Government stationed at Rhenosterkop, with an escort of fifty, surrendered at Balmoral. Received June 9, at 10.40 p.m. London, June 9. Out of 4542 who surrendered up to Sunday morning 255 were Cape rebels, chiefly belonging to Fouche's commando. One hundred and eightv-five surrendered in the Orange River Colony, and 4102 in the Transvaal. John Morley, speaking at Edinburgh, said unless representative institutions were promptly granted the Boers there would be a repetition of troubles in South Africa. In connection with the thanksgiving ser- ■' vice crowds gathered outside ■ St. Paul's at two in the morning. The unreserved space was absorbed immediately the doors were opened at eight o'clock. The Lord Mayor, at Temple Bar, surrendered the city sword to fhe King, and afterwards met their Majesties outside the west entrance to the Cathedral, where the Bishop and Dean received them. A stately procession was then formed, consisting of gownsmen, band, surpliced choir, clergy in their splendid robes, Sheriffs of the City, the Lord Mayor bearing the pearl sword, King, Queen, Bishop, and Dean, Prince and Princess of Wales, and other Royalties following the uplifted cross, singing "Onward Christian Soldiers." The procession proceeded to the middle of the aisle, the King and Queen kneeling beneath the dome. The King was in a marshal's uniform, the Queen in black and lace, touched with purple. An impressive sermon was delivered by tie Bishop. A quotation of Ruskin's in reference to the Crimean dead brought tears to the eves of many. Lord Roberts, Sir Redvers.Buller, members of the Ministry, and many legislators were present. Received June 10, at 1.10 a.m.

London, June 9. Sixtv arrests, including lawyers, a doctor, a "chemist, and a Hollander, prisoners on parole, have been made at Pretoria since the declaration of peace, on suspicion of being concerned in a plot identical with that for "which Lieut. Cordna was shot in August last-. The plotters intended to explode the Government buildings, and Lord Kitchener's residence, and spike the guns at the arsenal. There was an impressive peace ceremonial in the Public Square. Pretoria, on Sunday forenoon. Six thousand troops lined the square. Lord Kitchener attended. General lan Hamilton and Baden-Powell, and Ladv Methuen appeared on the platform in "front of the Government Buildings, and presented medals to nurses and Victoria Crosses to officers and privates. Then the army chaplain and a surpliced choir, with banners and crosses, marched in procession, singing hymns and reciting prayers. The Archbishop of Capetown preached, and referred to the bravery of the Boers in the field. Then followed the National Anthem and Kiplina's Recessional. Lord Kitchener called for = cheers for tie King, and the great crowd heartily responded. The troops cheered Lord Kitchener. Received June 10, at 1.19 a.m. London. June 9. A mass meeting at Capetown resolved to memorialise Mr Chamberlain to suspend the constitution. Mr Smartt declared that it -was imperative, otherwise the rebels would capture the Government. Four hundred and forty Boers have surrendered at Brandfort, and one hundred and twenty-sis, including Hindon's and M'Kenny's commandos, at Balmoral..

By Telegraph. Wellington, June 9. The Government hare received word that Lieut. Bobert M'Keich, of Lawrence, Otazo, was killed near Vereeniging on the 4th June, and Lieut, Henry Eayne, of Koslvn slightly wounded in the thigh. Both were of the" Ninth Contingent. Dangerously ill at Elandsf ontein: Trooper George Atkins, Eighth Contingent of enteric.