THE PEACE PROPOSALS.
KRUGER'S HYPOCRISY
LONDOX, March* 15. The general verdict of the British public as expressed in the press regarding the despatch of Presidents Kruger nnd Steyn, in which they suggest terms of peace, is that it is canting, hypocritical, and insolent. Lord Salisbury's reply is looked upon as clear, dignified, and sober, and has given widespread satisfaction, both in Great Britain and the colonies, especially in Natal.^ • News from Pretoria states th*t the feeling there is one" of bitter disappointment. Mr Eeitz, the Secretary of State, declares that the war will be fought out to the bitter end. President Kruger telegraphed to a New York paper,, on the 13th inst., that the burghers would fight bill death, that they were retiring in o-ood order on their first line of defence, on their own • soil, and that the British would never reach Pretoria. He adds, "The campaign in Natal was longer in our favour than we expected. Steyn, Joubert, myself, and burghers are united. God help us."
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19000316.2.49
Bibliographic details
Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 64, 16 March 1900, Page 5
Word Count
168THE PEACE PROPOSALS. Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 64, 16 March 1900, Page 5
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Auckland Libraries.